SPARKLE & SHINE Savion Glover leads a winter’s worth of stars Page 10
HOLIDAYS HAPPEN HERE
Celebrate with Dave Koz, Peabo Bryson, Temps and Tops, and more! Page 4
GO FURTHER
Strathmore looks to the future on Music Center’s 10th Anniversary Pages 8
BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Strathmore’s Artist in Residence program celebrates 10 years with a superb season…and a big announcement Page 6
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Dale S. Rosenthal Chair Robert G. Brewer, Jr. Vice Chair William R. Ford Treasurer Carolyn P. Leonard Secretary
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IN THIS ISSUE
This Just In! Holidays at Strathmore Artist in Residence 10th Anniversary Season Music Center at Strathmore—10th Anniversary Artist Spotlight: Savion Glover Visual Arts Calendar: December, January & February Annual Donor Acknowledgements Calendar by Genre Winter Tea Schedule General Information
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Joseph F. Beach Cathy Bernard Dickie S. Carter David M.W. Denton Hope B. Eastman Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg Nancy Floreen Barbara Goldberg Goldman Sol Graham Nancy E. Hardwick Paul L. Hatchett Steven P. Hollman Sachiko Kuno Delia K. Lang Karen R. Lefkowitz Laurence Levitan J. Alberto Martinez Ann L. McDaniel Kenneth O’Brien DeRionne P. Pollard Donna Rattley Washington Graciela Rivera-Oven Mary K. Sturtevant Raymond D. Tetz
THIS JUST IN!
Music legends and modern masters: it all comes together at Strathmore
IN THE MUSIC CENTER CLASSICS ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II Friday, December 5, 8pm Got a whole lotta love for Led Zeppelin? Come hear their 1969 classic album, Led Zeppelin II, re-created note for note, live on the Music Center stage. It’s not about costumes and impersonations—this is a Classic Albums Live production, so the thrilling, throbbing musicality that originated with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham comes alive in every bluesy note. TICKETS $29–$45 (STARS $26.10–$40.50) ON SALE NOW
AN EVENING WITH
HARRY CONNICK, JR. Friday & Saturday, February 20 & 21, 2015, 8pm Harry Connick, Jr.’s meteoric rise in the music world was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and recognition not only for his music, but for his achievements on stage and screen. Connick has earned three Grammy awards, two Emmy Awards, two Tony nominations, and spearheaded efforts to help rebuild his hometown of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Don’t miss Harry Connick, Jr. at Strathmore! TICKETS $65–$225 (STARS $58.50–$202.50)
RAIN—A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Friday, May 1, 2015, 8pm The Fab Four come vividly to life in a theatrical spectacular that’s all about The Beatles. This multimedia event transcends the conventional concert format to recreate the art and artistry of John, Paul, George, and Ringo in a show that looks, sounds, and feels just like the real thing. From moptop mania to Magical Mystery Tour, RAIN tells the story—and plays the songs—of the Liverpool quartet that captured the imagination of the world.
COVER PHOTOS: SAVION GLOVER BY LOIS GREENFIELD, TANGO BUENOS AIRES, IRVIN MAYFIELD BY GREG MILES, MUSIC CENTER BY JIM MORRIS. INSIDE COVER PHOTOS LEFT TO RIGHT: BETTY SCOTT, MUSIC CENTER BY JIM MORRIS, SAVION GLOVER BY JIM SAAH, ROBERT STROUD POCKET WATCH, AFTERNOON TEA
GET CLOSER…AND SEE OUR NEW LOOK!
Tickets on sale to Strathmore Stars Wednesday, November 19. Tickets on sale to the public Wednesday, December 3.
TICKETS $48–$88 (STARS $43.20–$79.20)
As we move into the start of the Music Center’s second decade, we’ve updated our brand to better illustrate the dynamic diversity, cutting edge creativity, and intimate experiences Strathmore has always been committed to providing.
SAVE THE DATE Saturday, April 25, 2015 TO CELEBRATE A DAZZLING DECADE
The Strathmore experience is about more than a performance. It awakens the creative in all of us, blurs the line between artist and audience, and fuses together the diversity of a community.
An anniversary to remember, a decade we’ll never forget. Celebrate the first stage of the Music Center at Strathmore: ten years spent sheltering, showcasing, and celebrating the arts.
In this issue of Strathmore News, you’re getting the first peek at our new logo, colors, and look. We hope it speaks to you! Keep an eye out as we roll out much more (including a new website) in the coming months.
Mark your calendar for the Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2015 and plan to join us and a very special guest performer as we celebrate not only the first ten years, but the decades we envision ahead as Strathmore continues to shape artistic expression in Montgomery County. L–R: RAIN; HARRY CONNICK, JR.; 2013 STRATHMORE ANNUAL SPRING GALA BY MARGOT SCHULMAN
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MUSIC & LIGHT ON A MIDWINTER’S NIGHT
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Saturday, December 13, 4 & 8pm Mannheim Steamroller brings a jubilant celebration to Strathmore, with a performance that blends classical and rock sensibilities, making every song and carol fresh. TICKETS $48–$98 (STARS $43.20–$88.20)
Celebrate the holidays with Strathmore
STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS WINTER CONCERT Brighten up winter with music, magic, and art—put a visit to Strathmore on your holiday must-do list. Bring friends and families closer, create new traditions with a selection of shows that appeal to every taste. So much joy to experience, so much fun to share!
Tuesday, December 16, 7:30pm Strathmore Children’s Chorus features the incredible vocal talents of children from our community performing a wide range of choral music, from renaissance-era hymns to modern pop—plus holiday favorites. TICKETS $16 (STARS $14.40)
IN THE MUSIC CENTER
PEABO BRYSON: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS
FEATURING TAYLOR DAYNE, JENNIFER HOLLIDAY & RUBEN STUDDARD
Thanksgiving Weekend!
Friday, December 19, 8pm
BELLA GAIA
Grammy-winner Peabo Bryson brings his star power and famous friends to town with a selection of holiday hits.
Friday, November 28, 8pm See the “Beautiful Earth” as never before in this award-winning multimedia performance that blends live music and dance with projected NASA visualizations of Earth from space.
IN THE MANSION
TICKETS $35–$100 (STARS $31.50–$90)
SUSAN JONES KLEZMER ENSEMBLE Wednesday, December 10, 7:30pm Violinist Susan Jones and friends brings a classical and jazz vibe to a host of holiday favorites. TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)
ROBYN HELZNER TRIO Wednesday, December 17, 7:30pm Usher in Hanukkah with the joyous sounds of world music. Helzner and her band—Dov Weitman and Matt Holsen—bring traditions home with a repertoire in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, and English. TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)
Strathmore AIR Alumni
CHRISTIE DASHIELL CHRISTMAS JAZZ STANDARDS Friday, December 19, 2pm Have a jazzy, jolly holiday with AIR alumna Christie Dashiell! Christmas classics get a fresh new sound from this exciting young star. TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
TICKETS $25–$42 (STARS $22.50–$37.80)
LIGHTWIRE THEATER: A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS Saturday, November 29, 3 & 8pm Electrify your holidays with a bright and beautiful show that pulls traditional elements from The Nutcracker into a holiday tale you’ll want to share with the whole family. TICKETS $25–$42 (STARS $22.50–$37.80)
GEORGE WINSTON, PIANO Sunday, November 30, 3pm Join George Winston for a unique concert inspired by the season. Winston creates beautifully-spun moods and wraps the audience in the atmospheric power of his song. TICKETS $28–$58 (STARS $25.20–$52.20)
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR
FEATURING JONATHAN BUTLER, CHRISTOPHER CROSS, AND MAYSA Co-presented with Blues Alley Tuesday, December 9, 8pm The sax sensation brings special guests along for a celebration of unparalleled joy. Hear Christmas classics, Hanukkah ditties, and a new original or two, powered by the amazing artistry of Dave Koz. TICKETS $38–$85 (STARS $34.20–$76.50)
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS Friday, December 12, 8pm Relive the days when The Temps and The Tops ruled the radio with songs that still resonate, from “My Girl” and “Get Ready” to “Baby I Need Your Loving” and “It’s the Same Old Song.” TICKETS $40–$125 (STARS $36–$112.50)
THE SHOP AT STRATHMORE
The Shop at Strathmore turns gift giving into an art form. Something unique and tasteful, something shiny and bright: Strathmore has the prints, scarves, and handcrafted jewelry you’d expect, plus a dash of whimsy and fun to appeal to everyone on your list.
GIVE JOY.
Giving a bit of Strathmore is easy, even for those with particular tastes. A gift certificate from Strathmore opens a world of wonder to those who receive it: good for art, performances, pre-concert meals or a pampering afternoon tea. Perfect!
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NEW CLASS, NEW OPPORTUNITIES
SAME POWERFUL TRADITION
A decade of nurturing artists’ careers, the launch of a new institute, and a peek at this year’s class.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CLASS OF 2015 All concerts take place at 7:30pm in the Mansion. Tickets $17 (Stars $15.30)
INVOKE
MARIAN MCLAUGHLIN
Wednesdays, January 14 & 28
Wednesdays, April 8 & 22
Bluegrass, folk, and rock come together in invoke: a string quartet for the 21st century. They jam on mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, plus the standard quartet complement of violins, viola, and cello.
Quirky, unique, experimental—it’s not easy to pin Marian McLaughlin’s music down. This poetic artist explores the boundaries of folk music with expressive guitar, evocative vocals, and a contagious sense of adventure.
CRISTIAN PEREZ
ALEX YOUNG
Wednesdays, February 11 & 25
Wednesdays, May 13 & 27
Guitarist and composer Cristian Perez is all about versatility. The Argentina native embellishes his classical artistry with jazz, and soaks it all in South American style.
The phenomenal Alex Young is a 17-year-old wunderkind whose electro-house music has made fans out of Skrillex and Diplo. Alex is ready to rock Strathmore and change the way you look at techno.
MARK MEADOWS
ROCHELLE RICE
Wednesdays, March 11 & 25
Wednesdays, June 10 & 17
Composer, performer, bandleader, and instructor: the multi-dimensional Mark Meadows stays true to his jazz and gospel roots while delivering a unique brand of intellectual and intuitive music.
Jazz, pop, and soul come together in the music of vocalist-songwriter Rochelle Rice. A performer, teacher, and sub for Sweet Honey in the Rock, Rochelle sonically bridges yesterday and today.
By Betty Scott
Education and music—these subjects have shaped so much of my life. Growing up I heard stories about my great-grandfathers who were music teachers and about the time my grandmother sold a cow for $40 so she could buy an organ to accompany the family while they sang hymns. There is no denying what’s in your blood—and the rhythms of music and desire to share knowledge course through my veins. These two great loves have guided me to my current position. After retiring from 40 years as an elementary school vocal teacher with Prince George’s County Public Schools, I found my way to Strathmore. It was 10 years ago when I first arrived at Strathmore. Our Artistic Director Shelley Brown had the idea to create an Artists in Residence (AIR) program—a class of outstanding young local musicians that we would pair with established mentors and nurture on the road to success as performing artists. Since then, the AIR program has expanded on traditional artist-inresidence models to offer a new depth of artistic and practical education for talented emerging artists. We’ve included music business seminars, commissioned new work from each AIR and their mentors, encouraged cross-genre collaborations among members of each class, and guided every participant in the development
of an educational outreach program that dovetails with Strathmore’s mission. Fifty-eight Artists in Residence later, our program stands for everything Strathmore represents. Being chosen as an AIR is considered one of our area’s highest honors. As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Strathmore’s AIR program, we are proud to unveil a new formal home for the program: the Strathmore Institute for Artistic and Professional Development, which will serve as an umbrella for all of the unique experiences we offer budding artists. A new decade dawns, and a new class arrives at the Strathmore Institute for Artistic and Professional Development. We’re proud to present this year’s incredibly talented class, and we hope to see you in the Mansion Music Room for their concerts from January through June! Thank you to our generous Artist in Residence program sponsors: invoke’s residency is sponsored in part by Nancy Chasen and Donald Spero. Christian Perez’s residency is sponsored in part by J. Alberto Martinez, M.D. Rochelle Rice’s residency is sponsored in part by Effie and John Macklin. Mark Meadows’s residency is sponsored in part by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe Moore, Jr. Alex Young’s residency is sponsored in part by Dale S. Rosenthal.
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Synchronicity, Serendipity, and the Art of Evolving Gracefully. By Chris Slattery
In the beginning there was Strathmore Hall—the mansion on the hill, the place where art lived. It had a history of its own: Over the course of a hundred years the Colonial Revival manor and grounds had evolved from a gracious home into a sanctuary for the arts. Indeed, by the time it was dedicated as Montgomery County’s first center for the arts and opened to the public in 1983, “Strathmore” was a name already synonymous with everything elevated, artistic, and sublime. Then came the Music Center. “It’s hard for me to imagine Montgomery County without Strathmore,” says Eliot Pfanstiehl, CEO and founder of the Strathmore Hall Foundation. “A whole generation hasn’t known anything else—and just imagine what the next generation will think!” Imagining what the next generation will think has been Pfanstiehl’s modus operandi for the last quarter of a century. The Montgomery County native has been
a visionary, breaking ground on the 1,976-seat Music Center in 2001; cutting the ribbon in February 2005— and planning, already, for what the next 10 years will bring. It’s a journey he envisions gaining ever more momentum as the Music Center at Strathmore moves not just forward but outward, an integrated entity that encompasses the resident partners—Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Strathmore, National Philharmonic, Washington Performing Arts, Levine School of Music, CityDance, Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras, and InterPLAY—and ripples out into the community like some rapidly expanding artistic universe. The future of Strathmore is non-linear; it’s synergistic, exciting, and limitless. “It has to do with energy,” says Strathmore’s president, Monica Jeffries Hazangeles. “Each of the organizations that came into the building with us—and is taking this journey now—is invested deeply in the relationship. Together we are helping elevate everyone’s visibility, leveraging everyone’s assets.”
“Not just the artistic partners who are housed in the Music Center, but the devoted community of supporters—art lovers, ticket buyers, friends, neighbors, students—whose interest in Strathmore is deep and proprietary.” “We have people who bring friends and family from far and wide,” she notes. “People see Strathmore as their home, and that wonderful sense of ownership defines us. We are always aware that this is our community.” Jeffries Hazangeles points out that while the celebration of the Music Center at Strathmore’s tenth anniversary centers around a physical entity—one of the area’s most beautiful and acoustically perfect venues, where world class performances by the top artists in a host of genres are par for the course and where the community comes together to celebrate the arts—so much of what makes Strathmore special is what happens beyond the Music Center walls. “The connections we’ve made in the community, that’s what makes us unique,” she explains. “And our plan is to deepen those connections.”
To that end the Artist in Residence (AIR) program is being expanded and incorporated into the new Strathmore Institute for Artistic and Professional Development. Outreach to community and the alreadyrobust coordination with Montgomery County Public Schools—educational workshops and programs that expose students to music—will be amped up as Strathmore develops deeper content for Title I schools in the surrounding area. Strathmore is also stretching beyond its current physical footprint with the opening of AMP, a new intimate venue opening this spring in Rockville’s Pike & Rose development. “It’s about going beyond walls,” says Pfanstiehl. “Going out into the community, making connections, and interacting in a way that creates opportunities for our artists, our audiences, and our partners.” “The 10th anniversary of the Music Center is a reminder that we can’t get comfortable,” he adds. “We have to remain open—to synchronicity, to serendipity. “If you are prepared, you are able to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.”
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SEE THE WORLD IN A DIFFERENT WAY
Artist Spotlight
SAVION GLOVER
Strathmore and Savion are Perfect Together
Winter Art Exhibits at Strathmore offer a new way to look at art…and everything!
At Strathmore we’re all about world class performances, artistic excellence, educational outreach, and the celebration of diversity and inclusion. Which might just explain why we’re such big fans of Savion Glover!
SAVION GLOVER’S STePz Fri, Feb 6, 8pm
He’s a dancer, actor, drummer, teacher—a choreographer, educator, and visionary beyond compare. Acclaimed for his appearances on Broadway, in movies, and on television, Savion takes the concept of being a triple threat and kicks it—stepz it—taps it up a notch…or two or three. Savion kicks off the Music Center’s 10th Anniversary week on Friday, February 6 with his new production, STePz. Backed by an electrifying soundtrack that includes the music of Prince, Stevie Wonder, and John Coltrane; Glover and his ensemble of virtuosic dancers take tap to new heights. Here are FIVE things we absolutely love about the Tap Dance Kid who grew up to be a star! started tap dancing when he was seven 1 Savion years old—he was already a veteran performer, having played the drums in a band called Three Plus One.
Sun, Nov 23, 2pm FREE (No reservations required)
ART & WINE NIGHT Thurs, Dec 11, 7–9pm
Perfect Timing
$35 (STARS $31.50) (Reservations required)
TIME AFTER TIME This amazing exhibit explores the beauty that lurks undercover in watches, clocks, and timepieces. Take a look at the exquisite timepieces in this show, which includes items on loan from the National Watch & Clock Museum in Pennsylvania, sculptor Alan Binstock, and local artist Randall Cleaver.
81ST ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FINE ART IN MINIATURE The small but mighty show of art in miniature returns to Strathmore! It’s a big exhibit of over 600 mini-masterpieces; a celebration of vision and scale, and a look at how talent and attention to detail come together to create jaw-dropping art.
is possibly the best tap dancer that ever lived,” 3 “Savion says Savion’s teacher, mentor (and fellow contender for the
Parting the Pastel Curtain
“best tap dancer that ever lived” crown) Gregory Hines.
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Please join us for the following programs, presented in conjunction with the current exhibits:
OPENING RECEPTION
Small Wonders
age of 10, Savion became one of the youngest-ever Tony award nominees for his role in Black and Blue at age 15.
He’s got the happiest feet ever: Savion choreographed the adorable penguin Mumble for 2006’s Happy Feet and its sequel, Happy Feet 2.
Current Exhibits November 22–January 4
CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOUR
Sat, Dec 13, 10:15am $5 (Reservations required)
CURATOR’S TOUR FOR ADULTS Sat, Dec 13, 1pm
making his Broadway debut in 2 After The Tap Dance Kid at the tender
1991 to 1995, Savion was a regular on “Sesame 4 From Street.” Who else could get a Muppet to dance?
MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$68 (STARS $22.50-$61.20)
“I do dance education, versus dance class.”
PASTEL UNLEASHED: A MIXED MEDIA APPROACH BY THE MARYLAND PASTEL SOCIETY
FREE (No reservations required)
Art Ahead January 10–March 1, 2015 WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? THE 24TH ANNUAL STRATHMORE ARTISTS JURIED EXHIBITION This annual showcase of works by our talented artist members is always a highlight. This year’s entries respond to the provocative question: What’s on Your Mind? Pieces chosen for the exhibit represent the best work from 250 artists from around the region.
Invitational Gallery
STEPHEN SCHIFF
Explore the power of pastel as the Maryland Pastel Society broadens it’s scope to include works of mixed media for the first time in this juried show. Challenge your eye with an exhibit that elevates pastel to the upper limits of artistic expression.
Invitational Gallery A self-described “painter who happens to use a camera and computer instead of paint and brushes,” Schiff goes beyond photography to create works that resonate, using fractal imagery, mixed media, and found objects.
TIME AFTER TIME PANEL DISCUSSION Sun, Dec 14, 11am
FREE (Reservations required)
MINIATURES PAINTING WORKSHOP Sat, Dec 20, 10am–3pm
Led by Nancy Still from the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society. $75 (STARS $67.50) (Reservations required)
MANSION HOURS: Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat: 10am–4pm; Sun: 12–4pm; Wed: 10am–9pm; Closed Mondays The Mansion is closed on December 25 and January 1.
– Savion Glover “TEACUP AND PANSIES” BY NANCY L. STILL, FINE ART IN MINIATURE; “WAYFINDER” BY ALAN BINSTOCK, TIME AFTER TIME; JAPY FRERES SHELF CLOCK, C. 1869, TIME AFTER TIME; “SECOND LOOK” BY ARIEL FREEMAN, PASTEL UNLEASHED
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DECEMBER 2014
Strathmore Presents
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II Your source for local news and entertainment for over 50 years. Thank you to the Gazette, our Media Partner for the 2014–2015 season.
ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS AFTERNOON TEA
See complete schedule on 22. MANSION $24 (STARS $21.60) $28 (STARS $25.20) FOR SPECIALTY TEAS Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations required.
Strathmore AIR Mentor
ALLYN JOHNSON Wed, Dec 3, 7:30pm Known as “The Dean of D.C. Jazz,” Allyn Johnson is devoted to his hometown—and the innovative jazz pianist-composerarranger-producer brings his brilliant talent to Strathmore to showcase his mastery of improvisational jazz with special guests Marian McLaughlin and Cristian Perez from the current AIR class. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
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MIREL WAGNER Thurs, Dec 4, 7:30pm doors Acoustic guitar and poetic sensibility come together so beautifully in the music of Mirel Wagner. Born in Ethiopia and raised in Finland, Wagner has a spare, unique sound and an intensely personal point of view. Stranger in the Alps opens. MANSION TICKETS $12 (STARS $10.80)
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Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
SYMPHONIC IMAGININGS
Thurs, Dec 11, 8pm
Fri, Dec 5, 8pm
Sun, Dec 7, 3 & 7pm
Ready to rock? This faithful representation gets the Led out, as incredible musicians recreate the magic of the 1969 classic album, featuring beloved tracks like “Whole Lotta Love,” “The Lemon Song,” and “Ramble On.” MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29 -$45 (STARS $26.10-$40.50)
The pinnacle of success for promising young musicians is a spot in the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras—and their concert at the Music Center is a highlight of the season! 3pm: MCYO’s Prep Strings, Symphony and Philharmonic 7pm: MCYO’s Chamber Strings, Young Artists and Chamber Ensemble with guest performers from CityDance Conservatory. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15-$25
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MUSIC BOX: JINGLE BELLS Sat, Dec 6, 10 & 11:30am
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Celebrate the holidays with songs about winter, bells, and sleigh rides. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15
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DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER FEATURING STEP AFRIKA! Sat, Dec 6, 4pm Jazz up your holidays with Ellington’s dazzling reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! Enjoy “Peanut Brittle Brigade,” “Dance of the Floreadors”—and a few old favorites, too! Featuring brand-new choreography from D.C.-based dance troupe Step Afrika! MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18-$36
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH Sat, Dec 6, 8pm It’s the ultimate holiday experience. Share the magic and magnitude of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” make The Messiah at Strathmore your very own tradition. Free Symphonic Explorations pre-concert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR Co-presented with Blues Alley Tues, Dec 9, 8pm Saxophonist Dave Koz is back by popular demand, this time with the star power of Jonathan Butler, Grammy-winner Christopher Cross, and Maysa. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38-$85 (STARS $34.20-$76.50)
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SUSAN JONES KLEZMER ENSEMBLE Wed, Dec 10, 7:30pm
HOLLY JOLLY POPS Christmas goes classical when conductor Jack Everly and the tap-dancing Santas return to make holiday music and magic, with a full chorus, orchestra, and guest vocalists. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $31-$94
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OPERA MEETS JAZZ Friday, December 12, 11am Enjoy yet another DCFMC combined program of opera and jazz standards, with a few holiday songs for good measure, featuring two outstanding vocalists accompanied by piano and guitar. MANSION FREE
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THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS Fri, Dec 12, 8pm From the top of the charts to the Music Center stage: The Temptations & The Four Tops perform live in concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to share an evening of musical greatness. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $40-$125 (STARS $36-$112.50)
Brighten your winter and get ready for the Festival of Lights with some fun Hanukkah-ready klezmer music from the classicalto-jazz violinist and her band. MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)
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Sat, Dec 13, 1pm Go behind the canvas and inside the frame for a rare glimpse at the technique and philosophy of the artists. The Curator’s Tour offers a deeper appreciation and a better understanding of the art on display. MANSION FREE (No reservations required)
CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOUR Bring your budding artists to Talk and Tour, where they’ll get to learn more about two extremely cool exhibits: Time After Time and Fine Art in Miniature. MANSION $5 (Reservations required)
Special Holiday Event!
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER
Saturday, December 6, 4pm
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TIME AFTER TIME PANEL DISCUSSION Sun, Dec 14, 11am Noel Poirier, Director of the National Watch & Clock Museum; Robert Rothen, Vice President of the Maryland Horological Society; and clock artist Randall Cleaver offer insights about the art and craftsmanship of master clockworks. Moderated by Harriet Lesser. MANSION FREE (Reservations required)
Sat, Dec 20, 10am
Ken Lam, conductor Step Afrika!, dancers Jazz up your holidays with Duke Ellington’s dazzling reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! The BSO will delight the entire family with the “Peanut Brittle Brigade” and “Dance of the Floreadors”—and a few old favorites too! Featuring brand new choreography from D.C.-based dance troupe Step Afrika! MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $18–$36; KIDS PRICING AVAILABLE! Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras
Strathmore Presents
CHAMBER CONCERT
Wed, Dec 17, 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 14, 3pm Featuring MCYO’s Clarinet and Flute Choirs and Harp Ensemble. CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $8 AT THE DOOR
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Strathmore Children’s Chorus
GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER
Tues, Dec 16, 7:30pm
Music Center
Mansion
Celebrate the season among stars. Grammy-winning R&B legend Peabo Bryson is joined by Tony Award-winner Jennifer Holliday, Taylor Dayne, and “American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard for an evening of pop hits and holiday classics. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$100 (STARS $31.50-$90)
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Timeless tradition with a twist! The Moscow Ballet follows Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite score and story, but tweaks the second act to bring Masha (aka Clara) and her Prince to the Land of Peace and Harmony. With guest performers from CityDance School & Conservatory. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$88
Fri, Dec 19, 8pm
Strathmore Visual Arts
Sat, Dec 13, 4 & 8pm Add sparkle to your holiday celebration—come to a thrilling concert of Christmas favorites done in that unmistakable Mannheim Steamroller style. This uber-popular musical experience offers holiday fun for the entire family. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48-$98 (STARS $43.20-$88.20)
PEABO BRYSON: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS
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MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
Sun, Dec 14, 1 & 5pm
ART & WINE NIGHT: FINE ART IN MINIATURE & TIME AFTER TIME Elevate your cocktail hour. Art & Wine Night combines a convivial atmosphere with a wonderful art exhibit. It’s a great way to enjoy art and wine with friends; to relax, recharge, mingle, and create. MANSION TICKETS $35 (STARS $31.50)
CURATOR’S TOUR FOR ADULTS
Strathmore Presents
DECEMBER 2014
WINTER CALENDAR
Strathmore Visual Arts
WINTER CONCERT Strathmore Children’s Chorus features the incredible vocal talents of children from our community, performing a wide range of choral music, from renaissance-era hymns to modern pop—plus holiday favorites. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $16 (STARS $14.40)
Community
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ROBYN HELZNER TRIO A world of Hanukkah music opens up when Robyn Helzner sings with mandolin and guitar virtuoso Dov Weitman and singer/multi-instrumentalist Matt Holsen. MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)
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CHRISTIE DASHIELL CHRISTMAS JAZZ STANDARDS Fri, Dec 19, 2pm “Christie’s career is going nowhere but up,” according to Kevin Struthers, Director of Jazz Programming at The Kennedy Center. This member of “The Sing-Off” finalists Afro-Blue joins us for an afternoon of Christmas jazz classics. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
Create your own work of art at this in-depth workshop focusing on the tradition of painting in oils on a miniature scale, led by Nancy Still, from the Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society. Materials provided. MANSION TICKETS $75 (STARS $67.50)
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH Sat, Dec 20, 8pm Sun, Dec 21, 3pm Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano Matthew Smith, tenor Kevin Deas, baritone National Philharmonic Chorale Stan Engebretson, conductor Handel’s 1741 masterpiece is one of the most cherished and frequently performed works in Western choral literature. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84
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“SYMPHONIC IMAGININGS” Sunday, December 7, 3 & 7pm Hear the passion and exuberance of youth expressed through marvelous music by the region’s foremost youth orchestra and top young instrumentalists! The 3pm concert features the MCYO’s Prep Strings, Symphony and Philharmonic with music by Gershwin, Mussorgsky, Strauss, Berlioz, Janacek & more. The 7pm concert features MCYO’s Chamber Strings, Young Artists and Chamber Ensemble with guest performers from CityDance Conservatory. Music by Piazolla, Mozart, Schubert, Wagner & more. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS FROM $15 (GROUP RATES AVAILABLE)
CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS Sunday, December 14, 3pm Featuring MCYO/Levine Harp Ensemble and Clarinet and Flute Choirs.
National Philharmonic
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Strathmore Presents
SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT
HAYDN’S SURPRISE SYMPHONY
BRUCKNER SYMPHONY NO. 8
JENNIFER KOH, VIOLIN: BACH & BEYOND PART III
Sun, Jan 4, 3pm
Sat, Jan 10, 8pm
Sat, Jan 17, 8pm
Thurs, Jan 22, 7:30pm
Start the New Year with a musical tribute to one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Salute to Vienna features a cast of over 75 musicians, singers and dancers in an unforgettable, uplifting performance. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $49-$95
Zuill Bailey, cello Piotr Gajewski, conductor Known as the “Symphony with the Drumbeat,” Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise”) concludes a concert that includes Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 and Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 2. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84
Günther Herbig, conductor Alon Goldstein, piano The composer’s last complete symphonic statement is also his greatest in scale, culminating in a blazing grand finale that resolves the work’s underlying spiritual dilemma. Free Symphonic Explorations preconcert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $31-$95
The third time is as charming as ever for Jennifer Koh, who returns for the final installment of her “Bach and Beyond” series, linking Bach’s sonatas and partitas to the present day through solos and new commissions. MANSION TICKETS $32 (STARS $28.80)
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AN EVENING WITH JASON ALEXANDER
Strathmore Presents
Thurs, Jan 22, 8pm
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LOUIS WEEKS Fri, Jan 9, 8pm Louis Weeks pens music for commercials, movies, and video games by day—but when the night comes he creates mixedmedia soundscapes. His 2014 debut album shift/away blends irresistible pop hooks with art, architecture, and romance. MANSION TICKETS $15 (STARS $13.50)
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ROBERT J. PRIORE’S ASCENDANCE Sat, Jan 10, 8pm Sun, Jan 11, 1 & 6pm CityDance Conservatory students, alumni and professional artists bring to life original work by Robert J. Priore. CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $25
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CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $10 AT THE DOOR.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
THE RITE OF SPRING Sun, Jan 11, 3pm
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OFF THE CUFF: THE RITE OF SPRING Fri, Jan 9, 8:15pm
The Washington Chorus
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
BEETHOVEN’S 9TH
Tues, Dec 23, 7:30pm
Explore the triumphs of man, as seen through Beethoven’s lens. Travel with the BSO on a musical journey from darkness to light that culminates in the ecstatic Ode to Joy. Free Symphonic Explorations preconcert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
Christmas gems, sing-alongs, and the magic of a candlelight processional, brass, organ, percussion, and a 200-voice, Grammy Award-winning chorus come together for a holiday concert like no other. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$70
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Marin Alsop, conductor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring changed music forever with its clashing harmonies and explosive rhythms. Now Marin Alsop guides the audience through the complexities and elements that still make this work feel edgy. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
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DELORES KING WILLIAMS: “I LOVE BEING HERE WITH YOU” Sat, Jan 10, 7:30 & 9:30pm Join the sultry, soulful Williams for her critically acclaimed tribute to jazz legend Peggy Lee at the Mansion Cabaret. The Music and Unbelievable Life of Miss Peggy Lee blends musical theater, cabaret, and concert. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)
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Marin Alsop, conductor Celebrate a century of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring with the BSO. The work that inspired riots in the streets of Paris retains its freshness and discordant energy 100 years later. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
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INVOKE Wed, Jan 14, 7:30pm invoke is a quartet on a quest to reinvent the sound of string ensembles. Modern and magical, their music looks to the present, not the past, for inspiration, fusing elements of bluegrass, folk, and rock. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
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GIL SHAHAM, VIOLIN Fri, Jan 16, 8pm Grammy-winning violinist Gil Shaham is known as an engaging and virtuosic classical artist, he’ll be joined by his equally celebrated sister, pianist Orli Shaham, in an evening that showcases their boundless artistry. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $30-$75
STEP AFRIKA! STEP XPLOSION
IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Sun, Jan 18, 4pm Celebrate 20 years of stepping around the world with the world’s first professional company dedicated to the percussive dance tradition of stepping. Come and let the joy and energy of this troupe wash over you. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$35 (STARS $22.50-$31.50)
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Long before he played George Costanza on “Seinfeld,” Jason Alexander was a Tony Award winning Broadway musical star. Share the talented funnyman’s passion for music and theater in a magical, musical, and often hysterical evening. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $40-$110
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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE & CELEBRATION
Washington Performing Arts
Mon, Jan 19, 3:30pm
Fri, Jan 23, 8pm
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THE DE-RECONSTRUCTING OF A STRING QUARTET WITH INVOKE Wed, Jan 21, 7:30pm Get closer to the artistry of this unusual quartet. The members of invoke describe which longrooted traditions of the string quartet they’ve elected to keep, which they’ve renovated, and which they’ve thrown out completely! MANSION FREE (Reservations required)
Music Center
Mansion
Join us for guided tours illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore. Tuesday, January 13 & Thursday, February 19, 11am MANSION FREE (Reservations required) Strathmore Visual Arts
Strathmore AIR
CURATOR’S TOUR FOR ADULTS
INVOKE
Sat, Jan 24, 1pm
There’s nothing like invoke, a forward-facing quartet that jams on fretted instruments like mandolin, banjo and dulcimer as well as violins, viola, and cello. Check out their fresh new take on strings! MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
Enjoy a guided tour of the current collection, delving into technique and history of the artists and works. MANSION FREE (No reservations required)
Strathmore Visual Arts
Outside Presenter
This annual multi-cultural program engages diverse and talented performers and award honorees who serve their communities. MUSIC CENTER FREE (Reserve tickets January 5, 2015)
HISTORIC HOME TOURS
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BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Iván Fischer, music director Pinchas Zukerman, violin Anna Lucia Richter, soprano Barbara Kozelj, mezzo-soprano The Budapest Festival Orchestra infuses The Magic Flute and A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Eastern Europe’s rich musical traditions. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$95
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CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOUR Sat, Jan 24, 10:15am Young art lovers enjoy a talk about the current exhibition. Get behind the brushstrokes and into the head, heart, and history of the artists with this kid-friendly tour and hands-on activity. MANSION $5 (Reservations required) Community
Education
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MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS
Outside Presenter
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? PANEL DISCUSSION Sat, Jan 24, 2pm Find out the thoughts behind the 24th Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition “What’s on Your Mind?” at this informative discussion with Strathmore artists and jurors. MANSION FREE (Reservations required)
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National Philharmonic
BACH’S BRANDENBURGS Sat, Jan 24, 8pm Sun, Jan 25, 3pm Justine Lamb-Budge, violin Victoria Chiang, viola Julius Wirth, viola David Whiteside, flute Nicolette Oppelt, flute Mark Hill, oboe Chris Gekker, trumpet Piotr Gajewski, conductor Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos reveal a light side of the composer’s genius. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84
Wed, Jan 28, 7:30pm
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VADIM NESELOVSKYI, JAZZ PIANO Thurs, Jan 29, 7:30pm The Ukrainian-born pianist, composer, professor, and former Gary Burton sideman was classically trained at conservatories in his native Odessa and in Germany; he’ll bring his unique sound to Strathmore for an intimate show. MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)
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HONK! JR. Fri, Jan 30, 7:30pm; Sat, Jan 31, 2 & 7:30pm; Sun, Feb 1, 2pm First Act, Levine’s middle-school theatre program, will perform a lively adaption of the Ugly Duckling fairy tale. Honk! JR. is a heart-warming celebration of being different that will delight all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score. STUDIO 405 THEATRE TICKETS LEVINEMUSIC.ORG
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Grammy Award-winning troupe returns with their intricate rhythms and harmonies, accompanied only by clapping and leaps of joy. Don’t miss this new show with music from their most recent album, Songs from a Zulu Farm. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $39-$69 (STARS $35.10-$62.10)
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MAHLER’S 3RD SYMPHONY Sat, Jan 31, 8pm Marin Alsop, conductor Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano Baltimore Choral Arts Society Women’s Chorus Peabody’s Children’s Chorus No symphony ever written conveys a broader expressive range than Mahler’s paean to the power of nature. Free Symphonic Explorations pre-concert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
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SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS
Outside Presenter
Strathmore AIR
Strathmore Presents
GARRICK OHLSSON PLAYS RACHMANINOFF
BEETHOVEN’S NINTH
ALL-BACH
CHINESE NEW YEAR GALA 2015
CHRISTIAN PEREZ
Thurs, Feb 12, 8pm
TANGO BUENOS AIRES: SONG OF EVA PERÓN
Thurs, Feb 5, 8pm
Brian Ganz, piano Summer Hu, cello Danielle Talamantes, soprano Margaret Mezzacappa, mezzo-soprano Colin Eaton, tenor Norman Garrett, baritone National Philharmonic Chorale Piotr Gajewski, conductor A celebratory reprise of the National Philharmonic’s 2005 inaugural Strathmore concert. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84
Marin Alsop, conductor Garrick Ohlsson, piano Celebrate 10 Years of the BSO at Strathmore! Piano great Garrick Ohlsson brings his technical prowess to Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto. Respighi’s symphonic poem Pines of Rome paints a scenic picture of Rome’s vast and vivid landscape. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
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Strathmore Presents
SAVION GLOVER’S StePz Fri, Feb 6, 8pm Savion Glover takes tap to new heights! Fusing traditional music selections of the past with Savion’s unique style and energy, STePz is a dance production you won’t want to miss. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$68 (STARS $22.50-$61.20)
Cherchez la chanteuse! The celebrated French/Dominican jazz vocalist is known as one of the best in her genre. Join fans at the D.C. debut of her latest album, It’s a Good Day. MANSION TICKETS $28 (STARS $25.20)
BLUES SYMPHONY
BRIAN GANZ PLAYS CHOPIN Sat, Feb 7, 8pm Join Ganz, a prizewinner in the Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Piano Competition, for the fifth recital in his quest to perform all of the composer’s works as he explores the many facets of Chopin’s music. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$84
Mon, Feb 16, 7pm Join hundreds of artists from The National Acrobats of China, China Oriental Song & Dance Ensemble, and the local Chinese community to celebrate the Chinese New Year. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$55
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BEYOND TANGO WITH CRISTIAN PEREZ
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Wed, Feb 18, 7:30pm
OFF THE CUFF: THE BACH FAMILY
Explore Argentina’s lesser known music styles with Buenos Aires-born Cristian Perez. Learn about Chacarera folk music, the afro-indigenous rhythms of Zamba, the melodies of Milonga, and the beat of Candombe. MANSION FREE (Reservations required)
Fri, Feb 13, 8:15pm Nicholas McGegan, conductor Jonathan Carney, violin Igor Yuzefovich, violin Dariuz Skoraczewski, cello Emily Skala, flute Katherine Needleman, oboe Enjoy an examination of the incredibly talented members of the Bach family. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
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Strathmore Visual Arts
ART & WINE NIGHT: WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
Sat, Feb 7, 10am
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Nicholas McGegan, conductor Jonathan Carney, violin Igor Yuzefovich, violin Dariuz Skoraczewski, cello Emily Skala, flute Katherine Needleman, oboe The Baroque period’s First Family gets top billing in a performance of music by Johann Sebastian, Johann Christian, and Carl Philipp Emanuel. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
Wed, Feb 25, 7:30pm
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SING SCAT LIKE THAT: A JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOP
National Philharmonic
Wynton Marsalis Quintet Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra Jan Wagner, conductor The Shenandoah Conservatory Symphony Orchestra premieres Pulitzer Prize-winner Wynton Marsalis’s revised, complete Blues Symphony, a sevenmovement work composed for a 100-piece symphony orchestra. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$75
Sun, Feb 8, 7 & 9pm
Strathmore Education
Washington Performing Arts Wed, Feb 4, 8pm
CYRILLE AIMEE
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Levine welcomes students from 4 months to nearly 100 years old to engage in year round classes, programs, private lessons, and group performances. For details visit www.levinemusic.org or call 301.897.5100. EDUCATION CENTER
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This hands-on vocal workshop led by AIR alumna Lena Seikaly and her collaborator Chris Grasso will feature the style and song selections of Jane Monheit and John Pizzarelli (Performing at the Music Center Feb 14). No experience necessary. MANSION TUITION $65 (STARS $58.50)
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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CRISTIAN PEREZ Wed, Feb 11, 7:30pm With a strong foundation in classical, jazz, and South American music, guitarist Cristian Perez crafts a unique sound with his quintet, pushing the boundaries of the chamber ensemble to add a world music flair. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
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SPEKTRAL QUARTET Thurs, Feb 12, 7:30pm Enjoy chamber music with this electrifying ensemble from Chicago. Regarded as one of the most magnetic and forward-thinking chamber ensembles performing today, Spektral Quartet is lauded for its inclusive approach to concert format. MANSION TICKETS $25 (STARS $22.50)
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Fri, Feb 13, 7pm The 24th Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition is a reflection of what’s on the mind of our finest artist members—relax your own mind and enjoy the show with friends and a glass of wine. MANSION TICKETS $35 (STARS $31.50) (Reservations required)
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JOHN PIZZARELLI & JANE MONHEIT Sat, Feb 14, 8pm Share the romantic vibe of John Pizzarelli, whose swinging style has delighted audiences from Café Carlyle to Carnegie Hall. Joined by sultry songstress Jane Monheit, Pizzarelli puts on a Valentine’s show you will absolutely adore. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48-$78 STARS ($43.20-$70.20) Make it a night to remember! Join us at 6pm before the show for a romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner in the Mansion. To reserve, call 301.581.5220.
Strathmore Presents
IRVIN MAYFIELD AND THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Strathmore Presents
HARRY CONNICK, JR. Fri & Sat, Feb 20 & 21, 8pm Don’t miss Harry Connick, Jr. as he makes his Music Center debut! This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and recognition not only for his music, but for his achievements on stage and screen. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $65–$225 (STARS $58.50–$202.50)
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BLUES JAM
Sat, Feb 21,7pm Experience the blues in a fun, structured environment. Facilitated by Levine jazz faculty members, musicians play and improvise on well-known blues standards. Levine faculty will also provide general instruction and guidance. All ages and skill levels welcome. STUDIO 309 TICKETS $5 AT THE DOOR
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Wed, Feb 18, 8pm Grammy-winning trumpeter Irvin Mayfield and NOJO bring the Big Easy to the Music Center. Enjoy the jazzy sounds of New Orleans and laissez les bons temps rouler! MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29-$69 (STARS $26.10-$62.10)
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
PATTI AUSTIN SINGS ELLA & THE DUKE Thurs, Feb 19, 8pm Jack Everly, conductor Grammy and Oscar-winning vocalist Patti Austin joins the BSO for a performance dedicated to Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald including jazz classics “I Got It Bad,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” and more. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
Music Center
Mansion
Strathmore Presents
IMAGO THEATRE: FROGZ Sun, Feb 22, 4pm Spellbinding—that’s how audiences describe Imago Theatre, the troupe that combines brilliant physical comedy with stunning contemporary stagecraft. The company returns to Strathmore with its best-known show, Broadway’s Frogz. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25-$38 (STARS $22.50-$34.20)
Defying all labels, Argentine guitarist/composer Cristian Perez brings together South American music, classical, jazz, and folk styles from around the world, revealing the universality of music. MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)
Wed, Feb, 25, 8pm World-renowned dance troupe performs its newest work inspired by Argentina’s Perón. Fierce, tender, and sensuous, this concert of music and dance chronicles the rise of a beauty from the slums of Buenos Aires to the Presidential mansion. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28-$72 (STARS $25.20-$64.80)
Maestro Piotr Gajewski
JOSHUA COGAN
Fri, Jan 30, 8pm
National Philharmonic 10th Anniversary Concert
GREG MILES
FEBRUARY 2015
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra 10th Anniversary Concert
FEBRUARY 2015
Strathmore Presents
CELEBRATE THE NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC’S 10TH ANNIVERSARY AT STRATHMORE! Join us for the celebration of the National Philharmonic’s 10th season at Strathmore in early February! The festivities feature the annual allChopin recital with pianist Brain Ganz on February 7 and an anniversary concert on February 8 showcasing two works played at the Philharmonic’s inaugural concert at Strathmore in 2005: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 and Andreas Makris’ Strathmore Overture. On January 10, celebrated cellist Zuill Bailey plays Haydn’s elegant Cello Concerto No. 2 and on January 24 and 25, the Philharmonic performs Bach’s beloved six Brandenburg Concertos. The season continues with the 2009 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, Chinese pianist Haochen Zhang, performing the “Mount Everest” of piano concertos—the Rachmaninoff Concerto No. 3. On April 11, we welcome soprano Rosa Lamoreaux in a performance of Bach’s powerful St. John Passion and on May 2 and 3, Christopher Taylor in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21. The season ends with Faure’s poignant Requiem on May 30. Tickets from $28; kids 7-17 FREE! Complimentary parking! Visit nationalphilharmonic.org or call 301.581.5100.
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Strathmore Presents
Strathmore Visual Arts
JENNY LIN, PIANO
CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOUR
Thurs, Feb 26, 7:30pm From Beethoven to contemporary composers, Lin gives us a glimpse into her far-ranging curiosity and boundless love of music. Lin’s performance includes the premiere of a Strathmorecommissioned piece from local composer Alexandra Gardner. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)
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DIANA KRALL “WALLFLOWER WORLD TOUR” Thurs, Feb 26, 8pm Tickets for Krall’s originally scheduled December 4, 2014 show will be honored. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $93.50-$143.50
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TIM WHALEN QUINTET: MUSIC OF BUD POWELL Fri, Feb 27, 7:30pm The remarkable Tim Whalen Quintet—Whalen on piano, AIR alum Elijah Jamal Balbed tenor sax, guitarist Paul Pieper, bassist Eliot Seppa and drummer Shareef Taher—perform selections from their tribute to bebop pianist Bud Powell. MANSION TICKETS $20 (STARS $18)
Sat, Feb 28, 10:15am Young art lovers enjoy a talk about the current exhibition. Get behind the brushstrokes and into the head, heart, and history of the artists with this kid-friendly tour and hands-on activity. MANSION $5 (Reservations required)
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MASTER CLASS WITH LOUIS LORTIE, PIANO Sat, Feb 28, 11am-1pm Internationally acclaimed, French-Canadian pianist Louis Lortie is an accomplished solo, piano-duo, chamber music, and orchestral performer. Observe and learn as Mr. Lortie works with Levine Music piano students. Presented in collaboration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. STUDIO 309 FREE WITH RSVP AT LEVINEMUSIC.ORG
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CREATING THE MAGIC Sat, Feb 28, 7:30pm CityDance creates magic with this annual showcase, featuring choreography by CityDance faculty, OnStage Ignite artists and guests, and brought to life by the rising stars of the Conservatory. CITYDANCE STUDIO THEATER TICKETS $25
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Fri, Feb 27, 8pm This amazing evening of Shakespeare features music plus a dynamic performance of passages from the Bard’s great play featuring Sir Derek Jacobi, Richard Clifford, and Folger Consort. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35-$85
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Sat. Feb 28, 8pm Yan Pascal Tortelier, conductor Louis Lortie, piano Add spark to winter with a concert featuring Stravinsky’s poignant Firebird Suite, the story of the bird’s heroic triumph over evil. Free Symphonic Explorations pre-concert lecture by Levine Music at 7pm in Education Center, Room 309. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32-$95
Levine is a welcoming community where children and adults find inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music. Anyone who wants to study and enjoy music can find a home at Levine. Learn more: www.levinemusic.org.
FIRST ACT AT LEVINE PRESENTS HONK, JR. Friday–Sunday, January 30–February 1 First Act, Levine’s training program for middle-school aged artists, performs the lively adaption of the Ugly Duckling fairy tale. STUDIO 405, SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS ONLINE.
LEVINE MUSIC SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS Monday, February 2 Students of all ages and abilities are invited to register for classes and private lessons, available in more than 20 instruments and voice.
BLUES JAM Saturday, February 21, 7–9pm An opportunity for musicians of any age and proficiency to experience blues from the inside. In a fun and structured environment facilitated by Levine jazz faculty members, musicians will play and improvise on well-known blues standards. STUDIO 309, $5 AT THE DOOR
MASTER CLASS WITH LOUIS LORTIE, PIANO Saturday, February 28, 11am–1pm Observe and learn as Lortie works with talented Levine Music piano students. Presented in collaboration with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. STUDIO 309, FREE WITH ONLINE RSVP.
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THANK YOU, DONORS & SUPPORTERS Strathmore thanks the individuals and organizations who have made contributions between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014. Their support of at least $500 and continued commitment enables us to offer the affordable, accessible, quality programming that has become our hallmark.
$250,000+ Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Maryland State Arts Council
$100,000+ Hogan Lovells (in-kind) Post-Newsweek Media, Inc. (includes in-kind)
$50,000+ Booz Allen Hamilton Delia and Marvin Lang Lockheed Martin Corporation The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
$25,000+ Asbury Methodist Village Federal Realty Investment Trust GEICO Glenstone Foundation Yanqiu He and Kenneth O’Brien Carolyn and Jeffrey Leonard Paul M. Angell Family Foundation PEPCO TD Bank Carol Trawick
$15,000+
Cathy Bernard Fondazione Bracco Nancy Hardwick Elizabeth and Joel Helke Lyle and Cecilia Jaeger (in-kind) MARPAT Foundation, Inc. Effie and John Macklin Montgomery County Department of Economic Development National Endowment for the Arts S&R Foundation
$10,000+ Abramson Family Foundation Inc. Adventist Healthcare Bank of America Capital One Services Inc. Jonita and Richard S. Carter Clark Construction Group, LLC
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Comcast Elizabeth W. Culp Suzanne and Douglas Firstenberg Giant Food LLC Ellen and Michael Gold Dorothy and Sol Graham Graham Holdings Company Janet L. Mahaney Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Natelli Communities LP Janine and Phillip O’Brien Emily and Mitchell Rales Della and William Robertson Symphony Park LLC
$5,000+
Agmus Ventures Inc. Mary and Greg Bruch Frances and Leonard Burka Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts Carolyn Degroot EagleBank Carl M. Freeman Foundation Elizabeth and Peter Forster Friends of Jennie Forehand Jane Elizabeth Cohen Foundation Julie and John Hamre Allen Kronstadt Sachiko Kuno and Ryuji Ueno Tina and Arthur Lazerow Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chartered (includes in-kind) Sharon and David Lockwood Constance Lohse and Robert Brewer J. Alberto Martinez Minkoff Development Corporation Patricia and Roscoe Moore Paley, Rothman, Goldstein, Rosenberg, Eig & Cooper Chtd Dale S. Rosenthal Carol Salzman and Michael Mann John Sherman, in memory of Deane Sherman Meredith Weiser and Michael Rosenbaum WGL Holdings, Inc. Ellen and Bernard Young
$2,500+ Anonymous Marie and Fritz Allen Louise Appell Alison Cole and Jan Peterson Community Foundation for Montgomery County Margaret and James Conley Carin and Bruce Cooper CORT Business Services DonnaKaran Co. Marietta Ethier and John McGarry Starr and Fred Ezra Barbara Goldberg Goldman Carolyn Goldman and Sydney Polakoff Lana Halpern Diana and Paul Hatchett Monica Jeffries Hazangeles and John Hazangeles Cheryl and Richard Hoffman A. Eileen Horan Igersheim Family Foundation Alexine Jackson Robert Jeffers Peter S. Kimmel, in memory of Martin S. Kimmel John M. and Teri Hanna Knowles Judie and Harry Linowes Jill and Jim Lipton Florentina Mehta Cynthia Samaha Melki and Toufic Melki Katharine and John Pan Carol and Jerry Perone Mindy and Charles Postal Randy Hostetler Living Room Fund Cheryl and William Reidy Lorraine and Barry Rogstad Karen Rosenthal and M. Alexander Stiffman Barbara and Ted Rothstein Janet and Michael Rowan Katherine Rumbaugh and Diana Downey Phyllis and J. Kenneth Schwartz Mary Kay Shartle-Galotto and Jack Galotto
Leon and Deborah Snead Tanya and Stephen Spano Annie S. Totah Susan Wellman Anne Witkowsky and John Barker Paul A. and Peggy L. Young, NOVA Research Company
$1,000+
Anonymous Mary Kay and Dave Almy Doris and David Aronson Benita and Eric Bailey Dena Baker and Terry Jacobs Margaret and Craig Bash Barbara Benson Carol and Scott Brewer Vicki Britt and Robert Selzer Lucie and Guy Campbell Eleanor and Oscar Caroglanian Linda Chatman Thomsen and Steuart Thomsen Alexandra Davies and George Javor Mary Denison and John Clark III Hope Eastman Jamie and Timothy Evankovich Marcia Feuerstein and Ronald Schwarz Dorothy Fitzgerald Marlies and Karl Flicker Robert Fogarty Theresa and William Ford Marijane and Terry Forde Senator Jennie Forehand and William E. Forehand, Jr. Susan and C. Allen Foster Sandra and Victor Frattali Noreen and Michael Friedman Suzanne and Mark Friis Juan Gaddis Nita and Patrick Garrett Evan Goldman Luis Gonzalez Grace Creek Advisors, Robert Atlas and Gloria Paul Susan and Allan Greenberg Greene-Milstein Family Foundation
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Linda and John Hanson Boots Harris Sara and James A. Harris, Jr. Vicki Hawkins-Jones and Michael Jones Louisa and Steven Hollman Wilma and Arthur Holmes Jr. Linda and I. Robert Horowitz Linda and Van Hubbard Joan and Howard Katz Dianne Kay Paula and Malik Khan Kathleen Knepper Carole and Robert Kurman Susan and Gary Labovich Harriet Lesser Barbara and The Honorable Laurence Levitan Jacqueline and Paul London Sandy and M. Gerald Loubier Cidalia Luis-Akbar and Masud Akbar Sandra and Charles Lyons Jacqueline and J. Thomas Manger Marianne and Aris Mardirossian Virginia and Robert McCloskey Jesse I. Miller, by spouse Ann Miller Mocho, LLC Victoria B. Muth Michelle Newberry Esther and Stuart Newman Susan Nordeen Dale and Anthony Pappas Margie Pearson and Richard Lampl Susan and Brian Penfield Cynthia and Eliot Pfanstiehl Potomac Valley Alumnae Chapter Jane and Paul (deceased) Rice Karen Rinta-Spinner and Joseph Spinner Grace Rivera-Oven and Mark Oven Marylouise and Harold Roach Kitty and Glenn Roberts Sally Sachar and Robert Muller Charlotte and Hank Schlosberg
Lenore Seliger and Richard Alperstein Allan Sherman Terry Sherman Christine Shreve and Thomas Bowersox Fran and Richard Silbert Ryan Snow Mary Sturtevant Marilyn and Mark Tenenbaum Myra Turoff and Ken Weiner Roslyn and Paul Weinstein Judy Whalley and Henry Otto Jean and Jerry Whiddon Irene and Steven White Vicki and Steve Willmann
$500+
Allen E. Neyman Architecture, LLC Anonymous Judy and Joseph Antonucci Odita and Hector Asuncion Laura Baptiste and Brian Kildee Susan and Brian Bayly Deborah Berkowitz and Geoff Garin Christina and James Bradley James Brady Jeff Broadhurst Eileen Cahill Trish and Timothy Carrico Kathy and C. Bennett Chamberlin Frank Conner Jr. Ken Defontes David Denton Judith Doctor Shoshanah Drake The Emmes Corporation Sue and Howard Feibus Linda Finkelman and Leo Millstein Joyce Fisher Winifred and Anthony Fitzpatrick Gail Fleder Gregory Flowers Joanne and Vance Fort Gertrude and Michael Frenz Carol Fromboluti
Nancy and Peter Gallo Pamela Gates and Robert Schultz Loreen and Thomas Gehl Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gourley Ellie and John Hagner Sue Hains and Brian Eaton Gerri Hall and David Nickels Patricia Harris Carol and Larry Horn Jane and David Fairweather Foundation JD and JDK Foundation Richard Joss Henrietta and Christopher Keller Deloise and Lewis Kellert KHS America, Inc. Richard Klinkner Patricia and James Krzyminski Jennifer and Chuck Lawson Catherine and The Honorable Isiah Leggett Ellen and Stuart Lessans Susan Shaskan Luse and Eric Luse Richard Marlo Janice McCall Nancy McGinness and Thomas Tarabrella Sabrina and Patrick McGowan Viji and Dan Melnick Marilyn and Douglas Mitchell Ann Morales and Rice Odell Katie Murphy Ellen and Jim Myerberg Jackie and Franklin Paulson Mary Pedigo and Daniel Washburn Manual Perez Charla and David Phillips Yolanda Pruitt Barbara and Mark Rabin William Ritchie Imogene Schneider Estelle Schwalb Betty Scott and Jim McMullen Gail Scott-Parizer and Michael Parizer Bob Sheldon
Donald Simonds Judi and Richard Sugarman Chris Syllaba Aurelie Thiele Marion and Dennis Torchia Heather VanKeuren Benjamin Vaughan Kevin Vigilante Linda and Irving Weinberg Jean and Robert Wirth Irene and Alan Wurtzel Susan and Jack Yanovski
CON BRIO SOCIETY
Securing the future of Strathmore through a planned gift. Anonymous Louise Appell John Cahill Jonita and Richard S. Carter Irene Cooperman Trudie Cushing and Neil Beskin Julie and John Hamre Yanqiu He and Kenneth O’Brien A. Eileen Horan Vivian and Peter Hsueh Tina and Arthur Lazerow Chiu and Melody Lin Diana Locke and Robert Toense Janet L. Mahaney Carol and Alan Mowbray Cynthia and Eliot Pfanstiehl Barbara and David Ronis (deceased) Henry Schalizki and Robert Davis (deceased) Phyllis and J. Kenneth Schwartz Annie Simonian Totah and Sami Totah (deceased) Maryellen Trautman and Darrell Lemke Carol Trawick Peter Vance Treibley Myra Turoff and Ken Weiner Julie Zignego
WINTER CALENDAR—BY GENRE
See the chronological calendar for detailed information AMERICAN SONGBOOK/ BROADWAY BSO: AN EVENING WITH JASON ALEXANDER Jan. 22
————————————————— BLUES/JAZZ/SOUL AIR MENTOR: ALLYN JOHNSON Dec. 3
On October 25, Strathmore Cabaret featured an evening of ‘80s pop hits to benefit Strathmore’s growing commitment toward fostering the development of young artists in our community. Here are a few totally awesome highlights!
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PEABO BRYSON: COLORS OF CHRISTMAS
AIR: INVOKE
TANGO BUENOS AIRES: SONG OF EVA PERÓN
NP: HANDEL’S MESSIAH
Jan. 14 & 28
WPA: GIL SHAHAM, VIOLIN Jan. 16
BSO: BRUCKNER SYMPHONY NO. 8 Jan. 17
JENNIFER KOH, VIOLIN: BACH & BEYOND PART III Jan. 22
VADIM NESELOVSKI, JAZZ PIANO
Jan. 23
Jan. 10 Jan. 29
WPA: BLUES SYMPHONY Feb. 4
WPA: BUDAPEST FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
Jan. 24 & 25
CYRILLE AIMEE
Jan. 31
JOHN PIZZARELLI & JANE MONHEIT
BSO: GARRICK OHLSSON PLAYS RACHMANINOFF
Feb. 14
Feb. 5
IRVIN MAYFIELD AND THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA
NP: BRIAN GANZ PLAYS CHOPIN
Feb. 18
BSO: PATTI AUSTIN SINGS ELLA & THE DUKE Feb. 19
Feb. 27
————————————————— CHILDREN BSO: MUSIC BOX: JINGLE BELLS Dec. 6
MCYO: SYMPHONIC IMAGININGS Dec. 7
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE & CELEBRATION
HISTORIC HOME TOURS AIR WORKSHOP: THE DE-RECONSTRUCTING OF A STRING QUARTET WITH INVOKE Jan. 21 Feb. 2
SING SCAT LIKE THAT: A JAZZ VOCAL WORKSHOP
Dec. 23
Jan. 19
————————————————— POP/ROCK MIREL WAGNER Dec. 4
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II Dec.5
Feb. 7
THE TEMPTATIONS & THE FOUR TOPS
AIR WORKSHOP: BEYOND TANGO WITH CRISTIAN PEREZ
LOUIS WEEKS
LEVINE: BLUES JAM
Dec. 12 Jan. 9
Feb. 21
AN EVENING WITH HARRY CONNICK, JR.
LEVINE: MASTER CLASS WITH LOUIS LORTIE, PIANO
DIANA KRALL
Feb. 28
Feb. 20 & 21 Feb. 26
BSO: ALL-BACH
————————————————— HOLIDAY
————————————————— WORLD
BSO: OFF THE CUFF: THE BACH FAMILY
BSO: DUKE ELLINGTON’S NUTCRACKER
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Feb. 12
Feb. 13
Dec. 6
JENNY LIN, PIANO Feb. 26
————————————————— CLASSICAL
————————————————— EDUCATION
NP: 10TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT: BEETHOVEN’S NINTH
Feb. 12
Dec. 20 & 21
THE WASHINGTON CHORUS: A CANDELIGHT CHRISTMAS
Feb. 18
Feb. 8
Dec. 19
Feb. 28
Feb. 7
SPEKTRAL QUARTET
TIM WHALEN QUINTET: MUSIC OF BUD POWELL
CITYDANCE: CREATING THE MAGIC
LEVINE: SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS
BSO: MAHLER’S 3RD SYMPHONY
Feb. 8
Feb. 25
Jan. 13 & Feb. 19
NP: BACH’S BRANDENBURGS
BSO: HANDEL’S MESSIAH Dec. 6
FOLGER CONSORT PRESENTS: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE Feb. 27
DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR Dec. 9
BSO: THE FIREBIRD SUITE Feb. 28
SUSAN JONES KLEZMER ENSEMBLE Dec.10
Jan. 30
AIR: CRISTIAN PEREZ Feb. 11 & 25
————————————————— VISUAL ARTS ART & WINE NIGHT Dec. 11 & Feb. 13
CHILDREN’S TALK AND TOUR Dec. 13, Jan. 24 & Feb. 28
MCYO: CHAMBER CONCERT
————————————————— DANCE THE MOSCOW BALLET’S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS
Dec. 13 & Jan. 24
BSO: BEETHOVEN’S 9TH
Dec. 14
Dec. 13
CITYDANCE: ROBERT J. PRIORE’S ASCENDANCE
STRATHMORE CHILDREN’S CHORUS WINTER CONCERT
Dec. 14
Jan. 10 & 11
Dec. 16
STEP AFRIKA! STEP XPLOSION
ROBYN HELZNER TRIO
Dec. 20
Dec. 14 Jan 3
SALUTE TO VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT Jan. 4
BSO: OFF THE CUFF: THE RITE OF SPRING Jan. 9
TOP L–R: STRATHMORE AIR PERFORM DEBORAH BOND (2012), ROCHELLE RICE (2014), LENA SEIKALY (2009), AND MARK MEADOWS (2014); KAREN BARR, RICHARD KOTCH, STRATHMORE BOARD MEMBER AND EVENT SPONSOR CATHY BERNARD AND WENDY BLOCK; BOTTOM L–R: GUEST BING YAO WITH FRIENDS CYNTHIA WALDEN, KATHARINE PAN, AND JOHN PAN; STRATHMORE BOARD CHAIR DALE ROSENTHAL CONGRATULATES STRATHMORE ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CHELSEY GREEN ON LEADING A PERFORMANCE FULL OF ‘80S FAVORITES
Feb. 22
DELORES KING WILLIAMS: “I LOVE BEING HERE WITH YOU”
Jan. 30 & 31, Feb. 1
CABARET 2014
IMAGO THEATRE: FROGZ
Jan. 11
LEVINE: HONK! JR.
Events at Strathmore
BSO: THE RITE OF SPRING
IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
NP: HAYDN’S SURPRISE SYMPHONY Jan. 10
Jan. 18
SAVION GLOVER’S STePz
BSO: HOLLY JOLLY POPS Dec. 11
Dec. 17
AIR ALUMNI: CHRISTIE DASHIELL CHRISTMAS JAZZ STANDARDS
CURATOR’S TOUR FOR ADULTS TIME AFTER TIME PANEL DISCUSSION MINIATURES PAINTING WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? PANEL DISCUSSION Jan. 24
Dec. 19
Feb. 6
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O, CHRISTMAS TEA! Take time for a wonderful winter warm-up with tea at Strathmore.
Winter is the perfect time to experience Afternoon Tea at Strathmore. Enjoy light, lovely sandwiches, savories, and scones in our elegant Music Room, while notes from the piano, harp, guitar, or flute float on the air.
STRATHMORE WINTER TEAS 2014–2015 AFTERNOON TEA Pre-paid, non-refundable reservations required, call 301.581.5108.
December 2014
February 2015
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3*
Inquire about available vegetarian options when reserving.
2 3 6
MANSION $24 (STARS $21.60) SPECIALTY TEAS $28 (STARS $25.20)
Specialty Tea: “Artists Tea” Elizabeth Benforado, hammered dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano Judith Mostyn White, harp Specialty Tea: “Mrs. Claus Tea”
4* 10 11
SOLD OUT!
8* 9*
Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar 10* Becky Dukes, piano 15 Mike Gold, piano 16 Judith Mostyn White, harp SOLD OUT! 17 John Dassoulas, piano 27 Music Room: Meg Baker, piano Dining Room: Abigail Palmer, harp No Teas in January
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Karen Ashbrook, hammered dulcimer and flute & Paul Oorts, harp guitar and accordion Mike Gold, piano Judith Mostyn White, harp Elizabeth Benforado, hammered dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar Specialty Tea: “Valentine’s Tea” Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar Karen Ashbrook, flute & Elizabeth Benforado, piano Abigail Palmer, harp Specialty Tea: “South American Tea” Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar Specialty Tea: “Artists Tea” Rosalind Breslow, piano
GENERAL INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION
ORDER NOW!
WWW.STRATHMORE.ORG 301.581.5100 TICKET OFFICE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD Complimentary 15 minute Ticket Office parking is available in the Mansion lot weekdays 10am–5pm.
STRATHMORE WELCOMES PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES Every seating section in the Concert Hall includes wheelchair-accessible seating. The Mansion at Strathmore is wheelchair accessible.
SOUTH AMERICAN TEA
Monday, December 1
Tuesday, February 24
Meet some of the fine artists who specialize in miniatures.
Warm up with the sounds and flavors of South America. This tea with a twist features flavorful food and music to spice up your day.
VALENTINE’S TEA Saturday, February14 Our Valentine’s Tea offers a romantic setting, lush live music, and delectable treats to share with your sweetheart.
ARTISTS TEA Wednesday, February 25 Meet the talented folks behind the exhibit.
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Mansion at Strathmore 10701 Rockville Pike North Bethesda, MD 20852-3224 Music Center at Strathmore 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385
For ticketed events, all patrons regardless of age are required to have a ticket. Use your best judgment when bringing children to a concert that is intended for adults. Please Note: The minimum age requirement for WPA performances is 5; for BSO performances it is 6.
TOURS Free, walk-in tours of the Music Center are available Wednesdays 12–2pm and Saturdays 11am– 2pm. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people, call 301.581.5102.
Sign-interpreted performances are available by request. Accommodations subject to availability; please make requests by calling the Ticket Office 14 days in advance of performance. Shuttle service across the Sky Bridge from the 4th floor of the Metro garage to the Music Center is available before Concert Hall events.
DIRECTIONS Strathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway and adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.
For Music Center Concert Hall performances: For ticketed performances, complimentary parking is available in the adjacent Metro garage—stroll across the covered Sky Bridge directly into the Music Center. For the convenience of Music Center patrons, there is a passenger drop-off and pick-up area and valet available ($15) in the Circle Plaza at 5301 Tuckerman Lane. For non-performance Music Center events, including all Education Center events: Metered parking is available on Tuckerman Lane or park in the Metro garage where a SmarTrip or credit card payment of $5.10 is required Monday–Friday. For Mansion concerts, exhibitions and events: Free parking on a space-available basis in the Mansion lot. Enter at 10701 Rockville Pike. For complete driving, Metro, bus and parking information, visit Strathmore’s website at www.strathmore.org and click on “Plan Your Visit.”
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TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at 800.735.2258
Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall.
PARKING
ARTISTS TEA
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GROUP TICKETS 301.581.5199
* Pre-Tea Art Tour at noon these days
SPECIALTY TEAS
Web: Ticket Office: Group Tickets: Administration:
CHILDREN
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HOURS OF OPERATION TICKET OFFICE
MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIES
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–5pm Wednesday: 10am–9pm Saturday: 10am–2pm Closed Sunday Also open 60-minutes prior to performances through intermission in the Music Center.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10am–4pm Wednesday: 10am–9pm Sunday: 12–4pm Closed Mondays
PRELUDE CAFÉ Monday–Saturday 11am–3pm Performances: Open two hours prior to Concert Hall performance start time
Dates, artists, programs and prices are subject to change.
WINTER CAMPUS CLOSINGS Wednesday, December 24: Campus closes early; Mansion at 4pm, Music Center at 6pm. Thursday, December 25: Campus closed. Saturday, December 27: Ticket Office closed. Wednesday, December 31: Campus closes early; Mansion at 4pm, Music Center at 6pm. Thursday, January 1: Campus closed. Friday, January 2: Campus closed. Monday, January 19: Strathmore Administrative Offices closed.
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