Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues with
Sons of the Never Wrong May 12, 2012 7:30 PM
Edgerton Performing Arts Center Funded in part by the William & Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues 1
Corky Siegel’s CHAMBER BLUES (WWW.CHAMBERBLUES.COM)
Corky Siegel, harmonica and piano The West End String Quartet Aurlien Fort-Pederzoli, violin - Chihsuan Yang, violin Dave Moss, viola – Jocelyn Butler, cello And Frank Donaldson - Tabla and Percussion A sample of these works and others will be performed in random order: Opus 4.2 - Allegro Opus 13 - The Unfinished Jump Opus 14, 15, 16, 17 - Aunt Lila’s Suite Angel Food Cake Five Planets in Harmonica Convergence Insecurity - Words by C. Siegel and H. Siegel* Opus 21 - All Around the World Everyone is Doing the Woofy Girl Stroll Serenade - by Richard Halajian* Idaho Potato Man Twisted (Chinese Blues Aria) Goodbye California - arrangement C. Siegel and Katherine Hughes* Compositions, words & music by Corky Siegel except where indicated* Aunt Lila’s Suite was made possible by a grant from the Meet The Composer/Reader’s Digest Commissioning Program, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund. Chamber Blues is partially supported by an award from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. This concert is dedicated to Seiji Ozawa and his family, who offered me this art form, and made Chamber Blues possible. I owe them a great deal. This concert is also dedicated to the great blues masters (who took me under their wing) and my dear friend and mentor, the late William Russo. - Corky Siegel Corky Siegel uses Hohner harmonicas and Shure microphones exclusively.
*Please turn off cell phones and pagers as they will interfere with our sound system. No food, gum or beverages in the theatre, and no unauthorized video or photography. Thank You! 2 Edgerton Perfroming Arts Center
Is it Blues, is it Classical? Walking the line between Beethoven and B.B. King and armed with the creative genius and instrumental prowess that have defined his career for nearly four decades, Corky has pioneered an original, genrebusting Chamber blues - a fresh, innovative sound capturing the sparkling qualities of classical music merged with the emotional melodic style of blues, all within an intimate chamber setting. Under Corky's lead, The West End String Quartet and percussionist Frank Donaldson complete the Chamber Blues Band. Described by critics internationally as: remarkable, astonishing, extraordinary, hot, mesmerizing, joyous and outrageous fun, their music and concerts have delighted diverse audiences globally and their genre-defying presentations are drawing new and old concert-goers to places they have never been before.
Performer Biographies Corky Siegel has earned an international reputation as one of the world's great blues harmonica masters. He is a composer, blues pianist, singer/ songwriter.
Corky is a recent winner of the Lila Wallace/Reader's Digest/Meet the Composer's national award for chamber music composition and the Illinois Arts Council Fellowship Award for Music Composition. Corky Siegel's career began with a fortunate break when he formed the legendary Siegel-Schwall Band that toured the major rock palaces and clubs in the 60's and 70's. He was introduced to the blues through his very first steady engagement at Peppers the internationally renowned blues club where his job included performances with the blues masters themselves, such as Willie Dixon, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf. "For groups like the Rolling Stones ... names like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf were exotic inspirations. For SiegelSchwall they were the guys that played with them on 43rd Street." - Lin Brehmer - Music Director for WXRT radio. Corky Siegel has written and performed works for Arthur Fiedler and the San Francisco Symphony, the Grant Park Symphony, the National Symphony Orchestra - for a Kennedy Center performance. "Siegel is a Phenomenon".
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Frank Donaldson, percussion - is a leading exponent of funk, fusion and jazz drumming, as well as an accomplished bandleader. Mr. Donaldson began studying piano at age seven and switched to drums at age nine. He turned professional at age fifteen. He was a member of Archie Bell and the Drells who had the number 1 Billboard hit The Tighten Up. In 1969 Mr. Donaldson entered North Park College where he studied with Don Koss of the Chicago Symphony. He enrolled at the American Conservatory of Music in 1971, where he studied under James Dutton. He is currently on the faculty of Columbia College and tours with his own jazz ensemble as well as the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. He has also toured and/or recorded with Curtis Mayfield, Angela Bofil, Ray Charles, George Shearing, Bill Withers, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turentine, Roy Ayers, Noel Pointer, Patty Austin, Carmen Mac Crae and others. In his 15th year with Chamber Blues, Mr. Donaldson's percussion work is described as "deliciously original," by the Denver Post. Aurelien Fort-Pederzoli began studying the violin at the age of 3. At the age of 7, he was brought before Music Director Maestro Kaltenbach to display his uniquely gifted command of the violin. The Music Director promptly engaged young Aurelien to perform a recital for a benefit for the Philharmonic Orchestra of Nancy, which was to be his first professional concert in a major symphonic concert hall. Aurelien studied at the renown Paris Conservatory, which he officially entered at the age of 13. Until Aurelien was 18, he performed at the major international festivals and concert halls under the direction of some of the classical world's most legendary icons such as: Pierre Boulez, Kent Nagano, Daniel Barenboim, Lorin Maazel, Seiji Ozawa and Valery Gergiev. He has also performed under the baton of Alan Heatherington, Emmanuel Krivine, Alan Gilbert, Cliff Colnot and many other Music Directors of note. At the age of 18, Aurelien stopped touring to intensively study at the Bern Hochschule in Switzerland in the master-class of Professor Igor Ozim. Aurelien holds a soloist diploma from the Bern Hochschule, a Master's Degree in Violin Performance from De Paul University, and a Master's Degree in American Music from the University of Metz. Aurelien performs on a rare 1717 Carlo Bergonzi violin, donated by Francis Akos, former concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra through Larry Block. The name Bergonzi is often associated along with the great violins of Stradivari and Guarneri, and renown artists like Itzak Perlman perform on a Bergonzi violin.
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Chihsuan Yang began playing the violin at the age of four in her native country, Taiwan. As a versatile musician she performs a broad range of music including contemporary classical, experimental, world, free-improvisation, electroacoustic, ambient, hip-hop and rock. As an active freelance musician in Chicago, Chihsuan also plays piano, electric violin, erhu (a Chinese fiddle) and Okinawa Sanshin (a Japanese stringed instrument). She is a founding member of the Accende Ensemble, a classical quintet; she is a member of New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago. She also served as concertmaster on the erhu with Ren Ai, an orchestra of traditional Chinese instruments. She has also shared stages with Paul Simon and The Eagles, and toured with Brian Wilson from The Beach Boys. Chihsuan's principle teachers were Cyrus Forough, Stefan Hersh, and Ilya Kaler. She holds a Bachelor's degree in violin performance from DePaul University. Dave Moss is a diverse violist with extensive experience as a solo artist, chamber collaborator, and orchestral musician. Recent collaborations include performances on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s MusicNOW series. Moss has also been involved with current chamber music performances at Alice Tully Hall, The Kennedy Center, Le Poisson Rouge, Merkin Concert Hall, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Smithsonian Institute. Moss received his Masters degree from The Juilliard School as an Irene Diamond fellow, where his primary teachers included Misha Amory, Heidi Castleman, and Robert Vernon. He earned his Bachelors of Music from The Oberlin Conservatory of Music as a student of Peter Slowik. His interest in historical performance led him to study with Marilyn McDonald and Catharina Meints at Oberlin Conservatory as well as taking part in the newly formed Historical Performance program at The Juilliard School. He has performed with members of Tafelmusik and Apollo’s Fire. He has also worked with Jane Glover and Jeannette Sorrell.
EPAC Production Personnel WEpac Board Members EPAC Coordinator: Paul M. Tropp Audio Engineer: Mike Schuler Audio Engineer: Robbie Haas Technician: Josiah B. Tropp Ticket Manager: Donna Skau Box Office Clerk: Sharon Wright
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Jocelyn Butler received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Cello Performance from Indiana University, and her post-graduate studies at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. She has performed with Chicago Civic Orchestra, Aspen Chamber and Festival Orchestras, the Chicago Symphony' Orchestra's Music Now concerts, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Miami Symphony. Currently she is a member of the International Chamber Artists, Accende Ensemble, Corky Siegel’s Chamber Music Blues, New Millennium Orchestra, Illinois Symphony, and Illinois Philharmonic. Jocelyn is also an enthusiastic private cello teacher and has studios at the New Music School, Music Connection, Apostolic Church of God, and Hyde Park Suzuki Institute. Jocelyn has studied with the top professional musicians and professors in the world including Orlando Cole (Curtis Institute), Anthony Elliott (Univ. of Michigan), Eric Kim (retired principal - Cincinnati Symphony), and Stephen Geber (retired principal - Cleveland Orchestra). The knowledge given to her by the musical greats combined with her own vast musical experience and love for children, has made her one of the premier cello teachers in Chicago.
Sons of the Never Wrong SONS are as good as it gets when it comes to skewing the notion of 3-part harmony within original, whimsical songs that spring from both a folk tradition and some other melodic planet you might never have visited. A trio made up of Sue Demel, Deborah Lader and Bruce Roper.
The trio of mixed-up adults of perfect parentage are just crazy enough to think life in the fast lane comes with a banjo (wait, doesn't it?). For 20 years, Sons has been wowing their fans with their music, humor, and outrageously fun live shows. “Deborah Lader has a folk sensibility that hits me where I live", says Art Thieme! Deborah's diverse influences converge and are expressed through her unique and multifaceted music. A nationally recognized visual artist, Deb is also a skilled multi-instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin, banjo, etc.) with a special gift for songwritiing and a sought-after affinity for vocal harmony. CDs are available in the lobby as well as Corky’s book on artistic expression. For Concert Schedule, Music Shop and more: www.chamberblues.com CONTACT: Holly Siegel: Email holly@chamberblues.com Call 773-764-1133 Personal Management for Corky Siegel including Chamber Blues, Symphonic Blues, Siegel-Schwall, and North American representation for Dr. L. Subramaniam.
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“Sue Demel has one of the more unique voices in folk music today”, claims Sing Out Magazine. Whether it's scatting, chanting, weaving or arranging, Sue explodes the pre-conceived notions of harmony singing. She is a seasoned backup vocalist and her body of work as a songwriter achieves a rare peace between the boundaries of love and redemption. "Bruce Roper has written the near perfect song", according to the A.P. Newswire. His lyrics roll off the tongue and his subtle turn of a phrase have the capacity to delight, even when delivered over the 3 chords he learned in eight grade. His reputation in the Folk Industry is that of a crafted, prolific writer. His songs feel like they were written by a wise old poet, yet sung with the innocence of a child. He has a gift for painting the melancholy with words, often with a wink and a nod. In this way, he makes things that are hard to say, easy to hear.
Arts Council of Edgerton Benefit Concert Sponsored by William J. Wartmann Friday, July 6, 2012 at 7:30 pm Wartmann Prairie Edgerton, Wisconsin
Chatham Baroque with Flutist Chris Norman The Washington Post calls Chatham Baroque “musically impeccable;” the Chicago Tribune, “a splendid period instruments ensemble;” and the New York Times praises their “colorful virtuosity.” “One of Pittsburgh’s greatest treasures” says the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Founded in 1990, Chatham Baroque celebrates its twentieth season this year. The trio of baroque violin, viola da gamba, theorbo and baroque guitar
tours nationally and internationally.
Chatham Baroque continues to excite audiences with dazzling technique and lively interpretations of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century music played on instruments of the period. The trio has recorded seven CDs on the Dorian label and hosts a successful concert series in Pittsburgh. Born in Halifax Nova Scotia, Chris Norman appears frequently as soloist with orchestra and touring with his own Chris Norman Ensemble. Chris has also appeared worldwide as a member of the international folk trio, Helicon, and the all-star Celtic fusion group, Skyedance. Chris Norman’s flute playing can be heard featured in the Oscar winning soundtrack of Titanic as well as other films including Stone of Destiny and Soldier. Chris Norman, wooden flute, Andrew Fouts, baroque violin, Patricia Halverson, viola da gamba, and Scott Pauley, theorbo and baroque guitar. Tickets are $10 from the Edgerton Chamber of Commerce at 608-884-4408 or at the door.
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Concert & Series Sponsors: PRODUCER
William and Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts Center William J. Wartmann
DIRECTOR
Warren & Judith Kukla Rudisill Family
ASSOCIATE
Mercy Health System
PATRON Jeanette & Richard Beard Mimmi Fulmer & Fredric Merritt Pam & George Kiskunas David & Jane Nelson Ruth Olson Steve & Susan Saunders Southern Wisconsin News Ellen Trewartha
James Cullen Albert & Rosalie Kempfer Joan & Jack Malin Don & Barbara Nickerson Prairie Craftsmen Lawanna & Ron Schieldt Jean & Ronald Theis Larry & Sharon Zartman
Special Thanks To: William & Joyce Wartmann Dr. Dennis Pauli WEpac Board Members Mike Schuler Corky & Holly Siegel Edgerton Pharmacy Knapton Musik Knotes Voigt Music Centers, Inc. Piggly Wiggly, Inc. C&M Printing The Edgerton Reporter Outpatient Entrance Graphics Rick Peterson Edgerton School District Board of Education and Staff
The WEpac (Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts Center) Board was established in 2003 by former Edgerton School District Superintendent Dr. Norman L. Fjelstad to work in accordance with the Wartmann Endowment to help the arts program in the Edgerton Community grow in perpetuity. Board members are: Jennifer Dail Nancy Dickinson Cathe Engler Diane Everson Erin Gonzalez Amy Horn-Delzer Aundrea Kerkenbush Ellen Knutson Tom Livick Joan Montgomery Dr. Dennis Pauli Gary Smith Lisa Teubert Connie Tronnes Paul M. Tropp Striving to provide a diverse selection of quality, affordable entertainment to the Edgerton Community.
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