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10/24 KIBBUTZ CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY HORSES IN THE SKY BY RAMI BE'ER
October 24, 2018 | Cheng Hall This performance is presented without an intermission.
Sponsored by:
An Anonymous Fund of the Orange County Community Foundation
Artistic Director
Rami Be'er
Executive Director
Amira Teomi Founder
Yehudit Arnon (1926–2013)
International Management
Avital Arts Agency Tour Management
KMP Artists
Technical Director
Diego Fernandez Sound & Lighting
Lior Cohen
Tour Manager
Zadok Zemach Nitza Gombo Wardrobe
Ofra Sharon Heimann
Photo: Eyal Hirsch
Rehearsal Director
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Photo: Eyal Hirsch
HORSES IN THE SKY (Premiere–Sydney Opera House, 2016)
A space of movement in constant change. Empty spaces, splashes of color, moments of convergence. Landscape, a glance, a touch. A whiff of remembrance in time and space. Choreography, Stage & Lighting Design Rami Be'er
Music Faultline, J. Carpenter, A. Thersi, S. Endresen, C. Wallumrod and H. Sten, A. Desplat, Björk, F. Buttons, Krieg und Frieden, Thee Silver Mt. Zion, O. Arnalds and A.S. Ott, Blonde Redhead, D. Labrosse, I. Mori and M. Tetreault, P. Jeck, Kid Koala, Primus, The Knife, Murcof, E. Karaindrou, Micachu and The Shapes and London Sinfonietta, O. Yoshihide Sound Editing Rami Be'er, Alex Claude
Costume Design Rami Be'er, Lilach Hatzbani 6 | IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
Rehearsal Director Nitza Gombo
Dancers May Asor Léa Bessoudo Tristán Carter Anastasia Cheshun Shani Cohen Salomé Cynamon Arianna Di Francesco Megan Doheny Larissa Dorella Albert Galindo Martin Harriague Jungwoon Jung Su Jeong Kim Ilya Nikurov Yarden Oz David Warren Parker Jinhwan Seok Dylan Tedaldi Nat Wilson
ABOUT THE ARTISTS Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC), one of the leading dance companies in the world, is known for being technically strong and having a physically eclectic cast of dancers. KCDC characterizes Israeli dance at its best and performs regularly in the most respected theaters and at leading festivals worldwide. KCDC was founded in 1973 by the late Yehudit Arnon, who laid the foundation for today’s thriving International Dance Village. KCDC is situated in a beautiful location at the International Dance Village in Kibbutz Ga’aton, Israel. Rami Be'er (Artistic Director). Born in 1957 to a family of Holocaust survivors, Rami Be'er is the artistic director of Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company. His parents immigrated to Israel in 1948 with the group that founded Kibbutz Ga'aton. Be'er grew up in a home filled with culture, literature, architecture, sculpture, painting, poetry and music. His father, an architect by profession and an amateur violinist, introduced music studies to Be'er and his three sisters from a very young age, and even formed a chamber orchestra with his children, in which the young Be'er played the cello. His mother’s family owned Dante, a large publishing business in Hungary before World War II.
Be'er was educated in the collective system of Kibbutz Ga'aton. In his youth he studied dance at the Ga'aton dance studio, played the cello, and was a youth leader in Hashomer Hatsa’ir. In 1977, before his recruitment, he was accepted to an army troupe as a dancer, but preferred to volunteer for the HQ Commando Unit, serving as a combat soldier. Following his mandatory service, he continued to serve as a combat soldier in the reserves for many years, participating in military operations, including the First Lebanon War. On his discharge in 1980, Be'er joined the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC) as a dancer. In 1987, he was appointed the house choreographer and assistant artistic director of KCDC.
In 1994, Be'er initiated the formation of the Second Company of Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company (KCDC 2) with the intention of nurturing the future dancers of KCDC’s main company and establishing a company which would appear before children, teens and families. His works for children, which have become classics over the years, include The Carnival of the Animals to the music of Camille Saint-Saëns (a collaboration with the late Ehud Manor z”l, who wrote the special text), Peter and the Wolf to the music of Prokofiev, the Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Tens of thousands of children and young people have been exposed to this fantastic dance experience over recent decades. Upon the retirement of Yehudit Arnon in 1996, Be'er was appointed the artistic director of KCDC. Rami first studied dance as a child with Yehudit, who mentored him for many years as a young dancer and creative artist. They shared a
special and inspiring bond. Over the years, Rami continued to develop Yehudit Arnon’s vision and has made KCDC and the International Dance Village leading examples of excellence in their field, worldwide.
The establishment of the International Dance Village in Ga'aton, under the artistic direction of Rami Be'er, was officially announced in 2006. Since then, it has become a magnet for dancers and creative artists from all over the world. At the forefront of its activity is KCDC, which offers a rich variety of educational and training courses for professional dancers, and activities for the general public, including special populations, youth at risk, the Arab sector, etc. Over the years, Be'er has developed a unique multidisciplinary language, which combines movement with stage design, lighting and costumes. As a holistic creative artist, Be'er deals with all aspects of the artistic work— content, form and design. His work invites the viewer to join a journey in which he can discover himself. True, Be'er’s work presents an imaginary world, but the audience is free to interpret it through their personal experience. Altogether, Rami has created over 50 works of dance, mostly full-length, providing a full evening of dance for adults and children. His works have received international acclaim and recognition, as he’s won numerous awards and medals of appreciation both in Israel and overseas. Under his artistic direction, KCDC has received high praise from critics and audiences alike and serves as an international cultural ambassador for Israel.
Among the companies for which Be'er has created original works are Gratz Opera Ballet (Austria), Batsheva Dance Company (Israel), Hungarian National Ballet, New Danish Dance Theatre (Denmark), Staatsballett Berlin (Germany), Croatian National Ballet Theatre, Reykjavik National Ballet (Iceland), Tanzcompagnie Oldenburg (Germany), Ballett Basel (Switzerland), Poznan Opera House Ballet (Poland), Ballet of National Theatre Brno (Czech Republic), among others. Many academic papers in Israel and worldwide, including M.A. papers and Ph.D. theses, have been written about Be'er’s artistic creations.
Yehudit Arnon (Founder) was born in Kumarno, Czechoslovakia. Yehudit survived World War II as a young girl in the Auschwitz death camp. Upon her liberation in 1945, she moved to Budapest and in 1948, together with her husband, Yedidia, arrived in Israel with the first group of pioneers, who established Kibbutz Ga'aton in Western Galilee. Her studio and the dancers’ training workshop she set up became a creative source for many choreographers and dancers in Israel and abroad. Her most notable protégé is Rami Be'er, who first came to Yehudit at the age of three to learn rhythmic movement. IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE | 7
In 1970, the founders established the Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company. When the company moved to Kibbutz Ga'aton in 1973, Yehudit became the artistic director. In 1997, Yehudit earned an award from the International Society for the Performing Arts; and in 1998, she was given the Israel Prize of appreciation. In August 2013, at the age of 87, Yehudit passed away surrounded by her close family and the extended dance family. She was laid to rest in Kibbutz Ga'aton. On October 20, 2013, the International Dance Village named the Yehudit Arnon Dance Center in her honor.
Amira Teomi (Executive Director). An attorney at law with a master’s degree in business administration, Amira previously served as director of the city of Ashkelon’s Cultural Arts Center and managed The Steinberg Culture & Arts Center in Holon. Furthermore, she bears extensive experience in management positions at numerous cultural institutions, including the Tel Aviv Cinematheque, the Israeli Opera, and the Cameri Theatre of Tel Aviv, amongst others. She joined KCDC in March 2011 and now calls both Kibbutz Ga'aton and north Tel Aviv her home. In joining KCDC, Amira now manages an establishment that is part of a glorious tradition, working diligently to continue to develop, promote, and to see it reach new heights. One of her primary objectives is to see the development of KCDC’s International Dance Village become a cultural center for international dancers, choreographers and professionals from Israel and abroad. Her vibrant proaction and love of the company and the dance village have provided KCDC with a fluid and natural continuity of the vision of KCDC’s founder, Yehudit Arnon. Zadok Zemach (Tour Manager). Born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1967, Zemach is a graduate of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. He has served as performance and tour manager for KCDC since 2004. When on tour with KCDC, his responsibilities include schedule coordination and various logistics connected with international travel.
Diego Fernandez (Technical Director). Born in Argentina in 1970, Fernandez immigrated to Israel with his family in 1972. He was raised at Ramot Menashe, a kibbutz in northern Israel and studied at the Harei Ephraim School. Following his service in the Israel Defense Forces (1989– 1992), he worked in the field of agriculture. Fernandez has worked as a technician for KCDC since 2004; and has been the company’s technical director for the past number of seasons.
Lior Cohen (Technical Coordinator, Lighting & Sound Technician). Born in Haifa, Israel in 1975, Cohen is a graduate of the Bosmat technical school in Haifa. He has worked as a technician in live performances with A.Z. Or Kol LTD. for over 20 years. Cohen has worked with KCDC since 2007. 8 | IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
Ofer Abramovitch (Technician & Stage Manager). Born in 1955, Abramovitch studied at the Mellel High School in the city of Kfar Saba. Following his army service, he worked in Eilat, in southern Israel, with sailing yachts for two years and later at a field school in Sharm el-Sheikh. Since 1987, he has been working as a technician and stage manager for KCDC.
Ofra Sharon Heimann (Wardrobe Manager). Born at a Shadmot Dvora moshav in northern Israel in 1948, Heimann studied at the Kaduri School for 12 years. She served in the Israel Defense Forces from 1966 to 1968. She studied visual arts and has worked in education and in a jewelry studio. Since 2001, Heimann has worked as a wardrobe manager for KCDC. Nitza Gombo (Rehearsal Director). Born in Kibbutz Degania Alef, Gombo started dancing in Emek HaYarden Dance Studio under Hada Oren. She studied in the Mateh Asher Dance Program in 1982. Joining KCDC in 1983, she performed for 14 years as a lead dancer in a diverse selection of works created by various choreographers under the direction of Yehudit Arnon (z”l) and later under the artistic direction of Rami Be'er. Nitza was awarded a scholarship by the America-Israel Cultural Foundation. As a performer and rehearsal director, she received the Yair Shapira Award. Following her dancing career, she became the rehearsal director for KCDC’s main company. Gombo has worked by Rami Be'er’s side for many years, and together with their children, Noam and Shir, they are life partners. Massimo Moiseev (Technician) was born in Russia in 1985 and came to Israel at the age of 10. He lives in Katzrin and has been working as a stage lighting technician for eight years. Moiseev has been working with KCDC since 2014. He is soon to be married in Israel.
May Asor (Dancer). Born in Herzliya, Israel in 1995, Asor started dancing at the Zohar Studio in Ra’anana. She is a graduate of the HaYovel Dance Program in Herzliya and has also studied at Miriam Kaufman’s studio. She took part in the Excellent Dancers Project at Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company and at the Batsheva Dance Company. Asor was in service of the Israel Defense Forces as an Outstanding Dancer. She joined KCDC 2 as an apprentice in August 2014; and joined KCDC’s main company in August 2016. Léa Bessoudo (Dancer). Born in France in 1994, Bessoudo studied ballet, modern and character dance from 2007 to 2013 at the Princess Grace Academy; and at the Les Ballet de Monte-Carlo in Monaco, graduating in 2013. Upon moving to Israel, she collaborated with Nadine Bommer’s Animato Dance Theater and participated in Batsheva Dance Company’s Excellent Dancers Project. She joined the Dance Workshop Ga'aton in Kibbutz Ga’aton in 2015, first performing with the KCDC 2 and joining the KCDC’s main company as an apprentice in August 2016.
Tristán Carter (Dancer). Born in Australia in 1995, Carter graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School in Melbourne, before pursuing tertiary training at the New Zealand School of Dance (NZSD) in Wellington. During his second year of study, he joined the Australian dance company, Tasdance, for one season, creating and performing brand new works by Graeme Murphy and Stephanie Lake. Upon graduating from NZSD in 2016, Tristan flew directly to Israel to join KCDC 2 and in August 2017, joined the main company.
Shani Cohen (Dancer). Born in Jerusalem in 1988, Cohen started dancing at the Mehola Dance Center at the age of 10. She studied at the Jerusalem Academy High School of Music and Dance. In 2004, she won a scholarship to the summer program of the American Academy of Ballet. At the age of 16, she joined the Mate Asher Dance Program in Kibbutz Ga'aton and two years later, joined KCDC 2. Cohen joined KCDC’s main company in September 2008. Salomé Cynamon (Dancer). Born in Paris, France in 1997, Cynamon started dancing at the age of eight at the Paris Opera Ballet School in 2005, performing annually in The Nutcracker; La Bayadère and Paquita, among other ballets. She went on several tours of Japan with the school and to Australia with the company. In 2012, she left the school and joined a theater school in Paris for two years. She participated in KCDC’s 10-month Dance Journey, an international study abroad program in 2016, and is now a dancer in KCDC’s main company.
Arianna Di Francesco (Dancer). Born in Italy in 1997, Di Francesco began dancing at the New Step Scuola D’Arte in Pescara. She participated in the Maslool Professional Dance Program in Tel Aviv and at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater summer intensive on full scholarship. Arianna joined KCDC’s main company in August 2017.
Megan Doheny (Dancer). Born in the United States in 1991, Doheny graduated from the Orange County School of the Arts with a Director’s Award honor. She received an Honorable Mention scholarship from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts in 2010. She studied towards a BFA in Dance at the Alvin Ailey School at Fordham University and at Chapman University and participated in KCDC’s 5-month and 10-month Dance Journey, an international study abroad program in September 2014. Doheny joined KCDC’s main company as an apprentice in September 2015 and became a company dancer in February 2016.
Photo: Eyal Hirsch
Anastasia Cheshun (Dancer). Born in Moscow, Russia in 1992, Cheshun studied at the Arabesque Academy of Dancing in Moscow from 2000 to 2003. From 2003 to 2008, she studied in the dance department of the First School of Music in Moscow. Anastasia danced with the Boroditsky Dennis Dance Company led by Artistic Director Dennis Boroditsky from 2008 to 2012. She joined KCDC’s main company in September 2015.
Larissa Dorella (Dancer). Born in Brazil in 1997, Dorella is a graduate of the High School of the Arts in Tel Aviv (2009–2015). She was awarded a scholarship to the Peridance summer program and has participated in Batsheva Dance Company’s Excellent Dancers Project. Larissa studied at the Mateh Asher Dance Workshop in Ga'aton and has completed the first year. She joined KCDC 2 as a student in September 2016. In September 2017, she was offered a contract with KCDC.
Albert Galindo (Dancer). Born in Spain in 1994, Galindo began his training at the Institut del Teatre. He continued his education on scholarship at Peridance Capezio Dance Center in New York City upon winning the first prize at the Certamen Internacional de Danza in Barcelona. Galindo graduated from Arts Umbrella Graduate Program in Vancouver, Canada in 2015 and was subsequently hired by Ballet BC, where he spent a full season. He joined KCDC’s main company in October 2016. Martin Harriague (Dancer). Born in Bayonne, France in 1986, Harriague started his classical and contemporary dance training at the age of 19. He has danced with the Malandain Ballet Biarritz (France) in 2007, Ballet National de Marseille (France) in 2008, and Noord Nederlandse Dans (Netherlands) from 2010 to 2013. Martin joined KCDC’s main company in September 2013. He has worked with Itzik Galili, Emmanuel Gat, Roy Assaf, Andrea Miller, Keren Levi, Stephen Shropshire, Frederic Flamand, Thomas Noone, Reut Shemesh. In parallel to his dancing career, he is also a choreographer and a composer. His work has received international
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recognition and has garnered awards in competitions in Stuttgart, Hanover and Copenhagen. He has created work for Ballet National de Marseille, Noord Nederlandse Dans, Scapino Ballet Rotterdam (Netherlands) and KCDC.
Jungwoon Jung (Dancer). Born in Masan, South Korea in 1994, Jung started street dance and contemporary dance training at the age of 15. He studied towards a BFA in dance at the Sejong University in Seoul, South Korea. Jung joined KCDC’s main company in February 2017.
Su Jeong Kim (Dancer). Born in Seoul, South Korea, Kim started dancing at the age of 15. She earned her master’s and bachelor’s degree in dance from Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea. She was the backbone of the TAM Dance Company, one of the leading contemporary dance groups in Korea. Kim was chosen as a new rising artist by the Cultural Art Foundation. As a choreographer, she was awarded a Grand Prix for Happy Tears–Episode #1 in 2009 at the Seoul International Choreography Festival. She has worked as a dancer with Joelle Bouvier, Uri Ivgi, and Johan Greben, amongst others. In parallel to her dancing career, she directs her own company, Crystal Dance Company, based in Korea. She joined KCDC in September 2014. Ilya Nikurov (Dancer). Born in Kemerovo, Russia in 1982, Nikurov started ballroom dance at the age of seven. He studied at The Style and Second Parallel dance schools and was recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation for a solo performance in 2005. Ilya danced with the folk dance company, Siberian Kaleidoscope, from 2004 to 2008; and was a principal dancer with Boroditsky Dennis Dance Company (BDDC) from 2009 to 2011. He performed in Kamera, choreographed by Ann Van den Broek in 2012; and in a musical theatre show, Hooligan’s Confession, from 2011 to 2014. Ilya danced with The Great Moscow Circus from 2009 to 2014. He joined KCDC in September 2014. Yarden Oz (Dancer). Born in 1992, Oz studied in the dance program at Katzir High School in Rehovot, Israel. She is a graduate of the Professional Dance Program directed by Naomi Perlov and Ofir Dagan. Oz served in the Israel Defense Forces as an Outstanding Dancer. In 2013, she joined DanceHaus – Accademia Susanna Beltrami (in Milan, Italy) for the third year; and in 2014, she worked with Compagnia Susanna Beltrami in Milan. Over the years, she has worked as a freelance dancer with various artists, including Ronit Ziv, Oded Ronen, Alon Shtoyer, Teatron Hashaa, Nihad Isa and Claudio Santarelli. She is a certified hatha yoga instructor. She joined KCDC in September 2016.
David Warren Parker (Dancer). Born in Virginia, United States in 1983, Parker started training in ballet at the age of five. His primary dance education started at Virginia Ballet Theatre and the Governor’s School for the Arts in Norfolk, Virginia. After primary training, he studied on full scholarship at the HARID Conservatory, the School of American Ballet and Miami City Ballet School. He performed 10 | IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
in The Nutcracker with the Carolina Ballet; and has danced professionally with Miami Contemporary Ballet, Todd Rosenlieb Dance, American Repertory Ballet, The Virginia Opera and Boheme Opera. He participated in KCDC’s 5-month Dance Journey, an international study abroad program. He joined KCDC’s second company in August 2010 and the main company in September 2012. David also teaches ballet and helps run the international auditions for the Dance Journey program. Jinhwan Seok (Dancer) is a dancer and choreographer born in South Korea. He studied at the Kyungbuk Art High School and The Hansung University in Seoul, South Korea. He danced in the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company from 2011 to 2013. A winner of the first prize at the National Dance Contest of South Korea, he was invited to dance his solo work at the Seoul Dance Festival. He was a member of the ROZBARK Dance and Movement Theatre in Bytom, Poland under the artistic direction of Uri Ivgi and Johan Greben, dancing in This is Not a Love Song, as well as in Anna Piotrowska’s piece, I Don’t Wanna Be A Horse. He joined KCDC’s main company in September 2015.
Dylan Tedaldi (Dancer). Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1991, Tedaldi trained at the Boston Ballet School and attended summer programs at San Francisco Ballet School, the School of American Ballet, and Nederlands Dans Theater. He participated in the Prix de Lausanne in 2008 and received a scholarship to the Hamburg Ballet School from which he graduated a year later. Tedaldi danced with the National Ballet of Canada for nine years and is thrilled to join KCDC this year! He enjoys photography, filmmaking, choreography and experimenting with a variety of artistic media. He joined KCDC in September 2018.
Nat Wilson (Dancer). Born in 1995 in the United States, Wilson started dancing at Ballet Chelsea in Chelsea, Michigan. He trained at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet and the Ballet Austin Trainee Program before joining the Joffrey Ballet Studio Company in 2013. In 2015, he joined Visceral Dance Chicago as an apprentice before being promoted to the main company. He joined KCDC’s main company in October 2016. KMP Artists is the tour management company responsible for the tour of Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company in the U.S. KMP, an international firm founded in 2004, boasts a roster of some of the world’s top artists and companies featuring dance, music and family programs. KMP is committed to international exchange to stimulate conversation and encourage mutual understanding. Artist Representation: KMP Artists Andrew Delicata andrew@kmpartists.com www.kmpartists.com
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Dance Visions February 21 - 23, 2019
Molly Lynch and Tong Wang, Artistic Directors Distinctive and exciting choreography by UCI Dance faculty and featuring undergraduate and graduate performers. Works will be staged and choreographed by Distinguished Professor Lar Lubovitch, Professors Lindsay Gilmour, Tong Wang, S. Ama Wray, and others.
Arts Box Office (949) 824-2787 | www.arts.uci.edu/tickets Dance Visions 2018 at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. “Marimba (1976), A Trance Dance” choreographed by Lar Lubovitch Photo by Rose Eichenbaum.
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THE SIDE DEAL October 27, 2018 | Cheng Hall This performance will include a 25-minute intermission.
Opening Act
Sun Stripes (from Orange County School of the Arts) Guest Artists
Jerry Harrison Jeff “Skunk” Baxter
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ABOUT THE SIDE DEAL The SIDE DEAL (tSd) is the collaboration of four artists from Newport Beach, California, who were drawn together by a passion for great music. After years of independent, successful careers and admiration for one another, Charlie Colin (Train), Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray), and Joel and Scott Owen (PawnShop kings) decided to form a band and create original music together.
Having known each other for decades, the boys began to unite last year when Charlie invited Stan to take part in a sold out, hometown concert with friends, including Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall-of-Famer Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan). Prompted by his Instagram picture of Skunk’s personalized, pedal steel guitar, the Owen brothers texted Stan to get in, and for the first time all four of them found themselves in the same room. Very soon thereafter, they discovered the transcendent, musical bond of sound and synergy (surpassing even their former projects), which has led to an accelerated, creative output and deep friendship. It was clear to each man that something beyond themselves was happening, and happening fast. The SIDE DEAL was born. Since then, tSd has performed multiple, coveted events showcasing their signature 4-part vocal harmony and a modern alternative rock approach, including the 2017 and 2018 Sundance Film Festivals, the National Anthem for a 2018 Oklahoma City Thunder NBA playoff game, backing Alice Cooper for the Jesse Rees 14 | IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
Foundation Annual Fundraiser, and headlining the opening night of the 2018 Newport Beach Film Festival with Jeff “Skunk” Baxter and the Orange County School of the Arts choir. Charlie Colin is a two-time Grammy award-winning songwriter and lyricist with three Billboard top 10 singles and three platinum records; Stan Frazier is a two-time No. 1 hit songwriter with four Billboard top 10 singles and two platinum records; and Scott and Joel Owen were recently named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of “The 10 New Artists You Need to Know,” following their 6th independent record release.
Collectively, The SIDE DEAL members have sold over 20 million albums worldwide, garnered over 230 million views on YouTube, streamed 330 million listens on Spotify, and performed 5,000+ shows worldwide to a cumulative audience of more than 6.5 million people. Their live set includes familiar and revamped renditions of their global hits including Train’s “Drops of Jupiter,” “Calling All Angels,” and “Meet Virginia,” and Sugar Ray’s “Fly,” “Someday,” and “Every Morning,” alongside brand new tSd originals. The SIDE DEAL’s debut release is set for October 27, 2018.
GUEST ARTISTS Jerry Harrison Jeremiah Griffin Harrison is an American songwriter, musician, producer and entrepreneur. He achieved fame as the keyboardist and guitarist for the New Wave band Talking Heads and as an original member of The Modern Lovers. In 2002, Harrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Talking Heads. Harrison joined Talking Heads in 1977, after the release of their debut single “Love → Building on Fire.” Harrison’s solo albums include The Red and the Black, Casual Gods, and Walk on Water.
After the 1991 breakup of Talking Heads, Harrison turned to producing and has worked on successful albums by bands including The Von Bondies, General Public, Crash Test Dummies, The Verve Pipe, The Mayfield Four, No Doubt, Josh Joplin, The Black and White Years, among many others. Jeff “Skunk” Baxter In 1972, Baxter became a founding member of the band Steely Dan. Baxter appeared with Steely Dan on their first three albums, Can’t Buy a Thrill in 1972, Countdown to Ecstasy in 1973, and Pretzel Logic in 1974.
Baxter left the band in 1974 to join The Doobie Brothers. His first album as a full member of the group was 1975’s Stampede. Baxter’s eclectic guitar style can be heard on the 1976 album Takin’ It to the Streets, Livin’ on the Fault Line (1977), and Minute by Minute (1978), which spent five weeks as the #1 album in the U.S., received 6 Grammys and spawned several hit singles. In early 1979, Baxter and co-founding drummer, John Hartman, left the band. Baxter has continued working as a session guitarist for a diverse group of artists, including Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Freddie Hubbard, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Barbra Streisand, among many others. More recently, he has been working as a defense consultant and chairs a Congressional Advisory Board on missile defense. Artist Representation: HONG Entertainment www.hongentertainment.com
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KERRY IRISH PRODUCTIONS INC. P R E S E N T
11/26 AN IRISH
CHRISTMAS November 26, 2018 | Cheng Hall This performance will include a 15-minute intermission.
Produced by
Wexford Carol
Conceived, Produced and Directed by
In Dulci Jubilo
Kerry Irish Productions, Inc. Margaret O’Carroll PROGRAM
(Additional songs and dances to be performed are not herein listed)
Carol of the Bells An Gréasaí (Shoemaker’s Song – Traditional Work Song)
This rhythmic song honors the Irish tradition of shoemaking and the rhythmic craft (“dance”) of the shoemaker. The heels and soles are newly made! Those who wear these shoes are indeed great dancers!
Tá dhá ghabhairín bhuí agam
(Children’s Song) I have two little yellow goats and one for milking! They break the very heart in me as we go home. All I have to guide them with is a stick. Way down the road they go from me
Si Do Mhaimeo
(Traditional Work Song from the West of Ireland) The song tells the story of a young Sean Seamais Mor who will marry the much-older “rich old woman,” Maire Ní Chathasaigh.
Gaudete (rejoice, rejoice!)
(Medieval Carol –16th Century)
The Boar’s Head Carol
(Traditional Christmas Carol)
(Traditional Irish) (Traditional Christmas Carol from the Middle Ages) In sweet rejoicing Let us our homage show O that we were there!
Silent Night
(Traditional Christmas Carol)
INTERMISSION
What Child Is This (19th Century)
Ave Maria
(Bach-Gounod)
The Twelve Days of Christmas Brush Dance Half Door Dance The Wren The Wren Song
(Traditional Irish)
A special thank you to the Kerry Irish Productions team of artists and crew members! Thank you all for your hard and detailed work. We would also like to thank Irvine Barclay Theatre staff and crew members. It is a pleasure working with you!
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AN IRISH CHRISTMAS An Irish Christmas was conceived, produced and directed by Margaret O’ Carroll, owner of Kerry Irish Productions Inc. Central to her work is the forging of the path between the old and the new, incorporating old Irish traditions and weaving various aspects of Irish life into her stage work, thereby creating an unbreakable bond between the old ways and the new − one emerging from the other! “It is extraordinary how closely connected we are to our past. We are a product of so much that came before us, and our traditions are part of that inheritance. There is a value to these traditions. We are craftsmen and craftswomen who carry the stories to the next generation through every-day events such as storytelling, song, music, dance and our daily rituals. Folk theater is the protector, the interpreter, the narrator, the pulse, the heartbeat of these traditions.” — Margaret O’ Carroll
IRISH TRADITIONS Fireworks Dance: The great Irish tradition of the dance-off between the male and female dancer is expressed in this dance, culminating in a common step and reminding us all that both are equally skilled!
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The Dance Master’s Shoes: The dance shoes became the embodiment of not only all that was lost in Ireland’s long and troubled history, but everything that was saved— everything that is still cherished in the Irish folk traditions. The dance master’s shoes, in a sense, symbolize the wealth of Irish culture. These are magical shoes; they have a life of their own —and they take us on our journey.
Shoemaking: Every village and town in Ireland had a shoemaker (An Gréasaí Bróg). The shoemaker worked from morning ’till night protecting the feet of all! He lengthened the life span of shoes and boots, made new shoes and boots to order and prided himself on his fine workmanship. Leather was the principle material used. We honor the shoemaker’s craft and in so doing remind all that the dancer who wears these shoes is indeed a great dancer! Butter Making: In times gone by, butter making was a cottage industry in Ireland and an important task for many farming families. Both the young and the old took a turn at the churn. To ensure its success, many customs were associated with the production of butter. Salt or a drop of holy water was added to protect the butter from those who were intent on stealing it for their own use. Work songs were an essential part of the ritual, with dancers swirling
around the churn in a joyful expression of success! Of note: Ireland was the leading exporter of butter to the known world in the 18th century.
Straw Boys: This ancient tradition of acting out old stories and songs had the men dressing in disguise and using stylized straw hats to hide their faces. These Straw Boys randomly appeared at celebrations, performing their songs and dances, receiving food, money or some token of gratitude in return. In former times, when house weddings were the norm, it was common for the Straw Boys to appear, and they were always welcomed. The captain of the Straw Boys might well “kidnap” the bride, demanding a ransom of porter! Bodhrán/Dance: This dance is a two-way display of rhythm. The intense bodhrán rhythms challenge the intricate movement of the dancer’s feet. The bodhrán player and dancer enter into a joyful competition. In the great Irish tradition, more dancers join in the festivity, launching a dance-off between males and females! At the end, all are deemed to be equal. A common dance brings peace—and equality reigns supreme!
Sean Nós Dance: The term sean nós means “old style.” It is an impromptu, rhythmic and low-key dance with arms loose, feet low to the ground and a focus on percussive beats battered out by the feet.
Dancing on the Half Door: The “half door” was an important part of Irish social life. Placed in front of the front door, it possessed no latch and would swing back and forth in free movement, admitting light and keeping animals out. A wonderful center of gossip and the bearer of many secrets, it transformed into a “stage” during an evening of merriment and competition in the community. The half door would be removed from its position and dropped to the floor, whereupon the dance challenge was delivered! Sometimes the half door was soaped to make the competition more challenging. It is said that “A good dancer could dance on a tray, and an excellent dancer could dance on a half-penny.” Lá an Dreoilín: The Day of the Wren celebrates the old custom of the Wrenboys, groups of boys, girls and adults who, on St. Stephen’s Day (December 26th), went from house to house dressed in various disguises, playing music, dancing and carrying with them a wren tied to a holly bush. The hunt for the wren sparked much excitement, leading up to The Day of the Wren with celebrations starting before dawn and continuing into the night. All houses in the district were visited, and all welcomed the Wrenboys, who would dance, sing and make merry in exchange for a “penny to bury the wren.”
The North Kerry Blackbird: The wren begins this dance and is joined by the Kerry Dance Troupe. The Blackbird is the oldest known solo set dance. Its dance steps are the original Jerry Molineaux steps. Hailing from North Kerry, Jerry Molineaux was a well-known dance master in the sean nós (old style) tradition. These steps were gathered from Fr. Pat Ahern, founder of The Irish National Folk Theatre, who learned the steps directly from Jerry Molineaux. These steps are close to one hundred years old!
Bodhrán: The bodhrán is a frame drum dating back to the 14th century. It takes its name from the Irish word, bodhar, (“deafening”) and was used particularly in the mumming traditions of Kerry and Cork for the purpose of chasing out the wren on December 26th (Lá an Dreoilín). The bodhrán has changed in the last century from a primitive frame drum, played with the hand, to a very complicated tonal, rhythmic and percussive instrument. It was first popularized by the group Ceoltóirí Chualann, under the leadership of Seán Ó Riada.
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ABOUT THE ARTISTS Koral Aakre (Soprano) moved to Los Angeles from Coos Bay, located on the beautiful southern Oregon coast. She comes from a family of singers and began voice lessons with her father at the age of seven. Koral is well known in Oregon’s Bay Area. She was a dancer and singer in Oregon’s Little Opry on the Bay. Upon graduating from high school, she toured the East Coast for one year with the Lutheran Youth Encounter’s Christian rock band, Captive Free. She returned to Oregon and earned a degree in vocal performance from Southern Oregon University, where she studied opera. She has performed with the Rogue Opera, Opera in the Streets, Brava Opera Workshop, SOU Chamber and Concert Choir and the Southern Oregon Reparatory Singers. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, she worked as a campaign manager and legislative assistant for Senator Arnie Roblan; and was honored to sing multiple times for the Oregon State Legislative Assembly. Working in the Oregon Legislature was an honor and a privilege, but singing was her passion, so sheheaded to Los Angeles and auditioned for her first season with An Irish Christmas. She loves performing with Kerry IrishProductions and is excited to perform in other projects with the company. Between vocal performances and rehearsals, Koral manages a skincare spa in Santa Monica and isa nanny to an energetic and precocious two-year-old boy and an intelligent and talented twelve-year-old girl. Koral is the great great-granddaughter of Bridgette Conlon, who emigrated from Ireland as a mail order bride. Since joining the company three years ago, Koral has become more rooted in her Irish heritage. Her grandmother, Bernyce, would burst with pride to hear her sing today. This is Koral’s fourth tour with An Irish Christmas.
Caterina Coyne (Principal Dancer). Born in London and raised in Connemara, Ireland, Caterina has always had a keen interest in Irish dancing. Having competed at the highest level, Caterina has won numerous major competition titles and was ranked in the top 5 in the world. She joined the troupe of Riverdance, and it wasn’t long before she was promoted to principle dancer, a position she held for ten years. Caterina has danced on some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including Radio City Music Hall and the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, and in front of royalty, dignitaries and celebrities. Her years with Riverdance took her all over the world, and she has been lucky enough to teach and hold workshops for hundreds of aspiring dancers along the way. Caterina is a qualified T.C.R.G. (Irish Dancing Teachers Examination). Milena Gligić (Soprano) from Belgrade, Serbia, is a classically trained pianist and singer. She is a recent alumna of the DomingoColburn-Stein Young Artist Program at the LA Opera, as well as a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, earning a doctorate in collaborative piano. Milena is a regular member and soloist with the choir of St. James at the Saint James’ in-the-city Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, and she is on the auxiliary roster of the Los Angeles Master Chorale. 20 | IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
Her experience with vocal repertoire has allowed her to collaborate as a pianist on numerous productions with LA Opera, LA Philharmonic, Maryland Opera Studio, Opera NOVA, and others. She will join the Pacific Opera Project this season. As a member of Contemporaneous ensemble in New York City, Milena premiered more than 20 works in six seasons and took part in the Bang on a Can Marathon. She was a collaborative piano fellow at the Bard College, at the Music Academy of the West and at the Aspen Music Festival. This summer, she will be a vocal fellow at the American Bach Soloists Academy in San Francisco and a soloist at the Narnia Festival in Italy. Milena is also a folk dancer, performing with Horotroptzi, a Bulgarian folk dance group in Los Angeles. Jesse Langen (Guitar) is a guitarist from St. Cloud, Minnesota, currently living in Chicago. He is equally comfortable on classical, electric and steel string, and plays professionally in a wide range of styles. Jesse and his brother, Tim, grew up learning traditional fiddle tunes from their grandfather, Clarence. In his childhood, he was influenced by the classical guitar playing of his father, Bill, the Daithi Sproule and Paul Brady, and the delta blues legend, Robert Johnson. He can be heard regularly in Chicago, throughout the U.S. and abroad as a soloist and as the guitarist for Ensemble Dal Niente. He has played with the trio Pesedjet and with Hasco Duo and Amanda DeBoer Bartlett, and in duet with harpist Ben Melsky. He is also a passionate and committed teacher of young musicians; his students have won multiple prestigious awards and have placed in international festivals, both as composers and as performers.
Ryan McKasson (Fiddle) has gained a reputation as a performer, composer, collaborator and teacher. In 1996, he was the youngest musician to win the National Scottish Fiddle Championship. In 1997, he was awarded a Merit Scholarship for Viola Performance by the University of Southern California, where he studied with Donald McInnes. Ryan started learning the violin at the age of four. One of his early fiddle teachers was Carol-Ann Wheeler. She encouraged Ryan to join the Seattle Scottish Fiddlers (headed by Calum MacKinnon), where he first began to play Scottish fiddle. In 1994, he started attending Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School (VOM), where he met fiddler and teacher Alasdair Fraser, and joined a rather remarkable generation of musicians, many of whom have gone on to be notable performers and teachers. In 2004, Ryan and his sister, Cali, formed a band, The McKassons, that eventually included Ryan’s wife, Brooke, and her brother, Matt Jerrell. Ryan was also a member of a baroque/celtic/fusion combo, Ensemble Galilei. He helped co-write and co-produce First Person: Seeing America, a collaboration between Ensemble Galilei and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. He also recorded with Ensemble Galilei on A Change of Worlds (2012) and Surrounded by Angels: A Christmas Celebration with Ensemble Galilei (2013). Ryan recorded with Hanneke Cassel on her albums Silver, For Reasons Unseen, and Dot the Dragon’s Eye, and also with Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas on their album, Highlander’s Farewell. Ryan has taught at fiddle
camps throughout the U.S. and New Zealand, most notably: Boston Harbor Scottish Fiddling School, Southern Hemisphere International School of Scottish Fiddle, Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp, and Swannanoa Gathering.
Alex Mowatt-Larssen (Kerry Dance Troupe) started dancing at the age of six. He competed with the McTeggart School in Houston, Texas until moving to Cork, Ireland in 2012. While getting a bachelor’s degree in business at University College Cork, he competed with the Kiely-Walsh Academy. He has won several regional titles, as well as top 10 placings in national and world championships. His performance highlights include lead roles in both Flames of the Dance (China tour) and Magic of the Dance (German and Taiwan tours) in 2017. Alex is delighted to perform with Kerry Irish Productions Inc. for the first time in An Irish Christmas!
Keara Osborne (Dance Director, Kerry Dance Troupe) has been an Irish dancer for 26 years. She has competed numerous times at the local, regional and national levels. Now retired from competitive dance, she enjoys performing regularly with world-touring bands such as The Young Dubliners and The Fenians. In 2012, she was delighted to be a part of the Irish dance ensemble in Battle of the Dance in Anaheim, California. Keara has made several television appearances as an Irish dancer, including the Disney XD show Crash and Bernstein in 2013 and DJ Tommy Trash’s Lord of the Trance music video in 2014. In May 2013, Keara earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California. Kerry Irish Productions Inc. is thrilled to welcome Keara as a returning member of The Kerry Dance Troupe and as dance director for the company. Siena Rose O’Regan (Kerry Dance Troupe) began Irish dancing at the age of six. For as long as she can remember, Irish dancing has been her passion, and it continues to be the biggest influence on her life today. Siena is one of the top dancers in the Western United States, having qualified for the World Championships seven times, Nationals eight times and has recalled and medaled at the All-Scotland Championships. Siena dances competitively with Celtic Irish Dance Academy in Los Angeles. She has performed on stage with the Chieftains for the past three years, danced on television for the Miss California pageant, and was featured on the Disney Channel show, Shake it Up. Siena was recently a principal female dancer in St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland 2018 concert tour, produced by Kerry Irish Productions Inc. She is a proud recipient of an award from The Ireland Agency given in support of her travels to Dublin this past summer to attend the Riverdance Summer School and in recognition for her dedication to her craft. Siena is very excited to be rejoining the cast of An Irish Christmas for her third straight year!
Tessa Antonia O’Regan (Kerry Dance Troupe) has been Irish dancing for eight years, beginning at the age of five. In competition, she reached Championship status by the age of seven. Tessa has consistently been in the top 10 regionally and is a two-time World Qualifier, a two-time top 15 Nationals dancer, and a four-time NAFC Minor Belt qualifier. At the World Irish Dancing Championships in 2016 in Glasgow, Scotland, Tessa was one of only thirteen Americans to recall and the only dancer from the Western United States to recall and place, catapulting her to the number one dancer in the West. She dances competitively with Celtic Irish Dance Academy in Los Angeles. Tessa loves being on stage! For the past three years she has performed as a featured dancer with the Chieftains (southern California tour); and she recently performed on television during the Miss California pageant. Tessa is honored and excited to be returning for her third year as a featured dancer in An Irish Christmas 2018.
Kelly Pearson (Kerry Dance Troupe) hails from Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has been Irish dancing for 16 years. She began dancing at the age of eight, first with Scoil na dTri Irish Dance Academy and then with Corda Mor Irish Dance. During her competitive career, she qualified for the World Championships five times, achieving multiple placements in the top 10 in Mid-America and the top 20 in North America. While pursuing her competitive goals, Kelly also attended the University of Minnesota and graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Philosophy. In 2016, she was chosen as an original cast member of the American Company of Irish Dance, a unique non-profit dance company directed by former Riverdance performers Shane McAvinchey and Paula Goulding. Kelly has danced on multiple U.S. and European tours, performing most recently in Celtic Fyre, an award-winning Irish dance show at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. Kelly is honored and thrilled to be joining An Irish Christmas 2018, and is excited to share her passion for dancing (and the holiday season!) with audiences and performers alike. Eliya Raccah (Kerry Dance Troupe). Born in Los Angeles, California, Eliya began dancing at the age of six. From the moment she laced up her first set of dance shoes, a deep love and joy for the Irish culture and dance blossomed. Eliya has had the privilege of sharing the stage with artists that include Cara Butler and the Chieftains. She toured with Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire in 2017. Eliya continues to dance competitively and has competed in the regional and national levels of Irish dance. She studies at Celtic Irish Dance Academy in Los Angeles. She joined An Irish Christmas tour in 2017 and is delighted to rejoin the ensemble for the 2018 season.
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Connor Reider (Principal Dancer). For 14 years Connor danced under the direction of the late Ann Richens and John Timm, competing at local, regional, national and world levels. In his final year of competitive dancing, he placed in the top 5 in Mid-America, top 10 in North America and top 20 in the World Championships. Connor graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2014. He has performed with the Chieftains and in 2015 with Busch Gardens’ Celtic Fyre. Connor joined An Irish Christmas national tour in 2015 and has returned for two subsequent seasons. In March 2017, Connor was principal dancer in Kerry Irish Productions’ concert tour: St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. Connor is currently based out of Manhattan and is honored to be a part of this year’s show. “Performing brings me such joy, because I get to share my passion with others, both on stage and with those in the audience. I am very honored and excited to return to An Irish Christmas 2018.” Amy Richter (Bodhrán) is a two-time Midwest Fleadh Cheoil champion on the bodhrán. She has been performing Irish music since 2003 and teaching since 2007. Amy recently wrapped up her second U.S. national tour with Danú, one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. She is featured on their latest album, Ten Thousand Miles, and will be heading back out with them in March of 2019. Amy is a founding member of áthas, a Milwaukee-based band. She is a highly sought-after instructor and has been teaching bodhrán at the Milwaukee Irish Fest School of Music since 2007 and the Milwaukee Irish Fest Summer School since 2008. She has also taught at the Junior Davey Bodhrán Academy in Ireland, The Irish Music School of Chicago, and The Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Amy would like to thank her family and friends for their endless love and support, with a special shout out to her husband, Logan Penington, who is currently touring with Mannheim Steamroller. They both feel extremely blessed to be spreading the Christmas cheer during this festive season of the year!
Tyler Schwartz (Principal Dancer) has been Irish dancing for the past 20 years, competing, performing and spreading the art form. He was most recently named Irish Dancing magazine’s “Man of the Year”! A World Champion, Tyler has won the All-Ireland, North American, Great Britain, and the All-Scotland championships. He has been the lead dancer in many productions, including Rockin’ Road to Dublin, Busch Gardens’ Celtic Fyre, and Gaelforce Dance. Most recently, Tyler gained global attention as Instagram’s St. Patrick’s Day featured dancer. Since then, he has been highlighted in a NowThis video, as well as BuzzFeed, and others! He is a brand ambassador for Capezio, taking Irish dance to the mainstream stage!
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Katherine Trimble (Mezzo-Soprano), a Bay Area-based mezzo-soprano, portrayed the Mother/Witch in outreach performances of Hansel and Gretel and was noted by the San Jose Mercury News for her “agile” performance as Lilas Pastia in Carmen with Opera San Jose. Other operatic roles include Ormindo (L’Ormindo), Public Opinion (Orpheus in the Underworld), Olga (Eugene Onegin), Zita (Gianni Schicchi) and Petra (A Little Night Music). Along with operatic performances, she was the alto soloist in Mendelssohn’s St. Paul, Bach’s Mass in B minor, the Requiem of Mozart and Durufle, and Saint-Saëns’ Christmas Oratorio. She has taken first place in competitions held by the SAI Music Fraternity, San Jose Woman’s Club, and San Jose Study Club. Katherine was also honored to be the first recipient of the Irene Dalis Memorial Award from San Jose State University. She is the alto vocalist/soloist of the New Choir and Kerry Irish Productions’ national touring shows, celebrating traditional Irish music, song and dance, including An Irish Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, Celtic Wings and Heart of an Irish Woman. She loves sharing the joy that singing has brought to her life with others through teaching and coaching.
The Kerry Dance Troupe was established by Kerry Irish Productions Inc. (KIPI) with the intention of promoting and celebrating Irish culture and its rich traditions through the medium of dance; and introducing these often-forgotten Irish traditions to new audiences. These “ambassadors” of Irish dance work with KIPI on various aspects of Irish folk dance, incorporating old Irish dance styles into the modern Irish dance idiom, thus forging the path between the old and the new. Through this process, the best of ethnic and modern Ireland is represented, exposing audiences to the beauty, value, passion and uniqueness of our traditional ways, which play such an important part in the life of the community. Artist Representation: Kerry Irish Productions Inc. Margaret O’ Carroll, President www.kerryrecords.com info@kerryrecords.com
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DR. BOBBY RODRIGUEZ LATIN JAZZ CHRISTMAS
December 2, 2018 | Cheng Hall This performance will include a 15-minute intermission.
Series Sponsor:
Ken and Helene Rohl
Media Sponsor:
Trumpet
Piano
Saxophones
Bass
Dr. Bobby Rodriguez Jeff Benedict John Stephens Rickey Woodard Randall Willis Joe Perez Trumpets
Charlie Davis Jon Papenbrook Ron Barrows Austin Villagas Trombones
Jim McMillen Paul Stocker Duane Benjamin
Serge Kasimoff Mike Alvidrez Drums
Maria Martinez Hand Percussion
Yvonne DeBourbon-Rodriguez Timbales
Munyungo Jackson Bongocero
Euro Zambrano Congas
Kenn Phillips
I’m very happy and honored to bring my Latin Jazz Christmas show to Irvine Barclay Theatre. All thanks to Jerry Mandel for his faith in me.
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DR. BOBBY RODRIGUEZ Latin legend and Grammy-nominated recording artist, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez, is a trumpeter, composer, author, and an award-winning educator. He is a professor of jazz and Latin jazz at UC, Irvine and the University of Redlands.
PROGRAM Latin Jazz Christmas will feature songs from the following list. Deck the Halls (Merengue) Feliz Navidad (Cha Cha) Have Yourself a Merry Xmas (Salsa) It’s Time for Christmas (Salsa) Jingle Bells (Samba) Let It Snow (Cha Cha) Oh, Christmas Tree (Salsa) Santa Claus is Coming (Cha Cha) Silent Night (Salsa) Silver Bells (Cha Cha) The Christmas Song (Salsa) We Three Kings (6/8) Sleigh Ride (Salsa) Rudolph (Merengue) Frosty the Snowman (Salsa) Program subject to change.
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Dr. Bobby Rodriguez was born in East Los Angeles. His parents, born in the United States, instilled in him the Latino work ethic of courtesy and respect…when things get tough, work harder. Dr. Bobby says, “If I would have become what my parents wanted, I would be the world’s greatest lawyer–car mechanic of all time, but I chose music and never looked back.”
Dr. Bobby Rodriguez’s impressive dedication to music has allowed him to perform and record with an illustrious array of world-class musicians, including Quincy Jones, Lalo Schifrin, Arturo Sandoval, Wynton Marsalis, Carlos Santana, The Brothers Johnson, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Burrell, Kei Akagi, Russell Ferrante, and many others. Rodriguez also spent four years touring the world on the “Love Boat,” creating music for Princess Cruises’ Caribbean Caliente show. Dr. Bobby has earned three platinum and one gold record, numerous City of Los Angeles and County awards and has produced seven of his own recordings. He has over 60 published compositions and has written three textbooks.
Dr. Bobby attributes his staying power to education: “Looking back on my decision to go back to school and become a Doctor of Music was a career saver. Education has made me feel confident and strong about myself. The truth is, EDUCATION makes a difference!” Dr. Bobby received the 2018 Nica Award from the California Jazz Foundation for his contributions to jazz and jazz education. Community-minded and changing the world with his music, he always says, “I’m just one more success story from East L. A. If I can make it, so can you!” www.bobbyrodriguez.com Artist Representation: Collin Artists Barbara Collin CollinArtists@gmail.com www.collinartists.com
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BÉLA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN December 7, 2018 | Cheng Hall This performance will include a 15-minute intermission.
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all sounds must be created by the two of them, the only instruments used are banjos (they have seven between them, ranging from a ukulele to an upright bass banjo), and they must be able to perform every recorded song live. Fleck and Washburn met at a square dance and began playing music together a dozen years ago, beginning with the Sparrow Quartet. They married shortly thereafter and became parents to a cute little tot. They’ve been touring the globe as a duo for years, almost nonstop but for each other’s performances with various other musical iterations: Béla with the likes of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Chick Corea and Chris Thile, among many others, and Abigail with Wu Fei (a master of the ancient 21-string Chinese zither), The Wu-Force and Uncle Earl. With the exception of a few restyled traditional tunes, all tracks on Echo in the Valley are originals, and are largely co-written—a different creative approach from their first album, where songs were mostly his or hers. “This time, we really wanted to truly write together,” Béla adds. “We spent a lot of our time on the lyrics, deciding what we want the songs to communicate, both literally and under the surface.”
BÉLA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN With one eye on using the banjo to showcase America’s rich heritage and the other pulling the noble instrument from its most familiar arena into new and unique realms, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn’s second album, Echo in the Valley, is simultaneously familiar and wildly innovative.
“Some of the most interesting things in the world come together in strange and unique ways and show our diversity,” reflects Béla, a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who is often considered the world’s premier banjo player. “The banjo is just one of those things. It’s a great example of how the world can combine things and create surprising hybrids,” a reference to the ancestral African roots of the banjo combining with Scotch-Irish music in Appalachia.
Echo in the Valley is the follow up to Béla and Abigail’s acclaimed, self-titled debut that earned the 2016 Grammy for Best Folk Album. This time around, the mission was to take their double banjo combination of three finger and clawhammer styles “to the next level and find things to do together that we had not done before,” says Béla. “We’re expressing different emotions through past techniques and going to deeper places.” The results are fascinating, especially considering their strict rules for recording: 26 | IRVINE BARCLAY THEATRE
Echo in the Valley reflects relevant issues while simultaneously connecting us to our past through wild re-imaginings of traditional pieces. New original tunes range from “Over the Divide,” a song inspired by Hans Breuer, who worked to ferry Syrian refugees to safety, to “Bloomin’ Rose,” inspired by Native American voices and lamenting a continual distancing from nature, and “Don’t Let It Bring You Down,” an emphatic mantra for hardtimes. “Let it Go” (“I don’t wanna cry, cry, cry, oh”) is ultimately about release from the pain of transition, surrendering to growth. The song acknowledges that we must let our children grow up; the concession that youthful innocence will one day give way to adult cares and worries. Clarence Ashley’s “My Home’s Across the Blue Ridge Mountains” has been turned into a rural blues, and Béla’s well-known piece, “Big Country,” is framed by the traditional Appalachian tunes “Sally in the Garden” and “Molly Put the Kettle On,” a medley Béla and Abigail performed hundreds of times on stage before recording. “’Big Country’ is one of the most beautiful melodies I have ever heard played on the banjo,” says Abigail, who takes the lead on this version.
“Come All You Coal Miners” is the point-of-view of coalminer advocate, Sarah Ogan Gunning, whose passages remain poignant and powerful today. “This song came from a very emotional, mother-driven, daughter-driven, wifedriven place, and there are not many songs throughout history from that perspective, so I am incredibly moved by her,” says Washburn.
As the story goes, Béla was struck by the sound of Mr. Earl Scruggs’ banjo when hearing the Beverly Hillbillies theme song. He got hold of a banjo, took his musical namesakes (Béla for Bartok, Anton for Weburn, Leos for Yanecek) to heart, and has since continuously broken new musical ground with his instrument. Fleck has the distinction of being nominated in more categories than any other instrumentalist in Grammy history, and has brought his banjo through scorching hot newgrass, traditional bluegrass, otherworldly funk, modern jazz, African originals, transatlantic Celtic, and classical realms, with two selfcomposed banjo concertos to his name (The Impostor and Juno Concerto), with a third one in the works.
Abigail was similarly jolted into life as a banjoist, but for her it was hearing Doc Watson perform “Shady Grove.” “I was proud to discover that I came from a country where you can hear that ancient sound—from Africa, from Scotland, from Ireland —all mixed up in this beautiful new sound, with those ancient tones in it,” Abigail reflects. “The ancient sounds of our culture remind us who we are, and in them, we see a constellation of who we are becoming.” Washburn has imbued this philosophy in all aspects of her work, from the string band Uncle Earl to her acclaimed solo albums, Song of the Traveling Daughter and City of Refuge, and her semi-autobiographical theatrical work, Post-American Girl, as well as in her musical ambassador-
ship with China, a country with which she has a long, profound history. Abigail is deftly following in the footsteps of the founding mothers of folk, and has become a prominent voice of old-time in our time while bringing to light those ancient sounds of American and Far East cultures in new and exciting ways. Béla and Abigail’s creative process on Echo in the Valley is sonically made manifest in the record’s major themes of harmony, empathy and surrender. As Abigail explains, the intense, intimate collaboration that Fleck and Washburn put forward on this project required “a spirit of staying strong, but also a willingness to release into the other’s ideas to create something new,” possibly something bigger and more beautiful than one could do on one’s own. belafleck.com | abigailwashburn.com Artist Representation: The Kurland Agency Jack Randall Jack@thekurlandagency.com www.thekurlandagency.com
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Irvine Barclay Theatre gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of our donors who help support the “big talent” in our “small hall.” Gifts to the Annual Fund for Excellence assist the Barclay in presenting an international roster of performers while keeping tickets reasonably priced. They also support our ArtsReach programs provided to the schools at little or no cost and “family-friendly” programming on stage. The Barclay’s mission also embraces making its beautiful facilities available to diverse community organizations, UCI, and other educational institutions. Thank you to all of our generous donors listed here for their contributions during the previous 12 months! If you would like to join the ranks of those who make it all possible at the Barclay, you may make a donation online at www.thebarclay.org or call 949.854.4607. PUBLIC PARTNERS
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BRAVO BARCLAY PARTNER $5,000 – $9,999
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Heritage Pointe Jerry and Whitney Mandel Karen McCulley Tom Nielsen Mike Peak Linda I. Smith Foundation BRAVO BARCLAY PATRON $1,000 – $2,499
Douglas Bradley Tom and Paula DeMars Arlene and Steven Fienberg Bill and Marjorie Fleming Douglas and Kathleen Forde David and Janet Henze Ken and Patricia Janda Yvonne and Damien Jordan Jack and Joy Kayajanian Paul and Ellen Lee The Lewis Family Charitable Gift Fund Peter and Alexandra Neptune Amy Opfell and Vladimir Lange Chiyo and Stanton Rowe Nancy Smith Diane Stovall Charles and Marilyn Wright Majid and Sohaila Zarrinkelk
ENCORE CIRCLE ENTHUSIAST $250 – $999 Oscar R. Aguirre Richard Alexander Diane and Dennis Baker Robert and Delphi Ballinger Lindy Balmer Richard Bergstrom Scott and Cheryl Berry Suzanne Boras Ellen Breitman and Brien Amspoker Scott Brinkerhoff Mary Bruce Clifford and Jennifer Cheng Denise Chilcote Susan De La Parra In Memory of Irene DeNoia Don and Debra Drysdale Gary Fabian and Deb Solon Frederic and Aviva Forster Mark A. Franzen Julie Garn Eleanor Jaffy Dave and Peggy Kelleher Leslie Levine Chunhong Li Nancy and Mike Mayer Greg and Laura Mickelson Bruce and Esmeralda Ogilvie PayPal Giving Fund Yvette Pergola
Dorcas Preston Susan Rhodes and Goran Matijasevic Stephen M. Rochford Joel B. Rothman Frank and Deborah Rugani Jeff and Linda Schulein Louise Schwennesen Thelma Seki Hugh Stevenson and Jan Burns Thomas and Marilyn Sutton Target Angelo and Marilyn Vassos Kathy Vickers and Jeremy Freimund John and Judy Vinke Kurt and Ellen Youngs
Cathy Chang Nancy Chase Grace Chen Rita R. Chenoweth Susie Clausen William Cline Richard and Jewel Colfer Coon Household Kathleena Cordano Joe Cowan Anahid Crecelius Madeleine and Alan Crivaro Toby Curry Vivian Daniel Charles Davison Pamela Deily Donald Delaney Nancy Dewsbury Steve Dickler Maria Dona Joan M. Donahue Roger du Plessis Scott and Monica Duggan Lenore Duncan Toni Dwyer Penny Emmons Peggie Fariss Byron Fennema Cathie Fields Roberta Fox Keri Fujii Ellen Fujikawa James and Della Gabelsberg Margaret Gates Michael Gelormino S. Glass Family Anneke Glore Ben and Sandie Goelman Kevin Gomez Kathleen Green Sanjiv and Geeta Grover Cary Hairabedian Ken Hartline Karl and Doretta Haushalter Barbara Helton Dan and Nicole Honigman Anthony Houghton
Charles Hunter Robert Ingold Laurie Jacobsen Karen Kewell Jacoby Kimo Jarrett Gail Judd Arlene Kato Judy Kaufman and George Farkas Bruce Kerr and Ann Patterson Kerry Krisher Paul Kuliev Dr. and Mrs. John LaGourgue In Memory of Dr. Martin Langer Tracy Laulhere Dean Laws Kim Smith Lazarus Robert E. Lee Vicki Lee Hilary Lemansky Neal Littlejohn Anne Llewellyn Claire Mackay Bart Maeda Cory Mann Pablo Martinez Christine A. Marx Duane and Kathleen Mauzey Lauri and Mike Mendenhall Vivian Mendoza Mela and Ricardo Miledi Tom Miller William Miller Lisa Monette Hiroko and Yoshiharu Moriwaki Reiko and Mitsuhiko Nakano Julie Nakata June Nelson Steven Nelson Gregory Newland John Newlander Catherine Ngo Mike and Pat Noggle Daisy Nueva Jane Olin Randall Pacheco Lauren and Richard Packard Mary Phillips
Christopher Pollick Judith Posnikoff Lois Rake Elaine Ramsay Christopher and Lynne Ramsey Brad Rawlins Claudia Redfern Dennis Repp Shane Reyna Joe Risser Keitha Russell Nancy Lee Ruyter Irene A. Sakioka Kazuhiko Sato Frances Segal Tully Seymour Megan Silveira Alison Singer Dorothy J. Solinger Paul Spas Edward Spilsbury Rick Spleen William Spurgeon Steve Stauff Barbara Stirrat Arthur Strauss – Neonatal Associates, Long Beach, CA Ingrid Strayer Rene Suzuki Celia and Julio Taleisnik Cindy Thomas Earleen Thomas Johanna Tilley Gary and Peranza Topjon Winnie Tse George and Abril Turner Tony and Nancy Vasek Michael Voronel John Walker Robert Walters Anne Walthall Brian West Justin White George and Flo-Ree Woodruff Patricia Yeckel Susan Yee Richard and Mary Yoo
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Cheng Family Foundation Concierge Podiatry Newport Beach Bobbi Cox Sophia and Larry Cripe Bronwynn Daniels Diane Diefenderfer Hanlon and David Hanlon Roger du Plessis Gale Edelberg and Bob Butnik Henry and Janet Eggers David Emmes and Paula Tomei Fran Farrer Cliff Faulkner and Shigeru Yaji Gilian Finley and Robert Labaree Roberta Fox Mary and Andrew Franklin Sandy and Don French Judith A. Gorski Gale A. Granger and Barbara S. Granger Dr. and Mrs. Denis Gray Dana Huff Dr. Burton L. Karson
Joanne and Dennis Keith Michael Kerr Robert Labaree and Gillian Finley Don and Grace Laffoon Dr. Martin G. Langer Kathryn Lynch and Robert McDonnell Molly Lynch and Alan Andrews Sharon McNalley Britt Meyer Nancy Meyer John Miller Ed Moen and Janek Schergen John and Marjorie Murray Mr. and Mrs. Mitsuhiko Nakano Carl Neisser Tom and Marilyn Nielsen Anne B. Nutt John and Charlene Pasko James Penrod Janice and Richard Plastino Dolly A. Platt, Ph.D. Edward and Diana Putz
Salwa Rizkalla, Festival Ballet Theatre Barbara Roberts Robinson Foundation Michelle Rohe Andrew Rose Geoffrey and Debbie Sampson Jack and Katy Schellerman Sally Anne and Don Sheridan Igal and Diane Silber Ann Sim Jackie Smiley Elizabeth Stahr Richard and Elizabeth Steele Fund Olivia Stroud Jennifer Szabo Karen and Gary Thorne Barbara and Jack Tingley Lynn Weiser Max and Peggy Weismair Mary Vensel White William Gillespie Foundation
ENCORE CIRCLE SUPPORTER $100 – $249 Michele and Richard Africano Steven and Alexandria Allan Robert Allgeier AmazonSmile Foundation Debbie Aslanian Carol Bardia Stuart Baron Vickie Becker Matthew Bell Scott and Gwen Beltran Linda Berquist Richard H. Bigelow Stephen Biskar Annette Blaney Christopher Blank Michael and Margaret Bodeau Bobby R. and Edith S. Brannon Margaret and James Brumm Douglas T. Burch, Jr. Sandra Bursten Roland and Linda Bye James Byrne Luisa Cano Harold and Eleanor Carpenter Natividad Castillo Terry Causey Keali’i Ceballos
As a partner in the annual National Choreographers Initiative, Irvine Barclay Theatre is also pleased to acknowledge all those who support this important contribution to American dance.
Betty B. and Roy Anderson David Anderson Mrs. Alan V. Andrews Diane and Dennis Baker Ballet Barres West William H. Bardens Dr. Michael Bear Beau Corps Studio Helene Belisle Paul Blank Stacie Brandt Laurie and Bart Brown David and Beverly Carmichael
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