2015-16
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA Saturday, December 19, 2015 路 8 PM TICKETS: A $80 | B $55 | C $30 MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
47 SEASON
SPECIAL EVENT
CELEBRITY ORCHESTRA SERIES 3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION: A $285|B $201|C $135|D $81
ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Zubin Mehta, music director
Thursday, November 12, 2015 · 8 PM CIVIC THEATRE
BARDANASHVILI A Journey to the End of the Millennium RAVEL La valse, poème chorégraphique BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
MONTREAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Kent Nagano, music director Daniil Trifonov, piano
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 · 8 PM JACOBS MUSIC CENTER – COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL
DEBUSSY Jeux PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC Alan Gilbert, music director
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 · 8 PM JACOBS MUSIC CENTER – COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL
KENT NAGANO, music director MONTREAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
BEETHOVEN Egmont, Op. 84 Symphony No. 7 SIBELIUS Symphony No. 7 Finlandia, Op. 26
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SPECIAL EVENT ITZHAK PERLMAN, violin & EMANUEL AX, piano Wednesday, January 20, 2016 · 8 PM
TICKETS: A $105 | B $70 | C $50 | D $30 JACOBS MUSIC CENTER – COPLEY SYMPHONY HALL
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
MOZART FAURÉ STRAUSS
Violin Sonata No. 17 in C Major, K.296 Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13 Violin Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18
ITZHAK PERLMAN & EMANUEL AX
In association with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s Upright & Grand Piano Festival
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FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES 4 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION: A $288|B $192|C $108
GARRICK OHLSSON
Thursday, January 14, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
BEETHOVEN SCHUBERT CHOPIN
Sonata in A-flat Major, Op. 110 Fantasy in C Major, “Der Wanderer” Scherzo No. 4 in E Major Selection of Études from Op. 25 Nocturne in C Minor Ballade No. 1 in G Minor
In association with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s Upright & Grand Piano Festival
DANIIL TRIFONOV
Sunday, February 28, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
J.S. BACH/BRAHMS SCHUBERT BRAHMS RACHMANINOFF
Chaconne in D Minor for Left Hand Sonata in G Major, D.894 Variations on a Theme by Paganini Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 28
PAUL LEWIS
Friday, March 11, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
BRAHMS SCHUBERT BRAHMS LISZT
Four Ballades Sonata in B Major, D.575 Three Intermezzi, Op. 117 Après une lecture du Dante: Fantasia quasi Sonata
MURRAY PERAHIA
Sunday, April 24, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
MURRAY PERAHIA
After almost thirty years, legendary pianist Murray Perahia returns to La Jolla in a solo piano recital.
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REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 4 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION: A $288|B $192|C $108
THE MONTROSE TRIO
Saturday, February 6, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
Former Tokyo String Quartet violinist Martin Beaver and cellist Clive Greensmith have joined forces with renowned pianist Jon Kimura Parker to become the Montrose Trio. This program will showcase their impeccable playing and captivating performance style. TURINA Piano Trio No. 2 in B Minor, Op. 76 HAYDN Piano Trio in E Major, Hob.XV:28 TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50
TANGO, SONG AND DANCE Friday, April 15, 2016 · 8 PM MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
Acclaimed violinist Augustin Hadelich is joined by dazzling pianist Joyce Yang and dynamic guitarist Pablo Villegas for a multimedia recital featuring works by Previn, Rodrigo, Falla, Piazzolla, Ginastera, Ysaÿe and Villa-Lobos. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN TRIOS Saturday, May 14, 2016 MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
Emerson String Quartet violinist Philip Setzer joins David Finckel and Wu Han, co-artistic directors of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, in this two-performance chronological presentation of the complete Beethoven piano trio cycle.
PART I · 3 PM BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1 Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 1, No. 2 Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3
DINNER BREAK · 5-7 PM
PART II · 8 PM BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 1 “Ghost” Piano Trio in E-flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2 Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 “Archduke”
PHILIP SETZER, WU HAN & DAVID FINCKEL
ANDRÉ PREVIN Tango RODRIGO Invocación y danza FALLA Siete canciones populares españolas GINASTERA Danzas Argentinas
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DANCE SERIES
3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION: A $207|B $135|C $96
NEW YORK CITY BALLET MOVES Friday, October 30, 2015 · 8 PM CIVIC THEATRE
Showcasing members from one of the world’s greatest dance companies, New York City Ballet MOVES is a rotating selection of principals, soloists and members of the corps de ballet. Under the leadership of venerable Ballet Master in Chief and former NYCB principal dancer Peter Martins, New York City Ballet MOVES performs works from the Company’s vast repertoire featuring live music played primarily by musicians from the NYCB Orchestra.
Hallelujah Junction Choreography Music
Peter Martins John Adams
Choreography Justin Peck Music Philip Glass
This Bitter Earth
Pictures at an Exhibition
Choreography Christopher Wheeldon Music Max Richter Re-Orchestration of Dinah Washington’s This Bitter Earth
Choreography Music
NEW YORK CITY BALLET MOVES
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Alexei Ratmansky Modest Mussorgsky (arr. for Solo Piano)
BALLET FLAMENCO DE ANDALUCÍA
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 · 8 PM
SPRECKELS THEATRE
20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPRECKELS THEATRE
Images: 20 Years Under the direction of the multi-award winning Rafaela Carrasco, Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía is recognized as the most important representative of flamenco art in Spain. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the company, Images: 20 Years revisits five of the most celebrated choreographies of its repertoire. This program is a tribute to the former directors who inspired Carrasco during her career and is an interpretation of the rich history of the company.
Saturday, April 30, 2016 · 8 PM Works by Alejandro Cerrudo, Nacho Duato, Jirˇí Kylián Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is among the most original forces in contemporary dance. As one of the only professional dance companies to perform year-round, Hubbard Street is continually touring nationwide and internationally. Now in its 37th year, the Company has appeared in some of the most celebrated dance venues around the globe.
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SPECIAL EVENT AN EVENING WITH CHRIS THILE, mandolin
Saturday, November 7, 2015 路 8 PM TICKETS: A $80 | B $55 | C $30 MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
Four-time Grammy庐 Award Winner and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile, a member of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek, is a mandolin virtuoso, composer, and vocalist. With his broad outlook that encompasses classical, jazz, rock, and bluegrass, Thile transcends genres, creating a new American musical aesthetic for performers and audiences alike.
CHRIS THILE
His La Jolla Music Society debut performance includes solo violin works on the mandolin by J.S. Bach, drawn from his 2013 recording, Bach: Sonatas & Partitas Vol. 1, alongside his own compositions and popular music.
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JAZZ SERIES
3 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION: A $201|B $159|C $108 |D $69
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR Saturday, January 16, 2016 · 8 PM BALBOA THEATRE
The longest continuously-running jazz festival in the world, under the musical direction of Gerald Clayton, presents a program that will embody the festival’s joyful, fun and rich performances. Nicholas Payton, trumpet - Grammy® Award Winner Ravi Coltrane, saxophone - Grammy® Nominee Joe Sanders, bass Justin Brown, drums Gerald Clayton, music director & piano - Grammy® Nominee
SIX-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
AARON NEVILLE
Thursday, February 11, 2016 · 8 PM BALBOA THEATRE
Aaron Neville has lead a remarkable career as both a soloist and a member of the legendary Neville Brothers. This performance will feature his new album of New Orleans R&B/funk, along with some of his favorites from his five decade career.
THREE-TIME GRAMMY® AWARD WINNER
KEB' MO'
BLUESAmericana
Friday, March 4, 2016 · 8 PM BALBOA THEATRE
AARON NEVILLE
Twenty years since the release of his debut album, visionary roots-music storyteller Keb' Mo' embarks on a new chapter of artistic and personal growth with the release of the Grammy®-nominated BLUESAmericana, his 12th full-length recording.
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SPECIAL EVENT THE MOZART GROUP Saturday May 21, 2016 · 8 PM TICKETS: A $80 | B $55 | C $30 MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
THE MOZART GROUP
Don’t let their prestigious musical education and expert musicianship fool you! Laugh out loud to the witty musical interpretations, unpredictable stage antics and comedic brilliance of this string quartet. Don’t miss this unique musical cabaret, where the music, not the words are the foundation of joy and laughter.
SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY SERIES TICKETS: ADULT $20|CHILD $5
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Friday, December 11, 2015 · 8 PM
Friday, February 26, 2016 · 8 PM
Jeff Edmons, conductor Clara-Jumi Kang, violin
Jeff Edmons, conductor Ning Feng, violin
MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
MCASD SHERWOOD AUDITORIUM
FEATURING
FEATURING
SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY
MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto in E Minor
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VIEUXTEMPS
Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Minor
DISCOVERY SERIES 5 CONCERT SUBSCRIPTION: ADULT $125|CHILD $25
CLARA-JUMI KANG, violin
ISTVÁN VÁRDAI, cello
Sunday, December 13, 2015 · 3 PM
Sunday, April 17, 2016 · 3 PM
2010 First Prize Winner at the Indianapolis Violin Competition
2014 First Prize Winner at the 63rd ARD International Music Competition
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DEBUSSY RAVEL YSAŸE FRANCK
BRAHMS Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op.99 MENDELSSOHN Song Without Words, Op.109 MENDELSSOHN Albumblatt DVORˇÁK Rondo RACHMANINOFF Vocalise STRAVINSKY Suite Italienne ROSTROPOVICH Humoresque
Violin Sonata in G Minor Violin Sonata No. 2 Poème Élégiaque Violin Sonata in A Major
JI, piano
2012 Young Concert Artist Winner
Sunday, January 24, 2016 · 3 PM THE AUDITORIUM AT TSRI
J.S. BACH/BUSONI MENDELSSOHN MESSIAEN J.S. BACH
Three Chorale Preludes Variations Sérieuses, Op. 54 Les Offrandes oubliées Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
NING FENG, violin
2006 First Prize Winner at International Paganini Competition
Sunday, February 21, 2016 · 3 PM
JOSEF ŠPACˇEK, violin 2009 First Prize Winner Michael Hill International Violin Competition
Sunday, May 8, 2016 · 3 PM THE AUDITORIUM AT TSRI
J.S. BACH SZYMANOWSKI YSAŸE PROKOFIEV SAINT-SAËNS
Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 Mythes, Op. 30 Caprice d’après l’Etude en forme de valse de C. Saint-Saëns Violin Sonata in D Major, Op. 115 Violin Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 75
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Violin Sonata in B-flat Major, K.378 Violin Sonata in C Minor, Op. 30, No. 3 Suite of Spanish Folksongs Much Ado About Nothing Carmen Fantasie
CLARA-JUMI KANG
MOZART BEETHOVEN FALLA KORNGOLD WAXMAN
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SEASON 47
2015-16
OCTOBER
FEBRUARY
APRIL
Friday, October 30, 2015 · 8 PM
Martin Beaver, Clive Greensmith & Jon Kimura Parker
Augustin Hadelich, Joyce Yang & Pablo Villegas
NEW YORK CITY BALLET MOVES DANCE SERIES Civic Theatre
NOVEMBER
THE MONTROSE TRIO
Saturday, February 6, 2016 · 8 PM REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
AN EVENING WITH CHRIS THILE, mandolin
AARON NEVILLE
SPECIAL EVENT
Balboa Theatre
Saturday, November 7, 2015 · 8 PM MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
ISRAEL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Zubin Mehta, music director
Thursday, November 12, 2015 · 8 PM CELEBRITY ORCHESTRA SERIES Civic Theatre
DECEMBER
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Thursday, February 11, 2016 · 8 PM JAZZ SERIES
NING FENG, violin
Sunday, February 21, 2016 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES The Auditorium at TSRI
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Jeff Edmons, conductor Ning Feng, violin
Friday, February 26, 2016 · 8 PM
SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
TANGO, SONG AND DANCE Friday, April 15, 2016 · 8 PM
REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
ISTVÁN VÁRDAI, cello
Sunday, April 17, 2016 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES The Auditorium at TSRI
MURRAY PERAHIA
Sunday, April 24, 2016 · 8 PM FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO
Saturday, April 30, 2016 · 8 PM DANCE SERIES Spreckels Theatre
MAY
Jeff Edmons, conductor Clara-Jumi Kang, violin
DANIIL TRIFONOV
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
SAN DIEGO YOUTH SYMPHONY SERIES
FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 · 8 PM
Friday, December 11, 2015 · 8 PM
Sunday, February 28, 2016 · 8 PM
Alan Gilbert, music director
MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
CELEBRITY ORCHESTRA SERIES
CLARA-JUMI KANG, violin
MARCH
DISCOVERY SERIES
Friday, March 4, 2016 · 8 PM
Sunday, December 13, 2015 · 3 PM The Auditorium at TSRI
KEB' MO'
JAZZ SERIES
THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA
Balboa Theatre
SPECIAL EVENT
Friday, March 11, 2016 · 8 PM
Saturday, December 19, 2015 · 8 PM MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
PAUL LEWIS
FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES
Jacobs Music Center-Copley Symphony Hall
JOSEF ŠPACˇEK, violin
Sunday, May 8, 2016 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES The Auditorium at TSRI
THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN TRIOS: PART I
Philip Setzer, David Finckel & Wu Han
MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
Saturday May 14, 2016 · 3 PM
GARRICK OHLSSON
BALLET FLAMENCO DE ANDALUCÍA
MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
FRIEMAN FAMILY PIANO SERIES
DANCE SERIES
JANUARY
Thursday, January 14, 2016 · 8 PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 · 8 PM
MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
Spreckels Theatre
MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR
MONTREAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
featuring Nicholas Payton, Ravi Coltrane, Gerald Clayton, Joe Sanders and Justin Brown
Saturday, January 16, 2016 · 8 PM JAZZ SERIES Balboa Theatre
Kent Nagano, music director Daniil Trifonov, piano
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 · 8 PM CELEBRITY ORCHESTRA SERIES
Jacobs Music Center-Copley Symphony Hall
REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
THE COMPLETE BEETHOVEN TRIOS: PART II Philip Setzer, David Finckel & Wu Han
Saturday May 14, 2016 · 8 PM
REVELLE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
THE MOZART GROUP
Saturday May 21, 2016 · 8 PM SPECIAL EVENT
MCASD Sherwood Auditorium
ITZHAK PERLMAN & EMANUEL AX Wednesday, January 20, 2016 · 8 PM SPECIAL EVENT
Jacobs Music Center-Copley Symphony Hall
JI, piano
Sunday, January 24, 2016 · 3 PM DISCOVERY SERIES
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