2016–2017 Performance Series
2016–2017 Performance Series Make plans to join us as we present world-class jazz, classical, organ, world music, and dance amid the beauty of our Gardens. This season discover eight new artists that span the globe as they make their Longwood debut. We welcome back our 2016 International Organ Competition Pierre S. du Pont First Prize winner and Head Judge for organ concerts. Also, for the first time, take in an evening of literature in performance as we present the popular New York City-based series, Selected Shorts. Come discover our world of arts…
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Performances for Everyone A World of Music Series Enjoy performances by international artists from Ireland, Trinidad, Jordan, England, USA, and Ukraine in this diverse series. Our World of Music Series also features two exciting and unique performances including tango and live theatrical literature.
Classical Series Our Classical Series presents some of today’s best artists performing masterworks for the piano and voice.
Holiday Series The sounds of the season resonate throughout our Gardens with our musically inspired holiday display. A Longwood Christmas features free and ticketed holiday-themed performances the whole family will delight in.
Jazz Series This series showcases Grammy Award-winning jazz icons guaranteed to thrill, including the return of Longwood favorite, Cécile McLorin Salvant.
Organ Series We continue to share our founder Pierre S. du Pont’s love of organ music by presenting concerts and holiday sing-alongs. This year, we’re welcoming back the 2016 Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition winner, Joshua Stafford, for his debut concert on The Longwood Organ.
September
2016
Organ Series
Open Organ Console Day Saturday, September 24 9:30 am–12:30 pm Play the king of instruments and enjoy your five minutes of fame on The Longwood Organ. Performance: The Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission Registration required by emailing performingarts@longwoodgardens.org. Time slots are limited.
October Organ Series
Organ Lecture and Demo: Peter Richard Conte Saturday, October 15 2 pm Enjoy a free organ demonstration and insight into Longwood’s magnificent 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ from Longwood Gardens Principal Organist, Peter Richard Conte.
A World of Music Series
Héctor Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Sunday, October 16 1 pm & 4 pm Praised by The New York Times as a “splendid player,” Argentinean bandoneonist Héctor Del Curto’s career, spanning for more than 25 years, has encompassed the traditional Tango, New Tango, Jazz, Classical and World music. Twice in one day, Del Curto will accompany some of the best tango dancers around. Performance: Exhibition Hall Free with Gardens Admission Longwood Debut
Organ Series
Andrew Heller Sunday, October 23 3 pm Appearing in the Philadelphia area as an organist, vocalist, and conductor, Andrew Heller is Director of Music at both St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ardmore, PA and at the Main Line Reform Temple Beth Elohim in Wynnewood, PA. Performance: The Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission Longwood Debut
Performance: The Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission
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Open Organ Console Day
Saturday, September 24
Héctor Del Curto
Sunday, October 16
Etienne Charles
Tuesday, November 29
Ken Cowan & Lisa Shihoten
Friday, November 18
Cathie Ryan
Wednesday, November 30
November Organ Series
Ken Cowan & Lisa Shihoten: Organ & Violin Concert Friday, November 18 8 pm Gracing stages together throughout Israel, Greece, Turkey, and the US, the critically acclaimed organist Ken Cowan who served as Head Judge for our 2016 International Organ Competition, and violinist Lisa Shihoten combine forces in an exciting program of works for violin and organ featuring composers such as Saint-Säens, Barber, and Korngold’s Garden Scene from “Much Ado About Nothing.”
Holiday Series
Cathie Ryan’s Irish-American Christmas Wednesday, November 30 8 pm Irish singer Cathie Ryan and her awardwinning band celebrate a traditional Irish American Christmas with The Winter’s Heart®. From ethereal hymns to exuberant jigs and reels, The Winter’s Heart® revels in the wealth of Irish Christmas traditions including leaving a candle in the window to light loved ones home, hunting for the wren on St. Stephen’s Day, and more. The rituals of the Winter Solstice, for centuries considered a sacred time in Ireland, will also be honored in this beautiful program. Performance: The Ballroom $38/$32*
Performance: The Ballroom $35/$30*
Holiday Series
Etienne Charles A Creole Christmas Tuesday, November 29 8 pm Critically acclaimed for his exciting performances, thrilling compositions, and knack for connecting with audiences worldwide, Etienne Charles brings rhythms from the French, Spanish, English, and Dutch speaking Caribbean to the table. Featuring hits from his latest album, Creole Christmas, Etienne Charles celebrates the season with holiday favorites infused with a myriad of Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Performance: The Ballroom $40/$34*
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December Holiday Series
The Swingles Thursday, December 1 8 pm For more than half a century, The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group are driven by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five-time Grammy award winners since they first made waves in the 1960s. With two new albums in 2015 (Deep End and Yule Songs Vol. II), The Swingles celebrate that legacy by starting a whole new chapter with a holiday-themed program sure to inspire. Performance: The Ballroom $40/$34* Longwood Debut
A Longwood Christmas On View November 24, 2016 – January 8, 2017 The sounds of the season resonate throughout our Gardens with our musically-inspired holiday display.
Highlights to Include: Nothing But Treble Monday, November 28 7 & 8 pm Jersey Sound Chorus of Sweet Adelines Intl. Monday, December 5 7 & 8 pm Wilmington Handbell Ensemble Monday, December 12 7 & 8 pm The Heritage Chorale of Lancaster Tuesday, December 13 7 & 8 pm Upper Darby High School Encore Singers Tuesday, December 20 7 & 8 pm Haddonfield Memorial High School Madrigal Singers Wednesday, December 21 7 & 8 pm A Longwood Christmas features free organ sing-alongs and performances daily. Our complete free holiday performance schedule will be available soon at longwoodgardens.org. Stay connected and informed about A Longwood Christmas:
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The Swingles
Thursday, December 1
The Travelin’ McCourys
Saturday, February 4
Peter Richard Conte
Friday, February 10
Farah Siraj
Saturday, January 28
January
2017
A World of Music Series
Farah Siraj Saturday, January 28 8 pm Named Jordan’s “Musical Ambassadress,” Jordanian virtuoso, Farah Siraj, balances a career that spans the United States, Europe and the Middle East. TimeOut New York’s “Norah Jones of the Middle East” has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious platforms, including the United Nations, The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, Lincoln Center in New York, among others. Raved by Rolling Stone Magazine for her “vivacious Arabian flamenco jazz,” Farah Siraj tours with her latest release, Dunya, in continuation of spreading the message of peace through her music. Performance: The Ballroom $30/$26*
February A World of Music Series
The Travelin’ McCourys Saturday, February 4 8 pm Always different, always exciting, and always great music, The Travelin’ McCourys are a bluegrass band unlike any other. As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo continue their father’s work—a lifelong dedication to the power of bluegrass music to bring joy into people’s lives. Joined by fiddler Jason Carter and bassist Alan Bartram, the ensemble is a favorite of bluegrass fans. Performance: Exhibition Hall $35/$30* Longwood Debut
Organ Series Longwood Debut
Peter Richard Conte Friday, February 10 8 pm Peter Richard Conte, Longwood Gardens Principal Organist and the long-time organist at the Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, at Macy’s in Philadelphia, presents a program featuring transcriptions of Richard Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier Suite and Four Last Songs with soprano Clara Rottsolk. Performance: The Ballroom $35/$30*
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Jazz Series
Jazz Series
Monty Alexander Trio Saturday, February 11 8 pm
Catherine Russell Saturday, February 25 8 pm
Legendary pianist, Monty Alexander, has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica. He has performed and recorded with artists from every corner of the music and entertainment world from Tony Bennett and Dizzy Gillespie to Clark Terry, Quincy Jones, and more.
Catherine Russell pushes her remarkable run of solo work to new heights, building on her already-considerable renown as one of the foremost interpreters and explorers of mid-20th century American music. For this night, Russell’s program Harlem On My Mind will see her and her quartet showcasing material from her September 2016 release.
Performance: The Ballroom $40/$34*
Performance: The Ballroom $38/$32*
Longwood Debut
Classical Series Classical Series
Curtis Student Recitals Saturday, February 18 Sunday, March 26 Sunday, April 23 1 pm The Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia trains exceptionally gifted young musicians for careers as performing artists on the highest professional level. Hear the stars of tomorrow as they perform solo and chamber music in these pre-graduation recitals. Performance: The Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission
Simone Dinnerstein Tuesday, February 28 8 pm Simone Dinnerstein is a critically lauded pianist characterized by her thoughtful and compelling interpretations that have captivated audiences all over the world. The New York-based pianist gained an international audience following the remarkable success of her recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Her Longwood program will feature a unique pairing of Franz Schubert’s Impromptus and Philip Glass’ Etudes. Performance: The Ballroom $35/$30*
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Catherine Russell
Saturday, February 25
Catherine Russell
Saturday, February 25
Monty Alexander Trio
Saturday, February 11 Simone Dinnerstein
Tuesday, February 28
Jeffrey Fowler
Sunday, March 5
Selected Shorts
Tuesday, March 7
Danú’s St. Patrick’s Celebration
Thursday, March 16
March Organ Series
Jeffrey Fowler Sunday, March 5 1 pm Organist, Jeffrey Fowler, has been working as a church musician in the Philadelphia and Detroit metropolitan areas since 1970. His performance highlights include performing for High Mass at the Vatican, the Michigan premiere of Olivier Messiaen’s complete monumental 90-minute work, Méditations sur le Mystère de la Sainte Trinité, and additional performances in Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Dr. Fowler is adjunct professor of organ at Eastern University, and has been active with the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Performance: The Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission
A World of Music Series
Selected Shorts Tuesday, March 7 8 pm As one of the premiere reading series in New York City, Selected Shorts is a weekly public radio show broadcast on more than 130 stations to about 300,000 listeners. The Selected Shorts podcast consistently ranks as one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes. There is a theme to each Selected Shorts episode and performance. Several stories are presented around each theme. For Longwood, a special selection of stories revolving around gardens will be presented. Actors from stage and screen will share their talents. Cast names will be announced approximately two months ahead of the show. Performance: The Ballroom $35/$30* Longwood Debut
A World of Music Series
Danú’s St. Patrick’s Celebration Thursday, March 16 8 pm As one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles today, Danú takes their audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland. Recognized in the world for their standing-room only appearances, Danú’s concerts are true events featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. Performance: Exhibition Hall $40/$34*
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Organ Series
Organ Series
Clair Rozier & Elivi Varga: Organ & Flute Concert Sunday, March 19 1 pm
Joshua Stafford Friday, March 31 8 pm
Clair Rozier is the Director of Music and Organist at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA. Her organ recitals have taken her to London, Paris, and throughout the eastern and southern United States. Performing with Philadelphia flutist, Elivi Varga, the duo presents an afternoon of works for organ and flute.
Come experience an exciting organ performance by the most recent winner of the Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition. Joshua Stafford received the $40,000 Pierre S. du Pont First Prize, in June 2016, winning over the judges with his artistic skills and command of The Longwood Organ. Stafford is a Curtis Institute of Music and Yale School of Music alumnus.
Performance: The Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission
Performance: The Ballroom $28/$25*
A World of Music Series
Longwood Debut
DakhaBrakha Wednesday, March 22 8 pm Hailing from Kiev, Ukraine, DakhaBrakha reflects the fundamental elements of sound, soul, and “ethno-chaos” against a world of unexpected music. Accompanied by Indian, Arabic, African, Russian and Australian traditional instrumentation, this quartet’s astonishingly powerful and uncompromising vocal range creates a transnational sound rooted in Ukrainian culture. Performance: Exhibition Hall $40/$34* Longwood Debut
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DakhaBrakha
Wednesday, March 22
Joshua Stafford
Friday, March 31
Cécile McLorin Salvant
Friday, April 7
Open Organ Console Day
Saturday, April 1
Kennett Symphony
Sunday, April 2
April Organ Series
Open Organ Console Day Saturday, April 1 9:30 am–12:30 pm Play the king of instruments and enjoy your five minutes of fame on The Longwood Organ. Performance: The Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission Registration required by emailing performingarts@longwoodgardens.org. Time slots are limited. Classical Series
Kennett Symphony Sunday, April 2 7:30 pm
Jazz Series
Cécile McLorin Salvant Friday, April 7 8 pm When she walked away with first place in the jazz world’s most prestigious and demanding competition, the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, the buzz began almost immediately, and Cécile McLorin Salvant has taken the jazz world by storm. McLorin Salvant performs unique interpretations of unknown and scarcely recorded jazz and blues compositions. She focuses on a theatrical, and sometimes ironic, portrayal of the jazz standard and is just beginning to compose her own instrumental pieces and songs. Performance: The Ballroom $38/$32*
Under the direction of Michael Hall, the Kennett Symphony presents an evening of Honegger, Mozart, Monti, and Mendelssohn. Opening the concert akin to an atmospheric musical impression of a peaceful early morning in summer will be Honneger’s Pastorale d’ete. The Kennett Symphony welcomes international flautist, Mimi Stillman, to perform Mozart’s elegant flute concerto and Monti’s virtuosic Czardas. The concert concludes with Mendelssohn’s clear and sunny representation of Italy. Performance: Exhibition Hall Tickets: kennettsymphony.org or 610.444.6363 $40/$35* $10 Students up to 18 Please note: The Kennett Symphony performance is not eligible for our Pick 3, Pick 4, or Pick 5 bundle packages. Tickets must be purchased through the Kennett Symphony.
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Classical Series
Cantus Thursday, April 20 8 pm Hailed by The Washington Post as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power,” the nine-member man’s vocal ensemble Cantus is known worldwide for its trademark warmth and its engaging performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Cantus will perform their program No Greater Love Than This with songs dedicated to all soldiers of peace and war, from Antonín Dvořák, John Lennon, William Billings, and others. Performance: Exhibition Hall $40/$34* Longwood Debut
May Organ Series
David Furniss Sunday, May 7 1 pm David Furniss is the Minister of Music at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, a position he has held since 1987. As a concert organist, he has been invited to perform throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond, including international organ festivals in Oaxaca and Saltillo, Mexico. Performance: The Ballroom Free with Gardens Admission Longwood Debut
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Cantus
Thursday, April 20
David Furniss
Sunday, May 7
Gardens Information Gardens Hours Now–August 2, 2016 Sunday–Wednesday: 9 am–6 pm Thursday–Saturday: 9 am–10 pm August 3–October 29, 2016* 9 am–6 pm *Extended hours until 11 pm, Wednesday–Saturday with Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective ticket purchase or Member reservation. Learn more about Nightscape here: longwoodgardens.org/nightscape. October 30–November 23, 2016 9 am–6 pm November 24, 2016– January 8, 2017 A Longwood Christmas 9 am–10 pm
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