LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts Spring 2015 Events: Music, Theatre, Dance, Opera in Baton Rouge by LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts

MUSIC • THEATRE • DANCE • OPERA AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

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MAP KEY UT = LSU Union Theater • MDA = Music & Dramatic Arts SOM = School of Music

VENUES

In the Music & Dramatic Arts Building at Dalrymple Dr. and Infirmary Rd.

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CLAUDE L. SHAVER THEATRE

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC RECITAL HALL

In the School of Music building at Dalrymple Dr. and Infirmary Rd.

REILLY THEATRE

Tower Dr. (between Stadium Dr. & Highland Rd.)

LSU UNION THEATER

Raphael Semmes Rd. and Highland Rd.

ADDITIONAL VENUES

University United Methodist Church • St. Alban’s Chapel • Studio Theatre • Digital Media Center Theatre Photo credits: Alice Wack Stout, Rachel Saltzberg, LSU Union Theater

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PARKING The Music & Dramatic Arts Building (MDA), which houses the Shaver Theatre and the Studio Theatre, is located at the intersection of Dalrymple Drive and Infirmary Road. The School of Music is directly across Infirmary Road from the MDA and houses the Recital Hall. The Reilly Theatre is located on Tower Drive on the south side of campus. The LSU Union Theater is located inside the LSU Student Union on Highland Road. Parking is available in the parking lots surrounding the venues in the Music & Dramatic Arts Building, the School of Music, and the Reilly Theatre after 4:30 p.m. For events located in the LSU Union Theater, parking is available in the Union Square parking garage located on Highland Road.

TICKETS LSU Union Theater Box Office 225-578-5128 Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Music & Dramatic Arts Box Office 225-578-3527 Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All box offices open one hour before ticketed events on weekends or holidays at the location of the performance only. When an event is scheduled during the normal work week at any location, the box office at that venue will remain open until a half hour after the published start time. Group rates for 10 or more tickets are available. Please call the box office for more information. Purchase policy: All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Seating after the beginning of any performance is at the discretion of the house manager. Photography and recording of any kind is strictly prohibited.

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COLLEGE OF MUSIC & DRAMATIC ARTS

CONCERT SPECTACULAR: MUSIC SPEAKS FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

The LSU School of Music’s Concert Spectacular offers the chance to see some of the best and brightest young musical talent on stage in one celebratory concert. Music often can express emotions beyond words, thus the inspiration for this year’s concert, taken from Danish author Hans Christian Andersen: “Where words fail, music speaks.”

ALL MY SONS FEBRUARY 4-15

SHAVER THEATRE | PRESENTED BY SWINE PALACE By Arthur Miller • Directed by Jane Page During WWII Joe Keller and Herbert Deever ran an airplane parts machine shop. Deever went to prison because the parts were defective, causing many deaths. Keller went free and prospered. The shadow of this misfortune combines with the young Keller son reported missing during the war to dominate the action. The climax showing the reaction of a son to his guilty father is a fitting conclusion to this intense play.

LSU JAZZ SHOWCASE FEBRUARY 19 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

With guest saxophonist Denis DiBlasio, this once-a-season concert features all the LSU Jazz Groups, including the Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, and chamber groups.

FEATURED PERFORMANCES Buy tickets at cmda.lsu.edu/tickets or call 225-578-5128.

LSU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

This concert will feature two world premieres. Willis Delony will perform Stephen Dankner’s piano concerto, conducted by Carlos Riazuelo. Mr. Dankner was the composer-in-residence with the LPO from 2004-2007. Also included will be the performance of Remembrance for Symphony Orchestra, composed by by the Venezuelan-American composer Alfonso Tenreiro, work commissioned by School of Music longtime friend and alumna Janice H. Pellar (’73).

CARRIE THE MUSICAL MARCH 4-15

REILLY THEATRE | PRESENTED BY LSU THEATRE

Music: Michael Gore • Lyrics: Dean Pitchford • Book: Lawrence D. Cohen Based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King • Directed by Tamara Fisch Carrie White is a misfit and outcast who is bullied by the popular crowd, and invisible to everyone else. But she’s just discovered a special power and isn’t afraid to use it. This musical is set in the present day, and features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), and lyrics by Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).

LSU A CAPPELLA CHOIR THURSDAY, MARCH 5 @ 7:30 P.M. UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The LSU A Cappella Choir performs at home before heading off on their annual spring tour with stops in Texas schools, churches, and recital halls. In this kick-off concert, led by John Dickson the choir continues a long tradition of fine performances.

SPRING 2015

BÉATRICE ET BÉNÉDICT MARCH 26-29

SHAVER THEATRE | PRESENTED BY LSU OPERA Written by Hector Berlioz • Directed by Dugg McDonough Sung in French • English dialogue from original play and other sources Berlioz returned to opera and to his two favorite writers, Virgil and Shakespeare, creating a lighter and wittier comic opera from the Bard’s Much Ado About Nothing.

LSU WIND ENSEMBLE TUESDAY, APRIL 14 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

The LSU Wind Ensemble concludes the year with a program entitled “Frozen Landscapes” with guest composer John Mackey and a performance of his powerful Frozen Cathedral conducted by Damon Talley. Also on the program: are Beethoven’s Octet in E flat major, Carter Pann’s thrilling Slalom, and Steven Stucky’s Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary, led by guest conductor Dennis Llinás.

THE BOOK CLUB PLAY APRIL 22-MAY 3

REILLY THEATRE | PRESENTED BY SWINE PALACE Written by Karen Zacarias • Directed by George Judy A comedy about books and the people who love them. Ana has an adoring husband, the perfect job, and her greatest passion: Book Club. But when her cherished group becomes the focus of a documentary film, their discussions about life and literature take a turn for the hilarious. A delightful new play about life, love, literature, and the side-splitting results when friends start reading between the lines.

FEATURED PERFORMANCES Buy tickets at cmda.lsu.edu/tickets or call 225-578-5128.

VESELOHRA NA MOSTĚ (COMEDY ON THE BRIDGE) & HLAS LESA (VOICE OF THE FOREST) APRIL 24 & 26 SHAVER THEATRE | PRESENTED BY LSU OPERA

Two Radio Operas by Bohuslav Martinů • Directed by Dugg McDonough Presented by LSU Opera and performed in the original Czech. In Voice of the Forest two lovers are finally united in joyous love. In the satirical Comedy on the Bridge, an assortment of characters gets trapped on a bridge between two warring armies.

LSU MASTERWORKS CONCERT FRIDAY, MAY 1 @ 7:30 P.M.

LSU UNION THEATER

The LSU Symphony Orchestra and LSU A Cappella Choir perform the Mozart Requiem Mass in D Minor, K. 626 for soloists, chorus, and orchestra. Also performing on this concert will be Christopher Lowry, first-prize winner of the LSU School of Music Concerto Competition. Conducted by Carlos Riazuelo.

SPRING DANCE CONCERT MAY 2-3

SHAVER THEATRE | PRESENTED BY LSU THEATRE

LSU Theatre presents its 16th annual DANCE CONCERT, featuring a blend of various styles of dance ranging from ballet and modern, to hip hop, tap and jazz and including physical theatre pieces. Directed by Sandra Parks and Nick Erickson, this fast-paced, powerful experience is not to be missed!

SPRING 2015

ATTACCA STRING QUARTET TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 @ 7:30 P.M. RECITAL HALL

The Attacca Quartet, now in its eleventh season, was formed at the Juilliard School in 2003 and made their professional debut in 2007 as part of the Artists International Winners Series. They have received the 2013 National Federation of Music Clubs Centennial Chamber Music Award, the Arthur Foote Award from the Harvard Musical Association, and the Lotos Prize in the Arts.

ARIANA STRING QUARTET THURSDAY, MARCH 12 @ 7:30 P.M. RECITAL HALL

Formed in 1992, the ASQ garnered national attention by winning Grand Prize in the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition and First Prize in both the Coleman and Carmel Chamber Music Competitions. The ASQ has appeared throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia and has collaborated with many of the world’s finest musicians, including members of the Vermeer, Tokyo, and Juilliard Quartets.

YING STRING QUARTET THURSDAY, APRIL 16 @ 7:30 P.M. RECITAL HALL

The Ying Quartet combines communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Now in its second decade, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest quality in its tours across the United States and abroad. They regularly perform in many of the world’s most important concert halls, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House.

STRING QUARTET SERIES Brought to you by the Performing Arts Series • Buy tickets at cmda.lsu.edu/tickets or call 225-578-5128.

LSU WIND ENSEMBLE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 @ 7:30 P.M.

LSU UNION THEATER

“Czechoslovakia” featuring the music of Dvorak and Lukas, and the stunning and powerful Music for Prague, 1968

HAMIRUGE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22 @ 7:30 P.M.

RECITAL HALL

From Brett Dietz’ percussion studio—featuring new works and original pieces commissioned by the student ensemble

LSU CINEMA FOR THE EARS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 @ 7:30 P.M.

DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER THEATER

A unique listening experience of massively multi-channel sound art, composed of electronic music, sonic art, and sound design

LSU SYMPHONIC WINDS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

Featuring Rossini’s overture to The Barber of Seville, Lizst’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, and a theatrical presentation of the William Tell Overture

LSU SYMPHONIC BAND TUESDAY, MARCH 10 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

Roy King, Tiger Marching Band director, leads the Symphonic Band concert ensemble in this season-opening performance.

ENSEMBLE CONCERTS

Buy tickets at cmda.lsu.edu/tickets or call 225-578-5128.

LSU WIND ENSEMBLE TUESDAY, MARCH 17 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

“Collaborations,” a program celebrating the joy of making music with friends, features Igor Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments with Willis Delony, soloist

LSU TIGER GLEE AND WOMEN’S CHORALE TUESDAY, MARCH 24 @ 7:30 P.M. UNIVERSITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Directed by Trey Davis

LSU PHILHARMONIA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 @ 7:30 P.M. RECITAL HALL

Directed by Carlos Riazuelo and student conductors

LSU JAZZ LAB BAND MONDAY, MARCH 30 @ 7:30 P.M. SHAVER THEATRE

Directed by Bill Grimes

LSU JAZZ ENSEMBLE TUESDAY, MARCH 31 @ 7:30 P.M. SHAVER THEATRE

Directed by Brian Shaw

ENSEMBLE CONCERTS Buy tickets at cmda.lsu.edu/tickets or call 225-578-5128.

LSU GOSPEL CHOIR SUNDAY, APRIL 19 @ 7:30 P.M.

LSU UNION THEATER

Laurence Hebert leads this ensemble in their sole spring with a program of new music and gospel standards.

LSU SYMPHONIC WINDS TUESDAY, APRIL 21 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

Classics and new works including pieces by Wagner, Holst, and Cuong, and the winner of the 2014-15 LSU Composition Competition

LSU SYMPHONIC BAND THURSDAY, APRIL 23 @ 7:30 P.M. LSU UNION THEATER

Roy King, Tiger Marching Band director, leads the Symphonic Band concert ensemble in this season-closing performance.

LSU JAZZ CHAMBER TUESDAY, APRIL 28 @ 7:30 P.M.

RECITAL HALL

Directed by Willis Delony and Bill Grimes

SINGO DE MAYO SUNDAY, MAY 3 @ 7:30 P.M.

LSU UNION THEATER

Join Terry Patrick Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; musical theatre class as they present Broadway favorites and new classics.

SPRING 2015

ALESSANDRA FERIS, PIANO THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 7:30 P.M. Alessandra Feris has achieved top prizes in national and international competitions and received prestigious scholarships and awards. She has served as an adjudicator in competitions in Brazil and in the U.S., and has been a guest artist at renowned universities and festivals. Alessandra is devoted to the diffusion of Brazilian music, and often premieres works by Brazilian contemporary composers.

THE ATHENIA TRIO MONDAY, MARCH 2 7:30 P.M. The Athenia Trio presents fun and interactive performances featuring flute, oboe, and bassoon. Founding members Alison Brown Sincoff, flute, Michele Fiala, oboe, and Matthew Morris, bassoon have performed in the United States, Canada, Italy, Germany, England, France, Russia, Panama, and Argentina. The group enjoys discovering unusual works for the ensemble and continues to add to the repertoire.

TONY CARAMIA AND WILLIS DELONY, PIANO FRIDAY, MARCH 13 7:30 P.M. Join duo jazz pianists Tony Caramia of the Eastman School of Music and LSU faculty Willis Delony as they explore some of America’s unique musical treasures. Featured on the program are Billy Strayhorn’s “Tonk,” originally performed by Strayhorn and Duke Ellington, and a new composition by Joseph Makholm entitled “Monk’s Moods,” on which Caramia and Delony will be joined by LSU faculty Brett Dietz on percussion.

GUEST ARTISTS Buy tickets at cmda.lsu.edu/tickets or call 225-578-5128.

H2 QUARTET SUNDAY, MARCH 15 7:30 P.M. The award-winning h2 saxophone quartet will present a high-energy program of compelling new music from their third and fourth CDs, Groove Machine and Hard Line.

ELIZABETH FUTRAL, SOPRANO FRIDAY, MARCH 20 7:30 P.M. Soprano Elizabeth Futral has established herself as one of the major coloratura sopranos in the world today. Her repertoire includes Handel, Mozart, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, and Ricky Ian Gordon.

JULIUS KYAKUWA FRIDAY, MARCH 27 3:30 P.M. South Africa-based music educator, African folklorist, music and dance trainer Julius Kyakuwa performs Pan-African music, dance, and story-telling.

SPRING 2015

All guest artist performances are in the LSU School of Music Recital Hall.

DENNIS JESSE, BARITONE THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 7:30 P.M. Baritone Dennis Jesse collaborates with Michael Borowitz on art songs by Duparc, Brahms, John Duke, as well as Italian, German, and English operatic arias.

TIMM WIND QUINTET TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 7:30 P.M. The Timm Wind Quintet presents a program that includes Ravel, Ibert, Medaglis, and Schickele. Timm Quintet members are Katherine Kemler, flute; Johanna Cox, oboe; Deborah Chodacki, clarinet; Darrel Hale, bassoon; and Seth Orgel, horn.

ESPEN LILLESLATTEN, VIOLA AND MICHAEL GURT, PIANO SUNDAY, MARCH 1 3:00 P.M. Violinist Espen Lilleslatten and pianist Michael Gurt collaborate in an afternoon faculty recital filled with musical masterpieces. Lilleslatten and Gurt will be performing inspiring works of Paganini, Corigliano, and Brahms.

FACULTY ARTISTS All faculty artist performances are free of charge. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

STEVEN MENARD, TROMBONE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 7:30 P.M. Trombonist Steven Menard will present an eclectic recital of solo and chamber music, including collaboration with members of the woodwind faculty.

GREGORY SIOLES, PIANO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 7:30 P.M. For his faculty piano recital Gregory Sioles will perform the music of Germanic and Russian origins featured in a program to include Sonata Op. 109 by Beethoven and selections from Prokofiev’s ballet, Romeo and Juliet.

YUNG-CHIAO WEI, DOUBLE BASS THURSDAY, APRIL 2 7:30 P.M. Yung-chiao Wei will perform new works created with support from the Awards to Louisiana Artists and Scholars (ATLAS) grant. Program includes award-winning composers Matthew Tommasini’s Towards the Wall, Minghsiu Yen’s Parched Summer, and Wei’s transcription of the Brahms Cello Sonata in F and Chopin Polonaise Brillante.

SPRING 2015

All faculty artist performances are in the LSU School of Music Recital Hall.

2015 LOUISIANA BASS FEST FEBRUARY 7-8

INSTRUMENT DAY LSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Featuring performances by LSU faculty, students and special guests including Diana Gannette and Ziping Chen (Professor of Double Bass at China’s Central Conservatory of Music) on February 7 at 7:30 p.m.; and guest Gengpei Li, star student from the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China and China’s National Talent Plan on February 8 at 3:00 p.m. Full schedule and details at music.lsu.edu/bassfest.

SOUTHEAST HORN WORKSHOP MARCH 6-8

WORKSHOP EVENT

The LSU Horn Studio hosts the Southeast Horn Workshop, featuring master classes, competitions, and performances by top talent including Gail Williams of Northwestern University on March 7 at 7:30 p.m., and an after-hours set by Adam Unsworth of the University of Michigan on March 8. With additional concerts by LSU alumni now serving in top military bands, this is an event horn enthusiasts won’t want to miss. More details at southeasthornworkshop.org.

LSU TROMBONE DAY MARCH 14

INSTRUMENT DAY LSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Faculty Steven Menard hosts gathering of guest clinicians and invites students to attend this free event that includes lessons and recitals. More details at music.lsu.edu/special.

CHRIS BONEAU

FEBRUARY 4 @ 4:30 P.M. GUEST LECTURE SHAVER THEATRE

Join us as Chris Boneau, of Boneau Bryan-Brown, Inc., talks about the exciting world of Broadway press. BBB is the most experienced press agency on Broadway and has been in business since 1991. More at theatre.lsu.edu.

DOG AND PONY DC PRESENTS TOAST APRIL 16 & 17

SPECIAL THEATRE EVENT

Toast is a participatoryperformance-meets-science-fair that explores invention and discovery, the development of technology, and the networks that weave us together. Bring your smartphone and join in the fun! Brought to you by the Performing Arts Series. More details at theatre.lsu.edu.

DR. RUTH BRITTIN MARCH 5-6

GUEST LECTURE

Dr. Brittin is Professor of Music Education, University of the Pacific whose research focuses in the psychology and sociology of music. She is the editor of the International Journal of Music Education. All sessions (TBA) are open to the public. More details at music.lsu.edu/special.

FEATURED MUSIC FORUM EVENTS FEBRUARY 4-5

Public lecture: Dr. Michael Buchler, Florida State University

APRIL 16-17

Public lecture: David Patterson, independent scholar, Chicago

Lectures (dates TBA) are free and open to the public and take place at 2:00 p.m. in MDA 249. More details at music.lsu.edu/special.

DOUBLE REED DAY MARCH 28

INSTRUMENT DAY LSU SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Professional and student musicians are invited to lectures, master classes and performances and closing concert at 3:30 p.m., hosted by Johanna Cox, oboe, and Darrel Hale, bassoon. More details at music.lsu.edu/special.

2015 NIME CONFERENCE MAY 31-JUNE 3 CONFERENCE

The LSU School of Music and Center for Computation & Technology are excited to host the 2015 NIME conference, sharing all that we have to offer to the NIME community to creatively explore how music is made. NIME (New Interfaces for Musical Expression) is the premier conference in designing human-computer interfaces and interactions for musical performance. NIME gathers researchers and practitioners around lectures, installations, concerts, and workshops. More details at nime2015.lsu.edu.

LAGNIAPPE EVENTS Lectures, instrument days, festivals, workshops and more! More at cmda.lsu.edu/events

SPRING 2015 - AT A GLANCE Music Ensemble Guest

Faculty

Swine Palace

LSU Theatre Opera

VENUE KEY

• ST = Shaver Theatre • RT = Reilly Theatre

• UT = LSU Union Theater • RH = RECITAL HALL

• UUMC = University United Methodist Church • DMCT = Digital Media Center Theatre

String Quartet Series

Lagniappe PRICING KEY

Prices are listed in this order unless otherwise indicated: 1. Public admission

• PWYC - Pay what you can • Sneak preview - $15 BUY TICKETS

2. LSU faculty, LSU staff, and senior citizens (65+)

Call 225-578-5128 Visit cmda.lsu.edu/tickets See page 3 for more details

3. LSU students with I.D.

JANUARY

OTHER PRICING

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