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season of performing arts

“ART ASKS US TO DO ALL THE THINGS THAT LEAD TO INNOVATION.” —Yo-Yo Ma

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t is my pleasure to introduce you to our 14th Mondavi Center season. The performing arts are an integral element on a university campus and in a community, and we are proud to serve as the regional home for some of the finest artists working today. In 2015–16, a number of themes are worth highlighting. A bounty of female vocalists will take the stage this year, headlined by a rare recital from soprano Renée Fleming, in only her second appearance at the Center. Cécile McLorin Salvant brings a timeless approach to jazz singing. And our American Heritage series features three female-driven shows: Lisa Fischer, a late-career superstar whose remarkable voice has backed up the Rolling Stones and Sting; the soulful pairing of Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne; and the equally impressive folk-trio of Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins and Anaïs Mitchell. Last year, we took a break from our film series. Our patience was rewarded this year with four screenings of classic films, all accompanied by live music. Organist Cameron Carpenter will infuse The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with appropriate menace; perhaps the most emotionally intense silent film ever made, La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc, accompanied by 15th century vocal music from The Orlando Consort; the effervescent hot jazz score to the equally delightful animated French film The Triplets of Belleville; and, finally, Steven Spielberg’s E.T., with John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score performed by the San Francisco Symphony. Finally, you will find my Director’s Choice shows throughout the book, marked with . These are performers that are, perhaps, not on your radar but truly should be. Year after year, our most enthusiastic audience compliments come from shows like these, that have the capacity to surprise. As you look through the brochure, there are many more discoveries to be made. I encourage you to take your time and learn more about all these accomplished, fascinating artists. Think about picking two or three unfamiliar to you to sample during the season ahead. You will be glad you did. Enjoy the season,

Don

Don Roth, Ph.D. Executive Director

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PRESENTING THE WORLD’S BEST PERFORMERS ... Orchestra Series

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21 Mnozil Brass 21 Reduced Shakespeare Company 21 Igudesman & Joo

37 Cirque Mechanics 37 Yamato 37 Cirque Alfonse

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Handel + Haydn Society San Francisco Symphony Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Russian National Orchestra Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

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Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Renée Fleming, soprano New York Chamber Soloists Orchestra with Sharon Isbin, guitar Yo-Yo Ma, cello Kathryn Stott, piano

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

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Rising Stars of Opera 40 UC Davis Symphony Orchestra San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows

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Jackson Hall Jazz Series

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Dave Douglas Quintet Ryan Truesdell Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Cécile McLorin Salvant

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Ethel Lara Downes, piano Third Coast Percussion Pablo Ziegler & Christopher O’Riley

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Studio Jazz Series 15 Matt Wilson Tree-O 15 Luciana Souza 15 Fox Wolf Duo

American Heritage Series 17 17 18 18 19

Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne Los Lobos with Alejandro Escovedo Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton Patty Griffin with Sara Watkins & Anaïs Mitchell Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge

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Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club globalFEST Live Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe Altan & Lúnasa with Tim O’Brien Julie Fowlis

Holidays 28 28 29 29

Matt Wilson Tree-O Reduced Shakespeare Company American Bach Soloists Pink Martini

Dance Series 31 Twyla Tharp Dance Company 32 Akram Khan Company 32 Company Wayne McGregor 33

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Film + Music 34 The Orlando Consort + The Passion of Joan of Arc 34 Cameron Carpenter + The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari 35 Benoît Charest & Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville + The Triplets of Belleville 35 San Francisco Symphony + E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Young Artists Competition 41 41 41

YAC All-Stars YAC Finals YAC Winners Concert

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Zadie Smith Vince Gilligan Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder Aimee Mann & Billy Collins Tina Packer’s Women of Will with Nigel Gore

Alexander String Quartet Series 46 ASQ 1 & 2: Beethoven: Before, During and After 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57

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The Bicentennial Celebration Tour

Michael Tilson Thomas, CONDUCTOR Leonidas Kavakos, VIOLIN

Harry Christophers, CONDUCTOR AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Aisslinn Nosky, VIOLIN AND LEADER Handel + Haydn Chorus

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Celebrating two centuries of music-making, the Handel + Haydn Society returns to the Mondavi Center with a program of notable works from the Baroque canon, many of which were new to American audiences when the Boston-based ensemble first performed them: Handel’s Messiah and The Creation both premiered on Christmas Day in 1818. Led by Artistic Director Harry Christophers, the 100+ member ensemble, which includes the 50+ member chorus, retains their commitment to their origins by performing repertoire significant to their history. Aisslinn Nosky, H+H’s dynamic concertmaster, leads the ensemble in the Vivaldi pieces including a concerto from his “L’estro armonico” (The Genius of Harmony).

Last season marked Michael Tilson Thomas’ 20th anniversary with the San Francisco Symphony, making him the longest-tenured music director of any major American orchestra. This season they are joined by violinist Leonidas Kavakos who returns to Jackson Hall after appearances in 2005 and 2007, with the Kirov Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre and Cincinnati Orchestra, respectively. On the program are two works by Jean Sibelius: a tone poem celebrating the forest spirit inhabiting the composer’s native Finnish woods; and the only concerto written by the composer, virtually unknown until 1991, when Sibelius’ heirs allowed one live performance and one recording of the work—both performed by Kavakos.

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“IF JOSEPH HAYDN WERE ALIVE HE’D BE HOBNOBBING WITH ONE PIXIE CUT, FLAMING REDHEAD CONCERTMASTER BY THE NAME OF AISSLINN NOSKY.” —Boston Common

15–16 | Orchestra Series

“PRODIGIOUSLY TALENTED BUT REFRESHINGLY UNSELF CONSCIOUS.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Handel Coronation Anthem No. 1, “Zadok the Priest” Vivaldi Concerto for Two Violins in A Minor, Op. 3, No. 8 “Summer” from The Four Seasons Handel Coronation Anthem No. 3, “The King Shall Rejoice” Bach Motet, Singet dem Herrn, BWV 225 Handel Part 3 from Messiah

Sibelius Tapiola, Op. 112 Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47 Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 97, “Rhenish”

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PACKAGE OF 5 EVENTS INCLUDES: Handel + Haydn Society SAT, OCT 17

San Francisco Symphony THU, NOV 12

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra SAT, JAN 23

Russian National Orchestra SAT, FEB 20

5 Academy of St. Martin in the Fields SAT, MAR 5

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“ZUKERMAN’S PLAYING IS BRIGHT AND SINUOUS, HIS VIOLA PLAYING IS RICH AND SOULFUL, AND HE CONDUCTS WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF SPIRIT.” —San Francisco Chronicle

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Russian National Orchestra

Pinchas Zukerman, CONDUCTOR AND VIOLIN

Mikhail Pletnev, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR Yuja Wang, PIANO

In his seventh season as Principal Guest Conductor, iconic violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukerman leads the London-based Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in a program infused with imagery and lyricism. Maestro Zukerman, the “forever-young virtuoso” (Los Angeles Times), showcases his signature magnetism as soloist in Mozart’s fifth (and final) violin concerto, known as the “Turkish” concerto due to its exotic finale. Dvořák’s idyllic Serenade for Strings, with its sense of immediacy, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 (deemed “an inexhaustible fountain of deep pleasure” by Austrian critic Eduard Hanslick, a Brahms contemporary) round out this richly layered program.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Dvořák Serenade for Strings, Op. 22 Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 Pinchas Zukerman, soloist Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68

Founded in 1990 by pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev, the RNO is unique among the principal Russian ensembles as it is the first independent orchestra in Russia, receiving support from individuals and organizations around the world. Maestro Pletnev, a finalist for the 2015 BBC Music Magazine Awards, takes up the baton for a program of works from Schumann’s only opera, Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet, and Mozart’s concerto written for a young French keyboard player known only as “Jeunehomme.” The concerto she inspired suggests her talents must have been considerable. Brilliant pianist Yuja Wang returns to the Jackson Hall stage—previous Mondavi Center appearances were with the Shanghai, San Francisco and London symphony orchestras—bringing her “impressive virtuosity and poise” (The Boston Globe).

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Schumann Overture to Genoveva, Op. 81 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, K.271 (Jeunehomme) Yuja Wang, soloist Tchaikovsky Suite from Swan Lake

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Academy of St. Martin in the Fields 15–16 | Orchestra Series

Joshua Bell, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND SOLOIST Perhaps the world’s most beloved nomadic orchestra, the renowned Academy of St. Martin in the Fields has been committed to international touring since its inception in 1959 by Sir Neville Marriner in its namesake church in the heart of London. Under the musical leadership of American violin virtuoso Joshua Bell, the Academy’s “sound is as clear and true as it was 30 years ago” (The Independent) with Bell’s “uncommon sweetness of tone well matched by the orchestra” (The Washington Post). Bell returns to Jackson Hall after his 2014 debut as the Academy’s newly-minted music director and earlier appearances as soloist with the Academy, and with pianists Jeremy Denk and Sam Haywood.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

Prokofiev Tchaikovsky Ligeti Beethoven

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Classical Symphony, Op. 25 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 Concert Romanesc Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93

“THEY PLAY WITH A SHARP ATTACK, A RHYTHMIC PUNCH AND A NEW JOY IN LIVING.” —The Times (London)

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“AMERICA'S REIGNING DIVA FOR MORE THAN A DECADE NOW.”

—Washington Post

Featuring the finest and most celebrated classical artists and ensembles working today.

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Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Renée Fleming, soprano

Augustin Hadelich, VIOLIN

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra is known almost as much for its innovative structure as it is for its award-winning music making: the ensemble rotates musical leadership for each work, placing democracy at the center of artistic expression. That celebrated artistry is on full display with this thoughtfully curated program. Handel’s spirited Concerto Grosso builds upon the theme of collaboration with its Baroque-style call and response between soloists and the full orchestra. Stravinsky’s Divertimento was composed as an homage to Tchaikovsky. Soloist Augustin Hadelich, who last appeared in Jackson Hall with the San Francisco Symphony, is celebrated for his phenomenal technique and poetic sensitivity, “reveling in the myriad ways of making a phrase come alive on the violin” (Washington Post).

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Soprano Renée Fleming, known as “the people’s diva,” has done more to elevate the artistry of classical voice than any other American artist. In 2013, she received the National Medal of Arts from President Obama—the highest honor awarded to an individual artist in the U.S.—as well as a Best Classical Vocal Solo Grammy (her fourth) for Poémes, an intimate collection of 20th-century French music. In 2014, she performed the title role in Dvořák’s Rusalka at the Metropolitan Opera as well as hosting duties for The Met’s Live in HD series. As the first creative consultant for Chicago Lyric Opera, she has brought energy to the storied organization’s audience engagement efforts, and has helped curate the world premiere of Bel Canto, based on Ann Patchett’s novel, in 2015. She also became the first classical artist to perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, bringing her artistry to a vast new audience.

“BEHIND HADELICH’S TALENT WAS A MOLTEN INTENSITY, A DETERMINATION TO EXPLORE THE MUSIC’S PASSIONATE, EARTHY SIDES WITH GRITTY ARTICULATION AND TENDER LYRICISM.”

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Handel Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 5 Stravinsky Divertimento from Le baiser de la fée for Violin and Orchestra (arr. Sitkovetsky) Tchaikovsky Valse-Scherzo for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 23 Schubert Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, D. 485

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New York Chamber Soloists Orchestra with Sharon Isbin SAT, APR 2

9 Yo-Yo Ma, cello Katherine Stott, piano WED, MAY 11

2015–16 | Concert Series

New York Chamber Soloists Orchestra with Sharon Isbin, guitar The New York Chamber Soloists return to Jackson Hall after their acclaimed 2011–12 season debut with violinist Rachel Barton Pine. This time around, the Soloists, a twelve-member ensemble of strings, winds, and keyboard, are joined by classical guitar virtuoso Sharon Isbin, “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time” (Boston Magazine). Isbin began her guitar studies at the age of nine in Italy and went on to study with Andrès Segovia, Oscar Ghiglia and other luminaries of classical guitar. The program features fine examples of early 20th century Spanish and Italian works, complemented by the Italian Baroque of Vivaldi.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Vivaldi Rodrigo Respighi de Falla Rodrigo

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Concerto for Four Violins and Orchestra Fantasía para un gentilhombre for Guitar & Orchestra The Birds Concerto for Harpsichord Concierto de Aranjuez for Guitar and Orchestra

“EVERYTHING SHE PERFORMS BESPEAKS PERFECT TECHNICAL CONTROL YET SUGGESTS SPONTANEOUS IMPROVISATION— THE ART THAT CONCEALS ART.” —Chicago Tribune on Sharon Isbin

Yo-Yo Ma, cello Kathryn Stott, piano Since his last appearance in the Mondavi Center’s 10th Anniversary Season, Yo-Yo Ma has accomplished much. He embarked on the Goat Rodeo Sessions tour with the “genre-hopping quartet” (Cincinnati Enquirer) of Ma (cello), Chris Thile (mandolin), Edgar Meyer (double bass) and Stuart Duncan (fiddle) and won a Best Folk Album Grammy for the collaboration. In 2014, Ma took his award-winning Silk Road Ensemble to Oman, and was named the inaugural recipient of the Fred Rogers Legacy Award recognizing his contributions toward helping children develop their unique talents and human potential. Of his longtime friend, the late Fred Rogers said “The only thing larger than his talent is his heart.” The Washington Post heralds accompanist Kathryn Stott as “every bit Ma’s equal, playing ... with striking individuality.”

WED, MAY 11, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra 30th Anniversary Celebration Nicholas McGegan, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR Susan Graham, MEZZO-SOPRANO

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016 8PM | JH ADD-ON & CYO

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One of the most prominent period instrument orchestras in the world, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra is led by Nicholas McGegan, “one of the finest baroque conductors of his generation” (London Independent). McGegan celebrates 30 years of the PBO with an all-Handel program showcasing the composer’s Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks, pieces written for outdoor performance under the patronage of King George I and II, respectively. Joining McGegan once again is mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, recently nominated for a 2015 International Opera Award in the Readers’ Choice category. Ms. Graham returns to Jackson Hall after her 2009 appearance with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and a solo recital in 2015. This event is not part of a series, but may be added on to any CYO or Series Subscription package at the Add-On discount.

Water Music in D Major Music for the Royal Fireworks “Scherza infida” and “Dopo notte” from Ariodante “Ombra mai fu” and “Se bramate” from Xerxes

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Dave Douglas Quintet New York City-based trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas is a restless musical explorer who pairs his interests with an ever-evolving list of collaborators. Whether in duos with pianist Uri Caine, the Sound Prints Quintet with Joe Lovano, the SFJAZZ Collective, his electric Keystone project, or his own work, Douglas’ hallmarks remain clear: riveting compositions, a capacity for evocative moods and brilliant improvisation. Those same virtues apply to his own newly-formed quintet, who have released two critically-acclaimed recordings to date. His unique approach has garnered many accolades including a Guggenheim Fellowship, an Aaron Copland award and two Grammy nominations

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 8PM

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“DAVE DOUGLAS IS THE UNASSUMING KING OF INDEPENDENT JAZZ, A MODEL OF DO-IT-YOURSELF MOXIE, INITIATIVE AND ARTISTIC FREEDOM.” —DownBeat Magazine

15–16 | Jackson Hall Jazz Series

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Led by consummate trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and comprised of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has been hailed as “the greatest large jazz ensemble working today” by the Chicago Tribune. Over his many cherished appearances at the Mondavi Center, Marsalis has compelled and charmed audiences while presenting the full vigor and vision of America’s music, as interpreted by some of our finest living musicians. The Orchestra will draw from a repertoire that includes classic Blue Note Records selections and tunes made famous by John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Gerry Mulligan, John Lewis and more.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 8PM

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Ryan Truesdell

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Centennial: The Gil Evans Project

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“SHE’S THE LATEST ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF WHAT JAZZ HAS TO DO WITH YOU.” —The New York Times Director’s Choice

Cécile McLorin Salvant

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015 8PM

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Cécile McLorin Salvant was the youngest finalist at the 2010 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, and practically unknown to any of the judges or participants. She walked away with first place in the jazz world’s most prestigious contest. The buzz began almost immediately, and has continued through her recent Grammy nomination for her debut U.S. album WomanChild. “She radiates authority,” critic Ben Ratliff wrote in The New York Times in response to one of her post-competition performances, and a few weeks later his colleague Stephen Holden announced that “McLorin Salvant has it all ... If anyone can extend the lineage of the Big Three—Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald—it is this 23-year-old virtuoso.” Sponsored by

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Grammy award-winning composer and producer Ryan Truesdell relied upon his diverse musical tastes and influences (as well as a healthy reverence for jazz tradition) for his most recent vision-come-to-life: Centennial, the highly anticipated Gil Evans Project. Truesdell’s vision was to bring to light some of the lesser-known works of Gil Evans, the celebrated mid-century jazz pianist, composer, bandleader and frequent collaborator with Miles Davis (Sketches of Spain and Miles Ahead). Truesdell discovered more than 40 works of Evans’ from the 1940s through the 1980s that were never before recorded or released. The resulting record garnered three Grammy nominations, winning one. Truesdell leads his 22-piece band in the live performance of the project.

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15–16 | Studio Jazz Series

Matt Wilson Tree-O “Wonder and innocence, gaudiness and cheer: can it be any surprise that the jazz drummer Matt Wilson thrives around the holidays?” The New York Times best sums up the seasonal spirit delivered by the celebrated artist, who is recognized for his melodic drumming style as well as being a gifted composer, bandleader, producer, and teaching artist. In this program, Wilson and his two longtime bandmates reedman Jeff Lederer and bassist Paul Sikivie put their imaginative stamp on Christmas staples, transforming mainstays like “Silent Night” to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” into delightful jazz showpieces.

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“INFORMED BUT ORIGINAL, DARING BUT JOYOUS.” —Popmatters on Matt Wilson

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Virtuosos In Dialogue

WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY, JANUARY 27–30, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Donal Fox is celebrated for his innovative approach to fusing jazz, Latin and classical repertoire. For this special project, he is joined by acclaimed vibraphonist Warren Wolf, also a longtime member of the Donal Fox Quartet and the SFJAZZ Collective, in an intimate duo setting. Fox’s composition chops and Wolf’s mesmerizing prowess provide the perfect springboard for this remarkable, spontaneous dialogue between keys and percussion. This musical collage will include Fox originals plus signature arrangements of classic pieces, for an excursion teeming with depth, swagger and improvisational grace.

WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY, MARCH 2–5, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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With music that “organically crosses genre borders,” (Billboard), Brazilian-born Luciana Souza is equally comfortable singing jazz, bossa nova and the samba standards of her homeland. With her new quintet, Souza continues to embrace that fluidity, penning compositions and leading a high-octane group of bandmates from around the globe in the language of music making. Representing the sounds of four different continents, the group finds common ground in the rhythm of compositions. No rules, no boundaries—just infectious world music that reaches the soul through lyrics and poetry.

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Fox Wolf Duo WED–SAT, MAR 2–5

“SHIMMERING MUSIC YOU WON’T SOON FORGET.” —American Songwriter

From acoustic folk to electric blues, from soulful gospel to classic rock, a celebration of our musical legacy. 16

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“MAVIS STAPLES WILL UNDOUBTEDLY GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE GREATEST GOSPEL SINGERS OF ALL TIME.” —The Current

Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne One’s a little bit gospel; the other’s a little bit rock and roll. But Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne share some important common ground: they’re both exceptional singers with a deep respect for soul, blues and R&B, and a determination to stay true to their respective artistic muses, wherever that might take their careers. Staples is a living legend, a Rock and Roll hall of famer whose commanding voice has moved listeners for decades. Osborne is a multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, and a high-energy performer with an infectious spirit. Backed by Staples' exemplary band, the two singers will take the stage individually and together to raise the roof and deliver a master class in song.

No longer just another band from East L.A., Los Lobos is one of America's finest rock bands, and has been for more than 30 years. Whether playing straight-ahead roots rock, traditional Mexican cumbias or pushing into psychedelia, the band has remained consistently soulful, authentic and compelling. Whatever their stylistic forays, it is the live experience that is the true essence of Los Lobos. The twin guitars of Cesar Rojas and David Hidalgo, plus the latter’s remarkable voice, create musical magic. Opening act Alejandro Escovedo is one of of the leading lights in his home base of Austin, Texas. He is a singer-songwriter and performer who has moved through punk rock, country and Americana to forge his own distinctive voice.

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Los Lobos with Alejandro Escovedo

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PACKAGE OF 4 EVENTS INCLUDES: Mavis Staples and Joan Osborne WED, SEP 30

Los Lobos with Alejandro Escovedo FRI, OCT 9

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton SUN, FEB 14

Patty Griffin with Sara Watkins & Anais Mitchell WED, MAR 30

2015–16 | American Heritage Series

Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton By any measure of talent and accomplishment, Lisa Fischer is a superstar. Yet, if you do not know her name it is likely because Fischer has spent the last 20 years as a backup singer for the Rolling Stones, Sting, Chris Botti and countless others. It’s easy to see why she works all the time. Her astonishing range, her spot-on intonation and her mastery of the stage keep her on top of the call list. The breakout documentary Twenty Feet From Stardom raised Fischer’s profile so high that she is taking her show on the road and audiences are riveted by her interpretations of classic songs from across the rock and pop universe.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 7PM

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Patty Griffin with Sara Watkins & Anaïs Mitchell Together on Stage

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Patty Griffin is a Grammy-winning singer and songwriter whose own songs, and those she has written for Bette Midler and The Dixie Chicks among others, are powerful, personal and unpredictable in all the best ways. Sara Watkins, a founding member of Nickel Creek, has forged a solo career that pushes her bluegrass and folk roots into fascinating directions. And Anaïs Mitchell has built a loyal following for her songs that draw on mythological references, including a folk opera based on Orpheus. More than just a threeact show, this special singers-in-the-round performance features all three artists on stage together, sharing songs and accompanying each other for the entire evening.

"A STONE-COLD KNOCKOUT." —Star Tribune

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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“AS THEY TRADE VIRTUOSIC SOLOS, THE TWO ENGAGE IN THE HEALTHIEST KIND OF COMPETITION: TRYING TO MAKE EACH OTHER LAUGH IN SURPRISE AND TO SPUR EACH OTHER TO EVEN COOLER GUITAR BREAKS.” —Washingon Post

Director’s Choice

Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge

WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4–7, 2015 8PM VST CABARET SEATING ADD-ON & CYO

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Since childhood, Julian Lage has been highly regarded in jazz and new music circles for his own work as well as for his collaborations with such artists as Gary Burton, Nels Cline, Fred Hersch, and Jim Hall, among many others. Chris Eldridge is equally noted in the progressive bluegrass world for his stints with the Seldom Scene and the Infamous Stringdusters, which led to his joining Chris Thile’s adventurous, Grammy-nominated quintet, Punch Brothers. For this duo performance, the two will celebrate their passion for acoustic music with a setlist that draws on their recordings Avalon and Close to Picture, celebrating the breadth of the American songbook as Lage and Eldridge see it, incorporating bluegrass, country, gospel, old-time music and jazz.

Hyatt Place, UC Davis

“THE HIGHEST RATE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT YOU COULD WISH FOR.” —The Public Reviews

All is not what it seems in this quirky series where you can expect the unexpected!

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Mnozil Brass 15–16 | With A Twist Series

With a signature brand of playfulness often likened to Monty Python, Austria’s Mnozil Brass returns to the Mondavi Center with a brand new show, fresh on the heels of the group’s 20th anniversary. This is infectious, energetic, downright effervescent music that conveys joy and skill in equal measure. Roll that musicianship together with offbeat humor, physical comedy and serious chops on original compositions, classical favorites, jazz standards and popular hits, and you have got quite a spectacle. One glance at Mnozil’s online videos quickly turns the curious into converts, but it is the unforgettable live experience that will create lifelong fans.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Reduced Shakespeare Company Ultimate Christmas

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“EXUBERANTLY SILLY...FUELED BY GENUINE, DAZZLING VIRTUOSITY.” —The New York Times

Known for condensing classic tales into irreverent, side-splitting performances, the Reduced Shakespeare Company tells the story of Christmahanukwanzakah from the trio of “Three Wise Guys.” The story begins with the trio arriving at St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Universalist Church for the annual variety show, only to learn none of the performers are there, and they’ll have to carry out the entire show by themselves. Irreverent yet heartwarming, the show pays delightful tribute to everyone’s favorite holiday traditions—joyful songs, Christmas pageantry, and familial dysfunction— through hilarious physical theater.

Director’s Choice

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015 7PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Igudesman & Joo

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At the intersection of classical music, comedy and pop culture is where you’ll find Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo. With more than 35 million YouTube hits to date, the duo is forging ahead on their collective mission to make classical music more accessible to a wider and younger audience—doing so through hilarious, theatrical performances that simultaneously honor and subvert the genre. True to their inspiration from musical parodists like Victor Borge and Dudley Moore, Igudesman & Joo’s talents have also led them to collaborations with symphonies like the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Hollywood composer Hans Zimmer.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Lara Downes, piano Love, Madly

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Countless pieces of music, from grand operas to country ballads, have been inspired by the folly of love. Love that goes to our heads, gets under our skin, bewitches, bothers, bewilders... Love that drives us to distraction and beyond. Sometimes ill-fated, sometimes unrequited, sometimes scandalous, always obsessive and intoxicating. Pianist Lara Downes has curated a program of piano masterpieces inspired by romantic dramas from Romeo and Juliet to Robert and Clara Schumann, and featuring the West Coast premiere of Mad Love, a new work by composer Daniel Felsenfeld riffing on iconic rock and pop songs inspired by this crazy kind of love.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 8PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016 2PM VST CABARET SEATING ADD-ON & CYO

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“NEW MUSIC Ethel BONDING Documerica WITH OLD In 1971, the newly established Environmental Protection Agency launched Project Documerica, IMAGES IN RICH, commissioning photographers to create a massive “snapshot” of America. Inspired by the PROVOCATIVE massive archive of this tumultuous time, modern string quartet Ethel created Documerica, a multimedia project that interweaves stunning projections of over 3,000 vintage photographs AND MOVING with newly commissioned contemporary music by Mary Ellen Childs, Ulysses Owens, Jr., Jerod WAYS.” Impichchaachaaha’ Tate and James Kimo Williams. Coupled with Ethel’s own original works, the —The New York Times music explores blues, jazz, Native American traditional, bluegrass, and old-time string band, filtered through a distinctly 21st-century lens. Presented in partnership with the Shrem Museum, this will be the first event to utilize the Museum’s spectacular outdoor projection wall.

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Haunt of Last Nightfall and Wild Sound

Two to Tango

Chicago-based Third Coast Percussion explores the extraordinary sonic possibilities of the percussion repertoire in concerts and recordings that meld the energy of rock music with the precision and nuance of classical chamber works. In its first visit to the Mondavi Center, the ensemble presents two distinct programs: Haunt of Last Nightfall, a politically inspired program, including John Cage’s satirical Credo in US and other works; Frederic Rzewski’s Coming Together and the title piece by David T. Little, which blends recorded heavy metal sounds with live percussion; and Wilco drummer and composer Glenn Kotche’s Wild Sound, which combines field recordings from cities around the world, live performance, and the construction and destruction of musical instruments on stage.

After the success of their Los Tangeros tour, Pablo Ziegler and Christopher O’Riley come together again for Two to Tango, an adventurous program featuring virtuosic two-piano arrangements of compositions of their own and by Astor Piazzolla. Buenos Aires-born, Latin Grammy-winning pianist, composer and arranger Ziegler is one of the most important figures in Argentine nuevo tango, the vibrant musical hybrid of classic tango and American jazz. O’Riley, the host of NPR’s classical music program From the Top (which will host a taping at the Mondavi Center on March 18), has stretched the piano beyond conventional boundaries with groundbreaking transcriptions of Radiohead, Elliott Smith and Nick Drake, and his sublime interpretations of the classical canon.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 8PM (Haunt of Last Nightfall) SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016 8PM (Wild Sound) VST CABARET SEATING ADD-ON & CYO

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“UNDENIABLY GROOVY ... MASTERFULLY PERFORMED.” —Time Out Chicago

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Pablo Ziegler & Christopher O’Riley

Third Coast Percussion

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“ZIEGLER PLAYS STRAIGHT FROM THE BEATING, BLEEDING HEART OF NUEVO TANGO, WITH ITS ARGENTINIAN MIX OF SWAGGER AND SWEETNESS.” —The Guardian

“A BUNDLE OF BEAUTIFUL ENERGY TEMPERED BY TECHNIQUE AND TASTE.” —Santa Fe New Mexican A musical journey around the globe with some of the world’s finest cultural ambassadors.

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Creole Carnival featuring Casuarina, Emeline Michel and Brushy One-String

Adios Tour

Adios Tour featuring Omara Portuondo, Eliades Ochoa, Guajiro Mirabal, Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos and Barbarito Torres In his novel Fury, Salman Rushdie refers to the long, hot days of New York in 1998 as “that Buena Vista summer. ” That summer was when Buena Vista Social Club’s self-titled album took off and threaded its romantic impulses and uninhibited exuberance into the daily lives of millions of music lovers. Now Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club says “adios” to audiences around the world with their farewell tour, which will end, fittingly, in Havana in the fall of 2015. At the forefront of the group are original band members who will be fondly recognized from the Buena Vista Social Club film: bandleader and trombonist Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos, trumpeter Guajiro Mirabal, laúd virtuoso Barbarito Torres, vocalist and guitarist Eliades Ochoa and the incomparable vocalist Omara Portuondo.

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Founded in 2003 as an annual showcase in New York, globalFEST brings together emerging and established artists who represent diverse global styles, creating cultural opportunities for collaboration. globalFEST Live Creole Carnival is the inaugural tour of this world music collaborative and features artists that capture the spirit of Carnival culture. Rio de Janeiro-based Casuarina is one of the most respected Brazilian samba bands, performing their own compositions as well as virtuosic arrangements of classic samba music. “Queen of Haitian Song” Emeline Michel has appeared at numerous international jazz and world music festivals and is beloved in her island home for her blend of traditional rhythms with social and political lyrics. Brushy One String (and his namesake one-string guitar) was “discovered” in rural Jamaica by an Italian filmmaker and has since achieved social media superstar status through his YouTube videos

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Altan & Lúnasa with Tim O’Brien THU, MAR 17

globalFEST Live THU, APR 7

2015–16 | World Stage Series

Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe Infusing old-world tradition with contemporary flair, Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe perpetuates the rich Hispanic heritage of this centuries-old art form. Artistic director and lead dancer Juan Siddi galvanizes flamenco talent from around the world in electrifying and authentic performances that immerse aficionados, as well as those newly fascinated by flamenco. Virtuosic musicians and vocalists, many hailing from Spain, heighten the dramatic power of Siddi’s rigorous yet passionate choreography. The internationally renowned Siddi trained in Germany with strong artistic roots in Barcelona and Granada. Music director Jose “Chuscales” Valle Fajardo grew up in the tradition of the Gypsies as a protégé of Joaquin Fajardo and has collaborated with some of Spain’s most celebrated flamenco artists.

Altan & Lúnasa with Tim O’Brien St. Patrick’s Day celebration

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2016 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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“TIM O’BRIEN IS A MASTER OF AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC, IRISH MUSIC, SCOTTISH MUSIC—IT DOESN’T THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016 MATTER.” ADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 —Mark Knopfler

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When West Virginia native, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tim O’Brien listens to bluegrass, he hears the music’s roots in Irish ballads and vintage swing. Altan, the Irish traditional band from Donegal, recently released The Widening Gyre, recorded in Nashville with collaborations between masters of American roots music including O’Brien and Mary Chapin Carpenter, among others. Lúnasa continues to steer Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory. Combined with their inventive arrangements and bass-driven grooves, the band’s blend of intelligence, innovation, virtuosity and passion have brought them to the forefront of Celtic music. This trio of powerhouse artists from both sides of the Atlantic explores the deep and ancient bond shared between Irish and American traditional music.

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“ALTAN CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE CELTIC WORLD’S GREAT TREASURES, GIFTED WITH A FRONT LINE THAT IS A SHEER POWERHOUSE.” —Los Angeles Times

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“LIKE BEAUTIFUL MESSAGES FROM ANOTHER WORLD.” —BBC Radio

Director’s Choice

Julie Fowlis Music of the Scottish Isles

THURSDAY–SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22–24, 2015 8PM | VST CABARET SEATING ADD-ON & CYO

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It is little wonder that when Disney Pixar was searching for the perfect, authentic singing voice to feature in the soundtrack to Brave, their animated film set in 10th century Scotland, their research led them to one of the country’s true contemporary treasures, Julie Fowlis. Scottish vocalist Fowlis grew up on an island in the Outer Hebrides and has been a proud standard bearer for Gaelic music and culture over the course of her solo career and numerous highly acclaimed projects and collaborations. She has performed at notable venues around the world and has pushed beyond musical boundaries with her adaptations of traditional Scottish Gaelic songs, which she will perform in the intimacy of the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre.

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WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2–5, 2015 8PM VST CABARET SEATING ADD-ON & CYO

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Reduced Shakespeare Company Ultimate Christmas Known for condensing classic tales into irreverent, side-splitting performances, the Reduced Shakespeare Company tells the story of Christmahanukwanzakah from the trio of “Three Wise Guys.” The story begins with the trio arriving at St. Everybody’s NonDenominational Universalist Church for the annual variety show, only to learn none of the performers are there, and they’ll have to carry out the entire show by themselves. Irreverent yet heartwarming, the show pays delightful tribute to everyone’s favorite holiday traditions—joyful songs, Christmas pageantry, and familial dysfunction— through hilarious physical theater.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015 7PM | JH

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American Bach Soloists Jeffrey Thomas, music director

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Celebrating their 27th season, American Bach Soloists and Jeffrey Thomas have enjoyed widespread critical acclaim. Known for its bi-annual treatment of Handel’s Messiah, the ABS return with music director Thomas conducting the period instrument orchestra, the acclaimed choir, and an outstanding quartet of soloists in a performance of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. Beloved in Europe as a holiday tradition, the Oratorio is the perfect counterpoint to Messiah and is poised to become an equally welcomed and beloved holiday tradition on the Mondavi stage.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015 4PM | JH ADD-ON & CYO $43 $33 $23 This event is not part of a series, but may be added on to any Add-On discount. CYO or Series Subscription package at the

“THE BEST AMERICAN SPECIALIST IN EARLY MUSIC ... A FLAWLESS ENSEMBLE.” —The Wall Street Journal

Pink Martini Holiday Show

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015 7PM | JH ADD-ON & CYO

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Unparalleled purveyors of a multilingual blend of cosmopolitan sounds, Pink Martini deliver a festive holiday concert featuring beloved songs from around the globe. Led by bandleader Thomas Lauderdale, the “little orchestra” draws inspiration from music all over the world, crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. This performance will feature tracks from their phenomenal holiday album, Joy to the World, which featured chestnuts like “White Christmas” alongside Hebrew prayers, Chinese New Year tunes and a samba-inspired version of “Auld Lang Syne.”

“RICH, HUGELY APPROACHABLE MUSIC, UTTERLY COSMOPOLITAN YET UTTERLY UNPRETENTIOUS.” —Washington Post

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“THRILLING FLIGHTS OF GRANDEUR AND LYRICISM ... WHAT INSPIRES McGREGOR IS THE QUESTION OF WHAT MAKES US SENTIENT BEINGS IN THE FIRST PLACE.” —The Guardian

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50th Anniversary Tour In over 130 dances, legendary dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp has mashed up movement in all its permutations, from jazz to ballet, from boxing to inventions of her own making, to forge a career that is nothing short of legendary. To celebrate her 50th year in the business, Tharp takes a new company of 12 dancers on a national tour with a new set of works that showcases her signature style, set to an equally diverse soundtrack that includes J.S. Bach, John Zorn and Henry Butler and Steve Bernstein’s raucous, crowd-pleasing Viper’s Drag.

15–16 | Dance Series

Twyla Tharp Dance Company

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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“VIRTUALLY ALL DANCE TECHNIQUES ARE MUTUALLY COMPATIBLE IN THARP’S UNIVERSE, WHERE THE CLASSICAL AND THE UNCLASSIFIABLE TEND TO SMILE SIDE BY SIDE.” —San Francisco Chronicle

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“STUFFED FULL OF IDEAS, STRUCTURALLY COMPLEX AND AT THE VERY CUTTING EDGE OF TECHNOLOGY.” —The Telegraph

Company Wayne McGregor Atomos British choreographer Wayne McGregor has been called “one of the most celebrated and sought-after choreographers of his generation” (The New York Times), known for creating masterful blends of art, technology and science in his highly acclaimed works. The visually-rich Atomos continues McGregor’s ongoing exploration, using ethereal light, 3-D effects and costuming by Studio XO, whose groundbreaking design work includes wearable technologies and “digital skins.” A cast of 10 dancers “atomize” across the stage in sculptural, rigorous movements, all to a live, neoclassical score from ambient music duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016 8PM

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“EPIC, DEEPLY Akram Khan Company kaash FOCUSED AND GRANDLY Following the stunning U.S. premiere of iTMOi, the Akram Khan Company returns to the Mondavi Center with the first-ever revival of its first full BEAUTIFUL.” length piece, kaash. Five dancers bring new light and energy to the original —The Telegraph work, focusing on physicality, precision and the bridge between modern and classical dance—specifically Kathak, one of eight traditional Indian dance forms that was the focus of Khan’s early training. kaash is a rhythmic exploration between science and mythology, creation and destruction, with music from renowned composer Nitin Sawhney and set design by sculptor Anish Kapoor.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2015 8PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Sankai Juku UMUSUNA

“ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL AND STARTLING DANCE THEATER GROUPS TO BE SEEN.” —The New York Times

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Originating in post-war Japan in the 1960s, avant-garde dance form Butoh is often difficult to narrowly define. But the visual markers—slow, mesmerizing movements, a dreamlike state, and shaven-head dancers covered head-to-toe in white talc—are quintessential parts of Japan’s famed Butoh troupe Sankai Juku. The company was founded in 1975 by Ushio Amagatsu, whose work blends the basics of Butoh with themes surrounding life, death and creation. His latest piece, UMUSUNA, explores the connection between fleeting human existence and the eternity of nature and the universe.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2015 8PM | JH ADD-ON & CYO

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The Orlando Consort

Cameron Carpenter

The Passion of Joan of Arc

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Carl Theodor Dreyer’s acclaimed silent film La Passion de Jeanne d’Arc (1928) is recognized as one of the finest films ever made. The film, famous for its vivid close ups of actress Renée Jeanne Falconetti and stark realism, depicts the trial and execution of Joan of Arc, that great French warrior, who was burned at the stake in 1431 and ultimately canonized. The acclaimed British a cappella group, The Orlando Consort, has assembled a soundtrack of vocal music that comes from the period of St. Joan’s brief life, providing a perfect setting for this masterpiece of cinema.

Virtuoso organist Cameron Carpenter brings his effortless technique and musical imagination to bear in a short recital program followed by a live improvised scoring of 1920 silent horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Thought to be the first true horror film (and with a twist ending, no less), Caligari provides a perfectly macabre inspiration for Carpenter’s wicked musical gift. Carpenter’s second performance at the Mondavi Center also marks the long-anticipated debut of the portable, digital International Touring Organ. Built by digital organ wizards Marshall & Ogletree of Needham, MA, Carpenter spent the last decade designing the instrument to allow him to take his talents (and sound) to any venue in the world.

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Benoît Charest & Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville

San Francisco Symphony

The Triplets of Belleville

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016 8PM | JH

The San Francisco Symphony is no stranger to the Mondavi Center, but this visit pairs the orchestra’s brilliance with one of the most iconic sci-fi films: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The 1982 blockbuster directed by Steven Spielberg was nominated for nine Academy Awards that year, winning four, including Best Original Score. The work of legendary Hollywood composer John Williams (the maestro behind the most recognizable music in film, including Star Wars, Jaws and Indiana Jones) is brought to life with this live concert alongside a screening of the memorable film.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016 7PM | JH ADD-ON & CYO $72 $47 $30

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The Triplets of Belleville tells the story of a Tour de France cyclist who is kidnapped by mysterious, square-shouldered henchmen and spirited across the ocean to the teeming metropolis of Belleville. But the true star of the animated film is the hot jazz score written by Canadian composer Benoît Charest. This screening of the beloved French film features Charest leading Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville in a live performance of the original score, transporting audiences into the streets of 1920s Paris and Le Jazz Hot.

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“EXCEPTIONAL, EVOCATIVE, EYE-CATCHING AND GROSSLY ENTERTAINING.” —The New York Times

Cirque Mechanics

Yamato

Pedal Punk

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2015 3PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Through traditional Taiko drumming, Yamato seeks to create “tamashii” which translates as soul, spirit, and psyche, the very elements of life itself. Hailing from the village of Asuka, thought to be the birthplace of Japanese culture, Yamato’s motto is “Go anywhere if invited and make the world a little more happy.” The globe-trotting troupe achieves this by infusing traditional drumming virtuosity with original compositions and theatrical staging. The result is a vital, pulsating experience that connects these exceptional artists with their audience through “shin-on” —a shared heartbeat.

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Timber! Cirque Alfonse is emerging as a fresh and innovative young troupe in the “nouveau cirque” tradition. Its latest creation draws on the group’s Quebeçois country roots. With axes flying, logs rolling, and fiddles blazing, Timber! is a raucous celebration of lumberjacks, loggers and traditional farm life in Quebec. Inspired by their real-life family farm in the woods of Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, the troupe share their artistry and folklore through jaw-dropping feats of derring-do: feats of strength and agility, and imaginative aerial theatrics—all set to a rollicking soundtrack of country life and traditional Quebeçois folk music, accented with a hint of freshly-hewn pine.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016 3PM ADD-ON & CYO

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The members of Cirque Mechanics weave storytelling, innovative mechanical staging and good old-fashioned American ingenuity to achieve their unique synergy of man and machine. Pedal Punk is a Steampunkinspired acrobatic whirlwind where, with the help of an imaginative mechanic who repairs much more than broken bikes, cycling becomes the magical escape from a tech-obsessed world. From the heart-rending romance of a unicycle dance to the heart-stopping (and gravitydefying) tricks of a BMX ride, this show promises to inspire the cyclist in all of us to become a Pedal Punk.

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“A JOIE DE VIVRE THAT’S ABSOLUTELY INFECTIOUS.” —The Telegraph

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JOYFUL ADVENTURES OF THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR PUPPY LEAP OFF THE PAGES IN THIS “INVENTIVE AND CHARMING PUPPET AND PEOPLE SHOW.” —The New York Times

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The Okee Dokee Brothers

Theater Terra

As childhood friends growing up in Denver, Colorado, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing were always exploring the outdoors. Whether it was rafting down their neighborhood creek, taking long bike rides into the country or discovering hiking trails through the Rocky Mountains, Joe and Justin were born adventurers. Now, as The Grammy Award-winning The Okee Dokee Brothers (2013 Best Children’s Album, Can You Canoe?), they have put their passion for the outdoors at the heart of their Americana folk music. Through the Woods is their latest adventure album, inspired by their monthlong trek along the Appalachian Trail.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016 3PM ADD-ON & CYO

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Story Pirates Story Pirates is an infectious, fun-loving group of sketch comedians and educators based in New York and Los Angeles who create musicals based on stories written by elementary school kids. These incredible performers faithfully bring to life the unfiltered world of children’s imaginations. When the curtain rises, cats can fly; hot dogs save the world; fried foods battle dairy foods; and the characters you’re likely to meet are Captain Waffles, Moneyhead Alan or Snufflepants. In all, it is a celebration of the powerful link between literacy and self-expression—not that anyone will notice amidst the gut-busting laughter.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016 1PM & 3PM JH ON STAGE SEATING ADD-ON & CYO

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Eric Hill’s first book, Where’s Spot, was an instant success. The mischievous puppy has captured the attention of generations of children and parents, with over 60 million Spot books in print to date. Theater Terra of the Netherlands brings lovable Spot to life using incredible puppetry and sing-a-long tunes. Spot will take the audience to the farm of his father Sam, where all the animals are lost. Spot and his friend Helen are going to need the help of the audience to find all the animals and bring them back to the farm. Can everybody recognize the sounds of the animals and help Spot and Helen to find them?

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San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows Rising Stars of Opera presents San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows, a select group of exceptionally gifted young singers who are gracing renowned opera house stages throughout the world. Now a celebrated Mondavi Center tradition. This special event is presented in honor of Barbara K. Jackson, our dear Mondavi Center friend, whose generosity allows this performance to be free to the community.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 4PM | JH Free. Limit 4 per per order. This event does not count towards a CYO Subscription.

“HIGH AMONG THE MORE STIMULATING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES IS LISTENING TO A GOOD YOUTH ORCHESTRA OR ... TO A FINE UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA—THAT OF UC DAVIS IN THE HANDSOME AND GRACIOUS JACKSON HALL OF THE MONDAVI CENTER.” —San Francisco Classical Voice

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From the Top with Christopher O’Riley Featuring the Young Artists Competition All-Stars

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016 8PM JH

with Christopher O’Riley Talented young musicians from across the United States take the stage with their best repertoire before an esteemed panel of judges. This year, the drama of our annual competition will unfold alongside a recording of NPR’s From the Top, featuring this year’s finalists competing for cash prizes and a spot in the Young Artists Competition Winners Concert.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 10AM JH

Young Artists Competition Winners Concert Mondavi Center resident pianist Lara Downes hosts the celebratory concert featuring the incredibly talented winners of the 12th annual Mondavi Center Young Artists Competition. The competition, held by live auditions in cities throughout the U.S., is juried by a panel of internationally renowned musicians, with winners in multiple instrumental categories.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016 2PM JH

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For the past decade, From the Top has been the preeminent showcase for America’s best young musicians, including many of the Mondavi Center’s Young Artists Competition finalists and winners. This live recording of the show will feature alumni artists from our annual competition, offering a compelling and entertaining window into the world of a diverse group of talented young people. Through award-winning NPR and PBS programs hosted by Christopher O’Riley, online media, a national tour of live events and education programs, From the Top shares the stories and performances of precollegiate musicians ages 8 to 18 with millions each week.

Young Artists Competition Finals

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“ZADIE SMITH IS NOT MERELY ONE OF BRITAIN’S FINEST YOUNGER WRITERS, BUT ALSO ONE OF THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD’S BEST CHRONICLERS OF RACE, CLASS AND IDENTITY IN URBAN CONFINES.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Only a handful of writers have enjoyed the instantaneous success of Zadie Smith. Even fewer have prolonged that early praise into a sustained career of literary excellence. Smith’s debut novel, White Teeth (2000), was a sensation, pulling in critical acclaim and awards by the dozens. Since her debut, Smith has released three more acclaimed novels, most recently NW (2012), as well as two works of non-fiction. Twice named on Granta’s “Best of Young British Novelists” list (2003 and 2013) she has built a substantial career as one of the finest novelists writing today, while maintaining a tenured position as a professor of creative writing at New York University.

Odd couple FBI agents investigating the paranormal. A mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher turned “bad.” A hard-working lawyer trying to find his niche. These iconic characters represent some of the very best writing in television and we have Vince Gilligan to thank. The multiple award-winning creator, writer and executive producer of both The X-Files and Breaking Bad (and its prequel Better Call Saul) has garnered two Emmys (for Breaking Bad) as well as a 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, among others. Of Gilligan’s characters, The New York Times has said “they inhabit a realm of moral ambiguities that’s overseen by a man with both a wicked sense of humor and a highly refined sense of right and wrong.”

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2015–16 UC Davis Campus Community Book Project This season, the Mondavi Center will again be presenting a lecture in conjunction with the UC Davis Campus Community Book Project—a program to promote dialogue and build community through selected readings. The Project’s 2015–16 theme is structural inequality. The CCBP author and date will be announced soon. Discounts for Series and CYO subscribers will apply.

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Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder MON, MAR 7

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Binge-worthy journalism: Backstage with the creators of Serial

An Evening of Poetry, Acoustic Music and Conversation

Co-created by veteran radio journalists and producers Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder, Serial rapidly became the most popular podcast in the world. At a time when being first and being fast dominates the media, Serial did exactly the opposite: in Season One, it presented a 12-part series centering on one legal case, taking its time and proving that slow-motion journalism could captivate and sustain listeners. In their live presentation Koenig and Snyder will take the audience backstage in the creation of this cultural phenomenon. Using some of their favorite episode segments, they’ll tell personal behind-the-scenes stories, explain how they constructed certain episodes and allow the audience to follow the ups and downs of creating a new form of modern journalism.

Former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins and singer-songwriter Aimee Mann met in 2011 at a Poetry Night event at the White House. From that initial encounter grew an idea to take their respective shows on the road, a wise decision that resulted in this unique onstage pairing. What to expect? Collins will read some of his poems, which are full of wit and thoughtfulness; Mann will sing some songs from her quirky, tuneful catalogue (accompanied by Paul Bryan). The two will discuss each others’ work, offer insights into the differences and similarities between writing poetry and lyrics and their creative processes. In all, a volley of poetry, music and commentary on both that will leave audiences enchanted.

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As the founding artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, actor and playwright Tina Packer has spent more than 40 years immersed in the world of the Bard. Part performance, part lecture, Women of Will takes a fierce, playful look at Shakespeare’s most powerful heroines, deconstructing the famous female characters through explorative themes of love, loss, freedom, control, violence and power. With ace actor Nigel Gore as the Romeo to Packer’s Juliet, the duo creates a unique Shakespeare experience that is at once funny, fierce and accessible.

Tina Packer’s Women of Will with Nigel Gore

SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 3PM/7:30PM | JH ON STAGE SEATING ADD-ON & CYO

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Saturday’s performance is broken into two parts, around an extended dinner break: Force and Heat: The Early Plays includes Henry VI (Part 1, 2, 3), Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, Antony and Cleopatra, and Twelfth Night; and Chaos and Redemption: The Later Plays, which includes As You Like It, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, Coriolanus, Winter’s Tale, Pericles, and Henry VIII. Dinner will be available for purchase in the weeks before the event.

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Sunday’s matinee is a condensed, comprehensive presentation of Shakespearean scenes, insights, and discussion taken from the full series. Sponsored by It covers the full breadth of Shakespeare’s works.

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2015–16 | Alexander String Quartet Series

Beethoven: Before, During and After

Bad hair, bad temper and bad attitude: Beethoven, the bad boy from Bonn changed the very way we listen to, think and talk about music. Like him or not, every composer since Beethoven has had to deal, somehow, with his compositional and expressive innovations. This series features four works by Beethoven; a string quartet that profoundly influenced Beethoven, Mozart’s String Quartet No. 18 in A Major, K. 464; and two works powerfully influenced by Beethoven. Along the way the Alexander String Quartet will be joined by the legendary pianist Roger Woodward in a rare performance of Beethoven’s Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Major and my own composition, a quintet for piano and strings, Invasive Species.

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Robert Greenberg (2PM performances only)

Robert Greenberg, Ph.D. is music historian-in-residence with San Francisco Performances. A graduate of Princeton University, Greenberg holds a Ph.D. in music composition from the University of California, Berkeley and has seen his compositions—which include more than 45 works for a wide variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles—performed all over the world.

The Alexander String Quartet is a major artistic presence in its home base of San Francisco, and is equally beloved in its second home: the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre. The group returns for its 14th consecutive year on the Mondavi Center season to perform an innovative Beethoven-themed series touching upon the influences leading to the composer’s work, and those works he went on to influence.

Alexander String Quartet Series ASQ 1: $180 | ASQ 2: $132 Vanderhoef Studio Theatre Thrust Seating

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Renowned musicologist, author and composer Robert Greenberg provides commentary throughout the concert.

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The quartet performs this program without intermission, then remains for a Q&A session with the audience.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015 Mozart Beethoven

String Quartet No. 18 in A Major, K. 464 String Quartet No. 5 in A Major, Op. 18

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016 String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 95 String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80

SUNDAY, MARCH 6, 2016 with Roger Woodward, piano Beethoven Greenberg Beethoven

Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Major, WoO 36 Invasive Species String Quartet No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 59

DEMAND SERIES: * HIGH Because of heavy subscription renewals, both ASQ Series 1 and series 2 are currently at capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please call the ticket office at 530-754-2787.

The Curtis Institute of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians for careers as performing artists on the highest professional level. This unique professional training (and the full tuition scholarships provided to all of its students) has enabled Curtis alumni like Lang Lang, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein and others to assume prominent positions in America’s leading orchestras as well as ensembles around the world.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016 8PM | VST ADD-ON & CYO

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New Work (for string quartet and clarinet) Sibelius String Quartet in D Minor, “Voces Intimae,” Op. 56 Mozart Quintet in A Major for Clarinet and Strings, K. 581 This event is not part of a series, but may be added on to any Add-On discount. CYO or Series Subscription package at the

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The Aizuri Quartet is currently the String Quartet-in-Residence at the Curtis Institute of Music. Joining the quartet is acclaimed clarinetist Michael Rusinek, a faculty member at Curtis and Carnegie Mellon University. Known as the ‘Stadler’ quintet, Mozart’s Quintet in A Major was composed around the same time as his famed opera, Così fan tutte and shares much of its warmth. Sibelius’ “Intimate Voices” is an introspective work creating an ethereal, almost mysterious atmosphere.

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UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Christian Baldini, music director and conductor SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2015 • 4:00 PM

Rising Stars of Opera

San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows

University Chorus

Jeffrey Thomas, conductor SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 • 7:00 PM SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 7:00 PM FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016 • 7:00 PM

Free, reserved tickets. Presented by the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015 • 7:00 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 • 7:00 PM SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 • 7:00 PM SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 • 7:00 PM

Shinkoskey Noon Concerts These hour-long concerts are presented free to the public most Thursdays during the academic year in the Mondavi Center (September 24, 2015, until June 2, 2016). Presentations range from classical chamber music to jazz to contemporary chamber music to musics of the world.

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra The Forgotten Offerings Messiaen Sam Nichols Sibelius

Les Offrandes oubliées Cello Concerto, with David Russell (WORLD PREMIERE) Symphony No. 3

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015 • 7:00 PM Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center | Standard Seating

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Christian Baldini, music director and conductor University Chorus | Jeffrey Thomas, conductor SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 • 7:00 PM Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center | Standard Seating

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Springtime Dances Ginastera Brahms Schumann

Ballet Suite from Panambí Violin Concerto, with David Halen (concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony) Symphony No. 3

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2015 • 7:00 PM Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center | Standard Seating

SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2016 • 7:00 PM Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center | Standard Seating

Alumni and University Choruses UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Ode to Joy! Beethoven Mozart

Symphony No. 9 in D Minor (“Choral”) various works

SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 • 7:00 PM Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center | Standard Seating

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Parisian Russians Stravinsky Koussevitzky Prokofiev

Scherzo à la russe Double Bass Concerto, with Thomas Derthick Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major

SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016 • 7:00 PM Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center | Standard Seating

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Spiritual Pianism

The winning composition from the UC Davis Symphony’s Composition Readings and the winning concerto competition winner will be featured on this concert. FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016 • 7:00 PM Jackson Hall, Mondavi Center | Standard Seating

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Some of our most popular programs include:

Pre-Performance Talks

Context, conversation and expert opinion from UC Davis faculty, guest artists and local experts. These popular half-hour talks are free to all event ticket holders.

Question & Answer Sessions

In a unique opportunity to share reactions and insights following select performances, we are fortunate to have the artists return to the stage to take questions from our audience.

Artist Residencies For Young and Adult Artists

Many artists appearing at the Mondavi Center conduct master classes, offering advanced classroom opportunities for aspiring artists throughout the Sacramento region.

At the Mondavi Center, we know that a great performance is often just the beginning of a much deeper relationship between our audiences and the arts.

To that end, we endeavor to provide opportunities for our audiences and fans to develop these relationships.

L to R: Ruth Rosenberg, Artist Engagement Coordinator, Mondavi Center, moderates a Q&A SESSION with the dancers of Akram Khan; OPEN REHEARSAL with Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra; Violinist Regina Carter in conversation with Elisa Joy White, Associate Professor, Department of African American and African Studies, UC Davis during a PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK; FREE PERFORMANCE by UC Davis High School Baroque Orchestra in the Yocha Dehe Grand Lobby.

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Arts Education

School Matinees

K–12 Exposure to the Arts These hour-long performances are high-quality, curriculumbased learning experiences that support the California Common Core Standards for K–12. Docents from the Friends of Mondavi Center visit area classrooms to deliver half-hour talks designed to help prepare students for their Mondavi Center school matinee visit. Students may also participate in post-matinee backstage tours and tours of Mondavi Center, depending on availability. 15–16 School Matinees OCT 23 Julie Fowlis (p. 27) OCT 26 Cirque Mechanics Pedal Punk (p. 37) NOV 2 NOV 2 JAN 11 JAN 22 FEB 28 APR 1

Spot (p. 39) Alexander String Quartet (p. 47) The Okee Dokee Brothers (p. 39) Yamato (p. 37) Story Pirates (p. 39) Third Coast Percussion Waves (p. 23)

Professional Development

Kennedy Center Partners in Education The Mondavi Center, in partnership with the Twin Rivers Unified School District and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., provides in-depth professional development workshops designed to help teachers integrate the arts into their curriculum. Globe Education Academy for Teachers This unique program and partnership between the Mondavi Center, the UC Davis School of Education and Shakespeare’s Globe in London, immerses 12 area drama and English teachers in the world of Shakespeare, both in London and at UC Davis. Participants develop practical ways to teach Shakespeare themes that will influence creative approaches to teaching across the school curriculum.

The Mondavi Center’s celebrated Arts Education programs serve three important goals:

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of the performing arts through school matinees and artist residencies.

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For more information: mondaviarts.org/education/matinees L to R: SCHOOL MATINEE audience; Mariachi Sol de Mexico MASTER CLASS; Globe Academy theater STUDENT WORKSHOP; TECHNICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP. Photos courtesy of Jim Coulter and Ruth Rosenberg

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Listening Enhancement Devices Assistive Listening Devices are installed in both Jackson Hall and the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre. Receivers that can be used with or without hearing aids are available for patrons who have difficulty understanding the dialogue or song lyrics. They may be checked out at no charge from the Patron Services Desk near the lobby elevators. The Mondavi Center requires an ID to be held at the Patron Services Desk until the device is returned.

Backstage donor event. Photo by Jim Coulter.

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Getting Here

From I-80 East or West: • Take the UC Davis Exit #71. • Continue north on Old Davis Road. • Turn right onto Hilgard Lane. • Enter into the west side of the Parking Structure (on the left).

Parking

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Parking is $9 per vehicle for each event and can be paid in cash or with credit cards. Park at the east end of the Parking Structure for closest access to the Mondavi Center main entrance. For the quickest exit from the Parking Structure, we recommend parking on the upper two levels. If you purchased a parking pass with an online ticket order and selected Will Call delivery, please visit the Ticket Office before parking to pick up your pass.

Dropping off/Passenger Loading 56

Follow Old Davis Road past the Parking Structure and through the stop light, circling around to the front of the Mondavi Center.

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september

november

january con't

march

april

MON Jazz at Lincoln Center

SUN Spot

FRI

WED Renée Fleming,

SAT

Third Coast Percussion

WED–SAT Fox Wolf Duo

SAT

New York Chamber Soloists Orchestra with Sharon Isbin

Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

WED Mavis Staples and

Joan Osborne

october SUN Rising Stars of Opera

TUE Twyla Tharp Dance

Company

WED Orquesta Buena Vista

Social Club

FRI

Los Lobos with Alejandro Escovedo

SAT

Ethel Documerica

TUE Sankai Juku

13 SAT

Handel + Haydn Society

22-24

Mnozil Brass

SUN Cirque Mechanics

The Orlando Consort

WED Company Wayne

soprano

McGregor

WED–SAT Julian Lage &

FRI

Yamato

FRI

Benoît Charest & Le Terrible Orchestre

THU globalFEST Live

FRI

SAT

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

SAT

Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

SAT–SUN Tina Packer’s

Quartet

4-7 6

Chris Eldridge

Zadie Smith

THU San Francisco

Symphony

THU Akram Khan Company

22 23

WED–SAT Luciana Souza

27-30

SUN Cirque Alfonse

december

february

WED Orpheus Chamber

WED Cameron Carpenter

Orchestra

WED–SAT Matt Wilson Tree-O

2-5 6

10 SAT

THU–SAT Julie Fowlis

SUN Alexander String

THU Vince Gilligan

22 23

Theater Terra

SUN Pink Martini

THU Ryan Truesdell

FRI

Reduced Shakespeare Company

SUN American Bach Soloists

january SUN Alexander String

Quartet

SUN The Okee Dokee

Brothers

10 FRI

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

SAT–SUN

13-14

Lara Downes, piano

SUN Ms. Lisa Fischer &

Grand Baton

FRI

Dave Douglas Quintet

19 SAT

20 SAT

Russian National Orchestra Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe

SUN Story Pirates

2-5 4

SUN Alexander String

Quartet

MON Sarah Koenig and

Julie Snyder

TUE–WED Pablo Ziegler &

15-16 Christopher O’Riley WED Igudesman & Joo

2 7

9-10

Women of Will

MON Billy Collins &

Aimee Mann

FRI

Cécile McLorin Salvant

may WED Yo-Yo Ma, cello

Kathryn Stott, piano

THU Altan & Lúnasa with

Tim O’Brien

FRI–SUN

18-20

Young Artists Competition

THU San Francisco

Symphony E.T.

SAT

Curtis On Tour

WED Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins

& Anaïs Mitchell

THU Third Coast Percussion

n Orchestra {p. 4} n Concert {p. 8} n JH Jazz {p. 12} n Studio Jazz {p. 14} n American

Heritage {p. 16}

n With A Twist {p. 20}

n World Stage {p. 24} n Dance {p. 30} n Marvels {p. 36} n Children’s

Stage {p. 38}

n Speakers {p. 42} n ASQ {p. 46} Add-On Event

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