Western Health Advantage Season of Performing Arts
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We are pleased to introduce the 2016–17 Mondavi Center season to you. From the debut of the Los Angeles Philharmonic with music director Gustavo Dudamel and jazz piano phenomenon Joey Alexander to the welcome returns of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Itzhak Perlman and David Sedaris among others, it is a collection of artists, thinkers and innovators that we believe is unmatched in our region. Whatever your preference, we are proud you choose to share these remarkable live experiences with us. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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Pre-Performance Talk Free to all ticket holders, these half-hour talks and conversations with UC Davis faculty, local experts and visiting artists provide context for our audiences. Q&A Session After select Mondavi Center performances, artists return to the stage to take questions from the audience, providing a unique opportunity to share reactions and insights. Free pre-show performances in our Corin Courtyard (weather permitting). These outdoor Corin Courtyard Concerts start 90 minutes before performance time and last approximately one hour. Uncorked event, featuring complimentary wine pours for Inner Circle one hour prior to show time and during intermission in the donors Bartholomew Room. Mondavi Center Executive Director Don Roth’s picks.
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Cover image: Dianne Reeves (p. 14)
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ADDED! We are pleased to announce the addition of these new performances in 2016–17.
BELLA MUSICA
Ludovico Einaudi
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JAZZ ROMANCE
Dianne Reeves
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HOMECOMING KING
Hasan Minhaj
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FRI, JAN 27 GOOD, CLEAN FUN
Brian Regan
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FRI, FEB 17
SWEDISH FOLK
José González & The Göteborg String Theory p.17
THESPIAN CAMP
FRI, MAR 3
Sings Sappy Songs
Alan Cumming
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THU, MAR 30
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September–October Mondavi Center 16–17
Science Friday
with host Ira Flatow Experience a live taping of a show its creator, Ira Flatow (left), describes as “brain fun, for curious people.” Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology and other cool stuff. The program airs on NPR stations across the country, including Capital Public Radio.
SAT, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 8PM JH Sponsored by Downey Brand Presented in partnership with Capital Public Radio
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers in jazz today. With each visit, the group continues to surprise with new repertoire, as well as presenting jazz classics from the likes of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and others.
WED, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 8PM JH Sponsored by Capital Public Radio
Bickram Ghosh’s Drums of India Presented with the Ravi Shankar Foundation
Composed of four master drummers from India, playing a variety of traditional Indian percussion, and supported with sitar, this ensemble has thrilled audiences throughout the Indian continent.
FRI, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 8PM JH Part of the India in the Artist’s Eye festival
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Rising Stars of Opera Members of San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows UC Davis Symphony Orchestra CHRISTIAN BALDINI, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR
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Rising Stars of Opera presents members of the San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows in recital and with the beloved UC Davis Symphony Orchestra. This annual event is provided free to the community through the generosity of our dear Mondavi Center friend, Barbara K. Jackson.
SAT, OCTOBER 1, 2016 7PM JH This event is presented in conjunction with Taste 2016
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Wineries • Breweries • Eateries • Live Music Silent Auction • Commemorative Tasting Glass The Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science Tickets: $25/$15 available at mondaviarts.org Proceeds support UC Davis students
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October Bumper Jacksons The Bumper Jacksons paint America’s story from New Orleans’ Storyville to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78s, the band pays homage to the richest threads of American music tradition while fashioning their own unique, DIY style.
WED–SAT, OCTOBER 5–8, 2016 8PM VST Sponsored by MAK Design + Build
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Ludovico Einaudi From his early musical studies with Luciano Berio to his collaborations with electronic, rock and world musicians, Italian composer and pianist Ludovico Einaudi has consistently displayed a gift for minimalist melody in evocative musical settings. Einaudi’s unique musical language draws on elements of classical, rock, electronica and world music, and each of his chart-topping albums has explored these influences to dramatic effect.
THU, OCTOBER 6, 2016 8PM JH
Ethel
Documerica In 1971, the newly established Environmental Protection Agency launched Project Documerica, commissioning photographers to create a massive “snapshot” of America. Inspired by the massive archive of this tumultuous time, modern string quartet Ethel created Documerica, a multimedia project that interweaves stunning projections of more than 3,000 vintage photographs with newly commissioned contemporary music.
SAT, OCTOBER 8, 2016 8PM JH STAGE
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October Mondavi Center 16–17
SFJAZZ Collective
“A SUPERBRAIN FOR WHAT
The Music of Miles Davis and Original Compositions As a composer, bandleader and instrumentalist, Miles Davis pushed jazz music and culture in countless new directions. The SFJAZZ Collective reckons with Davis’ influence with stunning new arrangements of his compositions played alongside their own.
SERIOUS JAZZ SOUNDS LIKE NOW.” —The New York Times
FRI, OCTOBER 14, 2016 8PM JH Sponsored by Capital Public Radio
An Evening with George Takei Where No Story Has Gone Before
George Takei is best known for his founding role of Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek. With uncanny eloquence and signature wit, Takei shares his dramatic story, from his family’s forced internment during WWII to his passionate fight for LGBTQ rights and marriage equality.
SAT, OCTOBER 15, 2016 8PM JH Sponsored by Downey Brand and Sactown Magazine
The Passing Zone
The Passing Zone Saves the World
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After meeting in college, Jon Wee and Owen Morse decided to forego careers in economics and psychology, and instead, lit some torches, and started throwing stuff into the air. They have since gone on to win prestigious juggling competitions, opened for comedy legends and performed for presidents.
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SUN, OCTOBER 16, 2016 3PM JH Sponsored by UC Davis Health System
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“THE FUTURE OF THIS MUSIC.” —Gary Walker, WBGO on Joey Alexander
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Joey Alexander Trio Joey Alexander taught himself to play piano by listening with his father to classic jazz albums. His musical gift flourished quickly, resulting in a 2016 Grammy nomination for his recording debut, My Favorite Things. This is a rare opportunity to see a prodigious musical talent at the outset of his career.
WED–SAT, OCTOBER 19–22, 2016 8PM VST Sponsored by Capital Public Radio
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Virtuoso manipulation, theatrical illusion, artistic vision and stunning music by Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland create a series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes from everyday life. An entertaining and sensitive vision of what it is to be human.
SUN, OCTOBER 23, 2016 4PM VST SAT–SUN, OCTOBER 29–30, 2016 2PM & 4PM VST Sponsored by Hallmark Inn, UC Davis
Maceo Parker with The Jones Family Singers Saxophonist Maceo Parker is a funk pioneer who has worked with icons James Brown, George Clinton and Prince. This double-bill digs into the gospel roots of funk with The Jones Family Singers, a Texas-based powerhouse that infuses joyful songs with vintage soul, funk and R&B.
FRI, OCTOBER 28, 2016 8PM JH
“MACEO PARKER MUST BE REGARDED AS SIMPLY ONE OF THE ALL-TIME GREAT SAXOPHONISTS.”
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October–November Mondavi Center 16–17
Lara Downes America Again
A recital of American music inspired by the Langston Hughes poem Let America Be America Again. Selections from Gershwin, Barber, Beach, Copland, Ellington, Bernstein and more join in a chorus of voices inspired by the often unrealized American dream of equality and opportunity.
SAT, OCTOBER 29, 2016 8PM JH STAGE
“THE UNDISPUTED KING OF SPAIN’S FLAMENCO SINGERS.” —Thom Jurek, AllMusic
Diego El Cigala Diego El Cigala has often been touted as “the Sinatra of Flamenco.” The Madrid native and three-time Grammy winner has earned a reputation for seamlessly melding the rhythms and melodies of his Spanish Gitano heritage with styles ranging from bolero to tango and Afro-Caribbean jazz.
TUE, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 8PM JH
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Los Angeles Philharmonic
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GUSTAVO DUDAMEL, MUSIC AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Since his arrival in 2009, Gustavo Dudamel’s work with the Los Angeles Philharmonic has expanded access to a wide variety of symphonic music. The orchestra’s eagerly anticipated Mondavi Center debut will feature Gustav Mahler’s final completed symphony.
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Mahler
Symphony No. 9
WED, NOVEMBER 2, 2016 8PM JH Sponsored by Wells Fargo
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November Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE A Dance Company
“MR. BROWN’S MESHING
Ronald K. Brown’s work acquaints audiences with the beauty of traditional African forms and rhythms. This program includes a rousing ensemble piece exploring Afro-Cuban rhythms and a look at the parallel journey of U.S., Cuban and West African traditions towards love.
OF AFRICAN AND MODERN DANCE IS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL CHARGE.” —The New York Times
SAT, NOVEMBER 5, 2016 8PM JH Sponsored by UC Davis Office of Campus and Community Relations
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mom. The acclaimed Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings a fresh appreciation to Margaret Wise Borwn’s beloved stories.
SUN, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 3PM JH
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Alexander String Quartet The Gathering Storm Britten Haas
Three Divertimenti for String Quartet (1933, rev. 1936) String Quartet No. 3 (1938)
SUN, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 2PM & 7PM VST
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David Sedaris Whether he is reading from one of his many best-selling essay collections, recommending a must-read book or answering questions from the audience, David Sedaris—one of America’s preeminent humor writers—remains a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.
FRI, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 8PM JH
Havana Cuba All-Stars Cuban Nights
In their inaugural tour of North America, the Havana Cuba All-Stars presents Cuban Nights, an eclectic yet intimate collection of sounds revealing the rich Cuban tapestry of music that includes Latin, European and African roots as well as influences from Caribbean neighbors Haiti and Jamaica.
SAT, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 8PM JH Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Doug Arnold Real Estate
“THE VIENNA BOYS CHOIR IS A WORLD TREASURE, NOT JUST AN AUSTRIAN ONE.” mondaviarts.org
—Fort Worth Star Telegram
Vienna Boys Choir Christmas in Vienna
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The Vienna Boys Choir offers an extraordinary program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces and holiday favorites.
TUE, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 7PM JH
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December China Philharmonic Orchestra
LONG YU, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR JULIAN RACHLIN, VIOLIN
The China Philharmonic Orchestra continues to drive its own cultural revolution both at home and abroad. This program combines an exhilarating work from Chinese/ French composer Qigang Chen with a landmark concerto from Mendelssohn and one of Bartók’s most enduring compositions. Qigang Chen Enchantments Oubliés Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 Bartók Concerto for Orchestra
SAT, DECEMBER 3, 2016 8PM JH Sponsored by Wells Fargo
“AN ANNUAL CHRISTMASTIME TREAT.” —San Jose Mercury News
American Bach Soloists Messiah
JEFFREY THOMAS, MUSIC DIRECTOR Upon its debut in 1742, Handel’s Messiah was so popular that ladies were asked to leave their hoop skirts at home so more people could fit into the concert hall. Audiences continue to pack houses for the masterwork, especially when the acclaimed American Bach Soloists come to town. Handel
Messiah
SAT, DECEMBER 10, 2016 7PM JH
“BACH AS BOLD AS BACH SHOULD SOUND.” —The New York Times
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
The Complete Brandenburg Concertos The exquisite players of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center bring Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos— the pinnacle of Baroque music art—to the Mondavi Center in celebration of the holiday season. J.S. Bach
Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046-1051
SUN, DECEMBER 11, 2016 4PM JH
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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Holiday Show
Celebrating “30 plucking years” of twanging, foot-stomping entertainment featuring only the “bonsai guitar,” the Ukes continue to share the astonishingly rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles, this time with a first-ever holiday program.
TUE, DECEMBER 13, 2016 7PM JH Sponsored by Hyatt Place
Itzhak Perlman, violin Rohan De Silva, piano Itzhak Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world and is classical music’s most prominent ambassador. His longtime accompanist Rohan De Silva joins Perlman in yet another peerless evening of musicmaking.
SAT, JANUARY 14, 2017 8PM JH
Curtis on Tour Curtis Chamber Orchestra SHMUEL ASHKENAZI, VIOLIN ROBERTO DÍAZ, VIOLA
Curtis Institute of Music alumni like Lang Lang, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein and others have assumed prominent positions in leading orchestras and ensembles. Here, the future stars in the Curtis Chamber Orchestra will play all of Mozart’s violin concertos in one day. This performance is broken into two parts around an extended dinner break and is sold as a single event. 3PM: Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 Violin Concerto No. 3 Violin Concerto No. 5 mondaviarts.org
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Violin Concerto No. 2 Violin Concerto No. 4 Sinfonia Concertante
SAT, JANUARY 21, 2017 3PM & 8PM JH
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Hasan Minhaj
Homecoming King Homecoming King is the theatrical debut of humorist and The Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj, a gifted storyteller who can find the humor in even the most painful experiences. His story of the “New Brown America” is based on true events from Minhaj’s first generation Indian-American experience in Davis, California. Navigating between two worlds, it follows Minhaj’s arrival in the U.S., interracial love, racism, bullying and his family’s quest to achieve the elusive American Dream.
FRI, JANUARY 27, 2017 8PM JH
PKF—Prague Philharmonia
EMMANUEL VILLAUME, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR GAUTIER CAPUÇON, CELLO
Drawing on the rich musical legacy of Czech composers, the Prague Philharmonia features the delightful river travelogue by Bedřich Smetana, followed by Dvořák’s cello concerto and innovative, joyful, eighth symphony. Smetana Die Moldau Dvořák Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104 Dvořák Symphony No. 8, Op. 88
SAT, JANUARY 28, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Wells Fargo
“ONE OF THE GREAT COMIC CREATIONS OF THE AMERICAN STAGE.” —San Francisco Chronicle
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Celebrating over 40 years of presenting their playful but decidedly rigorous view of traditional, classical ballet en travesti, this company of professional male dancers continue to charm with their inspired blend of comic approach and critically acclaimed dance performance.
SUN, JANUARY 29, 2017 7PM JH Sponsored by Hyatt Place
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February Mondavi Center 16–17
Bassem Youssef
The Joke is Mightier than the Sword Known as “the Jon Stewart of Egypt,” surgeon-turnedsatirist Bassem Youssef has charted the tumultuous political path of his homeland through humor. The Joke is Mightier than the Sword is an off-the-cuff discourse about comedy, freedom of the press and the state of his homeland.
WED, FEBRUARY 1, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Downey Brand and UC Davis Humantities Institute
Joshua Bell, violin For more than two decades, Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty. Equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra leader, his restless curiosity and multifaceted musical interests have taken him in exciting new directions.
THU, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 8PM JH
“AN UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE THAT SAYS MORE ABOUT BLACK AND WHITE SOLIDARITY THAN A MILLION PARLIAMENTARY SPEECHES.” —The West Australian
Black Arm Band dirtsong
Set against a stunning backdrop of moving images and performed in 11 different Aboriginal languages, dirtsong is an unforgettable and powerful multimedia journey through Australia’s cultural heartland.
WED, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by UC Davis Office of Campus and Community Relations
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Bruckner Orchester Linz
DENNIS RUSSELL DAVIES, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR ROBERT MCDUFFIE, VIOLIN
The Bruckner Orchester Linz dives into a fascinating mix of modern repertoire that begins with a suite from Duke Ellington’s landmark jazz symphony and closes with a pair of Philip Glass works in celebration of the composer’s 80th birthday. Ellington Glass Glass
Black, Brown & Beige Suite Violin Concerto No. 1 Symphony No. 11
“MODERN MUSIC AT ITS BEST.” —The Daily Tar Heel
FRI, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 8PM JH Supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Bruckner Orchester Linz
DENNIS RUSSELL DAVIES, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR ROBERT MCDUFFIE, VIOLIN
One of the premier orchestras in Central Europe, the Bruckner Orchester Linz thrives in both classical and contemporary repertoire. The classical side is featured in this program, with Schumann’s first symphony, Barber’s intimate violin concerto and a suite of music from the famed Strauss opera. Schumann Barber Strauss
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 38 “Spring” Violin Concerto, Op. 14 Der Rosenkavalier Suite
SAT, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Wells Fargo Supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
ADDED! Dianne Reeves Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves has the whole package–a powerful and flexible voice, improvisational chops, rhythmic virtuosity, a well-developed artistic sensibility and a masterful flair for storytelling. Reeves infuses her jazz with gospel, R&B and world music elements and somehow makes it all fit together to sound uniquely natural and soulful.
TUE, FEBRUARY 14, 2017 8PM JH
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February Mondavi Center 16–17
“ALMOST A WORLD UNTO HIMSELF.” —The New York Times
Edmar Castaneda Trio Harpist Edmar Castaneda plays an intricate and fascinating music that merges South American sounds with the improvisational language of jazz. He crafts almost unbelievable feats of cross-rhythms, layered with chordal nuances rivaling the most celebrated flamenco guitarist’s efforts.
WED–SAT, FEBRUARY 15–18, 2017 8PM VST Sponsored by Capital Public Radio
ADDED! Brian Regan With comedy that is “big enough for everyone, sharp enough for you” and a fan base that includes Jerry Seinfeld and David Letterman, Brian Regan has set a comedic standard of excellence for more than 20 years. Sophisticated writing, physical humor and insightful observations are the hallmarks of his standup performances, which play to sold-out houses across the United States.
FRI, FEBRUARY 17, 2017 8PM JH
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The Chieftains
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After five decades of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, the Chieftains remain as fresh and relevant as when they first began. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries and to blend traditional with modern music has garnered these cultural ambassadors six Grammy awards.
SUN, FEBRUARY 19, 2017 7PM JH Sponsored by UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
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Venice Baroque Orchestra Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
NICOLA BENEDETTI, VIOLIN Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is so often heard only in fragments, the complete piece still has the capacity to surprise and delight. The program, featuring Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti, is rounded out by a number of lesser-known but no less engaging Baroque masterworks from Italy and England. Galuppi Avison Geminiani Vivaldi Vivaldi
Concerto a Quattro No. 2 in G Major Concerto Grosso No. 8 in E Minor, after D. Scarlatti Concerto Grosso for strings in D Minor, “La Follia” Concerto in D Major for violin, strings and basso continuo, RV 212a, “Per la solennità della S. lingua di S. Antonio in Padua” The Four Seasons
SAT, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 8PM JH
Richter Uzur Duo Guitarist Brad Richter and cellist Viktor Uzur pair original compositions, blazing improvisations and iconic works ranging from rock, Eastern European folk, North American indigenous music and classical composers such as Bartók, Gershwin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Saint-Saëns.
SAT, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 8PM VST SUN, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 2PM VST
Lightwire
Dino-Light A Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure Lightwire Theater is internationally recognized for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry, poignant storytelling and evocative music scores that create an imaginative audiovisual experience. In Dino-Light, a famous scientist brings a friendly dinosaur to life and helps him find the true meaning of love.
SUN, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 3PM JH
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March Mondavi Center 16–17
Dance Theatre of Harlem From its creation by Arthur Mitchell in 1969 to its current tenure under Virginia Johnson, the Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown into a multi-cultural dance organization with an extraordinary legacy of providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence across an eclectic repertoire.
THU, MARCH 2, 2017 8PM JH
ADDED! José González & The Göteborg String Theory José González is an artful Swedish singersongwriter whose reflective work is intense, emotive and compelling. This unique concert event pairs González with the maverick 20-piece orchestral collective Göteborg String Theory. The ensemble’s lush textures will take his unique songbook, including songs from his revelatory new album Vestiges & Claws, into new sonic territory.
FRI, MARCH 3, 2017 8PM JH
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Sikkil Gurucharan and Shujaat Khan A Jugalbandi
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Jugalbandi, a term that translates as “entwined twins,” describes a musical dialog between two solo performers. India’s two great classical music systems, the Carnatic and Hindustani, are showcased by two legendary Indian musicians, vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan and sitarist Shujaat Khan.
SAT, MARCH 4, 2017 8PM JH STAGE SUN, MARCH 5, 2017 2PM JH STAGE Part of the India in the Artist’s Eye festival
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March Brian Jagde, tenor with special guest Ailyn Pérez, soprano
Brian Jagde has emerged as one of the most engaging lyric tenors of his generation. Ailyn Pérez is winner of the 2012 Richard Tucker Award, the only Hispanic recipient in the award’s 35-year history. The duo will explore romantic arias and duets from the operatic repertoire.
SAT, MARCH 11, 2017 8PM ANN E. PITZER CENTER
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Dr. Raj Patel
Campus Community Book Project Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System Raj Patel explains the steps to regain control of the global food economy, stop the exploitation of farmers and consumers and rebalance global sustenance. Patel has worked for the World Bank and WTO—and protested against them around the world.
MON, MARCH 13, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Downey Brand and UC Davis Office of Campus and Community Relations
Jelly and George featuring Aaron Diehl and Cécile McLorin Salvant Pianist Aaron Diehl and singer Cécile McLorin Salvant turn the spotlight on timeless classics and little-known gems by Jelly Roll Morton, a ragtime and stride legend, and George Gershwin who worked on the borders of jazz, classical and popular song.
TUE, MARCH 14, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Capital Public Radio
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March Mondavi Center 16–17
Shane Koyczan Winner of the U.S. Slam Poetry Championship and the Canadian Spoken Word Olympics, Koyczan is best experienced up close and personal, with his rhythmic verse in high gear, piloting his audience through social and political territory with a furious honesty and a tender humanity.
THU–SAT, MARCH 16–18, 2017 8PM VST
Dervish Le Vent Du Nord
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Dervish is the preeminent traditional music band from Ireland’s Wild West with a colorful 20-year career that has taken the band to every corner of the globe. They are joined by their Celtic cousins to the west, Juno Awardwinning Le Vent du Nord, who draw on deep Quebecois folk traditions.
FRI, MARCH 17, 2017 7PM JH
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra
YURI TEMIRKANOV, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR GARRICK OHLSSON, PIANO
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins the oldest and most celebrated symphonic ensemble in Russia for the turbulent, romantic first piano concerto by Brahms, paired with Shostakovich’s fifth symphony, whose heroic strains won the composer a reprieve from Stalin. Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 Shostakovich Symphony No. 5
SAT, MARCH 18, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Wells Fargo
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String Quartet No. 6 (1939) String Quartet No. 1 (1941)
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SUN, MARCH 19, 2017 2PM & 7PM VST
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The Real Nashville Featuring the Del McCoury Band, Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn This special tour dives deep into Americana. Del McCoury is music royalty fronting the most awarded band in bluegrass music. Béla Fleck, long known for his adventurous expansion of the banjo, teams with vocalist and banjo player Abigail Washburn for an equally creative exploration of American sounds.
TUE, MARCH 21, 2017 8PM JH
“SUPREMELY GIFTED.” — Mandolin Magazine
Danilo Brito Trio A mandolin virtuoso and composer, the supremely gifted Danilo Brito explores the unique cultural tradition of choro music from his native Brazil, an instrumental form marked by virtuosity, improvisation, syncopation and counterpoint.
WED–SAT, MARCH 22–25, 2017 8PM VST
Diavolo
L.O.S.T.: Passengers Diavolo celebrates 25 years of visceral and awe-inspiring works that reveal how we are affected emotionally, physically and socially by the spaces we inhabit. On and around a giant morphing staircase with shifting surfaces, dancers reckon with transitions and tenuous balance.
SUN, MARCH 26, 2017 3PM JH Sponsored by UC Davis Health System
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April
Sings Sappy Songs
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Alan Cumming
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Alan Cumming is a shape-shifting trickster, as enthralling and nimble with Shakespeare as he is with show tunes. Sings Sappy Songs is an eclectic, wildly entertaining mix of intimate stories, from the sentimental to the sassy, and witty reinterpretations of pop songs and stage classics. Joining Cumming on stage for a night of irreverent humor and mischiefmaking is long-time collaborator and Emmy Awardwinning musical director Lance Horne.
THU, MARCH 30, 2017 8PM JH
Mucca Pazza Marching band traditions and street theater spectacle meet rock and roll sensibilities and a high level of musicianship. Mucca Pazza performances will surely incite future and former band geeks to rescue instruments from dust bunnies, lockers and local pawn shops.
SAT, APRIL 1, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Hyatt Place
Aziza Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Kevin Eubanks and Eric Harland A true jazz supergroup: Dave Holland is a giant of jazz bass; Chris Potter’s powerful saxophone playing is matched by his progressive spirit; Kevin Eubanks spins funky, far-reaching guitar lines; and Eric Harland is a globetrotting rhythmic powerhouse.
WED, APRIL 5, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Capital Public Radio
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Michael Fabiano, tenor
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Considered one of the most important young talents in the world today, Michael Fabiano has “[a] rich, honeyed tenor ... that promises a huge amount in the future” (Opera Britannia). Fabiano will appear in the cabaret setting onstage, allowing vocal fans a rare opportunity to enjoy his artistry in an intimate setting.
THU, APRIL 6, 2017 8PM JH STAGE
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April Sound Maze by Paul Dresher
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Sound Maze is an immersive, interactive experience of sound and mechanics, consisting of over a dozen newly invented musical instruments and sound sculptures. Designed for audiences of all ages—regardless of musical experience—participants are fully encouraged to experiment with these extraordinary inventions.
SAT–SUN, APRIL 8–9, 2017 VST
Timed entry. See mondaviarts.org for info. Sponsored by Hallmark Inn, UC Davis
Arlo Guthrie
Running Down the Road The beloved 1960s counterculture singer-songwriter and social commentator revisits his classic album Running Down the Road, bringing his singular voice, timeless stories and unforgettable classic tunes including the folk-rock styling of “Coming into Los Angeles.”
SAT, APRIL 15, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Inn at Park Winters
L.A. Theatre Works
Judgment at Nuremberg One of the great courtroom dramas of the last century, Judgment at Nuremberg became an Academy Award-winning film and a stage play that is both surprising and unsettling. L.A. Theatre Works presents its unique live radio theater-style performance of the WWII classic with a first-rate cast and Foley artist.
TUE, APRIL 18, 2017 8PM JH
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Alexander String Quartet The Hinge of Fate Britten Walton
String Quartet No. 2 (1945) String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor (1946)
SUN, APRIL 23, 2017 2PM & 7PM VST
7PM
Jodi Cobb, Photographer Stranger in a Strange Land National Geographic Live
Known for breaking through barriers and going undercover to reveal hidden societies, veteran photographer Jodi Cobb has captured fascinating glimpses of worlds such as Japan’s secret Geisha culture and the cloistered lives of Saudi Arabian women.
WED, APRIL 26, 2017 8PM JH Sponsored by Downey Brand
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April–May Mondavi Center 16–17
Etienne Charles Creole Soul
Etienne Charles cuts across musical boundaries in the most appealing of ways. Whether dropping stirring improvisation into Afro-Caribbean grooves or diving into the work of calypso legends, Charles has a knack for connecting with his musical roots.
WED–SAT, APRIL 26–29, 2017 8PM VST Sponsored by Capital Public Radio
ODC/Dance
Boulders and Bones Boulders and Bones is a landmark work by one of San Francisco’s finest dance companies—and is inspired by the creations of visual artist Andy Goldsworthy. Set to a commissioned score by acclaimed cellist Zoë Keating, the choreography touches on transformation in both art and nature.
SAT, APRIL 29, 2017 8PM JH
Young Artists Competition The Young Artists Competition (YAC) supports young artists in the early stages of their careers, providing scholarships to further their musical studies as well as valuable performance opportunities to encourage their artistic growth. The weekendlong finals celebration includes three events:
Young Artists Competition All-Stars Concert
The weekend kicks off with a celebratory concert featuring competition alumni in a mixed repertoire program.
FRI, MAY 5, 2017 8PM JH
Young Artists Competition Finals
Talented young musicians from across the U.S. take the stage with their best repertoire before an esteemed panel of judges.
SAT, MAY 6, 2017 10AM JH
Young Artists Competition Winners Concert
Mondavi Center resident pianist Lara Downes hosts the celebratory concert featuring the incredibly talented winners.
SUN, MAY 7, 2017 2PM JH mondaviarts.org
Young Artists Competition is sold as a 3-event package.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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Alexander String Quartet Triumph and Tragedy
Britten String Quartet No. 3 (1975) Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 (1960)
SUN, MAY 21, 2017 2PM & 7PM VST
7PM
Western Health Advantage Season of Performing Arts
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Thank you to our 16–17 sponsors Season Sponsor
Mondavi Center Corporate Partners
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Mondavi Center Grantors and Arts Education Sponsors The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
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