Mondavi Center 2010-2011 Single Ticket Season Brochure by Mondavi Center

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I am not a musician. I am not a dancer. I am simply a seeker of joy. I found it in abundance at the Mondavi Center. — Mondavi Center patron Danielle M.

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Welcome!

to Mondavi Center’s 10–11 Season

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Message from the director

Guitar Gods

As you’ll see in this brochure, the ninth season of the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis truly offers something for everyone. From classical greats to distinguished speakers, jazz to dance—with engaging detours into Weimar cabaret (Max Raabe, pg. 30), genre-crossing virtuosity (Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer, pg. 30), and artful rock (Stew and the Negro Problem, pg. 8)—the 10–11 season presents the kaleidoscopic array of unparalleled artistry you have come to expect from the Mondavi Center.

Love the sound of the six string? Then don’t miss this trio of shows featuring four of America’s finest guitarists (with a visionary violinist thrown in for good measure): Mark O’Connor and Julian Lage (pg.17)

If that is not enough, we have added another legendary musician to our roster of Just Added artists, blues great Buddy Guy, who will perform on Friday, April 22. Great art deserves a great audience, and we are thankful for your ongoing support. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2010–2011. Sincerely,

Bill Frisell & John Scofield (pg.21) Buddy Guy (this page) PPT Pre-performance Talk Q&A Post-performance Q&A with Artist JH Jackson Hall VST Vanderhoef Studio Theatre

Don Roth

Bill Frisell

Buddy Guy Friday, April 22, 2011 | 8PM JH regular

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Buddy Guy’s list of accomplishments is as profound as his signature guitar sound: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a chief influence on rock titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to that city’s halcyon days of electric blues.

“Mr. Guy, the 73-year-old blues guitarist no one should challenge ...[showed] how to make [notes] signify pain, suspense, pride and rage rather than technical skill.”—The New York Times

Saturday, October 2, 2010 | 8PM JH regular

Madeleine Albright

In Conversation with Madeleine Albright Wednesday, September 29, 2010 regular $68

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The first female Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright provides audiences with a no-holds-barred account of service at the highest levels of American government. Known for her humor and wit as well as her ability to inspire and challenge all while “telling it like it is,” Albright offers a unique, profound perspective, but one tempered by experience and a keen, incisive intellect. Individual support provided by Lawrence and Nancy Shepard

Thursday, September 30, 2010 | 8PM JH PPT regular

8PM JH Q&A 4

San Francisco Symphony

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Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, piano Carey Bell, clarinet Ravel: Rapsodie Espagnole Debussy: Première Rapsodie for Clarinet and Orchestra Fantaisie for Piano and Orchestra Berlioz: Scenes from Roméo et Juliette, Op. 17 Under the baton of famed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, the SFS brings a program of the great French composers. Sponsored by

Bayanihan National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines Friday, October 1, 2010 | 8PM JH PPT regular

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Bayanihan, the National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines, takes its name from an ancient Filipino tradition called bayanihan, which means working together for a common good. The company, considered a national treasure in the Philippines, presents a visually stunning evening of enriching entertainment. Sponsored by

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Pre-eminent jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves is a Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings—a Grammy first in any vocal category. Her virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings make her an ideal interpreter of the classic American Songbook. Sponsored by

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Soulful Vocals These three captivating singers transcend language, expressing the heart of the song in every performance. Dianne Reeves (this page) Buika (pg. 11) Tord Gustavsen Prices Slettahjell subject to change and Solveig (pg. 14)

October

September-October

Dianne Reeves Strings Attached Featuring Russell Malone & Romero Lubambo

Sunday, October 3, 2010 | 7PM JH

October

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Legendary comedian Steve Martin has proven equally adept as an actor, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist. His very serious—and very successful—foray into songwriting, bluegrass, and banjo should come as little surprise. His first all-music release, The Crow: New Songs for the FiveString Banjo, won the 2010 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. sold out Individual support provided by John and Lois Crowe & Joe and Betty Tupin Sponsored by

Rising Stars of opera David Lomeli, tenor Karen Slack, soprano UC Davis Symphony Orchestra

Dresden Staatskapelle Saturday, October 23, 2010 | 8PM JH

Gamelan Çudamani Bamboo to Bronze

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Sunday, October 24, 2010 | 7PM JH

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Daniel Harding, conductor Rudolf Buchbinder, piano

Saturday, October 9, 2010 | 8PM JH FREE Does not count as a CYO or Pick 3 selection

The San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows are a select group of exceptionally gifted young singers who will soon be gracing celebrated opera house stages throughout the world. Two of these extraordinarily talented vocalists, Mexican tenor David Lomeli (a current Adler Fellow) and Adler alumnus soprano Karen Slack will perform in recital and with the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra, including selections from Tosca (“Vissi d’arte”), L’elisir d’amore (“Una furtiva lagrima”), and La Boheme. This special event is provided free to the community through the generosity of our dear Mondavi Center friend, Barbara K. Jackson.

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 Symphony No. 7

Los Lobos Wednesday, October 13, 2010 | 8PM JH regular

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Once just another band from East L.A., Los Lobos has grown into an American rootsrock institution. For 35 years they’ve been delivering an eclectic, unmistakable mix of blues, Tex-Mex, pop, psychedelia, and raucous rock ‘n’ roll, all while remaining true to the traditional Mexican music that brought them together in the first place.

At 461 years and counting, the Dresden Staatskapelle is steeped in a tradition shaped by the many illustrious conductors and composers who have graced its podium, a list that includes Vivaldi, Bach, Schumann, Wagner, Strauss, and Weill. Sponsored by

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In Bamboo to Bronze, the 24-member Çudamani ensemble explores its own artistic history, working constantly to revive and revitalize Bali’s ancient forms. Çudamani maintains and continues to develop repertoire that spans an enormous range of Balinese music and dance genres. Bamboo to Bronze includes the intimate and poetic sounds of a small village as well as the virtuosic, dynamic, and technically dazzling sound of the brilliant seven-toned Gamelan semarandana.

October

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers

limited availability Individual support provided by John and Lois Crowe & Joe and Betty Tupin Sponsored by

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October

October 8

Madness and Music festival Stew and The Negro Problem with Heidi Rodewald

Jonah Lehrer

Tuesday–Wednesday, October 26–27, 2010 | 8PM VST

How We Decide: The New Science of Decision Making

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Wednesday, October 27, 2010 | 8PM JH

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Singer-songwriter Stew’s career took an unexpected turn in 2006. After a successful career fronting two critically acclaimed bands with collaborator Heidi Rodewald, he transformed his life story into the Tony-winning musical Passing Strange. Stew and Heidi return to their rock and roll roots for this double shot of shows.

FREE Film Screening

Passing Strange

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Author of Proust Was a Neuroscientist and the instant bestseller How We Decide, Jonah Lehrer— called “something of a popular science prodigy” by The New York Times—talks about how we make decisions, and how we can make better decisions.

Eric Zivian, piano Hrabba Atladottir, violin

Empyrean Ensemble

Eric Zivian, piano

Friday, October 29, 2010 | 7PM VST

Saturday, October 30, 2010 | 10:30PM VST

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | Noon

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Rumsey Rancheria Grand Lobby

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Alarm Will Sound

Electronic Mixed Media concert regular

UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Christian Baldini, conductor

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Sunday, October 31, 2010 | 7PM JH

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Presented with the UC Davis Department of Music

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Saturday, October 30, 2010 | 8PM JH

Thursday, October 28, 2010 | 7PM VST

Monday, October 25, 2010 | 7PM VST Directed by Spike Lee (2009), Rated R

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Venice Baroque Orchestra The Seasons Project

Buika Saturday, November 6, 2010 | 8PM JH

November 10

violin soloist WEDnesday, NOVember 3, 2010 $58

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Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Glass: Violin Concerto No. 2 The American Four Seasons In this world premiere tour, the Venice Baroque Orchestra joins with violinist Robert McDuffie to present two distinct visions of Vivaldi’s master work: first a performance of the original Four Seasons, followed by the McDuffie-commissioned Philip Glass composition, The American Four Seasons.

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DelFeayo Marsalis Octet

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Hailed as the “Flamenco Queen,” Buika is the daughter of political refugees from the African nation of Equatorial Guinea and grew up in a gypsy neighborhood on the Spanish island of Mallorca. The New York Times calls her unique blend of flamenco, jazz, soul, and blues “luminous…magnificent...superb.”

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8PM JH PPT regular

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Imago ZooZoo

Alexander String Quartet

Wednesday–Saturday,

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Delfeayo Marsalis Group with special student guests

November 3–6, 2010 | 8PM VST

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Like his equally virtuosic siblings Branford, Wynton, and Jason, Delfeayo Marsalis carries forward the musical tradition of jazz and the spirit of New Orleans with passion, evoking trombone legends like J.J. Johnson, while at the same time asserting himself as one of the freshest modern voices on the instrument. Sponsored by

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Boasting the best of Imago’s fun and frolicsome shows FROGZ and Biglittlethings, the newly hatched ZooZoo is a greatest hits collection of acrobatics, dance, and theatrical imagination from Portland’s acclaimed Imago Theatre. Sponsored by

$45

ASQ Series 1 with Robert Greenberg 2PM VST 2PM sold out ASQ Series 2 7PM VST Q&A limited availability

November 10–12, 2010 | 8PM VST regular

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For his second week of performances, Delfeayo Marsalis turns the spotlight on some of the Sacramento region’s most talented young jazz musicians, inviting some of the top students to sit in for a portion of each evening’s performance. Sponsored by

performance, carrying forward the longstanding jazz tradition of honing skills live on the bandstand.

November

Robert McDuffie, leader and

Paul Taylor Dance Company Saturday, November 13, 2010 | 8PM JH Q&A regular

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November

Paul Taylor, who recently turned 80, is considered to be one of the greatest living choreographers, one whose work combines “the subtlety of ballet with the spontaneity of everyday gesture” (PBS).

November 12

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Christopher O’Riley, piano Out of My Hands

Tous les Matins du Monde

Ornette Coleman

Jeanine De Bique, soprano

Thursday, November 18, 2010 | 7PM

Saturday, November 20, 2010 | 8PM

Saturday, November 20, 2010 | 8PM VST

Saturday, November 13, 2010 | 8PM VST

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Sunday, November 21, 2010 | 2PM VST

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Directed by Alain Corneau (1991), Rated R, 115 minutes In French with subtitles

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Christopher O’Riley has garnered critical accolades and international acclaim, including the only four-star review ever given by Rolling Stone to a classical pianist. His latest project, Out Of My Hands, includes music of R.E.M., Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, and more. limited availability

“The American spirit soars whenever Taylor’s dancers dance.” —San Francisco Chronicle

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Gérard Depardieu stars in this stunning French period piece as the elderly Marin Marais, a 17th-century composer looking back on his life, both as a musician and a lover. The movie, based on a true story, features music by Marais and his teacher Sainte Colombe, all played by acclaimed

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For more than five decades, saxophonist and composer Ornette Coleman has played a seminal role in American music. His most recent recording, Sound Grammar, won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for music, the first time a recording has won the prize and a first for purely improvised music. Sponsored by

viola da gamba player Jordi Savall.

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Soprano Jeanine De Bique won the Paul A. Fish Memorial First Prize in the 2008–09 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and gave her debut recitals in the Young Concert Artists Series in New York and Washington. She also gave her debut with Lorin Maazel and the New York Philharmonic in performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 at Avery Fisher Hall and performing as Iza in La Grande Duchesse de Gérolstein and Sophie in Werther.

Sunday, DECember 5, 2010 | 7PM JH

December

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Tord Gustavsen and Solveig Slettahjell Natt I Betlehem Wednesday–Saturday, December 1–4, 2010

8 PM VST regular

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Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen has established himself as an heir to jazz legends like Bill Evans and Keith Jarrett. Solveig Slettahjell is a strikingly talented vocalist little known on this side of the Atlantic. Along with trumpeter Sjur Miljeteig the two present the U.S. premiere of Natt I Betlehem, meditatively beautiful Christmas music originally recorded live in the Nativity Church in Bethlehem. Sponsored by

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No one makes Christmas more magical than Nati Cano and his exceptional mariachi group Los Camperos. Much more than a holiday sing-a-long, Fiesta Navidad is a feast for the eyes and ears, featuring impeccable interpretations of traditional Mexican and American holiday songs and a lavish stage show with dancers in full regalia. Sponsored by

Alexander String Quartet Sunday, December 5, 2010 regular

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ASQ Series 1 with Robert Greenberg

UC Davis Campus Community Book Project

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2PM VST 2PM sold out ASQ Series 2 7PM VST Q&A limited availability

Kronos Quartet

DR. Beverly Daniel Tatum

Thursday, December 9, 2010 | 8PM JH regular

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For more than 30 years, Kronos Quartet has pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to expanding the range and context of the string quartet. The group’s eclectic program, created exclusively for the Mondavi Center, underscores the narrow distance between contemporary classical music and instrumental rock, with works by Icelandic band Sigur Rós, film composer Clint Mansell (Requiem for a Dream), and more.

FREE Film Screening

December

Mariachi Los Camperos de nati cano Fiesta Navidad

Heima

Monday, December 6, 2010 | 7PM VST

Author of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? Friday, December 10, 2010 | 8PM JH Q&A regular $37

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An expert on the development of racial identity, Dr. Beverly Tatum speaks on the provocative subject of her acclaimed 1998 book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? The 2010 Campus Community Book Project is a Campus Engagement event, which is also proudly presented under the campus Principles of Community. Sponsored by

December-January

Mark O’Connor and Julian Lage

Thursday, January 20, 2011 | 8PM JH regular

Saturday, January 15, 2011 | 8PM VST

Lara Downes Family Concert Neverland to Wonderland

American Bach Soloists Messiah

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

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Sunday, December 12, 2010

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Sing hallelujah to a Mondavi Center holiday tradition! Handel’s masterwork is given new life by UC Davis Choral Director Jeffrey Thomas and his acclaimed early music ensemble, the American Bach Soloists.

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Drawing on the classic tales Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland, pianist Lara Downes creates a stunning celebration of childhood mystery and enchantment, including music by Leonard Bernstein, Erich Korngold, Benny Golson, and David Del Tredici. Sponsored by

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Sunday, January 16, 2011 | 2PM VST

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Individual support provided by John and Lois Crowe & Joe and Betty Tupin Sponsored by

January

Kenric Tam, piano 2007 Mondavi Center Young Artists Competition Winner

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Following a successful debut run at New York’s Blue Note, this exceedingly unique string pairing makes its first West Coast tour. Representing two generations of string masters, violinist O’Connor and six-string phenom Lage delve into the soul of American music, from bluegrass to hot swing and beyond.

Itzhak Perlman, violin Saturday, January 22, 2011 | 8PM JH regular

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A Grand Prize winner in the 2007 Mondavi Center Young Artists Competition, Kenric Tam returns to the Mondavi Center with a number of new accomplishments under his belt. Last year Tam appeared at the Kennedy Center as a Presidential Scholar. He has also performed with numerous orchestras throughout the United States (including his 2006 debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic), and toured Eastern Europe with the San Jose Youth Symphony as the featured soloist. The California native is currently enrolled at Harvard University.

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Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician. In January 2009, Perlman was honored to take part in the inauguration of President Barack Obama, premiering a piece written for the occasion by John Williams and performing with clarinetist Anthony McGill, pianist Gabriela Montero, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. President Reagan granted him a “Medal of Liberty” in 1986, and President Clinton awarded him the “National Medal of Arts” in 2000. limited availability

“One of our most dazzling literary conjurers shuffles the deck of contemporary consciousness and desire.”

Saturday, January 29, 2011 | 8PM JH Sunday, January 30, 2011 | 3PM JH regular

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of exceptional physical beauty, MOMIX is

—Michael Chabon on Daniel Handler

a company of dancer-illusionists under the direction of Moses Pendleton. Their new

Daniel Handler

Why Does Lemony Snicket Keep Following Me? 18

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Known internationally for presenting work

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 | 8PM JH $37

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Under the name Lemony Snicket Handler has written a sequence of works for children, known collectively as A Series of Unfortunate Events, which have sold more than 60 million copies and were the basis of a feature film. Handler explains how his pseudonym stole his ideas, blocked his spotlight, seduced his wife, bought him a house, and ruined forever his dream of a scruffy, anonymous, bohemian life.

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work Botanica—which traces the beautiful

Thursday, January 27, 2011 | 7PM VST

unfolding of the earth’s four seasons—

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continues a long tradition of athletic dance,

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25th Hour

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riveting music, outrageous costumes,

Simone Dinnerstein and Tift Merritt Night Saturday, January 29, 2011 | 8PM VST PPT

Directed by Spike Lee (2002), Rated R,

inventive props, and pure talent to create

Sunday, January 30, 2011 | 2PM VST PPT

135 minutes

an entertaining multimedia experience.

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This undersung Spike Lee joint is one of the director’s and actor Edward Norton’s finest moments. Norton gives an emotionally riveting performance as Monty Brogan, a drug dealer living through his last hours of freedom before a seven-year jail term. With an evocative score by jazz trumpeter (and longtime Lee collaborator) Terence Blanchard (see pg. 27), the 2002 film is an intense exploration of one man’s last gasp to understand his life before it changes irreparably.

“Happy Feet and Visual Puns in a Garden of Blooms.” —The New York Times on MOMIX

Though Simone Dinnerstein—classical pianist—and Tift Merritt—a singer songwriter who learned to play by ear from her father—could not come from more different musical backgrounds, the two immediately realized that their passion for music and performance were kindred, if not the same. Night is the story of a pianist and a folk singer who became friends through searching out common musical ground, including songs from George Harrison to Frederic Chopin, plus their own original works. limited availability

January

MOMIX Botanica

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 | 8PM JH Q&A

Bill Frisell Trio John Scofield Trio

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Friday, February 11, 2011 | 8PM JH PPT

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Visitation Beethoven: Sonata No. 4 for Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 102, No. 1 Empire Garden Ives: Trio for Violin, Cello, and Piano, S. 86 Grand Duo Harrison: Grand Duo for Violin & Piano The Washington Post has pronounced Seattle native Mark Morris as America’s “Mozart of modern dance.” Animating his profound and sophisticated love of music through movement, Morris has changed the way audiences experience modern dance. His longtime use of live musicians whenever possible is emblematic of his commitment to a perfect blend of sound and movement, all happening in the moment.

Vijay Iyer Historicity Trio

Joshua Bell, violin

Wednesday–Saturday,

8PM JH

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Vijay Iyer’s first piano trio album, Historicity, was roundly praised as the top jazz recording of 2009 by The New York Times, Village Voice, and Los Angeles Times, among other publications. The New Yorker has called him one of “today’s most important pianists…extravagantly gifted.” Sponsored by

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A dynamic duo of guitar legends joining forces for the first time—a show that you’ll find only at the Mondavi Center. Bill Frisell brings a meditative spirit to his rich explorations of American culture, while Scofield is a blistering guru of groove, whose soulful wanderings include work with Medeski Martin and Wood.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 $89

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For more than two decades, Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty. His restless curiosity and multifaceted musical interests have taken him in exciting new directions that have earned him the rare title of “classical music superstar.” He returns to the Mondavi Center on the heels of a sold-out 2010 appearance!

February

MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP

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Tango FIre Tango Inferno Thursday, March 10, 2011 | 8PM JH

New Century Chamber Orchestra Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, music director Saturday, February 12, 2011 | 8PM JH regular

Wolf: Bartók: Piazzolla: Tchaikovsky:

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Italian Serenade Romanian Folk Dances Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48

Electrifying performances, fearless interpretations, and musical depth have established Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg as one of the leading violinists of our time. In her third season leading the San Francisco-based New Century Chamber Orchestra, she has energized the extraordinary group, commissioning new works and expanding the NCCO’s repertoire, while continuing the collaborative legacy that results in concerts of remarkable precision, passion, and power.

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La Rondine San Francisco Opera Grand Cinema Series Thursday, February 17, 2011 | 8PM JH regular

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Superstar soprano Angela Gheorghiu made her long-awaited San Francisco Opera debut in this lush filmed version of Puccini’s elegant and poignant opera. A thoroughly Italian work inspired by Viennese operetta, it tells the story of a worldly woman who falls in love with a naïve younger man. The vibrant story will spring to life on Jackson Hall’s state-of-theart projection and sound system. Individual support provided by Barbara K. Jackson.

Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. African American Lives: Genealogy, Genetics, & Black History

Monday, March 7, 2011 | 8PM JH regular $58

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Literary critic, scholar, writer, and editor Henry Louis Gates Jr. is one of the most celebrated public intellectuals of our day. In his lecture Professor Gates will address research and DNA analysis and poignant family stories in a lively discussion on individual lineage and African American history. This program is presented in affiliation with the Davis Humanities Institute.

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Tango Fire offers a journey from the red light district of Buenos Aires to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties into the world of contemporary ballroom dance. A quartet of brilliant young musicians, 10 passionate dancers, and one of Argentina’s finest singers perform the music of many of the most famous tango composers, including the legendary Astor Piazzolla. It’s a night of sensuality and intrigue, raw energy, and knife-edge precision—sure to be another sell out!

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Three to Tango Escape to Argentina with this trio of performances featuring sultry dance steps and the passionate compositions of Tango master Astor Piazzolla. New Century Chamber Orchestra (pg. 22) Tango Fire (this page) Pablo Ziegler (pg. 32)

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Dan Zanes and Friends Sunday, March 20, 2011 | 3PM JH

Yefim Bronfman, piano Saturday, March 12, 2011 | 8PM JH

Alexander String Quartet

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

San Francisco Symphony and Chorus Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232

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Thursday, March 17, 2011 | 8PM JH PPT

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Haydn: Sonata in C Major, Hob. XVI/50 Salonen: Humoreske (New Work) Schumann: Humoreske in B-flat Major, Op. 20 Chopin:

Twelve Études, Op. 10

One of the most talented virtuoso pianists performing today, Yefim Bronfman’s commanding technique and exceptional lyrical gifts have won him critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiences worldwide.

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ASQ Series 1 with Robert Greenberg 2PM VST 2PM sold out ASQ Series 2 7PM VST Q&A limited availability

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Curtis On Tour Saturday, March 19, 2011 | 8PM VST

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Sunday, March 20, 2011 | 2PM VST regular

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Ragnar Bohlin, conductor Ingela Bohlin, soprano Abigail Nims, soprano Kelley O’Connor, mezzo-soprano Nicholas Phan, tenor Shenyang, bass-baritone In its second appearance of the 2010–11 Mondavi Center season, the San Francisco Symphony marks another Mondavi Center first,by bringing its acclaimed Chorus for a performance of one of the greatest Baroque compositions, Bach’s Mass in B Minor. Individual support provided by Barbara K. Jackson

Kurtag: Hagen: Mozart:

Hommage à Schumann Curtis Trio Kegelstatt Trio

Each season Curtis On Tour brings the extraordinary artistry of the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music to audiences nationwide, with tomorrow’s leading musicians performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. The spring 2011 tour features Curtis piano faculty member Ignat Solzhenitsyn (’95) joined by Curtis students in a commissioned piece by Daron Hagen (’84).

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Mop-headed music man Dan Zanes continues to astound. With his latest album 76 Trombones, he has reinvented the classic Broadway song book, including songs from Annie, A Chorus Line, Hello Dolly!, and more. He continues to get his wild and wooly new generation of fans up out of their seats for a rollicking house party at every performance!

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Takács Quartet

St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday, April 2, 2011 | 8PM JH PPT regular

Saturday, March 26, 2011 | 8PM JH regular

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Sublime Strings

Yuri Temirkanov, conductor

This trio of classical performances features next-generation talents, acclaimed chamber players, and a world premiere by violinist Robert McDuffie!

Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture,

Venice Baroque Orchestra (pg. 10) with Robert McDuffie, leader and violin soloist Curtis On Tour (pg. 25) Takács Quartet (pg. 27)

Op. 36

Shostakovich:

Concerto for Cello No. 1,

Op. 107

Brahms:

Symphony No. 4 in

E Minor, Op. 98 The oldest and most celebrated symphonic ensemble in Russia, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic is joined by internationally renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein, one of the premier soloists and chamber musicians of her generation in her second Mondavi Center appearance. Sponsored by

Takács Quartet

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Haydn:

String Quartet No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 74

Bartók:

String Quartet No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 7

Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44

Alisa Weilerstein, cello

$68

Young Artists Competition Winners Sunday, March 27, 2011 | 2PM VST regular

$20

Mondavi Center resident pianist Lara Downes again hosts a special concert featuring the winners of the sixth annual Mondavi Center Young Artists Competition. Competition rounds will be held in January and March 2011, and will be juried by a panel of internationally renowned musicians. Individual support provided by John and Lois Crowe, Barbara K. Jackson and Mary B. Horton

Branford Marsalis Quartet Terence Blanchard Quartet Friday, April 1, 2011 | 8PM JH regular

$58

$47

$35

Another powerful pairing, this one featuring two of the most accomplished jazz players of their generation. The elder statesman of the Marsalis brothers, Branford leads one of the longest-tenured quartets in the jazz world. One of the most influential and gifted trumpeter/ composers in jazz, Terence Blanchard is also a scorching player whose quartet features some of the brightest young talents in jazz. Sponsored by

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The Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth, and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire. They are joined by 22-year-old Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii. Blind since birth, “Nobu” has forged an impressive award-winning resume, including his recent gold medal at the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

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with Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Tuesday–Wednesday, April 5–6, 2011 | 8PM JH regular

$68

$57

$35

JUDITH JAMISON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Masazumi Chaya ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR One of the world’s favorite dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to show off the brilliant artistry and passionate energy that bring audiences around the world to their feet night after night. What makes this phenomenal company so special is the incomparable sense of joy, freedom, and spirit that the dancers and audiences share. As part of this mixed repertory program, the Company celebrates 50 years of Revelations, an enduring classic that pays tribute to Ailey’s African-American heritage using traditional spirituals to explore the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the human soul. Individual support provided by Ken and Joyce Adamson

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The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Friday, April 8, 2011 | 8PM JH PPT regular $150

$95

$50

Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble is a collective of internationally renowned performers and composers from more than 20 countries. Each Ensemble member’s career illustrates a unique response to what is one of the artistic challenges of our times: nourishing global connections while maintaining the integrity of art rooted in an authentic tradition. Individual support provided by Grant and Grace Noda sold out

Lara Downes, piano with David Sanford, composer Long Time Coming Saturday, April 9, 2011 | 8PM VST

Orquesta Nacional de España Tuesday, April 12, 2011 | 8PM JH PPT regular

$79

$68

$45

Josep Pons, conductor Renaud Capuçon, violin

PPT Sunday, April 10, 2011 | 2PM VST PPT regular

$35

Mondavi Center resident pianist Lara Downes introduces Long Time Coming, a new multimedia concert work inspired by Duke Ellington’s iconic 1943 work New World A Comin’, featuring music from that suite and the world premiere of an original work for piano, live spoken-word artist, and jazz ensemble by composer David Sanford.

De Falla: Bruch: Stravinsky: Ravel:

Interludio y danza from La vida breve Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor The Firebird Boléro

Since 1937, the Orquesta Nacional de España has explored a wide range of orchestral repertoire, with a special focus on Spanish composers. For this performance, the Orquesta is joined by the leading French violinist of his generation, Renaud Capuçon.

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Alexander String Quartet Sunday, june 5, 2011 regular

ASQ Series 1

ASQ Series 2

with Robert Greenberg

7PM VST Q&A

2PM VST

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$45

2PM sold out

limited availability

Mondavi Center Corporate Partners

The Who’s Tommy

University Chorus

The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts is a key rehearsal and performance space and is home to many student and professional ensembles. Here are three featured events of the Departments of Theatre & Dance and Music. For more information on these events or performances in other venues, visit music.ucdavis.edu and theatredance.ucdavis.edu.

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Donors

All tickets are available through the Mondavi Center Ticket Office.

Department of Music

Department of Theatre & Dance

University Chorus and Alumni Chorus with the Pacific Boychoir and the University of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra

THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Sunday, March 6, 2011 | 7 PM JH

Thursday–Saturday, September 16–18 & 23–25, 2010 | 8pm

regular

$17

$15

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Students & CHildren $8

Berlioz: Te Deum Hector Berlioz’s Te Deum is meant to be enjoyed in live performance for it is notoriously difficult to record. Written for three choruses, a large orchestra, and a solo pipe organ, Jackson Hall will be used as never before. Berlioz: Roman Carnival Overture – Nicolas Waldvogel, conductor Roussel: Bacchus et Ariane – Nicolas Waldvogel, conductor Berlioz: Te Deum – Jeffrey Thomas, conductor

Music and Lyrics by William Finn. Book by Rachel Sheinkin. Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Directed and choreographed by Mindy Cooper. Sunday, September 19 & 26, 2010 | 2pm Main Theatre regular

$22

$18

Students, Children & Seniors

$20

$15

THE WHO’S TOMMY Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend. Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff. Directed by Granada Artist-in-Residence Mindy Cooper. Thursday–Saturday, May 19–21, & 26–28, 2011 | 8pm Sunday, May 22 & 29, 2011| 2pm Monday, May 30, 2011 | 8pm Main Theatre regular

$22

$18

Students, Children & Seniors

$20

$15

Our generous donors allow us to bring world-class artists and speakers to the region’s doorstep, and energize and inspire tens of thousands of school children and teachers through our nationally recognized Arts Education programs. In thanks for their generous gifts, donors receive a host of benefits including: · Priority Seating · Access to Donor-Only Events · Advance ticket sales for Just Added shows · Meet the artists · Much, much more…

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The Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance

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Remember: Ticket sales cover only 40% of our costs. Help support the art you love: Donate today! For more information, visit us at MondaviArts.org/supportus or contact our Development Staff at 530.754.5436

For more information about how you can support the Mondavi Center, please contact: Mondavi Center Development Department 530.754.5436

Policies

Accommodations for Patrons with Disabilities

Policies

The Mondavi Center is proud to be a state-of-the-art public facility that meets or exceeds all state and federal ADA requirements and is fully accessible to patrons with disabilities.

Educational Activities Mondavi Center Arts Education provides an imaginative and accessible way for people of all ages to discover, understand, and appreciate the performing arts. Through an extensive and innovative series of master classes for serious young artists, standards-based school matinees for K–12 students, professional development opportunities for teachers, and discussions for UC Davis students, pre-and post-performance discussions for adults, regional forums for arts providers, and a network of national and international partnerships, our goal is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the performing arts for all members of the community.

Friends of Mondavi Center is an active donor-based volunteer organization that supports the activities of the Mondavi Center presenting program. The mission of the Friends is to assist the Mondavi Center with education, outreach, fundraising, and audience development. We welcome you to join us. For more information on Friends of Mondavi Center, please contact us at: 530.754.5431 friendsofMC@ucdavis.edu www.mondaviarts.org/membership/friends

Patrons with disabilities or special seating needs should notify the Mondavi Center Ticket Office of those needs at the time of ticket purchase. The Mondavi Center may not be able to accommodate special needs brought to our attention at the performance. Seating spaces for wheelchair users and their companions are located at all levels and prices for all performances. Ushers are available at the doors to Jackson Hall and the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre. Please explain to the usher how best to assist you, if needed.

Elevators The Mondavi Center has two passenger elevators serving all levels. They are located at the north end of the Rumsey Rancheria Grand Lobby, near the restrooms and Patron Services Desk.

Restrooms All public restrooms are equipped with accessible sinks, stalls, baby-changing stations, and amenities. There are six public restrooms in the building: two on the Orchestra level, two on the Orchestra Terrace level, and two on the Grand Tier level.

Parking You may purchase parking passes for individual Mondavi Center events for $6 per event at the parking lot or with your ticket order. Rates are subject to change. Parking passes that have been lost or stolen will not be replaced.

Service Animals Mondavi Center welcomes working service animals that are necessary to assist patrons with disabilities. Service animals must remain on a leash or harness at all times. Please contact the Mondavi Center Ticket Office if you intend to bring a service animal to an event so that appropriate seating can be reserved for you.

Listening Enhancement Devices Infrared 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. Requests for sign language interpreting, real-time captioning, Braille programs, and other reasonable accommodations should be made with at least two weeks notice. The Mondavi Center may not be able to accommodate last-minute requests. Requests for these accommodations may be made when purchasing tickets at 530.754.2787 or TDD 530.754.5402.

Privacy Policy The Mondavi Center collects information from patrons solely for the purpose of gaining necessary information to conduct business and serve our patrons efficiently. We sometimes share names and addresses with other not-for-profit arts organizations. If you do not wish to be included in our e-mail communications or postal mailings, or if you do not want us to share your name, please notify us via e-mail, U.S. mail, or telephone. Full Privacy Policy at MondaviArts.org.

Discounts

Ticket Exchange

Student & Children Tickets

• Original tickets (including the stub) must be exchanged at least one business day prior to the performance.

50% off the regular single ticket price Student tickets are for registered students 18 and older with a valid ID card. All student ticket holders must show a valid student ID card at the door when entering the venue where event occurs. Children’s tickets are for all patrons ages 17 and younger. As a courtesy to other audience members, please use discretion in bringing a young child to an evening performance. All children, regardless of age, are required to have tickets, and any child attending an evening performance should be able to sit quietly through the performance.

UC Davis Faculty and Staff UC Davis faculty and staff, both current and retired, are eligible for an employee discount of 10% off two tickets (Series, CYO, Pick 3, or regular price single tickets.) To qualify for the discount, a UC Davis email address, staff ID, or health insurance card must be provided.

Groups Entertain friends, family, classmates, or business associates and save. Groups of 20 or more qualify for a 10% discount off regular prices. Payment must be made in a single check or credit card transaction. Please call 530.754.2787 or 866.754.2787.

• Tickets may not be exchanged after your performance date. • If you exchange for a higher priced ticket, the difference will be charged. The difference between a higher and lower priced exchanged ticket is not refundable. • Event credits may be issued for all Mondavi Center Presenting Program events and expire June 30 of the current season. • All exchanges subject to availability. • All ticket sales are final for events presented by non-UC Davis promoters. • No refunds

Ticket prices subject to change. Seating maps, directions, and additional policies online: www.mondaviarts.org

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