RAGHAV M R U C O N S E R VAT O R Y P R E S E N T S
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS CONCERT SEASON 2016/17 JAN. 18, 2017 • 7:30 P.M.
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Message from the Conservatory Welcome to the Music to Your Ears concert season at the Bella Concert Hall in the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts! We are so excited to launch our inaugural season featuring seven separate series with over 25 diverse events. As a world-class centre for arts education and training, we are committed to providing education and performance opportunities for our students as well as showcasing exemplary artistic achievement in music and speech arts. From reggae legends and jazz aficionados to eastern classical masters to Canadian astronauts, this year’s line-up quite literally has something for everyone. Raghav is a hometown success story. As Calgarians, we’ve watched and listened with interest when his singles charted on our radio dials, when he skyrocketed to fame in the UK and India, and when he was celebrated here in Canada with his Juno Award nominations. This homecoming is one we’re excited to host as Raghav exemplifies what our local talent can bring to the world. The Bella Concert Hall is an award-winning venue with perfect acoustics to amplify the finest artistic voices of our time. For upcoming artists, visit mru.ca/ enjoy. We are so pleased to welcome Raghav to the Bella. Mark DeJong Artistic Program Coordinator
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promises to be a huge year for Raghav with not one but two summer single releases, the first featuring Afrobeats superstar Moelogo on the Steel Banglez produced UK hit “Do You Like”. The second single is produced by 3 time grammy nominee Di Genius for the anthem “Nothing But Love”. Both songs circle back to a mix of Indian and Reggae sounds that launched Raghav to superstardom over a decade ago.
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Acquisition of our Hamburg Steinway Piano was made possible through generous support from an anonymous donor and The Community Facility Enhancement Program, Alberta Culture and Tourism.
Take Your Seat at the Bella Concert Hall Ensure that you always have the best seat in the house. A tax-deductible donation of $1000 is all it takes to place your name on a seat in Calgary's brand new Bella Concert Hall in the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts. With only 300 seats left, now is the time to support your arts community by sponsoring in your name, or the name of a loved one. Each seat sponsorship comes with the gift of a pair of concert tickets to an MRU Conservatory event of your choice at the Bella in 2017. To take your seat, and for more information, contact Heidi Christophel at 403.440.6591.
MRU CONSERVATORY Hindustani Vocal Music Ages 12+
Latin Percussion Ages 12+
Carnatic Raga Music Ages 12+
Kathak Dance Children, Youth, Adult
Indigenous Dance Ages 12+
Guitar Level 1, 2 & 3 Ages 12+
Taiko Drumming Children, Youth, Adult
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Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca MAR. 10, 2017
Wu Man & Friends MAR. 3, 2017
Jan Lisiecki
JAN. 20, 2017
Journey LIVE! Fifth House Ensemble MAY 6, 2016
Pedrito Martinez Group APR. 22, 2017
Zukerman Trio FEB. 17, 2017
Kronos Quartet MAR. 22, 2017
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