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2013–14 SEASON Great Performances at Mason

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel

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Gershwin and Friends Sunday, September 15 at 7 p.m.

The Glory of Beethoven Sunday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

The Romantic Music of Chopin Sunday, March 30 at 7 p.m.

Mistresses and Masterpieces Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel

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Pianist Jeffrey Siegel has enchanted audiences with his beloved Keyboard Conversations series at the Center for the Arts for more than 20 years. Each Keyboard Conversations concert features a full program of piano masterpieces performed by Mr. Siegel, interspersed with his enlightening commentary illuminating the composers and their work. Every performance concludes with an open question and answer session in which the artist encourages all questions! ff

Gershwin and Friends

Sunday, September 15 at 7 p.m.

Jeffrey Siegel opens the season with the very best of American popular music. Mr. Siegel performs the rarely heard solo piano version of Gershwin’s most popular work, Rhapsody in Blue, as well as the humorous The Cat and the Mouse by Aaron Copland. The program also includes Anniversaires by Leonard Bernstein, the Wall Street Rag by Scott Joplin, and To a Wild Rose by Edward MacDowell.

The Glory of Beethoven

Sunday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

Bask in the inspiring beauty of Beethoven’s music as Jeffrey Siegel explores Beethoven’s intense personal challenges. The pianist will perform Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major as well as the “Appassionata” Sonata. The program also includes Piano Sonata No. 31 written after deafness had engulfed the composer.

The Romantic Music of Chopin

Sunday, March 30 at 7 p.m.

Jeffrey Siegel presents a showcase of the beloved piano works by Frédéric Chopin. This vibrant program features the heroic Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53, charming Waltzes, dreamy Nocturnes, a group of virtuoso Études, and the tempestuous Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31.

Mistresses and Masterpieces

Sunday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

You probably already know the work of Brahms, Schumann, and Liszt as some of the finest composers for piano of all time. Now learn about the great loves of their lives. For his third concert of the season, Jeffrey Siegel introduces those who inspired Romantic music from the heart — to the heart.

$38, $30, $19

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Branford marsalis

Three-time Grammy Award-winner

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Carmen

Bizet’s sizzling opera about the famous femme fatale friday, april 11 at 8 p.m. sunday, april 13 at 2 p.m.

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carmen irginia Opera presents Georges Bizet’s sultry tragedy about opera’s most famous femme fatale. Thrilling audiences for well over a century, this classic story follows Don José and

his ill-fated obsession with the notorious and alluring gypsy, Carmen.

When the captivating temptress tosses aside the naive soldier for the handsome toreador, Escamillo, José’s jealousy destroys them both.

Filled with passion, betrayal, and jealousy, this heartrending tale — with its beloved melodies, including the well-known Habañera, and its fiery title role, which has attracted many of opera’s leading ladies from Maria Callas to Denyce Graves — is one of the most popular works in opera literature. Don’t miss this electrifying Virginia Opera production of Bizet’s sizzling opera. Sung in French with English supertitles.

friday, april 11 at 8 p.m. $86, $72, $44

sunday, april 13 at 2 p.m. $98, $80, $48

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Moscow Festival Ballet

Highlights from all of your favorite ballets!

sunday, April 6 at 4 p.m.

Moscow Festival Ballet

Ballet Favorites sunday, April 6 at 4 p.m.

This masterful corps of dancers presents a delightful afternoon featuring the most exquisite jewels of the ballet canon. This remarkable collection of ballet selections includes the highlights from The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Don Quixote; Fokine’s poignant “Dying Swan” set to music by Saint-Saëns; Petipa’s most loved gems from Paquita; and much more. This outstanding company from Moscow was founded in 1989 by legendary Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Sergei Radchenko, who brought leading dancers from across Russia together to forge a new company dedicated to staging new productions of timeless classics in the grand tradition of Russian ballet.

“The dancers of the Moscow Festival Ballet spoke to the soul through the body.” (Post and Courier) ff $56, $48, $28 ff

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Moscow Festival Ballet

Romeo and Juliet & Chopiniana Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m.

Moscow Festival Ballet

Romeo and Juliet & Chopiniana This renowned company from Moscow brings two of the most romantic classical works to our stage in the grand tradition of Russian ballet. Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare’s classic tale of young star-crossed lovers falling victim to family hatred. This tragic love story is illuminated by Petipa’s brilliant choreography and Tchaikovsky’s majestic score, and complemented by resplendent costumes and stunning sets. Then the dancers perform Chopiniana, which portrays a Romantic dream-world with ballerinas bathed in moonlight dancing around a young poet, and is often described as a “romantic reverie.”

With enchanting music by Chopin and ethereal choreography by Mikhail Fokine, this beautiful morsel is the pure classical form of ballet from the 19th century. “An impressive performance of classical ballet, energized with dramatic expression and sensational steps.” (The Chronicle, Durham, North Carolina) ff $56, $48, $28

Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m.

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The Chieftains Sunday, March 16 at 4 p.m.

A Celtic celebration for St. Patrick’s Day!

The Chieftains Sunday, March 16 at 4 p.m.

Begin your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the Center for the Arts with these Celtic music pioneers. This six-time Grammy Award-winning ensemble takes our stage for the first time in a lively concert that captures the profound beauty of the Emerald Isle. For over 50 years, The Chieftains have uncovered centuries of Irish song and made these traditional works their own through the inimitable style that has won them countless fans over the decades. Their iconic sound has become synonymous with the revival of traditional Irish music. This legendary band has collaborated with countless stars of the music world including The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Doc Watson, and Luciano Pavarotti; and has performed for both Pope John Paul II and Queen Elizabeth II. “[The Chieftains] seem ageless and so does their Irish music. And if common sense tells you they can’t go on forever, you wouldn’t know it from their electrifying performance.” (Boston Globe) ff $60, $52, $30

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Joffrey Ballet

Body & Soul

saturday, march 8 at 8 p.m.

“Balletgoing rarely gets more rewarding” Chicago Tribune

Joffrey Ballet

Body & Soul

saturday, march 8 at 8 p.m.

For more than half a century, Joffrey Ballet has captured the hearts and minds of audiences the world over with its exquisite choreography, expansive repertoire, and an exceptional and inclusive approach to dance. Now, they take our stage to present Body & Soul, a dazzling contemporary dance performance that will take your breath away. This program features choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and Yuri Possokhov to music of Arvo Pärt and Rachmaninoff. “Balletgoing rarely gets more rewarding, and the [Joffrey] dancers reach for — and often grasp — new levels of achievement.” (Chicago Tribune) $50, $42, $25

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Joffrey Ballet

American Legends Friday, March 7

One of America’s leading dance companies

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Joffrey Ballet

American Legends Friday, March 7

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The Center is honored to welcome one of the world’s most well-known dance companies whose dance proudly reflects and represents the diversity of America.

Frequently referred to as “America’s Company of Firsts,” Joffrey Ballet was first to appear on television, first to perform at the White House, and even first to appear on the cover of TIME Magazine. This company remains at the forefront of American dance after more than fifty years of sharing their art in both their hometown of Chicago and around the world. Now, this sterling company takes our stage to present American Legends featuring Interplay, choreographed by Jerome Robbins, Nine Sinatra Songs with choreography by Twyla Tharp, and more. $50, $42, $25

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Max Raabe & Palast Orchester

I Won’t Dance

Sunday, March 2 at 4 p.m.

Performing vintage songs from the 20’s and 30’s.

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester

I Won’t Dance When this dashing and debonair baritone from Germany strides onstage — perfectly poised and impeccably dressed in white tie and tails — to join his Weimer Era, big band orchestra, you’ll suddenly be transported to an elegant Berlin nightclub back in the 1920s. In this new production, I Won’t Dance, Max Raabe & Palast Orchester present original arrangements of classic hits from the 20s and 30s, dance hall songs, and chansons, as well as traditional arrangements by the comedian Harmonists, and popular German songs of the period. Legendary in his own country, this retro crooner with his smooth, silky sound and his superb orchestra are classically trained artists, and they take their music very seriously — but not themselves. There’s a hint of tongue-in-cheek, especially in Raabe’s dry and pithy introductions. “Their performances conjure the same warm immediacy as a vintage recording,” says Vogue, who featured these fashionable artists prior to their Carnegie Hall appearance. It’s a delightful entertainment experience quite unlike anything you’ve seen before. “This is serious music making. The 12-piece band is vibrant, versatile, exquisitely balanced, and tight as a bow tie.” (Boston Globe)

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The Acting Company

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Rosencrantz Guildenstern are Dead

Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m.

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Rosencrantz Guildenstern are Dead

This renowned theater troupe presents a modern masterpiece that explores the fundamental mystery of our existence. Tom Stoppard’s Tony Award-winning play turns Shakespeare’s Hamlet on its head by examining the misfortunes and musings of two illfated, minor characters. This humorous work follows Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, the Danish prince’s childhood friends, who are portrayed as pawns and clowns in the King’s plot against his nephew. Much of the action takes place “in the wings” of Shakespeare’s play, as the confused courtiers try to make sense of the dramatic events unfolding among the royal family and their own involvement in them. Tony Award winner and Broadway veteran John Rando directs The Acting Company in its performance of this witty and engaging tragic comedy. This acclaimed troupe, which has brought more than 135 productions to millions of theatergoers across America, has helped launched the careers of some of the finest actors of stage and screen, including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, Jesse L. Martin, Jeffrey Wright, and Frances Conroy.

Saturday, March 1 at 8 p.m. $44, $36, $22

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Mark Morris dance group Saturday, February 22 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 23 at 4 p.m.

“Astonishingly beautiful” New York Times

Mark Morris dance group Saturday, February 22 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, February 23 at 4 p.m.

Since its founding some three decades ago, this acclaimed ensemble has been equally popular with dance aficionados, mainstream audiences, and critics alike.

This stems from the brilliant choreography of Mark Morris with its riveting artistry, wit, and grace. His work is well known for its musicality, epitomized by performances that always feature live music. “[Mark Morris] finds ways to make bodies sing all the notes, not just the high ones.” (The New York Times) Among several other works from their repertoire, this captivating program features the D.C. area premiere of A Wooden Tree, a new work set to the music and words of Ivor Cutler, poet and songwriter from Scotland. This astounding company, which The New York Times called, “astonishingly beautiful and an intricate demonstration of genius,” features two talented alums from George Mason University’s School of Dance. $46, $38, $23

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Peter Nero Music of the

Saturday, February 15 at 8 p.m.

Heart A delightful fusion of popular and classical music for Valentine’s weekend

Peter Nero Heart Music of the

Saturday, February 15 at 8 p.m.

Enjoy an evening of romantic music on this Valentine’s weekend as legendary pianist Peter Nero performs a delightful fusion of popular and classical styles. This two-time Grammy Award-winning virtuoso and entertainer extraordinaire combines the works of popular and classical composers in a concert of extraordinary music. For example, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Memory” from Cats with touches of Puccini’s Un Bel Di, Cole Porter’s “Night and Day” combined with Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, and a series of variations on “I Got Rhythm” fused with sounds of Rachmaninoff, Beethoven, Liszt, Mozart, and Prokofiev. Since the 1960s, Peter Nero has warmed the hearts of audiences across the globe with his dazzling musical gifts and brilliant wit. This Juilliard-trained artist has recorded more than 65 albums, and has earned a sterling reputation in his 34 years as conductor and musical director of the legendary Philly Pops with his signature blend of classical music, swing, Broadway, blues, and jazz. “A polished, skillful, and imaginative pianist with taste and a sense of humor.”

(The New York Times) ff $60, $52, $30 ff

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ariadne auf naxos y Seriously funn iously opera with ser usic beautiful m

friday, february 14 at 8 p.m. sunday, february 16 at 2 p.m.

ariadne auf naxos

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ne of Strauss’s finest works, this new Virginia Opera production is a seriously funny opera with seriously

beautiful music. It considers the competition of highbrow

and lowbrow art for the public’s attention, and is filled with slapstick comedy, delicious wit, and luscious music. The uproarious plot

includes a rising young composer who has been commissioned by

a nouveau riche Viennese gentleman to create a tragic opera based on the Greek myth of Ariadne — who is about to die on the island

of Naxos because her lover has jilted her — that is to be performed

at the host’s sumptuous dinner party. But when the dinner runs long and threatens the cancellation of an extravagant fireworks display,

it is decided that the opera must be performed along with the other

scheduled performance — a ribald comedy performed by a burlesque troupe — much to the horror of the composer and the Prima Donna, who threatens not to go on. Hilarity ensues as this opera-within-an-

opera unfolds and the comedy’s flirtatious lead, Zerbinetta, determines that Ariadne deserves a happy ending in the form of a new man! Sung in German with English supertitles.

friday, february 14 at 8 p.m. $86, $72, $44

sunday, february 16 at 2 p.m. $98, $80, $48

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The King’s Singers The Great American Songbook Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m.

Singing favorites by Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Porter, Berlin, and other greats!

The King’s Singers The Great American Songbook Sunday, February 9 at 4 p.m.

This British a cappella sextet returns to our stage with The Great American Songbook in which they perform treasured songs by Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Etta James, and others. The King’s Singers are revered for their crystal-clear sound, impeccable pitch, delightful British wit, and mastery of an expansive repertoire spanning centuries of great music. They have captivated audiences the world over with their stunning interpretations of vocal music covering everything from Bach to Bublé, and have performed to sold-out crowds at nearly every prestigious concert hall, picking up a Grammy Award and a number of other accolades along the way for their discography of more than 150 recordings. This is sure to be a truly memorable concert of beloved popular music sung by these consummate entertainers. “[The King’s Singers] are still unmatched for their sheer musicality and ability to entertain.” (The Times, London) $48, $40, $24

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Modern crooner Steve Lippia joins the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra to present a swinging evening of American pop and jazz classics. Enjoy your all-time Sinatra favorites as well as hits by Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, and Barry Manilow. Artistic Director Jim Carroll leads this superb group of musicians from the greater Washington, D.C. area as they collaborate with the in-demand vocalist who has been praised for his “astonishing approximation of Frank Sinatra’s voice.” (Courier-Post) The Director of Jazz Studies of George Mason University’s School of Music, Jim Carroll’s illustrious career includes performances at Carnegie Hall, the White House, the Kennedy Center, Royal Albert Hall, and the Apollo Theatre. Don’t miss this sizzling evening of America’s cherished classics performed by Northern Virginia’s favorite jazz orchestra. ff $48, $40, $24

Saturday, February 8 at 8 p.m. ff

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Driving

Daisy

Miss

Friday, February 7 at 8 p.m.

“spectacular, electrifying, stupendous” Philadelphia Weekly

Driving

Daisy

Miss

Friday, February 7 at 8 p.m.

One of America’s oldest — and most celebrated — theater companies presents this delightful Pulitzer Prize-winning play about race, class, aging, and friendship. Set in Atlanta beginning in 1949, this heartwarming tale by Alfred Uhry is the story of Miss Daisy, an older Jewish woman, and her African-American chauffeur, Hoke. Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Era, the play follows the pair over the 25 years of their relationship as they develop a close friendship despite their differences. The racism and anti-Semitism they encounter is a common bond that makes their friendship even stronger, and their relationship is a reflection of the changing times in American society. The successful film adaptation starring Jessica Tandy — one of the many esteemed actors who appeared on the Walnut Street Theatre’s stages over the years — and Morgan Freeman earned multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Join us for this memorable journey presented by the troupe Philadelphia Weekly calls “spectacular, electrifying, stupendous.” ff $44, $36, $22 ff

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Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel Boguslaw Dawidow, conductor Avshalom Sarid, viola

Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m.  Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor,

K. 550

 Dvor˘ ák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor

From the New World, Op. 95

 Bracha: Melodies for Mount Carmel

 Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor,

K. 550

 Dvor˘ ák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor

Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel

Saturday, February 1 at 8 p.m.

From the New World, Op. 95

 Bracha: Melodies for Mount Carmel

Praised by the Jerusalem Post for its “rich and full sound,” this popular orchestra, a focal point of musical life in Northern Israel, makes its Center for the Arts debut as part of its first tour of the United States. Since its founding in 1950, the Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel has built an impressive and loyal following through its outstanding performance series and its commitment to music education and participating in special events in its community. The elite orchestra is also renowned throughout its homeland for its passionate support of Israeli composers, soloists, and conductors. Under the baton of Boguslaw Dawidow, the orchestra brings a spectacular evening of music that includes the comfortingly familiar melodies of Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor and the warm sounds of Dvor˘ák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor From the New World, as well as Israeli composer Uri Bracha’s Melodies for Mount Carmel, with virtuoso violist Avshalom Sarid. $60, $52, $30

Boguslaw Dawidow, conductor Avshalom Sarid, viola

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sunday, january 19 at 7 p.m.

“Beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing, and crystalline in effect.”

New Yor k er

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 at 7 p.m.

Ray Bradbury’s visionary parable of a society gone awry is set in a strange future world where books have been outlawed and the attainment of knowledge discouraged.

Fireman Guy Montag is responsible for uncovering and burning the books and homes of dissenters. When his young neighbor, Clarisse, causes him to recognize the emptiness of his existence, he begins to question his work and the oppressive society in which he lives. Based on one of the most revered novels of the twentieth century, Fahrenheit 451 questions the impacts of technology on literature and society — issues that are even more relevant today than when it was first published in 1953. Though the work is often considered a commentary on censorship and restriction of freedoms, Bradbury himself has indicated that his intention was to draw attention to the dangers of technology.

Bradbury adapted his dystopian tale for the stage, and iconic French director François Truffaut directed a film version that was released in 1966. This gripping play is brought to life by the acclaimed British-American touring troupe, Aquila Theatre. $44, $36, $22

“An extraordinarily inventive and disciplined outfit.”

N ew York ti m es

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Featuring

Pinchas Zukerman

conductor and violin

& Amanda Forsyth cello Playing

Brahms’ Double Concerto Sunday, January 12 at 4 p.m.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday, January 12 at 4 p.m.

Pinchas Zukerman conductor and violin

Amanda Forsyth cello

One of the most illustrious orchestras in the world returns to our stage with renowned violinist Pinchas Zukerman for an evening of unequalled classical music. Known as Britain’s national orchestra, this ensemble was founded in 1946 by Sir Thomas Beecham, who envisioned an elite ensemble of the country’s finest musicians. The English conductor and impresario once said, “Good music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and quits the memory with difficulty,” and this esteemed ensemble has spent nearly 70 years upholding this notion. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra flourished, first under Beecham’s direction, and then under a distinguished list of conductors including André Previn, Daniele Gatti, and Charles Dutoit.

For this concert, guest conductor and violin virtuoso Pinchas Zukerman leads the orchestra to perform Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor and Schoenberg’s Romantic masterpiece, Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night), inspired by a poem with the same name and the music of the late German Romantics. Then, celebrated cellist Amanda Forsyth — who is also married to Zukerman — joins her husband onstage for Brahms’ Double Concerto in A minor, a remarkable work requiring two equally brilliant soloists.

$75, $67, $37.50 Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041

Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht, Op. 4

Brahms: Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102

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A Celtic celebration for the whole family

Eileen Ivers An Irish Christmas – An Nollaig Saturday, December 21 at 8 p.m.

Eileen Ivers An Irish Christmas – An Nollaig I

rish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers brings the joy of the holiday season to the Center for the Arts with this Celtic celebration for the whole family.

Backed by her band Immigrant Soul, this nine-time All-Ireland fiddle champion is known for her high-energy performances that mix traditional and original music, spirited step-dancing, and dramatic storytelling. Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with this Grammy Award winner in a heart-warming concert filled with tales of Irish Christmas traditions and favorite Celtic holiday tunes. “Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul rocked the house everywhere it played.” (The Boston Globe) ff

Saturday, December 21 at 8 p.m. $50, $42, $25 ff

This is a Family Friendly performance.

“A beautifully inventive fiddler” Boston Globe

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Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano

Fiesta Navidad Sunday, December 15 at 4 p.m.

Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano

Fiesta Navidad Sunday, December 15 at 4 p.m.

What could be more festive than a musical Christmas celebration performed by this Grammy Award-winning Mexican mariachi ensemble! This lively concert features traditional Mexican and American carols such as “Feliz Navidad,” “Noche de Paz” (Silent Night), “Jingle Bells,” “White Christmas,” and much more. Add in spirited dancing, authentic Mexican costumes, and a joyful sing-along, and you’ve got a rollicking holiday celebration. Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano is one of the finest mariachi bands in the world, and was founded more than 50 years ago by Nati Cano, who has been the driving force behind the continuation of the popular mariachi tradition.

His longtime association with Linda Ronstadt helped propel mariachi music to national prominence. The ensemble has recorded numerous albums to critical acclaim, and has made frequent appearances on television. ff $50, $42, $25

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Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season Saturday, December 14 at 8 p.m.

Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season Saturday, December 14 at 8 p.m.

Capture the sheer joy of the Christmas season when this talented pops orchestra comes home for the holidays with a jubilant concert of cherished Christmas carols, holiday tunes, guest soloists, and the traditional sing-along. This festive evening includes a program of sentimental favorites such as “Christmas Festival” by Leroy Anderson, “Jingle Bells Forever”, and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” featuring narration by Rick Davis. The performance also features selections from the iconic holiday classic, Tchaikovsy’s The Nutcracker. Under the baton of founder and artistic director Anthony Maiello, these gifted musicians from the greater D.C. area bring an evening that is sure to fill everyone with Christmas cheer. ff $50, $42, $25

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“Theirs are the voices of Christmas” charles passy, ovation

Vienna Boys Choir Christmas in Vienna friday, December 13 at 8 p.m.

Vienna Boys Choir Christmas in Vienna

The spirit of the Christmas season comes to life when the angelic voices of these delightful lads rise together in song for their joyous holiday concert! The Vienna Boys Choir performs a program of classical and popular music that includes traditional Christmas carols, Gregorian chants, songs from around the world, and popular holiday favorites. For over half a millennium this celebrated choir has won the hearts, and the ears, of the world with their purity of tone, enthralling harmonies, expansive repertoire, and cherubic presence. Many great composers including Mozart, Salieri, and Bruckner have collaborated with the choir throughout the centuries and Franz Schubert himself was even a chorister. This spectacular concert is a heartwarming evening of music for the entire family to enjoy. ff $50, $42, $25

FRIDAY, December 13 at 8 p.m. ff

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the magic flute Mozart’s final fantastical opera

friday, december 6, at 8 p.m. saturday, december 7 at 2 p.m.

the magic flute friday, december 6, at 8 p.m. saturday, december 7 at 2 p.m.

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his profound and imaginative tale about the triumph of good over evil is brought to life by the glorious voices of the Virginia Opera. The Magic Flute follows the heroic adventures

of Prince Tamino and his friend, Papageno, the lonely birdcatcher, in their attempts to rescue the beautiful young maiden, Pamina, who has been kidnapped. Filled with terrifying serpents, moody monarchs, powerful magicians, and mysterious spirits, this fantastical opera is at once both charming and a profound exploration of the limits of loyalty and love. This magnificent work was Mozart’s final opera, premiering just three months before his death, and is as popular today as it was when it was first performed. Sung in English with English supertitles.

Friday, december 6 at 8 p.m.

Friday – $86, $72, $44

saturday, december 7 at 2 p.m.

Sunday – $98, $80, $48

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Chanticleer A Chanticleer Christmas “America’s a cappella pride and joy” Classics Today

saturday, november 30 at 8 p.m.

Chanticleer A Chanticleer Christmas Sunday, December 1 at 4 p.m. saturday, november 30 at 8 p.m.

At the Center for the Arts, Chanticleer’s cherished Christmas celebration is a sign that the holiday season has truly begun. A Chanticleer Christmas is a glorious evening of beautiful music that spans centuries and genres, from spirituals and contemporary music to ancient hymns and venerated sacred songs, and of course, Christmas carols from Europe and America. “When you can sing all this music so well, it’s a shame to leave any of it out,” raves the San Francisco Chronicle about this chorus’s perennially diverse program selections. Audiences and critics worldwide have been delighted by this brilliant chorus of 12 illustrious male voices because of their sublime sound, unrivaled technique, and their mastery of more than a thousand years of vocal literature. Celebrating their 35th anniversary season, “Chanticleer is America’s a cappella pride and joy.” (Classics Today) $50, $42, $25

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S h an g h a i Ba l l e t

La Sylphide S UN D AY, No v e m b e r 2 4 at 4 p. m .

S h an g h a i Ba l l e t

La Sylphide Bringing its gifted dancers from the Far East to the Center for the Arts, this dazzling ensemble will spellbind audiences with its production of La Sylphide.

One of the world’s oldest surviving romantic ballets, La Sylphide tells the tale of a young man who loses his heart on his wedding day to a beautiful and mysterious spirit. He leaves his betrothed at the altar to pursue the celestial being, only to encounter tragedy and heartbreak. Shanghai Ballet’s talented corps of dancers, filled with both celebrated veterans and rising stars, has presented masterful interpretations of classical Chinese and Western ballets for more than 30 years. Don’t miss the transcendent beauty of this profound and heartrending ballet telling the story of the human heart’s unceasing search for true love. ff $56, $48, $28

sunday, N ov emb er 24 at 4 p.m. ff

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S at ur d ay, No vem b e r 2 3 at 8 p. m .

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This extraordinary classical ballet company from China performs one of its signature ballets, The Butterfly Lovers. Based on an ancient legend often considered the Chinese equivalent of Romeo and Juliet, this tragic ballet tells the story of Zhu, a young woman who disguises herself as a man to pursue her studies, and her classmate Liang, with whom she falls in love even though she is betrothed to another.

This heartbreaking tragedy is filled with luminous costumes, spectacular sets, and gorgeous choreography performed with exquisite skill by these gifted dancers.

Founded nearly half a century ago, this accomplished ensemble has enchanted audiences around the world with its interpretations of classical Chinese and Western ballets. Our audiences were spellbound by their last appearance and this beautiful Asian masterpiece is certain to have the same effect. ff $56, $48, $28

Sat u r d ay, N ov ember 23 at 8 p.m. ff

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An innovative dance, theater, and music piece featuring scenes from the plays of Charles Mee and music from the American Songbook

SITI Company

CafĂŠ Variations

Anne Bogart, artistic director

F Nov riday, em at 8 ber 22 p.m .

SITI Company

Café Variations Anne Bogart, artistic director

Café Variations explores longing, passion, love and romance through a collection of related vignettes set within the social arena of a café.

Incorporating theater, music, and dance, this new piece is based on the works of playwright Charles Mee, and features Gershwin classics from the Great American Songbook.

“Unabashedly romantic…a series of vivid and visceral explorations of life, love, and identity [that] cast Gershwin classics in a new light.”

(Boston Globe) This award-winning theater company has committed itself to the creation of groundbreaking new works, crosscultural collaborations, and training young theater artists. Anne Bogart and Tadashi Suzuki combined their unique but complementary acting philosophies to create SITI Company in 1992 to revitalize and redefine contemporary theater in the United States and abroad. $44, $36, $22

Friday, November 22 at 8 p.m.

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Washington Symphonic Brass From Bach to Classic Rock Sunday, November 17 at 4 p.m.

“Brass, boldly redefined” Washington Post

Washington Symphonic Brass From Bach to Classic Rock Sunday, November 17 at 4 p.m.

Enjoy this extraordinary 17-piece brass ensemble as they present a program that will change the way you think about brass! Embark on a journey From Bach to Classic Rock that travels from music originally played in powdered wigs to music meant to be played with black t-shirts and pyrotechnics, all displaying the powerfully majestic brass sound. Washington Symphonic Brass has extensively toured the East Coast with an expansive repertoire and now brings nostalgic favorites from across the centuries to our stage. Founded by the late conductor Milt Stevens and acclaimed trumpeter Phil Snedecor, Washington Symphonic Brass features some of the most talented musicians from the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore areas many of whom routinely perform with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and The Philadelphia Orchestra. ff $44, $36, $22

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World Blues Featuring

The Iconic FolkBlues Legend

Taj Mahal

Vusi Mahlasela Deva Mahal

with Fredericks Brown Friday, November 15 at 8 p.m.

World Blues Travel the musical globe with the legendary Taj Mahal as he takes the stage along with friends and family to perform an evening of soulful, bluesbased, world music. Grammy Awardwinning composer, instrumentalist, and vocalist Taj Mahal began his career performing the blues, but soon branched out to explore the music of the world, giving his music a global perspective.

For this amazing concert, he is joined

by African folk-singer, poet-activist Vusi Mahlasela who is known in his native South Africa as “The Voice” for the support he gave to the anti-apartheid movement. Rounding out the bill is Mahal’s daughter, Deva Mahal, and her band, whose music is a fusion of soul, blues and the organic sounds of New Zealand. All music lovers should experience this night of inspired music making. “[Taj Mahal]…has about the deepest and widest roots of any popular music performer today.”

(The New York Times) ff

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Taj Mahal

Vusi Mahlasela Deva Mahal

with Fredericks Brown Friday, November 15 at 8 p.m.

$46, $38, $23

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Parsons

Dance “David Parsons is a whiz at whipping up entertaining dances,” New York Post

Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m.

Parsons

Dance Saturday, November 9 at 8 p.m.

Few dance companies can match the sheer joy and exuberance conveyed by this internationally renowned ensemble. Based in New York City, this contemporary dance company embodies the choreographic expression and enormous talent of David Parsons, one of the most successful, enduring, and prolific artists working today. Since founding his company nearly three decades ago, Parsons has produced a vast body of work that is “consistently intelligent, witty, well-crafted, and humane.” (The Toronto Star) His choreography is extraordinarily engaging and uplifting and evokes sensuality, athleticism, ingenuity, and virtuosity. Don’t miss this riveting evening of dance that will leave you on the edge of your seat! $46, $38, $23

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“

The man with the golden flute

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Seattle Times

SIR JAMES

GALWAY with the irish chamber orchestra JoAnn Falletta, conductor lady jeanne galway, flute

Saturday, November 2 at 8 p.m.

SIR JAMES

GALWAY with the irish chamber orchestra JoAnn Falletta, conductor lady jeanne galway, flute

Saturday, November 2 at 8 p.m.

Harty: In Ireland Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 313 Hammond: Carolan Variations Mozart: Symphony No. 41, K. 551 (Jupiter) This world-class ensemble, renowned for its driving energy and explosive power, shares the stage with Ireland’s great flutist, Sir James Galway. This living legend joins forces with the “razor-sharp, fully seasoned ensemble” (Chicago Tribune) for an evening of unequalled music under the exuberant baton of JoAnn Falletta, “one of the finest conductors of her generation” according to The New York Times. Revel in the glorious sounds of “the man with the golden flute” (Seattle Times) as he brings his mastery of the classical flute repertoire and sparkling reputation as a consummate entertainer to our stage. Galway performs Harty’s fantasy for flute In Ireland and Mozart’s beloved Flute Concerto No. 2. He is joined by accomplished flutist Lady Jeanne Galway for Hammond’s Carolan Variations. The program also features Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, the “Jupiter” symphony. $75, $67, $37.50

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L.A. Theatre Works

Friday, November 1 at 8 p.m.

“A national theatrical treasure” Philadelphia Inquirer

L.A. Theatre Works

This groundbreaking satire-comedy may forever be associated with the 1960s, but its universal themes of youth, rebellion, confusion, love, and redemption are as familiar today as they were a half-century ago.

This memorable and funny classic is brought to the stage by America’s premiere radio theater company, which was hailed as a “national theatrical treasure” by the Philadelphia Inquirer. A groundbreaking novel, a breakthrough film, and a successful Broadway adaptation, this American classic is about Benjamin Braddock, a young man wandering aimlessly through his post-collegiate life. The 1967 film adaptation’s status as one of the highest-grossing movies of all time and a nominee for seven Academy Awards is a testament to its popularity with adults across generations. L.A. Theatre Works brings this acclaimed work to life using radio drama techniques such as live sound effects created on stage. $44, $36, $22

Friday, November 1 at 8 p.m.

America’s Premiere Radio Theater Company!

“L.A. Theatre Works has proven to be original, exciting, and highly theatrical.” american theatre magazine

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Hungarian State Folk Ensemble

Hungarian Rhapsody Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 20 at 4 p.m.

“Forceful, tasteful, unglorified presentation of ethnic expression.”

Washington Post

Hungarian State Folk Ensemble

Hungarian Rhapsody Saturday, October 19 at 8 p.m. / Sunday, October 20 at 4 p.m.

Considered one of the world’s greatest folkloric dance ensembles, these gifted Eastern European dancers and musicians bring their rich and colorful artistic traditions to the Center. Hungarian Rhapsody is a spirited journey through time, tracing the history of this thousand-year-old culture through its dance and music. Since its founding in 1951, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble has revitalized the folk culture of the Hungarian people. Its impressive repertoire is based on authentic dances, some collected from tiny, isolated villages with dance elements dating back many centuries. Their choreography is enhanced by vibrant costumes and extraordinary folk music – which inspired the likes of Liszt, Brahms, Bartók, and Kodály – performed live by the talented Folk Orchestra.

Don’t miss this performance infused with virtuosic dance, acrobatics, grace, lyricism and passion that The Washington Post called a “Forceful, tasteful, unglorified presentation of ethnic expression.” ff $46, $38, $23

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M A RI Z A Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m.

“Mariza has it all — charisma, a voice to die for and stunning looks…destined to become one of the world’s greatest divas.”

The Times

M A R I ZA

“[Mariza is] remaking fado’s ancient sadness into a majestic modern sound.”

Rolling Stone This stunning chanteuse has seduced audiences around the world with her hauntingly beautiful voice, luminous stage presence, and soul-stirring interpretations of fado, the traditional Portuguese music genre. This powerful PortugueseMozambican contralto is today’s face of contemporary fado, and she is introducing this passionate and melancholic music to the world. Known as the poetry of the Portuguese, fado dates back to the 1820s and possibly earlier. It originated in the streets and tavernas of working-class Lisbon, and is a fusion of Gypsy, Arabic, AfroBrazilian, and Andalucían musical influences. The Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome back this gifted vocalist.

Friday, October 18 at 8 p.m. $46, $38, $23 Series underwriter

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Falstaff A pure comic gem!

Friday, October 11 at 8 p.m.

Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m.

Falstaff “(Virginia Opera is)… full of bubbly magic” Richmond Times-Dispatch

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irginia Opera begins its new season with Verdi’s final opera — a pure comic gem to cap off a lifetime of tragic masterpieces.

Verdi’s grand finale, Falstaff has long been admired for both its outstanding orchestration and its brilliant libretto, which is based on Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and Henry IV. Falstaff loves the ladies, but they don’t love him back! After a night of heavy drinking and bragging about the women he has romanced over the years, the lecherous and corpulent knight attempts to woo two ladies at the same time. However, his seduction plans backfire when the clever women team up to outwit the old rascal! Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

Friday, October 11 at 8 p.m. $86, $72, $44

Sunday, October 13 at 2 p.m. $98, $80, $48

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Chamber Orchestra Kremlin Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.m.

Elgar: Serenade in E minor, Op. 20 Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony, Op. 110 J.S. Bach: Contrapunctus No. 1 from The Art of the Fugue Dvor˘ák: Serenade for Strings, Op. 22

Chamber Orchestra Kremlin Sunday, October 6 at 4 p.m.

“An ensemble of remarkably tight discipline and heart-on-the-sleeve expressiveness.”

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

This dynamic Russian chamber orchestra, including some of the country’s finest young string players, presents a brilliant concert of classical music under the baton of Maestro Rachlevsky. Founded in 1991 by Rachlevsky, this stellar ensemble has produced a spectacular catalog of recordings featuring works by the celebrated Russian masters as well as other revered composers. This performance features a Serenade by Elgar as well as Dvor˘ák’s carefree Serenade for Strings. The chamber orchestra also performs Shostakovich’s dark Chamber Symphony followed by the contrasting masterpiece by Bach, Contrapunctus No. 1 from The Art of the Fugue. “An ensemble of remarkably tight discipline and heart-on-thesleeve expressiveness.” (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) $50, $42, $25

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A tribute to the music of the 70’s and 80’s

Saturday, October 5 at 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 5 at 8 p.m.

American Festival Pops Orchestra welcomes back its devoted fans and Mason alumni alike for a celebration of popular music of the 70’s and 80’s including the many eras of rock music, hit musicals, and memorable movie and TV themes. Enjoy your favorite tunes from such influential artists as Earth, Wind & Fire, Chicago, James Taylor, Billy Joel, and The Beatles as well as a rousing rendition of the Charlie Daniels Band’s hit “Devil Went Down to Georgia” performed by Pops Concertmaster, Peter Wilson. Revisit Broadway’s blockbuster numbers with selections from Chicago, A Chorus Line, and Grease, and don’t miss some of film’s greatest musical moments from James Bond to Rocky to John Williams’ iconic theme from Star Wars. Conductor and Artistic Director Anthony Maiello leads this accomplished ensemble, and welcomes Mason’s own Mike Nickens and “The Green Machine” for a special guest appearance. “[American Festival Pops Orchestra] performed crisply and with great enthusiasm under the baton of Maestro Maiello.”

(Washington Times) ff $48, $40, $24

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A Q U I L A T H E AT R E

william shakespeare’s

twelfth night Friday, October 4 at 8 p.m.

“If music be the food of love, play on.”

William Shakespeare

A Q U I L A T H E AT R E william shakespeare’s

twelfth night “If music be the food of love, play on.” And so begins one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies, a hilarious tale of love filled with shipwrecks, illusions, disguises, and deception. Viola, an aristocrat stranded in a strange land, disguises herself as a man named Cesario, and goes to work for Duke Orsino, who has long pined for Lady Olivia. Viola falls in love with the duke; meanwhile, Lady Olivia has fallen in love with Cesario. When Viola’s missing twin brother Sebastian appears, he is mistaken for Cesario, and confusion and hilarity ensue. The gifted actors of this renowned BritishAmerican theater troupe bring the Bard’s brilliant poetry to life in this delightful production that includes an original musical score.

Friday, October 4 at 8 p.m. $44, $36, $22

“Beautifully spoken, dramatically revealing, and crystalline in effect.”

New Yorker

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This Broadway star, who has enchanted audiences from the stage and the screen, presents an extraordinary evening filled with the emotional ballads and sensational showstoppers that skyrocketed her to fame at the age of 19.

Benanti has won critical acclaim and accolades for her diverse portrayals of a nun-turnedgoverness in The Sound of Music and a wallflower-turned-stripper in Gypsy (for which she earned a Tony Award), as well as appearances in The Wedding Singer, Swing!, Nine, Into the Woods, and Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. She had a recurring role on Law & Order: SVU, and recently starred as a group grief counselor opposite Matthew Perry on NBC’s sitcom, Go On. Don’t miss this dazzling soprano whom The New York Times has praised as “one of the most beautiful voices in musical theater.”

Saturday, September 28 at 8 p.m. $70, $55, $40 This concert is part of the ARTS, by George! benefit event.

More information is available at artsbygeorge.gmu.edu.

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