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CONTENTS Austin Opera: 4, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 Paramount Theatre: 6, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30 The Long Center: 8, 66, 67, 68, 69, 72
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The Austin Symphony: 10, 74, 75, 76, 78, 80 ZACH Theatre: 12, 82, 83, 84, 86, 88
CONTRIBUTORS
Ballet Austin: 14, 90, 91, 92, 94, 96
President & Publisher Chip Becker
One World Theatre: 22, 95
Design & Production
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MASTERWORKS & POPS 2016–17 REMAINING PERFORMANCES
PETER BAY, music director MAR 24/25 “Mahler in March” Peter Bay, conductor MAHLER Symphony No. 6 in A Minor, Tragic APR 7/8
MAY 19/20
JUN 2/3
Gloria Quinlan, speaker Stephen Girko, clarinet COPLAND Lincoln Portrait CORIGLIANO Music from the Edge (first concert performance) COPLAND Clarinet Concerto DVORˇÁK Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88 Masterworks Season Finale! Gabriela Montero, piano RACHMANINOFF-RESPIGHI Cinq Études-tableaux RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 RESPIGHI Feste Romane Fascinating Gershwin™ with Joseph Joubert, piano Marvel at the extraordinary showmanship of pianist Joseph Joubert and Broadway voices Alicia Hall Moran and Destan Owens as they bring George Gershwin’s catalogue to life. Come hear your Austin Symphony and company perform some of Gershwin’s most memorable melodies, such as, “Fascinating Rhythm,” “I Got Rhythm,” “S’Wonderful,” Download the app: “Summertime,” and more. Help us conclude our 106th season with these two magnificent performances. Download the app:
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“ The art on the stages of ZACH has entertained me, inspired me, taught me empathy, and is always thoughtful and relevant. I give to ZACH joyfully because it makes me feel like I am contributing to this magic.” Mindy Ellmer, ZACH Immediate Past President
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Elevate your show night experience with Chef David Garrido’s signature menu at Dine, perched lakeside in downtown Austin. Featuring fresh, American fare, enjoy a take on classic favorites such as steak and frites, mushroom truffle mac and cheese, baby back ribs with escabeche, ancho chile NY Strip, as well as Garrido’s signature fried oysters. Sip on craft cocktails, frozen margaritas and a thoughtful wine list in the restaurant’s stylish space, that perfectly harmonizes with Chef’s straightforward yet distinctively unique cuisine.
Duck-filled enchiladas in poblano-spinach sauce, watermelon-infused tequila and crepes smothered in goat’s milk caramel - now that’s Mexican cuisine. For more than 30 years, Fonda San Miguel restaurant has remained the premier Mexican cultural experience in Austin. Offering gallery-level fine art, an impressive wine list and the highest-quality interior Mexican dishes in town. Now featuring homegrown organic vegetables from our garden!
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III Forks is a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse. The menu features the finest USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood and an extensive wine list. The perfect table is available for your party, five private rooms available for 12 to 60 guests with audio/visual capabilities. Located in the 2nd
Beginning as a modest butcher shop in 1979, award-winning Perry’s Steakhouse in Austin features a two-story wine wall and five private dining rooms. Famous for a mouth-watering, seven-finger high pork chop, butcher-fresh USDA-aged prime beef, table side carvings and vibrant Bar 79, Perry’s provides a dining experience that is truly Rare and Well Done®.
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Manuel’s is an Austin favorite featuring delicious dining from Mexico’s interior and coastal regions. Our restaurants are locally owned and operated, and we regularly support non-profit and arts organizations. Consistently voted “Best Happy Hour” with 16 half price appetizers and $2 house Margaritas EVERYDAY from 4 to 6 p.m.
We promise to provide our customers the most pleasant dining experience by preparing with the freshest ingredients, serving the highest quality cuisines and with a simple smile. Dim Sum brunch is served at our North and Westlake locations on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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We invite you to escape to Truluck’s. A getaway for the senses. Come savor the freshest Crab, direct from our own fisheries. Delight in our fresh-catch seafood menu or select tender, juicy steaks prepared to perfection. Then complement it all with delicious wines by the glass and bottle.
Austin’s original USDA Prime Steak House has been serving sizzling steaks since 1985. Ruth’s Chris guarantees your steak will be hot, juicy and delicious until the last bite. WINE SPECTATOR “Award of Excellence” since 1994.
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Offering fresh takes on traditional Asian street food, Street is the latest concept from Austin restaurant veteran Ronald Cheng of Chinatown. The versatile menu features creative hot and cold “snacks,” sushi, dumplings, as well as vegan and gluten free options. It’s the perfect spot for a quick, healthy lunch, after-work drinks, or a fun night out with friends.
Chez Zee American Bistro, locally owned for over 20 years, serves lunch, happy hour, dinner, award-winning weekend brunch and house-made desserts. Cookin’ ‘til midnight, Friday and Saturday. Reservations any time; please come in before or after the show. Book your private party at Chez Zee! Visit us online for menus, maps and more.
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Sneak Peek 2017–18 ASO SEASON PREVIEW
Masterworks Series FRI/SAT, SEP 8/9, 2017
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Anton Nel, piano/harpsichord Poulenc Suite from Les biches (The Does) Mozart Piano c oncerto n o. 15 in Major, K. 450 Poulenc Concert champêtre for Harpsichord and o rchestra Mozart Symphony n o. 31 in D Major, K. 297, Paris
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Bruce Williams, viola Julia Taylor, soprano Claudia Chapa, mezzo-soprano Brian Yeakley, tenor Charles Evans, baritone Chorus Austin (Ryan Heller, director) Beet Hoven-Bruc Kner First movement from Piano Sonata in c Minor, o p. 13, Pathétique (Grave—a llegro di molto e con brio) (1798, orch. 1862) [n orth a merican premiere] v au GHan Willia MS Flos Campi (1925) Ma Hler-Britten What the Wild Flowers Tell Me (second movement from Symphony n o. 3, arranged for small orchestra) Bruc Kner Te Deum (1884) FRI/SAT, DEC 1/2, 2017
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Pro Ko Fiev Symphony n o p. 100
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FRI/SAT, JAN 12/13, 2018
FRI/SAT, FEB 23/24, 2018
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FRI/SAT, APR 13/14, 2018
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FRI/SAT, MAY 18/19, 2018
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Vadim Gluzman, violin t or Ke Bright Blue Music Bern Stein Serenade (after Plato’s Symposium) (1954) [performed in honor of the composer’s centennial] Beet Hoven Symphony n o. 5 in c Minor, o p. 67 Olga Kern, piano t c Hai Kov SKy-Stravin SKy Pas de deux from The Sleeping Beauty t c Hai Kov SKy Piano c oncerto n o. 2 in G Major, o p. 44 r ac HManino FF Symphony n o. 3 in a Minor, o p. 44 S A R A H & E RN E S T B UT L ER
Pops Series
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Disney FANTASIA: l ive in c oncert
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“i Heart the 80’s ™”
Bella Hristova, violin r o SSini o verture to Semiramide J.S. Bac H Brandenburg c oncerto n o. 3 in G Major, BWv 1048 Stravin SKy v iolin c oncerto in D Major (1931) Hov Hane SS Celestial Fantasy, o p. 44 Hay Dn Symphony n o. 94 in G Major, Surprise Rick Rowley, piano Sc Hu Mann Manfred o verture, o p. 115 MacDo Well Piano c oncerto n o. 2 in D Minor, o p. 23 Sc Hu Mann Symphony n o. 2 in c Major, o p. 61
FRI/SAT, MAR 23/24, 2018
Cameron Carpenter, organ Jon Gen Symphonie concertante for o rgan and o rchestra, o p. 81 Saint-Saën S Symphony n o. 3 in c Minor, o p. 78, Organ
FRI, FEB 9, 2018
Jurassic Park – Film with o rchestra FRI/SAT, JUN Download the app: 1/2, 2018 Connect:
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DEC 29/30, 2017
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Masterworks Series Masterworks Series Butler Pops Series Bruce Williams, viola Anton Nel, piano & harpsichord Disney FANTASIA: l ive in Music of v aughan Williams, Music of Mozart c oncert Beethoven, Mahler-Britten, Bruckner and Poulenc
SERGEI PROKOFIEV
DEC 1/2, 2017
BELLA HRISTOVA
Masterworks Series Beyond the Score™ , a multimedia presentation
Butler Pops Series “i Heart the 80’s ™”
Masterworks Series Bella Hristova, violin Music of Stravinsky, r ossini, J.S. Bach, Hovhaness, Haydn
RICK ROWLEY
CAMERON CARPENTER
FEB 9, 2018
FEB 23/24, 2018
Butler Pops Series Jurassic Park – Film with o rchestra
VADIM GLUZMAN
APR 13/14, 2018
Masterworks Series Vadim Gluzman, violin Music of Bernstein, t orke, Beethoven
Masterworks Series Rick Rowley, piano Music of Schumann and MacDowell
MAR 23/24, 2018
Masterworks Series Cameron Carpenter, organ Music of Saint-Saëns and Jongen
OLGA KERN
MAY 18/19, 2018
Masterworks Series Olga Kern, piano Music of t chaikovsky and r achmaninoff
JUN 1/2, 2018
Butler Pops Series “t he r at Pack, Symphonic!”
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Texas Young Composers Concert
Saturday, June 17, 2017 Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 7:30 p.m. Bring your friends, family, and co-workers for a special evening of music! Hear compositions by some of Texas’ most elite young composers performed by your Austin Symphony Orchestra. Each composer was selected by a jury during the Texas Young Composers Competition held this spring. Previous winners have gone on to work for Disney movie studios, while some are studying at some of the best music schools in the country. Come hear what all the buzz is about! #asotycc TOP & CENTER: JOHN GUTIERREZ PHOTOGRAPHY BOTTOM: KENNY TRICE
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Chanel. Photo: Charles Quinn
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From the creators of Tony® Award-winning Broadway hit HAMILTON... “A big, pulsing power surge of a show.” Newsday
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LADY DAY at Emerson’s Bar & Grill APRIL 5 A musical play by Lanie Robertson Featuring songs of jazz legend Billie Holiday Directed by Michael Rader Musical Direction by Allen Robertson Starring Chanel
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux Inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins Directed by Dave Steakley Musical Direction by Allen Robertson Photo: Jay Goldsmith, courtesy of Ogunquit Playhouse.
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ZACH’s Theatre for Families Shows
Book lyrics by Mo Willems Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Directed and Choreographed by Abe Reybold Now through April 29 ZACH’s Kleberg Theatre Gerald and Piggie and their back-up singers, the Squirrelles, discover the fun of being in a play and the joy of friendship in this delightful and funny musical. Age 3+
Co-produced with Teatro Vivo Directed by Nat Miller April 14 - May 7, 2017 Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Inspired by the YouTube video sensation, Caine’s Arcade, this bilingual play celebrates culture, imagination, and family. Age 7+
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Pre-Professional Company Showcase • May 11-14 • ZACH’s Topfer Theatre Friday and Saturday, May 12 - 13 at 7 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday, May 13 - 14 at 2 p.m. ZACH’s young pre-professionals are puttin’ a spin on the ritz in a Broadway musical revue with unique takes on beloved musicals like West Side Story, 42nd Street, Chicago, Rent, and more. jj’s arcade Sponsors
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This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
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