SPRING 2014 EXPERIENCE. S O M E T H I N G. REAL.
EXPERIENCE JANUARY
2014
FEBRUARY
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano
Garrick Ohlsson, piano
JANUARY 26, 3PM
FEBRUARY 9, 3PM
FEBRUARY 7, 8PM
The Crossroads Project
MARCH
Decoda MARCH 2, 3PM
Dervish: Music of Ireland MARCH 7, 8PM
Dr. John
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
FEBRUARY 15, 8PM
MARCH 16, 3PM
Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company FEBRUARY 22, 8PM
Kim Kashkashian, viola FEBRUARY 23, 3PM
T HAN K YO U
Major sponsorship for the season is provided by
THE VIVIAN AND SEYMOUR MILSTEIN ENDOWED FUND. The Great Orchestras and Chamber Music Series are made possible by generous support from the TANAKA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION. Special thanks to our corporate sponsors STEINWAY & SONS and PERNOD RICARD USA.
APRIL
Chanticleer APRIL 5, 8PM
The Very Hungry Caterpillar APRIL 6, 3PM
American Symphony Orchestra with Zhi Ma, violin APRIL 10, 8PM
MAY
Michael Feinstein’s The Gershwins and Me MAY 3, 8PM
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
JULY
National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America JULY 20, 3PM
MAY 4, 3PM
Harlan Jacobson’s Talk Cinema TUESDAYS, 7PM: JANUARY 28 • FEBRUARY 18 • MARCH 18 • APRRIL 29 • MAY 13
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo APRIL 12, 8PM
eighth blackbird APRIL 13, 3PM
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 10AM
ORDERING
IS EASY
By phone at 914-251-6200 In person at the box office Online at www.artscenter.org We’re sorry, “Create Your Own” discounted packages cannot be purchased online. Please call the box office to create your own series. Box office hours are Tuesday - Friday, noon to 6pm.
PHOTO CREDITS • COVER • ASO’s Leon Botstein © Steve J. Sherman • Michael Feinstein © Gilles Toucas • Aspen Santa Fe Ballet © Rosalie O’Connor • Decoda © Matt Dine • INTERIOR • Orpheus © Larry Fink • Ohlsson © Pier Andrea Morolli • Crossroads Project © Garth Lenz •Kim Kashkashian © Alan Titmuss • Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana © Lois Greenfield • Chanticleer © Lisa Kohler • The Very Hungry Caterpillar © Margo Ellen Gesser • Les Ballets Trockadero © Sascha Vaughn eighth blackbird © Luke Ratray
ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Sunday, January 26, 3 pm | Concert Hall Grace, subtlety, passion — and no conductor. The PAC ‘s favorite orchestra returns, with an all-Beethoven program and 25-year-old rising star, pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii. Full price 15% off 20% off
$82.50 $70.50 $66.50
$72.50 $62.00 $58.50
$52.50 $45.00 $42.50
GARRICK OHLSSON, piano Friday, February 7, 8pm | Concert Hall Known for his flawless technique and a strong grasp of form, this prize-winning pianist and Westchester native will impress with a program of Beethoven, Schubert, Griffes, and, of course, Ohlsson’s signature favorite, Chopin. Full price 15% off 20% off
$82.50 $70.50 $66.50
$67.50 $57.75 $54.50
$52.50 $45.00 $42.50
THE CROSSROADS PROJECT Sunday, February 9, 3pm | Recital Hall A multi-disciplinary performance of live music, visual art, and compelling science. The Fry Street Quartet joins with Dr. Robert Davies, physicist and educator to explore the Earth’s rapidly changing climate, and humanity’s opportunity for a new direction. Part of a campus-wide initiative at Purchase College. Full price
$32.50
15% off 20% off
$28.00 $26.50
DR. JOHN Saturday, February 15, 8pm | Concert Hall Celebrate Mardi Gras with the quintessential New Orleans pianist and singer. Snaky rhythms, Crescent City funk, voodoo flair, and his singular voice make for a thoroughly hypnotic and utterly unforgettable performance. Full price 15% off 20% off
$67.50 $57.75 $54.50
$52.50 $45.00 $42.50
$42.50 $36.50 $34.50
UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE TOURING COMPANY Saturday, February 22, 8pm | PepsiCo Theatre The very best improvisors, standups, sketch comedians, and storytellers, hand-picked from UCB theaters in New York and LA and delivered right to you, here at Purchase, to make you laugh. Full price 15% off 20% off
$32.50 $28.00 $26.50
$27.50 $23.75 $22.50
$22.50 $19.50 $18.50
KIM KASHKASHIAN, viola Sunday, February 23, 3pm | Recital Hall One of the most accomplished artists of her generation, she has been hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle as “an artist who combines a probing, restless musical intellect with enormous beauty of tone.” This performance and discussion event will be hosted by Bill McGlaughlin of NPR’s Exploring Music. Full price
$52.50
15% off 20% off
$45.00 $42.50
DECODA Sunday, March 2, 3pm | Recital Hall Proving it’s possible to be edgy and traditional at the same time, this NYC-based chamber music society of accomplished young musicians brings a matchless fervor to their playing, whether it’s a work from the tried-and-true classical music canon or a new work destined for posterity. Full price
$27.50
15% off 20% off
$23.75 $22.50
DERVISH: MUSIC FROM IRELAND Friday, March 7, 8pm | PepsiCo Theatre Direct from County Sligo. Musical magic rooted in the heart of the Emerald Isle — jigs and ballads, traditional songs, and new compositions blend to create a truly joyous sound. Full price 15% off 20% off
$37.50 $32.25 $30.50
$22.50 $19.50 $18.50
CREATE YOUR OWN SERIES
CHOOSE 3 PERFORMANCES
& SAVE 15%
FLAMENCO VIVO CARLOTA SANTANA Sunday, March 16, 3pm | PepsiCo Theatre Flamenco. The word itself conjures notions of fiery passion and jaw-dropping power, neither of which will be in short supply when Carlota Santana’s company, heading into their 30th anniversary season, takes the stage. Olé! Full price
$47.50
15% off 20% off
$40.75 $38.50
CHANTICLEER Saturday, April 5, 8pm | Recital Hall Encore, encore! Chanticleer returns to The Center after last season’s sold-out performance. This is a cappella at its best, a seamless blend of male voices, ranging from counter-tenor to bass, a chance to rejoice in the magic and majesty of the human voice. Full price $57.50
15% off $49.25 20% off $46.50
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR & OTHER ERIC CARLE FAVOURITES Sunday, April 6, 3pm | Recital Hall Enchanting family entertainment by the Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. This whimsically designed glow-in-the-dark puppet production is a feast for the eyes and ears, bringing Eric Carle’s beloved characters to life. Full price $22.50
15% off $19.50 20% off $18.50
AMERICAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LEON BOTSTEIN, MUSICAL DIRECTOR Thursday, April 10, 8pm | Concert Hall The ASO is known for fascinating, theme-based concerts, which combine little-known masterworks and thrilling new interpretations of familiar favorites. On the program are works by Strauss, Brahms, Conus, spotlighting violin soloist Zhi Ma. Full price $87.50 15% off $74.75 20% off $70.50
$77.50 $66.25 $62.50
$52.50 $45.00 $42.50
CREATE YOUR OWN SERIES
CHOOSE 5 PERFORMANCES
& SAVE 20%
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S THE GERSHWINS AND ME Saturday, May 3, 8pm | Concert Hall A not-to-be missed performance by the multiplatinum-selling, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer, “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook.” No one does Gershwin like Feinstein. Who could ask for anthing more?
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO Saturday, April 12, 8pm | Concert Hall Yes, these are men in tutus, dancing en pointe. Proving that classical dance can be downright hilarious, this all-male corps de ballet strikes at the heart of convention and cliché with unbridled artistry, unmatched athleticism, and unabashed fun. Full price $72.50 15% off $62.00 20% off $58.50
$57.50 $49.25 $46.50
eighth blackbird Sunday, April 13, 3pm | Recital Hall Classical, provocative, and cool, this chamber music ensemble combines classical finesse with the energy of a rock band, entertaining and provoking audiences across the country and around the world. This performance and discussion event will be hosted by Bill McGlaughlin of NPR’s Exploring Music. Full price
$52.50
15% off $45.00 20% off $42.50
Full price $87.50 15% off $74.75 20% off $70.50
$72.50 $62.00 $58.50
$52.50 $45.00 $42.50
THE PAC SNAZZY BASH Show your support for The PAC and join us on May 3rd for a glam evening of cocktails, dinner, and prime seats for Michael Feinstein. Plus, everyone’s invited to bring their dancing shoes for our very own swingin’ dance party after the show!
For event tickets and more information contact Sarah Recca, Associate Director of Development, at 914.251.6189
ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET Sunday, May 4, 3pm | Pepsico Theatre Top global choreographers, distinctive groundbreaking works, and virtuoso dancers — this jewel of a dance company from the American West was recently called a “breath of fresh air” by the New York Times. Full price $57.50 $42.50 15% off $49.25 $36.50 20% off $46.50 $34.50
NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Sunday, July 20, 3pm | Concert Hall The brightest young classical players from around the country. David Robertson will lead the orchestra; violinist Gil Shaham will join them as soloist. A program of Carnegie Hall. To receive notice when tickets go on sale email center@purchase.edu. Please note: This performance cannot be purchased as part of a Create-Your-Own discount package.
The Performing Arts Center 735 Anderson Hill Road Purchase, NY 10577-0140