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IN CLASSICAL MUSIC THIS WEEK…
EVENTS FROM 02/06 - 02/13
- BRIAN GANZ
Chopin Project: Performance II
February 11, 2012 at 8 pm
Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD
INFO: 301.581.5100
About a year ago, Pianist Brian Ganz began his “Extreme Chopin” quest to perform all of Frédéric Chopin’s works. The sold out recital at the Music Center of Strathmore launched Ganz’s ambitious endeavor to perform the approximately 250 works of Chopin over the next decade. Ganz will explore the theme of “Dances and Fantasies” in his second Chopin recital at Strathmore.
- CLAYTON PIANO FESTIVAL
Inaugural Season
February 10-17, 2012
The Clayton Center (see additional locations online)
INFO: 919.606.9703; claytonpianofestival.org
Experience a personal journey through music from the great classics to works written yesterday! The Clayton piano festival kicks off its first season at the Clayton Center with four concerts dedicated to different aspects of musical expression. The festival seeks to create accessible, educational, world-class concerts and music presentations that uniquely enrich Clayton's cultural life.
- DUKE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
FREE! Shades of Blue
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 6 pm
Biddle Music Building Lobby, Duke University
INFO: 919.660.3333; music.duke.edu
A showcase of a cappella music featuring three of Duke’s popular student groups: Out of the Blue, Rhythm & Blue and Deja Blue
- DUKE WIND SYMPHONY- Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant, conductor
Viennese Ball
Saturday, February 11, 2012; 7 pm-12 am
Durham Armory, 220 Foster St., Durham
INFO: 919.660.3333; music.duke.edu
The Viennese Ball features a Polka Band and a Waltz Orchestra led by member of the Duke Wind Symphony. Dress is semi-formal to formal, and light refreshments are provided. Free dance lessons will be given from 7:00-8:00pm. The annual Viennese Ball is a fundraiser for the Duke Wind Symphony. $12 general admission/$10 Duke students; tickets available at the door.
- METROPOLITAN OPERA
Wagner’s Gotterdammerung
LIVE in HD at participating local theaters
Radio Broadcast on 89.7 FM and TheClassicalStation.org
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 12 pm
INFO: metopera.org
- MUSIC FOR A GREAT SPACE
Philidor Percussion Group
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Christ United Methodist Church, 410 Holden Rd, Greensboro
INFO: 336.333.2605; carolinatheatre.com; musicforagreatspace.org
The Philidor Percussion Group is set to excite audience members as they bring rhythms from around the world to Music for a Great Space. Philidor, comprised of four Triad musicians, has presented recitals and educational programs throughout much of the Southeast.
- MUSIC FOR A GREAT SPACE for Young People
Philidor Percussion Group
Friday, February 10, 2012, Grades K-2 – 9:30 am, Grades 3-5 – 10:30 am
Christ United Methodist Church
410 Holden Rd, Greensboro
INFO: 336.333.2605
FREE EVENT! All student attendees will receive a FREE TICKET VOUCHER, enabling them to bring the ENTIRE FAMILY for FREE to our evening performance! Come join Music for a Great Space for an exciting morning of learning about music! All students K-5 are welcome. Come learn about percussion instruments from around the world with the Philidor Percussion Group! Please contact us at mgsgreensboro@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
- NORTH CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE
Romance
Saturday, February 11, 2012; 4 pm and 8 pm
Kenan Recital Hall, Peace College
INFO: 919.856.9700; ncmasterchorale.org
Can you feel the love tonight? The Chamber Choir’s annual celebration of love features music of the “piano men” spanning the last 150 years: Robert Schumann, Frederic Chopin, Elton John and Billy Joel. The choir is joined by trio of piano, bass and drums.
- NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY
Dvorak and America
February 12-19, 2012
Friday, Feb. 17 at 12 pm: Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8 pm: Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill campus
Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 pm: Seabrook Auditorium, Fayetteville State University campus
Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 pm: New Bern Riverfront Convention Center
INFO: 919.733.2750; 877.627.6724; ncsymphony.org/dvorak
Featuring a complete performance of his popular Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” headline seven exciting days of music and cross-cultural entertainment. The concert also features the rarely heard Hiawatha Melodrama for Actor and Orchestra, created by Michael Beckerman using Dvorák’s music and words from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “The Song of Hiawatha.” Former Good Morning America host and broadcast voice of the Symphony David Hartman narrates the program alongside actor/baritone Kevin Deas and a video installation by media artist Peter Bogdanoff.
- NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY
Pub Concert
Sunday, February 12, at 8 pm
Humble Pie, Raleigh
INFO: 919.733.2750; ncsymphony.org
A small ensemble of Symphony musicians will present the composer’s “American” String Quartet, one of his most famous and cherished works.
- NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY
Lecture: Monday, Feb. 13 at 12:00 p.m.
Dvorak’s America Accent: Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:00 p.m.
INFO: ncsymphony.org/dvorak
Joseph Horowitz joins former North Carolina Symphony principal clarinetist Jimmy Gilmore for an in-depth conversation on Dvorák at Fayetteville State University on Monday, Feb. 13 at 12:00 p.m. Students and faculty from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University will present “Dvorák’s American Accent,” a free multimedia chamber music event, at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Gerrard Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:00 p.m.
- NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY
Firebird f./ Joana Carneiro and Johannes Moser
Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8 pm: Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11 at 8 pm: Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
INFO: 919.733.2750; ncsymphony.org
A pair of the music world’s fastest rising stars joins the North Carolina Symphony next month for a colorful concert program, “Firebird.” Led by guest conductor Joana Carneiro and featuring soloist Johannes Moser on cello, the orchestra performs the 1945 version of Stravinsky’s legendary Firebird Suite, alongside stirring wartime music by English composers Benjamin Britten and Edward Elgar.
- RALEIGH CHAMBER MUSIC GUILD
Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio
February 12, 2012 at 3 pm
Fletcher Opera Theater, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
INFO: rcmg.org
One of the world’s most beloved ensembles makes its debut on the RCMG series with a new work by Richard Danielpour in celebration of the 35th wedding anniversary of violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson.
- SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS
World Tour- Live with orchestra
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 7 & 8, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Memorial Auditorium, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh
INFO: shenyunperformingarts.org; ncdivineshow.com
Find out what it’s all about: http://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/videos
- UNC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
New Music for Winds and Brass
February 7, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Hill Hall Auditorium
INFO: music.unc.edu
James Ketch, trumpet; Michael Kris, trombone; Andrew McAfee, horn; Matthew McClure, alto saxophone; Donald Oehler, clarinet; Brooks de Wetter-Smith, flute
- UNC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Guest Recital: Nadia Shpachanko, piano
February 12, 2012 at 4 pm
Hill Hall Auditorium
INFO: music.unc.edu
- UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF RALEIGH
FREE Gala Concert and Reception
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 7 pm
3313 Wade Ave, Raleigh
INFO: email erikdyke@aol.com
An evening of music and desserts. This year featuring flutes, trumpet, violins, piano, bass and vocalists from the Triangle Opera Studio. Still looking for desserts and volunteers to help. A grand time is guaranteed! Wine available by the glass. Donations accepted, no reservations needed.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS OF INTEREST
- ACKLAND ART MUSEUM
Tea at Two
Wednesday, 8 February, 2012 at 2 pm
Ackland Art Museum, Chapel Hill
INFO: ackland.org
Join Director Emily Kass and Professor Bernard L. Herman (UNC-Chapel Hill, American Studies) for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about the connections between The Spectacular of Vernacular (Current Exhibit) and the Ackland's forthcoming exhibition Thornton Dial: Thoughts on Paper, opening 30 March 2012. Together they will explore the ways in which "the vernacular" is woven through the two exhibitions both aesthetically and culturally. Free to Members, $10 for their guests.
- BLACK POETRY THEATRE
The Game- A Poetic Theatrical Exploration of Good vs. Evil in the Game of Life
Friday, February 10 & Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 8 pm
Common Ground Theatre, Durham
INFO: 919.627.1076; blackpoetrytheatre.com
Every year, George and Hank meet to play chess. It is a friendly game between two old friends. They pick a quaint spot and play a game that has been played for centuries. Only this chess match has special significance. These two players are God and the Devil and they are playing for dominion. The pieces are human lives, the board is a city on earth, and strategy is simple. Don’t lose. This year George has chosen Durham, NC as the place to play the game. Hank has chosen James as the key piece. Faith will be tested, good and evil will battle, and lives will never be the same. The Game is the second production this season for Black Poetry Theatre.
Poet, playwright, songwriter, emcee, performance artist, writer, and educator Dasan Ahanu is the writer and co-director for the production. It is co-directed by Joseph "Church da Poet" Churchwell. It features some of the area's most notable artists.
- BURNING COAL THEATRE COMPANY
Man of La Mancha by Darion, Leigh and Wasserman
February 2–19, 2012: Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 pm & Sundays at 2 pm
INFO: 919.834.4001; burningcoal.org
Drawn from the Spanish novelist Cervantes' great book Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha is a musical retelling of the story of a troubled man, Alonso Quixana, who believes he is in fact a knight named Don Quixote (Randolph Curtis Rand). He enlists a simple man to support his 'quest', Sancho Panza (David Henderson), and sets off to right the ills that he perceives in the world. On his travels, he meets the strumpet Aldonza, who he imagines to be the lady Dulcinea (Yolanda Rabun). In the musical retelling of this tale, playwright Dale Wasserman (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), along with lyricist Joe Darion and composer Mitch Leigh imagined that the writer himself, Miguel de Cervantes, has been imprisoned for crimes against the church and state. Cast into a prison amidst a bunch of low-life criminals, Cervantes finds that he was create a beautiful story in order to convince them that he, as an artist, deserves to live. He spins the story of the "madman", Alonso Quixana and his fictional persona, Don Quixote.
- CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS
Four Electric Ghosts: An Opera-Masquerade by Mendi + Keith Obadike
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Memorial Hall, UNC campus
INFO: 919.843.3333; carolinaperformingarts.org
Inspired by Amos Tutuola’s 1954 novel My Life in the Bush of Ghosts and Tori Iwatani’s influential 1980s video game Pac Man.
- CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS
Program Notes LIVE, with Dr. Joseph Jordan, Director of the Stone Center for Black Culture and History
6:30-7 PM, February 9, 2012; 6:30 – 7 pm
Gerrard Hall, UNC campus
INFO: carolinaperformingarts.org
Dr Jordan is also the Interim Director of the Institute for African American Research and teaches in African/African American Studies Department at UNC-Chapel Hill. His curatorial work includes more than 27 visual art and historical exhibitions, as well as production credits for five independent films. This talk is in conjunction with Four Electric Ghosts: An Opera-Masquerade by Mendi + Keith Obadike at 7:30 PM, Feb. 9.
- CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS
Overtone Quartet f./ Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Jason Moran & Eric Harland
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 8 pm
Memorial Hall, UNC campus
INFO: carolinaperformingarts.org
- CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS
Program Notes LIVE, with Dr. Louise Toppin
February 13, 2012; 6:30 – 7 pm
Historic Playmakers Theater
Dr Toppin is an acclaimed international opera performer and chair of vocal studies in the Department of Music at UNC. Dr. Toppin will be joined by Hope Boykin, Durham native and dancer with Ailvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Ms. Boykin recently debuted her new work "Watching Go By, The Day" on Memorial Hall stage with dancers from Philandanco in Sept. 2011. This talk is in conjunction with the performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 7:30 PM, Feb. 13.
- CAROLINA WOMEN GLEE CLUB
5th Annual Women’s Choral Showcase
February 10, 2012 at 8 pm
Hill Hall Auditorium, UNC-Chapel Hill
INFO: uncwomensgleeclub.com
The Women’s Glee Club at UNC-Chapel Hill will be hosting its fifth annual women’s choral showcase, titled “Making Music, Making a Difference,” on February 10th at 8 pm in Hill Hall Auditorium at UNC-Chapel Hill. The concert will include women’s choirs from seven area high schools, including Carrboro High School, Chapel Hill High School, Durham School of the Arts, East Chapel Hill High School, Orange High School, Cedar Ridge, and Riverside High School. Each choir will perform two or three pieces separately and one piece together. This year’s selection for the combined piece is “O Clap Your Hands” by Stephen Chatman. The piece includes a soprano solo, which will be performed by Andrea Moore, lecturer in the Music Department at UNC-Chapel Hill. The combined choir will be directed by Sue Klausmeyer and accompanied by Valerie Elvers. Admission to the concert is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring donations of personal hygiene items or nonperishable food items, which will go to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina in Durham.
- DUKE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
8th Annual Valentine’s Day Jazz Concert
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 4 pm
Reynolds Industries Theater, Duke University
INFO: 919.684.4444; tickets.duke.edu
Featuring the Duke Jazz Ensemble, North Carolina Central University Jazz Ensemble and UNC-Chapel Hill Jazz Ensemble
- DUKE PERFORMANCES
Thurston Moore & the Demolished Thoughts Ensemble
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 8 pm
Reynolds Industries Theater
INFO: performances.duke.edu
- DUKE PERFORMANCES
Fiasco Theater: Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare
Friday & Saturday, February 17 & 18, 2012 at 8 pm
Sheafer Lab Theater
INFO: performances.duke.edu
- FLANDERS GALLERY
Sherman Howard: Another Impatient Sucker--Through February 28, 2012
Shaun Richards: New Works--Through February 28th, 2012
302 S. West St, Raleigh
INFO: 919.834.5044; flandersartgallery.com
HALLE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
JazzLive Concert Series: Dr. David Champouillon
Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 7 pm
237 N. Salem St, Apex
INFO: apexnc.org
Dr. David Champouillon on trumpet. A graduate of the famed jazz programs at both the University of Miami and the University of Northern Colorado, David Champouillon is an Artist/Clinician for Bach Trumpets and Professor of Trumpet and Jazz Studies at East Tennessee State University.
- KIRK CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE
A Touch of Brass
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 4 PM
Kirk of Kildaire, Presbyterian 200 High Meadow Dr., Cary
Info: 919.467.4944; kirkofkildaire.org
The brass and percussion ensemble will share its unique arrangements of light jazz, Broadway and patriotic music as well as musical trivia to celebrate Valentine's Day and Lincoln's birthday. Childcare provided for ages 5 and under Please call 3 days in advance to reserve. All concerts are free and open to the public. The concert guild graciously accepts donations. Proceeds will benefit Appalachia Service Project.
- NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY MUSEUM
African American History Tour
Saturday, February 11, 18 & 25, 2012; 1:30-2:30 pm
5 E. Edenton St, Raleigh
INFO: 919.807.7900; ncmuseumofhistory.org
Explore the lives and accomplishments of African American North Carolinians from the antebellum period to the Civil Rights era. For example, in the exhibit Behind the Veneer: Thomas Day, Master Cabinetmaker, learn about this free man of color who owned and operated one of North Carolina’s largest cabinet shops prior to the Civil War. See approximately 70 pieces of furniture crafted by this accomplished artisan and entrepreneur from Milton, Caswell County.
- NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY MUSEUM
History à la Carte: Operation Dixie
Wednesday, February 8, 2012; 12:10-1 pm
5 E. Edenton St, Raleigh
INFO: 919.807.7900; ncmuseumofhistory.org
Bring your lunch; beverages provided. James Wrenn, Phoenix Historical Society. Nearly 10 years before the Montgomery bus boycott, black workers in eastern North Carolina campaigned for civil rights in tobacco warehouses. Discover how thousands organized and secured union contracts in nearly 30 “leaf houses.”
- NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY MUSEUM
Music of the Carolinas: Boo Hanks
Sunday, February 12, 2012; 3-4 pm
5 E. Edenton St, Raleigh
INFO: 919.807.7900; ncmuseumofhistory.org
Drawing from a deep musical well, Hanks showcases his virtuosity in the delicate finger-style guitar of classic Piedmont blues. The performance is presented with PineCone, with support from the N.C. Museum of History Associates, Williams Mullen and WLHC-FM/WLQC-FM.
- NORTH CAROLINA HISTORY MUSEUM
EXHIBIT: A Change is Gonna Come: Black, Indian and White Voices for Racial Equality
Current available online
5 E. Edenton St, Raleigh
INFO: 919.807.7900; ncmuseumofhistory.org; nccivilrights.org
The N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh launched the online exhibit A Change Is Gonna Come: Black, Indian and White Voices for Racial Equality on Friday, July 1. Accessible at www.nccivilrights.org, the exhibit highlights the experiences of courageous Tar Heels in the struggle for equal rights for all North Carolinians. Focusing mainly on the years 1865 to the 1980s, the exhibit gives voice to the individuals and communities who challenged a system of oppression based on race.
- PINECONE
The Duhks, with special guest Kellin Watson
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 8 pm
Fletcher Theater, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts
INFO: pinecone.org
Four of the original band members perform with Watson singing lead vocals. After the show, the music will continue with a free jam session at the Busy Bee Cafe!
- PINECONE
FREE! Boo Hanks
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 3 pm
NC Museum of History
INFO: pinecone.org
Part of the Music of the Carolinas series. Hanks was born in NC, and his musical roots reflect Piedmont string band and blues traditions. This concert is part of a series sponsored by Williams Mullen and the NC Museum of History Associates.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
- BURNING COAL THEATRE COMPANY
Exploring Shakespeare
February 6 - March 26, 2012: Monday nights, 6:30 - 9:30(New Dates)
INFO: 919.834.4001; burningcoal.org
A eight-session class on acting and enjoying Shakespeare, taught by Burning Coal Education Director Ian Finley. Get up on your feet and explore the Bard's language! Suitable for anyone interested in Shakespeare, no previous acting experience necessary. The Play's the thing! $155, including all texts. For more information or to reserve a space: 919.834.4001 /www.burningcoal.org
- DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL
Durham Arts Council’s Season Grants
Applications are due at the Durham Arts Council Building by 9 pm on Thursday, March 1. 2012
INFO: 919.560.2720; mdemott@durhamarts.org
These grants are designed to support arts activities occurring between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. Non-profit arts organizations or non-profits planning an arts activity may apply. An applicant must have non-profit 501c(3) status or apply using a fiscal agent that has 501c(3) status. The applicant organization must be based in Durham County or produce the majority of its programming in Durham County. An applicant may request cash and/or use of space in the Durham Arts Council building. Season Grants are not awarded to support fund-raising activities.
- ST FRANCIS UMC
Alice Parker Choral Workshop- Saturday, March 17, 2012
Pre-registration deadline: February 24, 2012
INFO: http://www.saintfrancisumc.org/content/view/590 On March 17-18, 2012 Alice Parker, world-renowned choral music conductor, arranger, and composer, is staging a one-of-a-kind choral workshop weekend for Triangle-area singers at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary, North Carolina. On Saturday, March 17, she will lead a special workshop, "Go to the Heart of Song - Sing the Gospel of Peace," for conductors, choirs, singers, teachers, pianists and organists. That day will end with a 3 p.m. concert/vespers service featuring Ms. Parker's works. On Sunday, March 18, she will lead congregational singing for the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services, and the workshop will end with a score study session from 1 to 3 p.m. The weekend also includes a Community SING on Friday, March 16, at 7:00 pm.
- TRIANGLE GAY MENS CHORUS
Accepting new singers- Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, & Bass
INFO: tgmchorus.org/join
TGMC is preparing to travel to beautiful Denver, Colorado for the GALA Choruses International Festival this July. Accepting new singers in all voice parts - Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, and Bass (If you aren't sure which part you sing, don't worry, TGMC can help!).
- UNC DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Piano Masterclass: Nadia Shpachanko
February 11, 2012 at 3 pm
Hill Hall Auditorium
INFO: music.unc.edu
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