2015–2016 Season
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2015–2016 Season
2015– 2016 Season FALL-WINTER SCHEDULE SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER ROCKPORT, MASSACHUSETTS Welcome to Rockport Music 2015-16 SEASON Welcome to Rockport Music and our seaside Shalin Liu Performance Center, which is considered “one of the most beautiful halls in the country” (Boston Phoenix). Our upcoming 2015-16 Season brings another year of exciting artists, including the Van Cliburn winner Vadym Kholodenko, French jazz singer Madeleine Peyroux, legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb, and incredible Celtic fiddler Natalie MacMaster, among others. This year, we’ve added a new series of HD broadcasts-the Bolshoi Ballet. We hope you will consider one of our subscriptions which provide savings, including a flexible concert subscription with the purchase of four or more concerts of your choosing, as well as subscriptions to the Metropolitan Opera and Bolshoi Ballet broadcasts. “the gleaming...Shalin Liu Performance Center, with its warm tones and its striking views of the sea...”THE BOSTON GLOBE I would like to share something you may not know-Rockport Music is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to transform lives through great music and provide exceptional educational opportunities. We hope that as you enjoy the many musical offerings we bring to Rockport, you also consider making a donation to help us continue presenting great concerts and providing musical learning opportunities for thousands of children and adults each year. Tony Beadle Executive Director CONTENTS 4 … CLASSICAL CONCERTS 8 … JAZZ & BLUES 10 … FOLK, POP, & WORLD 13 … COMEDY 14 … METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE IN HD 18 … ENGLAND’S NATIONAL THEATRE IN HD 19 … BOLSHOI BALLET IN HD 21 … CINEMA 23 … COMMUNITY EVENTS & EDUCATION 26 … TICKET INFORMATION 28 … CALENDAR 31 … ORDER FORM All programs and artists subject to change Visit rockportmusic.org for more information 2 :: 978.546.7391 Highlights from 2015 (from top): Joey Alexander Trio (Rockport Jazz Festival, August 2015), Harlem Quartet (Community Concert, April 2015), Anat Cohen Quartet (Rockport Jazz Festival, August 2015) and clarinetist Richard Stoltzman with Artistic Director David Deveau (Rockport Chamber Music Festival, July 2015). FRONT COVER (From top left): Hermitage Piano Trio, Natalie MacMaster, Jeff Austin, Manhattan Transfer, Harold López-Nussa, Hot Club of San Francisco, Madeleine Peyroux. Classical SERIES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 8 PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 3 PM David Deveau, piano Vadym Kholodenko, piano Pre-Concert Talk with Andrew Shryock, 7 PM Pre-Concert Talk with Dr. Elizabeth Seitz, 2 PM Now in his twentieth year as Artistic Director of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, pianist David Deveau has been critically acclaimed internationally for his expressive and poetic interpretations of solo piano repertoire ranging from Haydn to the present. The New York Times wrote about his concert performance as “one of those musical events that linger long in the memory…for lyric expression that goes straight to the heart of the matter.” Winner of the coveted gold medal at the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Kholodenko captured the attention of jury, audience, and critics alike for powerful, performances that “showed the guts of a true superartist” (San Francisco Classical Voice). Kholodenko also took home prizes for best performance of the piano quintet and best performance of the commissioned work. PROGRAM Works of Liszt, Brahms and a rarely heard piano arrangement of Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll written by Wagner's protégé Josef Rubinstein, which are all from David’s new CD release on the Steinway label, under the title Siegfried Idyll. Tickets: $58, $48, $39 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 8 PM Tickets: $39, $35, $25 “This was music-making as if from another world…” DALLAS MORNING NEWS Elias String Quartet Sara Bittlloch, violin | Donald Grant, violin | Martin Saving, viola | Marie Bitlloch, cello Diploma in a Day, 2-7:30 PM (see page 25 for details) Among its many awards, the Elias Quartet has won the 2010 BBC Music Magazine’s Newcomer of the Year award, the 2014 Australian Art Music Award, as well as a Mentoring Scholarship from the Beethoven-haus in Bonn, and second prize in the Sidney Griller Prize at the London String Quartet Competition. This year, the Quartet will undertake a groundbreaking project; performing and recording the complete string quartets of Beethoven. This program is a part of that ambitious project. ALL-BEETHOVEN PROGRAM String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 1 in F major String Quartet, Op. 59, No. 3 in C major “Razumovsky” String Quartet, Op. 132, No. 15 in A minor Tickets: $39, $35, $25 SPECIAL LIVE OPERA EVENT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2 PM VERDI: La Traviata Presented by the Boston Conservatory Andrew Altenbach, conductor | Nathan Troup, stage director Spend Valentine’s Day with the one you love with the ultimate romantic opera— La Traviata! The Boston Conservatory presents this audience favorite in a semi-staged concert with chamber orchestra. Love and death swirl around the beautiful courtesan Violetta Valery, who sacrifices everything to follow her heart. Tickets: $25, $20 4 :: 978.546.7391 ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 5 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 8 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 8 PM Jasper String Quartet Hermitage Piano Trio J Freivogel & Sae Chonabayashi, violins Sam Quintal, viola | Rachel Henderson Freivogel, cello Pre-Concert Talk with Dr. Elizabeth Seitz, 7 PM Misha Keylin, piano | Sergey Antonov, cello Ilya Kazantsev, piano Pre-Concert Talk with Dr. Teresa Neff, 7 pm Formed at Oberlin Conservatory in 2006, the Jasper Quartet has had tremendous success at several of the most prestigious competitions, including the Coleman and Fischoff competitions, and the 2012 Cleveland Quartet Award. The Quartet has been hailed as “sonically delightful and expressively compelling” (The Strad) and the members are currently the Professional Quartet-in-Residence at Temple University's Center for Gifted Young Musicians. A new generation from the great Russian musical tradition, the Hermitage Piano Trio is distinguished by its exuberant musicality, interpretative range, and sumptuous sound. The Washington Post raved that “three of Russia’s most spectacular young soloists… turned in a performance of such power and sweeping passion that it left you nearly out of breath.” During the 2014 Rockport Chamber Music Festival, Sergey and Ilya performed a spectacular concert to tremendous critical and audience response. PROGRAM HAYDN: Quartet in G major, Op. 76, No. 1 SHOSTAKOVICH: Quartet in C minor, No. 8 DEBUSSY: Quartet in G minor, Op. 11 PROGRAM SHOSTAKOVICH: Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8 BEETHOVEN: Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11 “Gassenhauer” SIBELIUS: Trio in A minor “Hafträsk,” JS207 BRAHMS: Piano Trio No. 3 in C minor, Op. 101 “(They play) with sparkling vitality and great verve...” THE CLASSICAL VOICE OF NORTH CAROLINA Tickets: $34, $28, $19 Tickets: $39, $35, $25 SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 3 PM Juilliard String Quartet SATURDAY, MAY 7, 8 PM Joseph Lin & Ronald Copes, violins Roger Tapping, viola | Joel Krosnick, cello Pre-Concert Talk with Bayla Keyes, 2 pm Members of the Handel & Haydn Society Heralded as the quintessential American string quartet, the Grammy Award-winning Juilliard String Quartet is the first ensemble to play all six Bartók quartets in the United States, and its performances of Schoenberg’s quartets helped establish the works as cornerstones of the modern string quartet literature. In 2011 the Quartet became the first classical music ensemble to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. “The Juilliard demonstrated how four instrumental voices engaged in ... conversation can keep an audience spellbound.” –The New York Times Guy Fishman, cello and director Aisslinn Nosky, Susanna Ogata, violins Robert Nairn, bass | Ian Watson, harpsichord Principal members of the renowned Handel and Haydn Society return to present a concert of exciting Baroque chamber music. PROGRAM VIVALDI: Sinfonia in G, “Alla Rustica” GEMINIANI: Concerto Grosso in E minor TORELLI: Violin Concerto, Op. 8 VIVALDI: Cello Concerto in G major TELEMANN: Burlesque de Don Quixote BACH: Violin Concerto in A minor Tickets: $34, $28, $19 PROGRAM MOZART: String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K. 465, “Dissonance” RICHARD WERNICK: New work (2015) DEBUSSY: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 Tickets: $68, $58, $49 6 :: 978.546.7391 ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 7 Jazz & Blues FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 8 PM Keep Me in Your Heart for a While: The Best of Madeleine Peyroux FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 8 PM Spyro Gyra One of the most beloved fusion bands in the world, Spyro Gyra continues to find the sweet spot between jazz, funk, and new age music. The multiple Grammy winning quintet hasn’t lost any of its swagger more than 40 years after their founding. Their most recent record, The Rhinebeck Sessions, attests to their continuing funky excellence and vitality. “There is really no band out there that can produce a sense of pure joy as consistently and as often as Spyro Gyra.” –Jazz Times Tickets: $59, $48, $35 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 5 PM Harold López-Nussa Following in the footsteps of greats like Chucho Valdes and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, young Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa has exploded onto the Latin jazz scene with an inventive, swinging Afro-Cuban style and jawdropping ability. The Havana-born pianist and composer has created a sound that is unencumbered by genre boundaries, forging a unique blend that folds classical, jazz and pan-Latin rhythms together for a rich hybrid. “effortless metrical gymnastics” –Downbeat Magazine Tickets: $39, $35, $25 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 8 PM Acoustic Alchemy The U.K.-based instrumental powerhouse blends jazz and pop with flamenco, reggae, and folk for a brand of new age fusion unlike anything heard before. With a string of popular, jazz-inflected albums like Red Dust & Spanish Lace, The New Edge and AArt, the Grammynominated group has performed for over 30 years, and their sound remains as infectious and fresh as their early 80’s beginnings. Tickets: $49, $39, $27 With a voice that often recalls the great Billie Holiday, Peyroux’s repertoire mixes pre-war blues/jazz standards, contemporary classics (Bob Dylan, Serge Gainsbourg, Elliott Smith) along with her own strong compositions. Peyroux learned her craft busking on the streets of Paris, singing blues and early jazz tunes until being signed by Rounder Records where her unique phrasing and earthy tones found a quick audience. She has now released seven acclaimed records, the most recent being Blue Room, an homage to Ray Charles’s sophisticated blend of jazz, soul and country. Tickets: $78, $65, $45 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 3 & 8 PM Cape Ann Big Band Enjoy the holidays with Cape Ann’s own 17-piece big band performing holiday favorites, old and new, infused with a bit of jazz, swing, New Orleans street bands, soul, and rock n’ roll. In just a short span of time, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought after ensembles in the North Shore. Tickets: $34, $28, $19 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 8 PM Taj Mahal A bonafide blues and rock legend, the inimitable Taj Mahal has been instrumental in preserving and shaping American roots music. With his booming baritone, nimble fingerpicking guitar playing and pioneering fusion of blues with disparate world and folk styles, the iconic artist has earned himself a place amongst the titans of American music. Tickets: $93, $83, $55, $40 SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 8 PM Hot Club of San Francisco: Postcards from Gypsy Land One of the vanguards of the current gypsy jazz revival, Hot Club of San Francisco (HCSF) has integrated Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s jazz manouche style with their own disparate influences to create a unique sound of their own. Led by guitarist Paul Mehling, HCSF now stands at the forefront of the Hot Club genre, with over 10 gypsy-flavored jazz albums, including Lady in Red, Swing This and Postcards from Gypsyland. Tickets: $46, $38, $28 8 :: 978.546.7391 ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 9 Folk, Pop & World WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 8 PM Joan Armatrading OPENING ACT: Melissa Ferrick A British folk icon, singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading is known by her distinctive, dynamic voice and uncanny ability to shift seamlessly between folk, rock, new wave, blues, jazz and funk. She is hailed as “Britain’s first lady of song” (Daily Mail). (Sold Out) Tickets: $98, $88, $60 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 8 PM Visions from Cape Breton: A Family Celebration With Natalie MacMaster No single artist has done more for popularizing Cape Breton fiddle music than Natalie MacMaster, who has been recording and touring for more than three decades, earning multiple awards, including two Juno Awards for best instrumental album, the East Coast Music Awards’ Female Artist of the Year, Roots/Traditional Artist of the Year and Instrumental Artist of the Year. She has also been named Fiddler of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association. Tickets: $93, $85, $55, $40 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 8 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 8 PM Marshall Crenshaw Jeff Austin Band Formerly of Yonder Mountain String Band Marshall Crenshaw is a guitar pop craftsman of the highest order, churning out rock and roll tunes since the early 80s. Hits like “Someday, Someway” and “Cynical Girl” launched the singer-songwriter into the pantheon of power pop luminaries, and with the release of an acclaimed EP just last May, it’s clear Crenshaw’s melodic gifts haven’t dimmed. After several years as part of the Yonder Mountain String Band, mandolinist Jeff Austin has gone out on his own and is now touring with his own band. He is celebrated for his fleet fingers and penchant for improvisation on stage with songs that range from tender folk ballads to driving country-rock. His Yep Roc Records debut, The Simple Truth, came out in 2015. “His intelligence, integrity, and passion for the great song always show up in his music.” –Robert Christgau, Dean of American Rock Critics “Austin and his bandmates have reinvented Americana music in a way that moves the genre forward.” –jambase.com Tickets: $34, $28, $19 Tickets: $39, $35, $25 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 5 PM Jimmy Webb & Karla Bonoff THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8 PM Renaissance A pioneering British progressive rock band injecting classical and folk music elements into its sound, Renaissance had great success throughout the 70’s, and even became the first British band to play three consecutive sold-out nights at Carnegie Hall. The culmination of their popularity came with their hit single “Northern Lights” off their 1978 record A Song for All Seasons. Tickets: $46, $38, $28 In a concert showcasing two of the most successful songwriters of the modern era, the legendary Jimmy Webb teams up with Karla Bonoff for a night of original pop classics. Jimmy Webb remains one of the few modern songwriters to become a genuine superstar on his writing talents alone. His list of hits written for other performers include “Up Up and Away” (The 5th Dimension), “Wichita Lineman” (Glen Campbell), “MacArthur Park” (Donna Summer) and many more. His recent CD’s—Just Across the River and Still Within the Sound of My Voice—are saturated with guest stars from Lyle Lovett to Billy Joel. Karla Bonoff also got her start as a songwriter, writing hits for Linda Ronstadt, Wynonna Judd and Bonnie Raitt before venturing out on her own. She scored a Top 20 hit with 1982’s “Personally” and had great success with movie soundtracks, landing songs in Footloose, About Last Night and others. Tickets: $61, $51, $41 10 :: 978.546.7391 ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 11 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 4:30 & 8 PM THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 8 PM WGBH PRESENTS Danú A Christmas Celtic Sojourn Danú remains one of Ireland’s most cherished Irish folk bands and are among the leaders of the new traditionalist movement in Celtic music. They have been thrilling audiences with their instrumental virtuosity and powerfully emotive ballads for close to 20 years. Voted Best Overall Traditional Act by Irish Music, as well as Best Traditional Group twice in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Danú recently released Buan, a rousing new collection of reels, jigs and ballads that was awarded a 4 star review in the Irish Times. With Brian O’Donovan Now in its second decade of concerts around New England, A Christmas Celtic Sojourn is again returning to Rockport. Brian O’Donovan’s A Celtic Sojourn has thrilled radio audiences for twentyeight years. For the last thirteen, the Christmas-time live version of the show has drawn on Celtic, Pagan, and Christian traditions to celebrate the music of this season. First launched in 2003, A Christmas Celtic Sojourn reflects the compelling and diverse offerings of the weekly national radio program. Tickets: $68, $58, $49 “...a calm, nostalgic, and musically resplendent stroll through Celtic midwinter...” –BOSTON GLOBE “…a vibrant mix of virtuosity, empathy and energy” –Washington Post Tickets: $46, $38, $28 FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 8 PM We Banjo 3 A young Galway-based foursome that combines bluegrass and Appalachian old time string band music with traditional Irish folk, We Banjo 3 is taking the acoustic world by storm. Their most recent record, 2015’s Live in Galway, received 4 stars from the Irish Times. Tickets: $39, $35, $25 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 3 & 7 PM The Manhattan Transfer One of the most celebrated vocal pop groups of the contemporary age, The Manhattan Transfer has enchanted audiences for more than 40 years with their pristine harmonies, sophisticated arrangements and jazz/doo-wop hybrid style with classics like “Birdland” and “Route 66.” “The best singing group in jazz– or any other musical idiom for that matter.” –L.A. Times Tickets: $85, $75, $55, $40 Comedy SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 5 PM Capitol Steps Political satire gets a musical makeover with the uproarious comedy troupe Capitol Steps. Adapting familiar pop hits to skewer both sides of the political spectrum, the Capitol Steps revel in sardonic songs, side-splitting puns and over-the-top impersonations. No one is safe. “…you have to admire the nimble minds behind the wordplay.” –The Boston Globe Tickets: $78, $65, $55 12 :: 978.546.7391 ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 13 HD BROADCASTS Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Individual Tickets: $32, $29, $20 Subscription: $288, $261, $180 (10% discount, Magic Flute not included) Met Lunch: $17/$12 (see page 17 for details) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 12:55 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 12:30 PM BERG: Lulu Pre-Opera Talk, 11:30 AM | Met Lunch, 11 AM William Kentridge stages Berg’s shocking masterpiece about a sexually irresistible young woman whose wanton behavior causes destruction for those who fall under her spell. James Levine conducts the opera, which he has led 30 Met performances of the work, including the company premiere in 1977. Marlis Petersen performs the title role with Susan Graham as the Countess Geschwitz. VERDI: Il Trovatore Met Lunch, 12 PM Anna Netrebko performs in her highly anticipated Met role debut as Leonora, the tortured heroine of Il Trovatore. Dmitri Hvorostovsky sings Count di Luna in the first pairing of the two Russian superstars at the Met since 2002, with Yonghoon Lee as Manrico, the title character, Štefan Kocán as Ferrando, and Dolora Zajick in her signature role of the demented gypsy Azucena. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 12:55 PM VERDI: Otello Pre-Opera Talk, 12 PM | Met Lunch, 11:30 AM | Après Opera By Dr. Elizabeth Seitz Experience a new staging of Verdi’s masterpiece Otello, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin and directed by Bartlett Sher. Aleksandrs Antonenko sings his first Met performances of the tormented Moor of Venice, with Sonya Yoncheva in her role debut as his wife, Desdemona, and Željko Lu čić as Otello’s sinister rival, Iago. SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 12:55 PM BIZET: Les Pêcheurs de Perles Met Lunch, 12 PM For the first time since Enrico Caruso starred in the opera in 1916, the Met will present Bizet’s lush, melodic romance Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers), in a production by director Penny Woolcock. Gianandrea Noseda conducts a cast led by Diana Damrau as the beautiful priestess Leïla with Matthew Polenzani and Mariusz Kwiecien singing the roles of Nadir and Zurga, the two pearl fishers whose friendship is tested by their rivalry for Leïla’s affections. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 12:55 PM PUCCINI: Turandot Met Lunch, 12 PM Swedish dramatic soprano Nina Stemme sings her first Met performances of Puccini’s Chinese ice princess, with Anita Hartig as the angelic slave girl Liù, and Marco Berti as Calàf, the suitor who risks his head for Turandot’s hand. Paolo Carignani conducts Franco Zeffirelli’s visually spectacular 1987 production. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 12 PM WAGNER: Tannhäuser Met Lunch, 11:15 AM James Levine conducts the first Met revival of Wagner’s Tannhäuser since 2004, seen in Otto Schenk’s 1977 production. Johan Botha sings the demanding title role, in a cast that also includes Peter Mattei as Wolfram; Günther Groissböck as the Landgraf; Eva-Maria Westbroek as Elisabeth and Michelle DeYoung as Venus, the human and divine rivals for Tannhäuser’s affection. 14 :: 978.546.7391 ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 15 SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 12:55 PM METROPOLITAN OPERA ENCORE PRESENTATION PUCCINI: Manon Lescaut SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 12:55 PM Met Lunch, 12 PM Kristine Opolais and Jonas Kaufmann star as the ill-fated lovers at the center of Manon Lescaut, Puccini’s passionate adaptation of the classic novel about a free-spirited country girl who becomes the toast of Paris. Sir Richard Eyre’s new production, set in the 1940s, reunites him with set designer Rob Howell. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi conducts. SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 12:55 PM PUCCINI: Madama Butterfly Met Lunch, 12 PM Kristine Opolais brings her heartbreaking interpretation of the title role in Madama Butterfly in Anthony Minghella’s critically acclaimed 2006 production. Roberto Alagna stars as Lieutenant Pinkerton, the callous officer who crushes Butterfly’s dreams of love. MOZART: The Magic Flute The Magic Flute enchanted opera lovers from around the world with the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor’s hit production, presented in a shortened English-language version. Under the baton of Maestro James Levine, a winning ensemble cast—Nathan Gunn, Ying Huang, Matthew Polenzani, Erika Miklosa, and René Pape— brings fresh life to Mozart's timeless fairy tale. Tickets: $25, $20, $15 SPECIAL LIVE OPERA EVENT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2 PM VERDI: La Traviata Presented by the Boston Conservatory Andrew Altenbach, conductor | Nathan Troup, stage director SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 12:55 PM DONIZETTI: Roberto Devereux Met Lunch, 12 PM The final opera in Donizetti’s “Tudor trilogy” focuses on the older Queen Elizabeth I, who is forced to sign the death warrant of the nobleman she loves. Conducted by Mariusz Kwiecien, the acclaimed bel canto soprano Sondra Radvanovsky will sing Elizabeth I with Matthew Polenzani as the title character; Eli¯na Garanča as Sara, the Duchess of Nottingham and the queen’s secret rival. SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 12:55 PM STRAUSS: Elektra Pre-Opera Talk, 12 PM | Met Lunch, 11:30 AM | Après Opera By Dr. Elizabeth Seitz Strauss’s blazing tragedy about an ancient Greek princess hell-bent on revenge comes to the Met in the final opera production by the legendary director Patrice Chéreau, who died in 2014. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts an extraordinary cast headed by Nina Stemme as the obsessed and bloodthirsty title character with Waltraud Meier as Klytämnestra, Elektra’s mother and the object of her fury. 16 :: 978.546.7391 Spend Valentine’s Day with the one you love with the ultimate romantic opera—La Traviata! The Boston Conservatory presents this audience favorite in a semistaged concert with chamber orchestra. Love and death swirl around the beautiful courtesan Violetta Valery, who sacrifices everything to follow her heart. Tickets: $25, $20 OPERA ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES Learn more about the exciting new productions of Verdi’s Otello, Berg’s Lulu and Strauss’s Elektra with a Pre-Opera Talk (held one hour prior to the opera) and Aprés Opera (Lulu excluded), led by Dr. Elizabeth Seitz of The Boston Conservatory. The Aprés Opera is an interactive discussion immediately following the opera about the interpretation, set design, music and more with small hors d’oeuvres and cash bar available. Met Lunch: Enjoy a gourmet sandwich, chips or fruit, dessert and a beverage with the dramatic ocean view of the third floor reception hall prior to the opera. Tickets: $17 ($12 for ½ sandwich with meal) Opera 102 and 103 are a series of two 4-night classes classes led by Dr. Elizabeth Seitz featuring in-depth talks with live performance demonstrations by Boston Conservatory graduate students. The first set features Italian composers and the second German composers (see pg. 24 for details). ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 17 National Theatre in HD Tickets: $22 Adults/ $15 Students & Seniors/ $5 Youth Bolshoi Ballet in HD Tickets: $22 Adults/ $15 Students & Seniors/ $5 Youth Subscription: $130.90 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7 PM The Beaux Stratagem Simon Godwin (Man and Superman) directs George Farquhar’s wild comedy of love and cash. The ‘Beaux’: Mr. Aimwell and Mr. Archer, two charming, dissolute young men who have blown their fortunes in giddy London and flee to provincial Lichfield. Their ‘Stratagem’: to marry for money. They encounter a teeming variety of human obstacles, the greatest though being love. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 7 PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7 PM Giselle (Recorded October 11, 2015) Music: Adolphe Adam | Choreography: Yuri Grigorivich The young peasant girl Giselle dies when she learns that the man she loves, Albrecht, has betrayed her. Against her own will, she joins the vengeful spirits who now turn against Albrecht and condemn him to dance until he dies of exhaustion. This treasured romantic ballet is one of the oldest and greatest in classical repertoire. Hamlet Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy which is directed by Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions. As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart, and Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7 PM Jane Eyre Under the direction of Sally Cookson, Charlotte Brontë’s story of the trailblazing Jane is as inspiring as ever in this bold and dynamic production uncovering one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfillment on her own terms. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 7 PM As You Like It Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road, Macbeth) as Rosalind. With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love. 18 :: 978.546.7391 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 7 PM Jewels (Recorded 2014) Music: Fauré, Stravinsky and Tchaikovsky Choreography: George Balanchine This opulent triptych was inspired by George Balanchine’s visit to the famous jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue. Celebrating the dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, each is bound to its own precious stone. Jewels stars Olga Smirnova, Semyon Chudin, Vladislav Lantratov, Anna Tikhomirova, Ekaterina Krysanova, and the Bolshoi Corps de Ballet. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 12:55 PM Lady of the Camellias (Live broadcast) Music: Frédéric Chopin Choreography: John Neumeier A young bourgeois, Armand Duval, falls madly in love with Marguerite Gautier, a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by the Parisian high society. Despite her infidelity, Armand will do all he can to win the beautiful woman’s heart and convince her to leave her indulgent life. “Neumeier’s character-rich ballet has found a company that is equal to its challenges.” –Financial Times ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 19 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7 PM SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 12:55 PM Nutcracker (Recorded 2014) Don Quixote (Live broadcast) Music: Pyotr Tchaikovsky Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich Music: Leon Minkus Choreography: Alexei Fadeyechev On Christmas Eve, Marie is given a wooden nutcracker as a gift. When the clock strikes midnight, the Nutcracker transforms into a prince and saves Marie from the Mouse King and his army. This beloved holiday classic will enchant the whole family with its fairytale setting and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. (after Marius Petipa & Alexander Gorsky) SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 12:55 PM Taming of the Shrew (Live January 24, 2015) Music: Dmitri Shostakovich Choreography: Jean-Christophe Maillot Many suitors dream of marrying the lovely and docile Bianca, including Luciento. However her father will not let anyone marry her before her elder sister, the illtempered shrew Katharina, is herself married. French choreographer Maillot’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy, achieves a breathtaking, nonstop dance unlike any other. TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 7 PM Spartacus (Recorded 2013) Music: Aram Kachaturian | Choreography: Yuri Grigorovich In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian king, is turned captive by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an unprecedented upheaval. Grigorovich’s Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968 and has remained the Russian company’s signature ballet. Principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin is stunning in the role of the legendary gladiator, along with Svetlana Zakharova as Aegina and Vladislav Lantratov as Crassus. Cervantes’ eccentric hero Don Quixote leaves on a journey full of adventures with his loyal squire Sancho Panza in search of his perfect woman. On the way he meets Kitri, the dazzling daughter of an innkeeper, who he thinks might be his ideal love. Fadeyechev’s critically acclaimed staging of this exalting performance features brand new sets and costumes to accompany this colorful and technically challenging production. Cinema SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 8 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2 & 7 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 7 PM Manhattan Short Film Festival Unlike any other festival, the Manhattan Short Film Festival invites you—the viewer—to vote for the festival’s winner! The festival takes place in 250 cities across 6 continents and includes screening venues in all 50 states of the United States, the first film festival ever to do so. Each showing will present all 10 short film finalists. 2015 FINALISTS Listen | Dad’s in Mum | Bear Story (pictured) | Forever Over Shok | Grounded | Sundown | Patch | El Camino Solo | Bis Gleich Tickets: $9.75/$7 Students & Seniors ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 21 Join Us! Community Events & Education COMMUNITY CONCERTS YOU MAKE ROCKPORT MUSIC THE PREMIER PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION ON BOSTON’S NORTH SHORE. *These ensembles performing in Community Concerts are part of Rockport Music’s education and outreach programs and are participating in residencies for children in several North Shore schools as well as programs with our community partners in hospitals, hospices and other programs for children and families in need. The success of Rockport Music has only been possible because of our donors’ conviction that great music is important and worthy of support. Join Rockport Music in providing the finest in concerts, education and outreach programs for thousands of children and adults. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7 PM CONCERT & LECTURE: Lyra Vocal Ensemble & Dennis Sardella The concert will feature Russian music—both classical composers and Russian folk music. The lecture will focus on the historical background and origins of the Russian icons and their place in Russian culture. For information on ways you can support Rockport Music, please contact Susan Coffin, Development Director, at 978.546.7391 x.113 or visit rockportmusic.org/ways-to-give/ to make a gift online! Rockport Music is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax-deductible. Yo-Yo Ma in the Opening Night Gala 2015 Russian Icons and Music* Free, no tickets required. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7 PM Eddie Palmieri in Jazz on the Rocks 2014 Holiday Community Sing-Along* Get in the holiday spirit with Rockport Music’s annual holiday community sing-along. This year’s event will feature the Triton Brass, as well as holiday songs by Rockport High School’s Madrigal Singers. Free, no tickets required. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 7 PM Michael Lutch Beantown Swing Orchestra* Jon Tadiello You Enrich Lives through Great Music with your Gift. An 18-piece big band with vocalists who perform music of the swing era with its characteristic and infectious swing beat. A student quintet and vocalist will participate in the program. Tickets: $20, $15 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 7:30 PM Instrument Petting Zoo 22 :: 978.546.7391 Rockport Jazz Camp 2015 Photos Sharron Cohen Ezekiel’s Wheels* Ezekiel’s Wheels is a dynamic young klezmer ensemble that won the 2012 Boston Jewish Music Festival’s “Klezmer Idol” competition. After making their first EP, they won both the jury-awarded City Winery Prize for best klezmer ensemble and the Audience Pick Award at the International Jewish Music Festival. Tickets: $15 In-School Program 2015 ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 23 THURSDAY, MAY 12, 7 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2-7:30 PM Choro das 3* Diploma in a Day (prior to Elias Quartet) A Brazilian group playing traditional choro music, Choro das 3 brings a style that shares a similar feel to New Orleans jazz, ragtime and even bluegrass. A family ensemble, the group has recorded three acclaimed albums and played for millions of people (including Brazil’s presidents, governors and ministers). Over the years they have developed a special project called “Choro Concerts at School” that teaches young people the amazing richness of choro music. Enjoy engaging workshops led by Dr. Elizabeth Seitz, Dr. Jan Swafford and members of the Elias Quartet on Beethoven and his works being performed later that evening. Activities provide participants the opportunity to learn and discuss the composer and his music from multiple aspects. Free, no tickets required. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 7 PM SATURDAY, MAY 14, 3 PM LOCATION: Lawrence A. Griffin Center for Creativity, Shore Country Day School, North Beverly Free, no tickets required. Boston Children’s Chorus Under the direction of Anthony Trecek-King, the Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) unites children from diverse backgrounds to discover the power of singing and a shared love of music. The BCC has almost 500 singers representing over 50 of Boston’s urban and suburban neighborhoods participating in twelve different choirs in several Boston locations: the South End, Allston-Brighton, South Boston and Dorchester. Tickets: $15 ADULT EDUCATION COURSES Opera 102: The Italians Tickets: $99 (includes dinner) OFFSITE COMMUNITY EVENTS Aeolus String Quartet* SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 10:30 AM LOCATION: Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester Free, no tickets required. The Graduate Resident String Quartet at the Juilliard School, the Aeolus has won multiple competitions. Make Your Own Instrument Workshop SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 10 AM LOCATION: Old Firehouse Trust, Rockport Fun for all ages, join the Harvest Festival activities by making your own instrument from everyday materials. Free, no tickets required. WEDNESDAYS: OCTOBER 7, 21, 28 & NOVEMBER 4 | 7:30 PM Music of Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini, Verdi and Puccini FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 7 PM Opera 103: The Germans Mile Twelve Bluegrass Band* WEDNESDAYS: MARCH 30, APRIL 6, 13 & 20 | 7:30 PM LOCATION: The Hive, Gloucester Music of Mozart, Beethoven, Weber, Wagner, Strauss and Berg Mile Twelve is a fresh and innovative new voice in contemporary bluegrass music. Combining a love for traditional bluegrass with songwriting skills honed at renowned music schools, they present a refined and powerful musical directive. With influences from folk, jazz, old-time and bluegrass music, the band’s original songs are a timely continuation of the bluegrass string band tradition. The popular Opera 101 series is expanding! The opera classes are now broken down into two separate series of 4 classes to gain a deeper knowledge of opera. The classes are led by Dr. Elizabeth Seitz and will be a part-lecture, part concert with performances by Boston Conservatory students. IndividualTickets: $25 Subscription (all 4 classes of either Opera 102 or 103): $90 Met Opera Subscribers receive an additional $10 off the Opera Class subscription ($80) 24 :: 978.546.7391 Free, no tickets required. ROCKPORTMUSIC . ORG :: 25 TICKET INFORMATION SUBSCRIPTIONS Flex Subscription PURCHASE 4 OR MORE CONCERTS AND SAVE 10% FLEX SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS: • Save 10% on Concerts • Exchange privileges • Receive 10% off any added concerts (October-May), with no additional handling fee throughout the season Fixed Subscriptions MET OPERA SUBSCRIPTION: $288, $261, $180 Order all 10 Live in HD operas and save 10%! (Magic Flute not included) BOLSHOI BALLET SUBSCRIPTION: $130.90 FOUR EASY WAYS TO ORDER MAIL: Mail order form with credit card payment in envelope to: Rockport Music, 37 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966 PHONE: 978.546.7391 (M-F, 10-4) ONLINE: rockportmusic.org. Download our Mobile App. IN PERSON: Rockport Music Box Office, 35 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966 (M-F, 10-4) If you have special seating needs, please contact the Box Office. PARKING SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966 For most concerts, free parking is available in the Institution for Savings lot (formerly Rockport National Bank), located at 16 Main Street. For additional parking options and directions, please visit www.rockportmusic.org/directions-and-parking/. Rockport Music is generously supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. DISCOUNTS YOUTH (18 & Under): Free (limited number) STUDENTS (19-26 with college ID): $12 (Tier 3 only, Will Call only) Student and Youth Tickets not available online. Please call Box Office at 978.546.7391. SENIORS: 5% discount WGBH MEMBERS: 10% discount (Promo code required from WGBH) GROUPS: 10%: 10-19 people, 20%: 20+ people FEES: As part of our ongoing efforts to protect the Shalin Liu Performance Center for generations to come, a Facility Preservation Fee of $2.50 per ticket ($1 for concert tickets under $20) will be applied, plus a Handling Fee of $7 per order (waived for Print at Home tickets ordered online). National Theatre, Cinema, classes, and Met Lunch orders exempt from fees. Refunds are not available and exchanges are not allowed for single concert purchases. Flex Subscribers are eligible to exchange tickets for any performance during the 2015-16 Season (October-May), subject to availability. 26 :: 978.546.7391 Robert Benson EXCHANGES/REFUNDS SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7 PM Concert & Lecture | Russian Icons and Music with Lyra Vocal Ensemble Free WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 8 PM Joan Armatrading $60-$98 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 8 PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2 & 7 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 7 PM Manhattan Short Film Festival NOVEMBER 2015-16 SEASON CALENDAR $9.75/$7 Stdt & Srs $25-$39 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7 PM Bolshoi Ballet in HD | Giselle National Theatre in HD | Jane Eyre $22/$15 Stdt & Srs Met Opera in HD | Les Pêcheurs de Perles JANUARY $39-$58 OCTOBER 28 :: 978.546.7391 $20-$32 $22/$15 Stdt & Srs $40-$93 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2 PM Live Opera Event | La Traviata $20-$25 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 7 PM National Theatre in HD | As You Like It $22/$15 Stdt & Srs $27-$49 $25-$39 ($99) $19-$34 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 7:30 PM $55-$78 Ezekiel’s Wheels $15 THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 8 PM Danú $28-$4 SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 12:55 PM Met Opera in HD | Manon Lescaut $20-$32 TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 7 PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 7 PM Bolshoi Ballet in HD | Jewels $20, $15 SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 12:55 PM Jasper String Quartet $19-$34 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 8 PM Elias String Quartet Diploma in a Day, 2-7:30 PM $25-$39 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 8 PM MARCH NOVEMBER $25 FEBRUARY $40-$93 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 8 PM Acoustic Alchemy Beantown Swing Orchestra Taj Mahal SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 5 PM Capitol Steps $20-$32 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 8 PM $25-$39 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 8 PM Jeff Austin Band $40-$85 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 7 PM Bolshoi Ballet in HD | Taming of the Shrew $20-$32 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 7:30 PM Class: Opera 102 Free SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 12:55 PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 8 PM Natalie MacMaster Vadym Kholodenko, piano Met Opera in HD | Turandot $25 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 5 PM Harold López-Nussa $22/$15 Stdt & Srs SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 3 PM $35-$59 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 12 PM Met Opera in HD | Tannhäuser $49-$68 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 7 PM The Manhattan Transfer $28-$46 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7:30 PM Class: Opera 102 A Christmas Celtic Sojourn SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 12:55 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 8 PM David Deveau, piano $15-$25 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 4:30 & 8 PM $25 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 8 PM Spyro Gyra $22/$15 Stdt & Srs SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 3 & 7 PM $20-$32 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 8 PM Renaissance Met Opera in HD Encore | The Magic Flute Holiday Community Sing-Along WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7:30 PM Class: Opera 102 $22/$15 Stdt & Srs SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 7 PM $22/$15 Stdt & Srs SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 12:55 PM Met Opera in HD | Otello $19-$34 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 12:55 PM Bolshoi Ballet in HD | Nutcracker THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 7 PM National Theatre in HD | Hamlet $41-$61 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 7 PM DECEMBER FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 8 PM Marshall Crenshaw Jimmy Webb & Karla Bonoff Bolshoi Ballet in HD | Lady of the Camellias $22/$15 Stdt & Srs $25 $20-$32 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 5 PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 12:55 PM $20-$32 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 7:30 PM Class: Opera 102 Met Opera in HD | Lulu SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 3 & 8 PM TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7 PM National Theatre in HD | The Beaux Stratagem $45-$78 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 12:30 PM Cape Ann Big Band SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 12:55 PM Met Opera in HD | Il Trovatore FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 8 PM Madeleine Peyroux $22/$15 Stdt & Srs Bolshoi Ballet in HD | Spartacus $22/$15 Stdt & Srs ROCKPORTMUSIC . 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FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 8 PM Hermitage Piano Trio CONCERT SUBTOTAL $25-$39 FLEX SUBSCRIPTION SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 12:55 PM Met Opera in HD | Roberto Devereux (Choose 4+ Concerts) Concert Subtotal x (.10)= $20-$32 OTHER DISCOUNT WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 7:30 PM Class: Opera 103 (Not available with subscriptions) Senior, Student, WGBH $25 FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 8 PM We Banjo 3 CONCERT SUBTOTAL $25-$39 MET OPERA SUBSCRIPTION SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 12:55 PM Met Opera in HD | Elektra $20-$32 BOLSHOI BALLET SUBSCRIPTION SATURDAY, MAY 7, 8 PM MAY Members of the Handel & Haydn Society OPERA 102 OR 103 CLASS SUBSCRIPTION $19-$34 HD BROADCAST SINGLE EVENT TOTAL THURSDAY, MAY 12, 7 PM Choro das 3 (Non-subscription) Free OTHER EVENTS AND CLASSES SATURDAY, MAY 14, 3 PM Boston Children’s Chorus FACILITY PRESERVATION FEE $15 (# tkts from Concerts & Met) ______ x $2.50 SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER SEATING CHART HANDLING FEE + $7.00 (waived for online Print-at-Home purchases) TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION GRAND TOTAL Rockport Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, please consider making a tax-deductible donation as part of your order. 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