Season - Charlotte Concerts
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Season - Charlotte Concerts
Celebrating 85 years The Jewel in Charlotte’s Crown ™ charlotteconcerts.org CPCC Box Office 704.330.6534 Charlotte Concerts Post Office Box 11356 Charlotte, North Carolina 28220 Return Service Requested The Jewel in Charlotte’s Crown years 2014 Season 2015 ™ PAID CHARLOTTE NC PERMIT NO. 2351 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION POSTAGE C season we celebrate our 85th successful year. Over the years, we’ve grown O V E R T U R E harlotte Concerts is our city’s original presenting arts organization, and this and changed, but we’ve never deviated from our special mission. Not only do we present the very finest in performing arts from around the world (this season even more so) so), but we actively promote music education outreach programs that enrich the lives of thousands of students in the greater Charlotte area schools every year. This season, you’ll have the opportunity to hear the cutting edge of modern classical performance with a unique piano duo, and Baroque masterpieces played by (surprise!) a jazz powerhouse. You’ll experience two world renowned orchestras, one classical and one jazz. And, in a finale worthy of our 85th season, you’ll witness the passionate pairing of piano and cello in a performance by two of the world’s greatest young chamber musicians. Charlotte Concerts is the jewel in the crown of our city’s arts community because Charlotte Concerts is a shining example of what an arts organization can be. You should join us. Become a valued part of our 85th season (the best season yet!), and experience the additional satisfaction of supporting music and music education in your own community. Subscribe now! Please visit our website and sign up for our email newsletter. ANDERSON & ROE PIANO DUO The chart-topping “dynamic duo” of classical music! Friday, October 10, 2014 for their exciting performances, original compositions, and notorious music Known videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. They’ve been described as “Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers transposed from the dance floor to the keyboard” (by The Southampton Press). Highlights of their current touring season include appearances throughout North America, Asia, and South Africa. Anderson & Roe are proud to open our 85th season in eclectic style. charlotteconcerts.org charlotteconcerts.org 2014 2015 MARSALIS “WELL-TEMPERED”: AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS featuring The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia A bold orchestra and a Grammy-winning soloist. Tony Award-nominated composer Branford Marsalis to our stage. He’s joined C by the celebrated Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia in Marsalis “Well-Tempered,” Friday, October 24, 2014 harlotte Concerts welcomes the Grammy Award–winning saxophonist and a special program of Baroque masterpieces by Albinoni, Bach, Handel, Vivaldi and others. Branford Marsalis is one of our most revered instrumentalists and the leader of one of today’s finest jazz quartets. This exclusive and unique pairing is sure to unleash Baroque fireworks on our stage. O R Q U E S TA S I N F Ó N I C A D E L E S TA D O D E M É X I C O Award-winning international orchestral stars. DOrchestra of the State of Mexico), Enrique Bátiz, Music Director and Chief Thursday, January 29, 2015 irect from Mexico City, Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México (Symphonic Conductor, is Mexico’s greatest cultural export! Established in 1971, Orquesta Sinfónica Del Estado De México has toured the world, from Beijing to Poland, and worked with the greatest conductors in classical music. The orchestra specializes in both the standard repertoire and in exciting, lesser-known compositions often commissioned specifically for them. They grace the Charlotte Concerts stage at our first event of 2015, helping us celebrate our 85th successful season of presenting the best in world-renowned artists. charlotteconcerts.org 2014 2015 SMITHSONIAN JAZZ MASTERWORKS ORCHESTRA: A TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing!” Tat the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. They are dedicated Friday, February 27, 2015 he Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO) is the orchestra-in-residence to promoting the historical legacy of jazz, the great American art. The SJMO also leads the way in arts education outreach, and their mission dovetails neatly with the mission of Charlotte Concerts. We welcome them to our stage to celebrate the music of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the great women of the American Songbook. Let’s swing! I N O N BA R N ATA N & ALISA WEILERSTEIN Passion and poise emerge from the perfect pairing of pianist Inon Barnatan and cellist Alisa Weilerstein C greatest young chamber musicians. Inon Barnatan has been hailed “a true Friday, April 17, 2015 losing the curtain on Charlotte Concerts’ 85th season are two of the world’s poet of the keyboard: refined, searching, and unfailingly communicative.” His sincerity and expressiveness bring audiences into each phrase as if hearing it for the first time. Such musicality is amply supported by his incredible, virtuoso technical abilities. Barnatan has been named the New York Philharmonic’s first Artist in Association, and has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras. Cellist Alisa Weilerstein’s passion, commitment and breathtaking technique combined with undeniable musicianship make her one of today’s most exciting artists. A 2011 MacArthur Fellowship recipient, she is also an exclusive recording artist for Decca Classics and has performed with the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, among others. Together, these two artists offer an alluring and passionate musical event not to be missed! charlotteconcerts.org 2014 2015 That rare and unique jewel: music star of the future, that unpolished jewel? Maybe he or Wshehoisisoutthethere in our local schools. What if they never have the opportunity O U R E D U C AT I O N M I S S I O N to explore their creativity and refine their talent simply because they cannot afford a musical instrument? The obstacles are great. But art is greater. Our mission is to serve these students -- our students -- and make certain they achieve that which they most desire. This is what Charlotte Concerts does. With your help, we support our entire local music education community. We bring hope and make dreams come true for thousands of children. Joshua Bell speaks with CMS students and educators at an open rehearsal. Board members Kevin Oden and Maia Berkane dedicate their baby grand piano at Johnson C. Smith University. Charlotte Concerts sponsors unique and inspirational extracurricular collaborations with visiting artists. These include free Master Classes and open-to-the-public Informance sessions, allowing students to get up close and personal with world-class artists. Charlotte Concerts encourages the musical arts with our historic support of The Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Middle School Honors and High School Honors String Orchestras, Middle School Honors Band and Middle School Honors Chorus. At every Charlotte Concerts’ performance, we honor an Outstanding Student for exemplary studies and musical skill, and we feature free “preconcert mini-concerts” of local student musicians. Your generous support helps us provide concert tickets to middle school, high school and college students who might otherwise never attend a live musical event. 2013 Van Cliburn winner Vadym Kholodenko offers advice to student musicians. One of Charlotte Concerts’ youngest fans meets dancers from the Moscow Festival Ballet. Most impressively, last year Charlotte Concerts donated new musical instruments to students in underserved schools, helping make their creative dreams a reality. It’s clear that Charlotte Concerts is much more than a mere concert series. We are a pillar of the music education community. Our strength and diversity comes from you and your support. To learn more about how you can give the gift of music and music education, please call 704.527.6680 or visit charlotteconcerts.org. A high school band student shows off his new instrument donated by Charlotte Concerts. Members of the Emerson String Quartet lead a master class for students. charlotteconcerts.org 2014 2015 The Jewel in Charlotte’s Social Calendar, CHARLOTTE CONCERTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA you fortunate enough to attend our 2013-2014 Fundraising Gala, W“TheereRite of Spring Ball”? It was a true prazdnovaniye (celebration!) of Russian music and culture, right here in the Queen City. With a rousing orchestra, dancers, a live auction, and a packed house of benefactors, it was one of Charlotte’s biggest parties of the year. Charlotte Concerts raised over $100,000 in one night. Generous contributions made during the event will insure the purchase of new musical instruments for underserved schools in the coming year. As exciting as last season’s Gala was, this season’s promises to be even more incredible: It’s our 85th Season, after all! Go to our website now to see pictures from past events, and to sign up for our email newsletter, so you can be among the first to find out about our 85th Season Celebration Gala. We look forward to seeing you at our 85th year Gala on February 21, 2015, at Myers Park Country Club. Crown Society founder Carolyn McMahon and 2014 Dr. George A. Stegner award recipient David Furr. Local musicians perform at the Crown Society Annual Dinner. Post-concert artist reception for Crown Society members. Places are set for the 2014 Rite of Spring Ball. Children help raise money to provide instruments for other students. Charlotte’s arts patrons gather to celebrate their shared commitment to music education. Young dancers offer their celebration of spring at the 2014 ball. charlotteconcerts.org The Romanoff Royal Orchestra performs at the 2014 Rite of Spring Ball. Crown Society members gather for an Intermission Intermezzo reception. Enjoying a Crown Society reception. Members gather for the 2014 Crown Society Annual Dinner. CHARLOTTE CONCERTS’ CROWN SOCIETY™ distinguished group of patrons who contribute a minimum of $1,000 each on F an annual basis to Charlotte Concerts. These Crown Society members help ensure ounded in 1992, Charlotte Concerts’ Crown Society is composed of a Charlotte Concerts’ tradition of presenting outstanding classical performances and ongoing music education opportunities for students in the greater Charlotte community. For further information, please call 704.527.6680. 2014 2015 harlotte Concerts relies on the generosity of its supporters to bring world-class C performances to Charlotte and provide valuable educational opportunities for INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS youth. In addition to your season subscription, we hope you will consider making a tax-deductible contribution to sustain our mission. While donations of all size have an important impact, below are Charlotte Concerts’ established sponsorship levels. $15,000 + $10,000 - $14,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $1,000 - $4,999 $500 - $999 $100 - $499 $25 - $99 Diamond Benefactor Grand Benefactor Benefactor Patron Supporter Sustainer Friend For more information on benefits and involvement associated with each level, please e-mail [email protected] or call 704-527-6680. Contributions may be mailed to: Charlotte Concerts Post Office Box 11356 Charlotte, North Carolina 28220 Stage H A LTO N T H E AT E R Overcash Center/Central Piedmont Community College Pink Zone (Subscribe to the series and save up to $85.00.) Orange/Blue Zone C (Subscribe to the series and save up to $65.00.) C O R P O R AT E S P O N S O R S H I P orporate sponsorship makes a strong statement about your company’s values and dedication to building a stronger arts community. Charlotte Concerts partners with businesses of all sizes to offer unique co-branding and marketing opportunities, as well as meaningful engagement benefits for staff and clients. For more information on how your company can build its brand and philanthropic impact in our region, please call 704-527-6680. charlotteconcerts.org Green Zone (Subscribe to the series and save up to $25.00.) Halton Theater Box Office: 704.330.6534 Supply is limited. Subscribe early for the best seats. Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Free parking is available in the Employee Theater Parking Deck, 704.330.6534 Kings Drive. Halton Theater cut here. S U B S C R I P T I O N S A N D I N D I V I D UA L T I C K E T S CHARLOTTE CONCERTS THANKS OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT CHARLOTTE CONCERTS 2014-2015 SEASON, “OUR 85th YEAR” To subscribe, please complete this form and send to the address listed below. 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