CU Presents Season Schedule
FALL 2009 ISSUE
Space deadline August 21, 2009
Takacs Quartet Chamber
& Encore Series
September 20-21, 2009
An irresistible blend of virtuosic technique and engaging personality has made the Grammy Award-winning Takacs Quartet a favorite. The Chamber series is sold out for the season.
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Pink Martini
September 22, 2009
Somewhere between a 1930s Cuban dance orchestra, a classical chamber music ensemble, a Brazilian street band and Japanese film noir, Pink Martini is part language lesson and part old-fashioned Hollywood spectacle for audiences of all ages.
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Kronos Quartet
October 2, 2009
For more than 35 years, the Kronos Quartet has combined a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to expanding the range and context of the string quartet.
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Thomas Hampson, baritone: Song of America
October 11, 2009
Dubbed the “Ambassador of American Song,” Thomas Hampson joins the Library of Congress to celebrate American song through a special concert program and accompanying exhibit. The repertoire includes music from the 1700s to the present day, ranging from Psalm settings and hymns, folksongs and cowboy songs, to war songs and African American spirituals.
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La Traviata
October 23-25, 2009
In this passionate drama, boy meets girl and wins her heart, but his father’s disapproval threatens their happiness.
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Takacs Quartet Chamber
& Encore Series
November 1-2, 2009
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HOLIDAY 2009 ISSUE
Space deadline October 16, 2009
Rebel Baroque Ensemble
November 15, 2009
In the 1600s and 1700s, Spain ruled a vast region from Europe to Central and South America and beyond. A lively musical scene developed among the indigenous populations of these territories.
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Christopher O’Riley
November 14, 2008
From his groundbreaking transcriptions of Radiohead to his sublime interpretations of
classical and contemporary repertoire, pianist Christopher O’Riley has redefined the possibilities of classical music.
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Holiday Festival
December 4-6, 2009
The always-sold-out festival brings together lively renditions of everyone’s favorites with the help of the choir, orchestra, ensembles and soloists.
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Momix
January 29, 2010
Momix transports audiences from their everyday lives to a fantasy world through its trademark use of magical lighting and imagery to create an entertaining multimedia experience.
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WINTER 2010 ISSUE
Space deadline January 8, 2010
Takacs Quartet Chamber
& Encore Series
February 7-8, 2010
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Van Cliburn Gold Medalist
February 18, 2010
The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition takes place every four years, so don’t miss the chance to experience for yourself the artistry of this year’s winner.
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Takacs Quartet Chamber
& Encore Series
February 21-22, 2010
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Luna Negra Dance Theater
with Turtle Island Quarter and Paquito D’Rivera
February 28, 2010
After working with artists from all over the Latino world, Luna Negra Dance Theater Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro returns to his roots for the company’s 10th Anniversary season with a brand new work.
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Takacs Quartet
& Encore Chamber Series
March 7-8, 2010
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Don Giovanni
March 12-14, 2010
CU Opera brings back the classic work by Mozart. Seduction and vengeance give way to comedy and adventure.
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SPRING 2010 ISSUE
Space deadline March 5, 2010
Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour: Amparo
April 1, 2010
Guitarist/composer Lee Ritenour and pianist/ composer Dave Grusin reunite with their new Grammy-nominated album Amparo. Amparo combines jazz and classical music, and also fuses the duo’s Latin and folk influences.
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Director’s Choice
April 22-25, 2010
CU Opera’s new director will choose the final spectacular opera of the season.
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Takacs Quartet Chamber
& Encore Series
May 2-3, 2010
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CU Light Opera
Summer 2010
CU’s popular Summer opera series will be announced later!
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