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2010-2011 PERFORMING ARTS SERIES


Richmond Ballet
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Experience a high powered evening with the acclaimed Richmond Ballet, composed of dancers from around the world. Its performance repertoire includes works of enduring value - the classic ballets of the past, significant works of our time, and new works that reflect a variety of modern influences. Critics hail it "a jewel among U.S. dance companies... highly recommended."

Red Clay Ramblers
Saturday, October 23, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Come be captivated by the Tony® Award-winning Red Clay Ramblers, a North Carolina string band whose repertoire encompasses old-time mountain music, bluegrass country, rock, and the American musical. Founded in 1972, accomplishments include original NYC theatrical productions, movie scores, premiering a symphony and a ballet, national TV appearances and touring the globe.

Greg Gelb Jazz Quartet
Saturday, November 20, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Savor the sizzling sounds of this widely popular quartet which encompasses great jazz and swing standards, bebop, early jazz, post bop and originals lead by Gregg Gelb, recipient of the 1997 Jazz Fellowship Award from the North Carolina Arts Council. A tenor and alto saxophonist, clarinetist, arranger, composer, educator, bandleader and jazz society director, he is a key player in NC's fine music scene.

John Brown Orchestra
Saturday, January 22, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Relish the incredible sounds of this Grammy®-nominated bassist, composer, educator and actor, John Brown. The North Carolina native has performed across the globe with renowned artists. His first album as leader spent 16 consecutive weeks and reached #8 on the national JazzWeek chart and he is among the few who have had two releases appear simultaneously in their Top 40.

Franc D'Ambrosio
Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Be mesmerized by this multifaceted award-winning vocalist best known for his starring role in Tony® award-winning musical The Phantom of the Opera. The youngest "phantom" ever, he played the masked man over 2,000 times. Oscar®-nominated, Emmy®-nominated, and National Theatre Award-nominated, his successful solo career boasts a 4-year, 200-city, sold-out national tour for his one-man shows.

The London Quartet
Saturday, March 26, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
Delight in an evening of sophisticated humor and harmony a cappella style with the London Quartet, quite simply one of the world's top vocal groups. Amazing audiences with their range of programs since 1982, they are supported by 13 solo albums, over 2,000 live performances and more than 200 TV appearances worldwide.

The Virginia Symphony
Sunday, May 1, 2011, 2:30 p.m.
Listen to the spectacular music of The Virginia Symphony, conducted by a nationally acclaimed conductor. Recognized as one of the nation's leading regional symphony orchestras, this exceptional program will highlight classical music.



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Hunt Family Singers & Fiddlers
Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
The Hunt Family Fiddlers are an award winning family of Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers that marvel crowds everywhere! This family of nine performs Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes, offering a unique blend of diversity to every show. Audiences love to experience their high-powered step dancing, fast fiddling, and vocal talents, as well as their other instrumental talents including drums, accordion, keyboard and guitar. Songwriters and performers Clint and Sandy, along with their seven children Jessica, Jennifer, Joshua, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin and Jamison, have released four albums and have won numerous awards in fiddle, Irish dance and singing contests around the nation and the world.
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ABC's of Music - Arias, Broadway, and Chopin
Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
Relish the incredible sounds of Deb Kasten, Sara Murphy and Billy Culverhouse, three wonderful singers and Matthew Van Hoose, a renowned pianist, for an evening of classical and popular vocal music embracing Opera, Broadway, and Chopin.

The Hot Club of San Francisco
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
Savor the sizzling sounds of this gypsy jazz quintet of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrating the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's pioneering Hot Club de France. Playing violin, bass and guitars, the ensemble entrances audiences around the globe and critics hail their playing as "intricate, scorching and often brilliant..."
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The Capitol Steps
Saturday, January 16, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Delight in the music and political satire by this Washington-based troupe of mostly former Congressional staffers turned creators of song parodies and skits. Since they began in 1981, The Capital Steps have recorded 28 albums, been featured on NBC, CBS ABC, PBS, produced quarterly specials for public radio, performed for five US presidents and just won an award for "Caberet/Musical Theatre".
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The New Century Saxophone Quartet
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Be mesmerized by the incredible sounds of The New Century Saxophone Quartet which is a pioneering and versatile group. Its program ranges from the Baroque to innovative contemporary works to imaginative transcriptions. The only ensemble of its kind to win first prize at the Concert Artists Guild Competition, it has been heard at major concert venues in the US and on radio and TV in the US, Europe and Central America.
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P.D.Q. Bach-The Jekyll and Hyde Tour
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Come laugh and be captivated by the "discovered works" of P.D.Q. Bach, a fictional composer invented and performed by musical satirist "Professor" Peter Schickele. Since 1965, the tireless "Professor" has kept audiences in stitches with his presentation of P.D.Q. Bach's uniquely typical music. The four-time Grammy award winner's show has been called "the greatest comedy-in-music act before the public today".
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The Virginia Symphony
Sunday, May 2, 2010, 2:30 p.m.
Listen to the spectacular music of The Virginia Symphony, conducted by a nationally acclaimed conductor. Recognized as one of the nation's leading regional symphony orchestras, this exceptional program will highlight classical music.
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