Archives of the Classical Concerts - Fall 2003 Season




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Fall 2003

September 21
Robert Haag
Piano

September 26
Paul Galbraith
Guitar

October 11
Swingle Singers

October 26
June Lusk Nelson
Piano

November 15
Opera A La Carte
Presents
HMS Pinafore

November 21
Ives Quartet
Jon Nakamatsu
Piano

Novermer 23
Rhonda Dillon
Soprano

December 6
Robin Follman
 Soprano

2004
Spring Preview

January 11
Robert Coomber
Trombone

January 25
Kristy Lobitz
Piano

March 5
Richard Ormrod
Pianist

March 9
Carolyn Brown
Piano

March 14
Debussy trio
Contemporary
Chamber Music

March 27
Italian
Saxophone
Quartet

April 2
Cantus
Chamber Ensemble

May 7
Chamber Orchestra of the
South Bay
Ogla Kern
Piano

 

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Friday, September 26, 2003 at 8 pm
PAUL GALBRAITH, guitar

Brilliant and breathtaking describe Paul Galbraith's mastery of classical guitar as he weaves the notes into a tapestry of pure magic. An extraordinary musician, he brings enormous skill and insight to show just how gorgeously the guitar can sing in works by such composers as Debussy, Haydn, Vivaldi and Bach. He won the Silver Medal at the Segovia International Guitar Competition at age 17.

Marsee Auditorium $24


Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 8 pm
SWINGLE SINGERS

Organ fugues, orchestral overtures and jazz favorites combine with immeasurable versatility in the 40th anniversary of this most famous purely vocal ensemble. Highlights include Air on the G String as well as such gems as their exquisite version of Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto. A cappella arrangements spotlight current repertoire with sparkling jazz numbers by British bass player Alexander L'Estrange, who accompanies the singers.

Marsee Auditorium $26 / $22 ~ ECC Alumni Night


Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 8 pm
Opera A La Carte
Presents Gilbert & Sullivan's
H.M.S. PINAFORE
Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B., Ralph Rackstraw and Dick Deadeye sing and dance their way through this classic tale of the Captain's daughter in a return appearance by Opera A La Carte. With true Gilbertian logic, roles are switched and all "his sisters and his cousins and his aunts" fall in and out of love with lugubrious boatswains, exasperated officers and, of course, Little Buttercup, who never is as small as her name would imply.

Marsee Auditorium $34 / $28

Friday, November 21, 2003 at 8 pm
IVES QUARTET
with 1997 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist,
JON NAKAMATSU, piano

Known for years as the Stanford Quartet, this group from the Bay Area was founded by cellist Stephen Harrison who continues to produce the kinds of performances that give chamber music a good name. With violinists Robin Sharp and Susan Freier and violist Scott Woolweaver, the Ives Quartet delights with imagination of expression. Pianist Jon Nakamatsu continues to win major acclaim. "Dynamic…exciting…joyous abandon!" say the critics of his remarkable style. Program will include works by Debussy and Franck.

Marsee Auditorium $26 / $22

Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 8 pm
An Evening with soprano
ROBIN FOLLMAN and Friends
Henri Venanzi, pianist

Ms. Follman returns to Marsee Auditorium with rave reviews from around the world and on the heels of the release of her first CD Rare Verismo Arias. Joined by mezzo Jessie Raven, tenor David Kim, and bass Brian Jauhiainen, you'll enjoy an evening of wonderful opera solos, duets, trios and quartets along with some holiday music to warm your spirits!

Marsee Auditorium $26 / $22
2004 Spring Preview

Friday, March 5, 2004 at 8 pm
RICHARD ORMROD, piano

Welsh pianist Richard Ormrod dazzles audiences worldwide with his polished technique and fluent musicianship. Critics praise his subtlety of tone and masterly control. He resides in London and serves on faculty of Cardiff College and Welsh College of Music and Drama, performing with such groups as the Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra and London's Barbican Center Orchestra.

Marsee Auditorium $24 / $20

Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 7 pm
DEBUSSY TRIO
Marcia Dickstein, harp
Angela Wiegand, flute
David Walther, viola

Contemporary chamber music at its best! The Trio's performances abound with enthusiasm, precision and a sense of adventure. Innovative repertoire includes styles from French Impressionism to American jazz-fusion as well as works of famed film composers. The El Camino performance will feature a World Premiere work. Latest CD was a "best pick" for 2001 by Gramophone Magazine.

Marsee Auditorium $24 / $20

Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 8 pm
ITALIAN SAXOPHONE QUARTET

Four of the most established soloists in their field have won major chamber music competitions including first prize in the Premier Ancona since the group formed in 1982. Noted for originality of instrumentation and for unquestioned quality of performance.
"Think you don't like saxophone quartets? Oh my, think again! A revelation…knocked me out from the first notes" (Monterey Peninsula Herald).

Marsee Auditorium $24 / $20

Friday, April 2, 2004 at 8 pm
CANTUS

Gregorian chants, Renaissance motets, contemporary sacred works, folk, jazz and pop -Cantus does it all as one of today's top male vocal chamber ensembles. Now in their sixth year, they earn constant praise for their unique blend of youthful vitality and polished nuance. From St. Olaf College in Minnesota, the 12 are dedicated to exalting the human spirit through innovative and engaging musical programs.

Marsee Auditorium $26 / $22

Friday, May 7, 2004 at 8 pm
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF
THE SOUTH BAY
Frances Steiner, conductor
with 2001 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist, OLGA KERN, piano

"Olgamania" returns to Marsee Auditorium! Our Classical series concludes with the return of the Chamber Orchestra joined by Ms. Kern performing Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in e minor. Rounding out the program will be Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 in a minor, Op. 56 "Scottish" and Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Op. 84a.

Marsee Auditorium $26 / $22

ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE SERIES

Sunday, September 21, 2003 at 3 pm
ROBERT HAAG, piano
In an all-Schubert program, Dr. Haag will perform the Eight Impromptus
for Piano and the Sonata for Piano in D Major, D.850.
Haag Recital Hall $12

Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 3 pm
JUNE LUSK NELSON, piano
Marsee Auditorium $12

Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 3 pm
RHONDA DILLON, soprano
Haag Recital Hall $12

Sunday, January 11, 2004 at 3 pm
ROBERT COOMBER, trombone
Haag Recital Hall $12

Sunday, January 25, 2004 at 3 pm
KRISTI LOBITZ, piano
Solo piano recital to include:
Ginastera's Sonata No. 1
Haag Recital Hall $12
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