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2009 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Week One
June 27 & 28 |
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Week Two
July 2 - 5 |
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Week Three
July 9 - 12 |
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Week Four
July 16 - 19 |
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Week Five
July 23 - 26 |
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Week Six
July 30 - August 2 |
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Fall Festival
October 2 - 4 |
JUNE 27
Beethoven's Fifth
Saturday, 8:30pm ~ Venetian Theater
Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano; Ilya Poletaev, piano; Orchestra of St. Luke’s; David Robertson, conductor
| Rossini |
Overture to La gazza ladra |
| Mozart |
Ch'io mi scordi di te...Non temer, amato bene, K. 505 |
| Mozart |
Deh per questo istante solo and Parto, parto ma tu ben mio, |
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from La Clemenza di Tito |
| Beethoven |
Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 |
Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, glamorous star of the Metropolitan Opera, opens the 64th International Music Festival with a selection of Mozart's most beautiful and emotionally affecting arias. Caramoor's resident Orchestra of St. Luke's, under the baton of internationally renowned Maestro David Robertson, gives a blazing performance of the most famous symphony of all time, Beethoven's Fifth.
It is impossible to take eyes or ears off of Susan Graham whenever she is onstage. And once Graham opens her mouth, a listener can only submit to a lustrous voice that abounds in expressive colors...
-- Cleveland Plain Dealer
JUNE 28 TIEMPO LIBRE
Sonidos Latinos I
Sunday, 4:30pm ~ Venetian Theater
Jorge Gomez, piano and Musical Director; Joaquin (El Kid) Diaz, lead vocals; Cristobal Ferrer Garcia, trumpet; Luis Beltran Castillo, saxophone and flute; Tebelio (Tony) Fonte, bass; Leandro Gonzalez, congas; Hilario Bell, drums. Program was announced from stage.
They're the top timba (Cuban Salsa) band in the country. The two-time Grammy®-nominated Tiempo Libre opens the third year of Sonidos Latinos with a scorching concert of crazy rhythms and infectious energy that will have you on your feet. ¡Baila!
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JULY 2
Thursday, 7:30pm - Sunken Garden
Works by Villa-Lobos, Leisner, Matiegka, Paganini and Ivanov-Kramskoi
The extraordinary guitarist David Leisner infuses the flower-scented evening air with lyricism and beauty. Join us for a magical and memorable evening in the tranquil Sunken Garden.
JULY 3 BÉLA FLECK'S AFRICA PROJECT featuring
OUMOU SANGARE and her Band
Friday, 8:00pm ~ Venetian Theater
The world's premiere banjo virtuoso, Béla Fleck, has been a dominant creative force in bluegrass, jazz, pop, classical, and world musics. For The Africa Project, Béla journeys to Africa to explore the little known African origins of the banjo. This pioneering collaboration with some of the continent's greatest musicians resulted in an award-winning documentary and recording, Throw Down Your Heart.
JULY 4 Fireworks Display to Follow the Concert (for ticket holders only)
Saturday, 8:00pm ~ Venetian Theater
Darius de Haas, Julia Murney, vocals; Orchestra of St. Luke's; Michael Barrett, conductor
Celebrate July 4th with great American music and a spectacular fireworks display! Caramoor's Michael Barrett leads the Orchestra of St. Luke's in favorites for the whole family. Alan Menken’s hits from the beloved Disney films will be performed, along with Sousa marches and music by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, and other greats. Following the concert, families will gather on the lawn for a brilliant fireworks display – ONLY AT CARAMOOR!
Special for the 4th: Great Performances® will grill hamburgers and hot dogs on the picnic lawns.
WEBE and WHUD are media co-sponsors of this event.
JULY 5
Sunday, 4:30pm - Venetian Theater
Pacifica Quartet; Joyce Yang, piano
| Mendelssohn |
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String Quartet No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 12 |
| Ligeti |
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String Quartet No. 1 (Métamorphoses nocturnes) |
| Dvorak |
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Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81 |
The Pacifica Quartet—2009 Grammy Award winner, Musical America's 2009 ensemble of the year, Caramoor's 2001-02 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence—is simply the hottest string quartet in the country.
JULY 9
Thursday, 7:30pm - Spanish Courtyard
Ayano Ninomiya, violin; Andrius Zlabys, piano
| Schumann |
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Sonata for violin and piano in A minor, Op. 105 |
| Robert Mann |
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Solo Sonatina |
| Bartók |
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Romanian Dances |
| Fauré |
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Sonata in A Major, Op. 13 |
| Bartók |
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Andante |
Caramoor Virtuoso and former Rising Star, violinist Ayano Ninomiya, makes her Caramoor recital debut. Hailed by The New York Times as "deeply communicative and engrossing," Ms. Ninomiya presents the high art of violin playing with an enthralling program in collaboration with the phenomenal pianist Andrius Zlabys.
JULY 10
Un frisson français: A century of French song
Friday, 8:00pm - Spanish Courtyard
Susan Graham, mezzo-soprano; Brian Zeger, piano
Susan Graham is critically acclaimed for her roles in French opera. In this fascinating program, Ms. Graham presents a journey through a hundred years of French art song, bringing together twenty-four songs from twenty-two French composers, from the 'founding fathers' of mélodie in the nineteenth century – Bizet, Franck, Gounod – to Poulenc's melodrama La Dame de Monte-Carlo of 1961..
America's favorite mezzo... --Gramophone Magazine
JULY 11
Saturday, 8:00pm ~ Venetian Theater
Alisa Weilerstein, cello; Orchestra of St. Luke’s
| Haydn |
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Symphony No. 6 in D Major, Hob. 1/6 (Morning) |
| Haydn |
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Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in D Major, Hob. VIIb: 2 |
| Schubert |
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Symphony No. 5 in B-flat Major, D.485 |
Alisa Weilerstein, the most brilliant cellist of her generation, returns to Caramoor for a celebration of Haydn and Schubert with the Orchestra of St. Luke's. These beautiful works of the Viennese masters are infused with the sound and spirit of summer and youthful joy.
At 26, she’s arguably Yo-Yo Ma's heiress apparent as sovereign of the American cello. --New York Magazine
JULY 12
Sunday, 4:30pm - Venetian Theater
| Monteverdi |
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Four Madrigals (from Book VI), (arr. Mark Steinberg) |
| Haydn |
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String Quartet in G minor, Op. 20, No. 3 |
| Beethoven |
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Grosse Fuge for String Quartet in B-flat, Op. 133 |
| Beethoven |
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String Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3 (Razumovsky) |
Acclaimed as the American string quartet of its generation, the dynamic and elegant Brentano String Quartet has been sharing impassioned and profound interpretations with Caramoor audiences for over a decade. Here, the Brentanos present an intricately constructed program exploring polyphony and counterpoint.
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JULY 16 JORGE LUIS PRATS, PIANO
Sonidos Latinos II
Thursday, 7:30pm ~ Spanish Courtyard
| Villa-Lobos |
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Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4 |
| Cervantes |
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Suite de Danzas Cubanas |
| Farinas |
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Altagracia (Tango) |
| Lecuona |
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Selection of pieces |
| Granados |
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Goyescas (Los Majos Enamorados) |
Jorge Luis Prats knowledge of Cuban music and of the great traditions of the piano repertoire is complete. His beauty of sound, technical mastery, and depth of interpretation make him one of the greatest living pianists. A consummate performer, Prats' concert tours have taken him to every nation in the European continent, North, South and Central America, China, Japan and Korea. Be among the first to hear this great pianist as he makes his Caramoor debut.
JULY 17
Friday, 8:00pm - Spanish Courtyard
Aulos Ensemble; Dominique Labelle, soprano
The Aulos Ensemble, the peerless baroque band on period instruments, is joined by the phenomenal Dominique Labelle for a celebration of Handel's vocal and instrumental work. Included are a suite from the Water Music, an oboe concerto, Handel’s Aviary, a group of arias evoking nature and the trilling sounds of birds, and more.
Golden-voiced Dominique Labelle dazzled the audience -- The Phoenix (Boston)
JULY 18 Bel Canto at Caramoor
Saturday, 8:00pm ~ Venetian Theater
Critical edition by Alberto Zedda
Orchestra of St. Luke's; Caramoor Opera Chorus; Will Crutchfield, conductor
| Nemorino |
Lawrence Brownlee, tenor |
| Adina |
Georgia Jarman, soprano |
| Belcore |
Markus Beam, baritone |
| Dulcamara |
Marco Nistico, baritone |
Donizetti's heartwarming comedy is the latest of the familiar Bel Canto classics to get a fresh look at Caramoor. Star tenor Lawrence Brownlee takes on the classic role of Nemorino for the first time anywhere, with returning Caramoor favorites Georgia Jarman as Adina and Marco Nisticò as the quack doctor Dulcamara. As usual, our public can expect the unexpected, with alternative music the composer inserted into later revivals of the opera.
Opera in concert, with English supertitles.
Pre-Opera Events: Free for Opera ticket holders: prior Saturday's performance there will be Pre-Opera events beginning at 3:30pm.
JULY 19 PAQUITO D'RIVERA
CUBAN JAZZ: THE NEXT GENERATION
Sonidos Latinos III
Sunday, 4:30pm ~ Venetian Theater
Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet and saxophone; Mike Rodriguez, trumpet; Manuel Valera, piano; Richard Padron, guitar; Charles Flores, bass; Ernesto Simpson, drums; Pedro Martinez, percussion
Sonidos Latinos star Paquito D'Rivera returns to Caramoor with his all-Cuban band in a sizzling program improvising through the melting pot of musical styles from his native Cuba.
Call it one of the most engaging musical presentations of the season. Better yet, call it a stunning display of the music of the Western Hemisphere. --Los Angeles Times
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JULY 23 Thursday, 7:30pm - Spanish Courtyard
Andrew Armstrong, piano; Ayano Ninomiya, Jesse Mills, Laura Frautschi, violins; Max Mandel, Mark Holloway violas; Edward Arron, Sophie Shao cello;
| Dvorak |
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Terzetto in C Major for two violins and viola, Op. 74 |
| Mozart |
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String Quintet No. 2 in C minor, K. 406 |
| Franck |
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Piano Quintet in F minor |
JULY 24
Friday, 8:00pm - Spanish Courtyard
Andrew Armstrong, piano; Ayano Ninomiya, Jesse Mills, Laura Frautschi, Jennifer Frautschi, violins; Max Mandel, Mark Holloway violas; Edward Arron, Sophie Shao, cellos
| Menotti |
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Suite for Two Cellos and Piano |
| Schnittke |
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Piano Quintet |
| Mendelssohn |
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Octet for Strings in E-flat Major, Op. 20 |
JULY 25
Appropriate for children 6 and older
Saturday, 4:00pm ~ Venetian Theater
Orchestra of St. Luke's; Michael Barrett, conductor; Ed Schloth, narrator; Michelle Ellsworth and Steven Goldstein, choreographers
| Satie |
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Sports and Divertisements (arr. David Bruce) |
| Prokofiev |
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Peter and the Wolf |
Conductor Michael Barrett and the Orchestra of St. Luke's perform Prokofiev’s masterpiece of music and storytelling, the tale of Peter, who outsmarts the dangerous wolf. Eric Satie's brief and zany Sports and Divertisements, portrayed by Michelle Ellsworth and Stephen Goldstein, kicks off this afternoon concert, exploring the musical worlds of tennis, golf, yachting, and even the picnic.
JULY 25FAMILY PROGRAM
And For Children Under Six....
a Peter and the Wolf of their own.
Saturday, 4:00pm ~ Spanish Courtyard
Katie Kresek, Family Program Designer and violin; Richard Mannoia, clarinet; Jihea Hong-Park, piano
Created and hosted by Caramoor's Family Program Designer Katie Kresek, A Peter and the Wolf of Their Own introduces very young children to the magic of musical storytelling in an engaging and interactive program for families. Joined by clarinetist Richard Mannoia, (teaching artist, New York Philharmonic & Carnegie Hall) and pianist Jihea Hong-Park (teaching artist, New York Philharmonic), the trio will invite children (and parents!) to participate in an active exploration of selected instrument families as well as providing an opportunity to use the musical concepts that composer Sergei Prokofiev drew upon in order to create the beloved classic orchestral work Peter and the Wolf. The program will feature opportunities for children to imagine, move, dance, sing, act, and even do some composing for the trio of musicians to perform right there on the spot! Created specifically for Caramoor families, A Peter and the Wolf of Their Own will promote active listening and be a thrilling and unique concert-going experience for all!
JULY 25
Saturday, 8:00pm - Venetian Theater
Jonathan Biss, piano; Orchestra of St. Luke's; Peter Oundjian, conductor
| Grieg |
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Holberg Suite, Op. 40 |
| Stravinsky |
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Pulcinella Suite |
| Mozart |
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Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 21, in C Major, K. 467 |
Peter Oundjian returns to Caramoor with his young friend and Caramoor favorite, Jonathan Biss. This offering of works by Grieg, Stravinsky and Mozart rounds out the Orchestra of St. Luke's symphonic season at Caramoor.
The brilliant twenty-something American pianist proclaims his Mozartian credentials in scintillating, beautifully proportioned performances… with a limpid, 'centred' tone and crystal-clear articulation...-- The Daily Telegraph (London)
JULY 26
Sunday, 4:30pm - Venetian Theater
| J.S. Bach |
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Partita No. 1 in B-flat, BWV 825 |
| Beethoven |
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Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 (Pathétique) |
| Mussorgsky |
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Pictures at an Exhibition |
Imaginative, powerful, insightful, Russian pianist Vladimir Feltsman is one of the most consummately interesting artists performing today. He returns to Caramoor with a bag full of masterpieces: Bach's first published work, Beethoven's early success, and a full dose of Russian virtuosity.
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JULY 30
2008-09 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence
Thursday, 7:30pm - Spanish Courtyard
| Mozart |
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Quartet in D Major, K. 499 (Hoffmeister) |
| Chendler |
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Quartet (Caramoor Commission and World Premiere) |
| Mendelssohn |
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Quartet in E minor, Op.44, No. 2 |
Caramoor's 2008-09 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence and 2006 Grand Prize winner of the prestigious Fischoff competition, the young Ariel String Quartet from Israel completes its residency with an exciting world premiere performance and two masterpieces from the quartet repertoire.
JULY 31
Bel Canto at Caramoor
Friday, 8:00pm ~ Venetian Theater
| Act I: |
1 hour, 53 minutes |
| Intermission: |
20 minutes |
| Act II: |
1 hour, 30 minutes |
Critical edition by Philip Gossett
Orchestra of St. Luke’s; Caramoor Opera Chorus; Will Crutchfield, conductor
| Semiramide |
Angela Meade, soprano |
| Arsace |
Vivica Genaux, mezzo-soprano |
| Idreno |
Lawrence Brownlee, tenor |
| Assur |
Daniel Mobbs, bass-baritone |
| Oroe |
Christopher Dickerson, bass |
The last and grandest opera Rossini composed for his native Italy, Semiramide, spearheaded the Rossini revival in the heyday of Sutherland and Horne. A new generation of stars is now ready to be measured against its demands. Angela Meade makes her Caramoor debut as the Babylonian queen, opposite Vivica Genaux, Lawrence Brownlee, and Daniel Mobbs. Caramoor's production includes the dramatic death scene Rossini added for Paris, reconstructed by Philip Gossett. Opera in concert, with English supertitles.
Pre-Opera Events:
Free for Opera ticket holders: prior to this Friday's performance there will be Pre-Opera events beginning at 5:00pm.
AUGUST 1 Saturday ~ Venetian Theater
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Modern Lights, original music by Jean-Michel Pilc |
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Scenes inspired by the work and music of Charlie Chaplin |
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Jean-Michel Pilc Trio |
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Jean-Michel Pilc, piano; Chris Tordini, bass; Ari Hoenig, drums |
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(Created with support from Chamber Music America's New Works: Creation and Presentation Program, funded through the generosity of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.) |
| 4:15pm |
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Cedar Walton presents 50 years of Giant Steps: |
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The Music of Coltrane and Walton |
| 5:30pm |
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Gerald Clayton Trio |
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Gerald Clayon, piano; Joe Sanders, bass; Justin Brown, drums |
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Dinner Break |
| 8:00pm |
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Chuchito Valdés Quartet - Sonidos Latinos IV |
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Chuchito Valdes, piano; John Benitez, bass; Emilio Valdes, drums;
Papillon Alvarez, congas |
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Dianne Reeves: Strings Attached, |
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featuring Romero Lubambo and Russell Malone |
Just for Jazz: Great Performances® will grill chicken, ribs, burgers, and hot dogs on the picnic lawns starting at 1:00pm.
AUGUST 2 Sunday ~ Venetian Theater
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Junior Mance Trio |
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Junior Mance, piano; Hide Tanaka, bass; Jackie Williams, drums |
| 3:30pm |
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Cyrus Chestnut Trio |
| 4:45pm |
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Luciana Souza, vocals and Romero Lubambo, guitar |
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Sonidos Latinos V |
| 6:00pm |
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Randy Weston's African Rhythms Trio |
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Randy Weston, piano; Alex Blake, bass; Neil Clarke, drums |
Just for Jazz: Great Performances® will grill chicken, ribs, burgers, and hot dogs on the picnic lawns starting at 12:30pm.
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OCTOBER 2 THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC --Caramoor Debut
Friday, 8:00pm - Venetian Theater
Emanuel Ax, piano; New York Philharmonic; Alan Gilbert, conductor and Music Director
| Beethoven |
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Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 |
| Beethoven |
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Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 |
This concert is made possible, in part, through the generous support of The William Petschek Family.
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This concert is made possible, in part, through funding from the Rudyard and Emanuella Reimss Memorial Fund of the Westchester Community Foundation. |
OCTOBER 3 CARAMOOR CAVALCADE
Saturday - All afternoon
Caramoor's first ever fall festival features a full afternoon of music and fun for the entire family. In the event of rain, all concerts will be held in the Venetian Theater and Reception Tent. The Great Performances concession stand opens at 11:00am.
1:00pm Polygraph Lounge in the Spanish Courtyard
Rob Schwimmer & Mark Stewart
Beginning in the Spanish Courtyard, the zany Polygraph Lounge will fascinate with inspired lunacy. Musical pranksters, Rob Schwimmer and Mark Stewart will fascinate and delight your children with their stage full of home-made instruments and original music.
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Fun With Words and Music (Tapestry Hedge) |
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Leslie Tomkins, viola; Robert Black, bass; Escher String Quartet, Margaret Peterson, mezzo-soprano |
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Deak Ugly Duckling (Part I) |
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Busby Viola |
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Johnson Failing |
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Deak Lucy and the Count (Love Dreams from Transylvania) |
Moving across Center Walk to the ever green Tapestry Hedge an enthralling program of music and story telling for the entire family awaits. Be prepared to be alternately thrilled and tickled as The Escher String Quartet, bassist, Robert Black, and friends give new spins on classic stories retold through words and music of three marvelous contemporary composers.
4:00pm Music in the Garden
Mindy Kaufman, flute; Leslie Tomkins, viola; June Han, harp
| Debussy |
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Syrinx (for solo flute) |
| Spohr |
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Fantasy for solo harp in c minor, op 35 |
| Ibert |
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Two Interludes for flute, viola, and harp |
| Debussy |
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Sonata for flute, viola, and harp |
For the Cavalcade's finale, promenade up Center Walk for an absolutely scintillating program of French music, perfect for the lush Sunken Garden setting with its breathtaking perennial borders and center beds planted with annuals and perennials. Relax and kick back while experiencing outstanding chamber music in our garden of great music.
OCTOBER 3 Saturday, 8:00pm - Venetian Theater
Chick Corea, piano
On Saturday night, the profoundly influential pianist and jazz giant Chick Corea will perform in a rare solo appearance. Since the 1960s, Chick has been at the center of every major development in jazz and has proven to be one of the most prolific improvisers, composers, and recording artists of our time.
OCTOBER 4
Sunday, 4:00pm - Rosen House Music Room
Sumi Jo, soprano; Will Crutchfield, piano
Sumi Jo and Will Crutchfield will bring the collaboration they have formed through opera performances and orchestral concerts into the recital format for the first time, in the intimacy of the magnificent Rosen House Music Room.
"...Jo delivers the coloratura goods, with almost superhuman ease; her singing technically is beyond criticism." (Opera News)
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