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Jul 25, 2012
The Paramount Theatre announced July 19, that they will unveil
their most exciting and diverse season to date. More than two-dozen
nationally recognized and internationally touring headlining acts
will take to The Paramount stage in downtown Rutland from August to
May.
"Bringing the very best in live entertainment to the central
Vermont community is not only our responsibility but our passion,"
explained Eric Mallette, programming director. "To that note, we
should take a moment to pause and reflect on what makes all of this
possible; the countless contributors who believe in the mission of
a healthy, vibrant performing arts center within a community -
corporate donors, members and the hundreds of volunteers who help
make this building 'tick.' Without this support, the growth that
has been seen in this organization would not be possible."
In addition to the new season line-up, The Paramount Theatre will
also be unveiling a brand-new ticketing system including an
innovative, easier-to-use online ticketing portal. Patrons will be
able to access the new online Box Office at the theatre's website,
ParamountLive.org.
Tickets are available to the general public
beginning July 26 online, by phone 802 775-0903 or at The Paramount
Theatre Box Office at 30 Center Street, open Thurs.--Fri. 11a.m.-6
p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Full schedule can be found online at www.mountaintimes.info
August schedule:
MUSIC SERIES
TRAVIS TRITT: August 11
Presented by 105.3 Cat
Country. Tritt was one of the leading new country singers of the
early '90s, holding his own against Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and
Alan Jackson. He was the only one not to wear a hat and the only
one to dip into bluesy Southern rock. Consequently, he developed a
gutsy, outlaw image that distinguished him from the pack. Tritt's
career has seen tremendous success with a string of platinum albums
and Top Ten singles, including three number one hits! Hit's
include: Great Day to Be Alive, Where Corn Don't Grow, Here's a
Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares), Best of Intentions, Anymore, I'm
Gonna Be Somebody, Put Some Drive in Your Country, T-R-O-U-B-L-E,
Take it Easy and many more.
MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER: September 13
Mary
Chapin Carpenter has recorded 12 albums and has sold over 13
million records. With hits like 'Passionate Kisses' and 'He Thinks
He'll Keep Her,' Carpenter has won five Grammy Awards (with 15
nominations), two CMA awards and two Academy of Country Music
awards for her vocals. Her songs speak to the most personal of
life's details and the most universal. Ashes and Roses is the
follow-up to Carpenter's Grammy-nominated 2010 release, The Age of
Miracles, which debuted at No. 28 on the Billboard 200 and No.1 on
the Billboard Folk chart. The release also received widespread
critical acclaim -- the Hartford Courant describes the album as,
'...equal parts timely and timeless,' while The Huffington Post
asserts, 'Carpenter writes songs that are nuanced and fully
three-dimensional. It's music for the soul...'
BRUCE HORNSBY: September 29
Bruce Hornsby's
work continues to display the same creative iconoclasm that's been
a constant in the artist's two-and-a-half decade recording career.
His commercial stock soared early on, when "The Way It Is"--the
title track of Bruce Hornsby and the Range's 1986 debut
album--became the most-played song on American radio in 1987,
winning ASCAP's Song of the Year award. "The Way It Is" and such
subsequent hits as "Mandolin Rain" and "Every Little Kiss,"
established Hornsby as popular pop act, while high-profile work
with the likes of Don Henley,and Huey Lewis made him an in-demand
collaborator
BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS: October 6
Unstoppable blues jams and a dizzyingly list of eclectic influences
from Boulder's favorite sons. 25 years of constant touring and
legendary live shows has cemented Big Head Todd and The Monsters as
one of the finest bands in the biz. Colorado-based rock band Big
Head Todd & the Monsters was formed in 1986 with Todd Park Mohr
on guitar and vocals, Brian Nevin on drums and vocals, and Rob
Squires on bass and vocals. Their album Sister Sweetly went
platinum and spawned three singles that made the rock charts
including "Bittersweet", "Broken Hearted Savior", and
"Circle".
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC: THE ALPOCALYPSE TOUR:
October 21
"Weird Al" Yankovic, the undisputed king of pop culture
parody, has sold more comedy recordings than any other artist in
history. In a career spanning nearly three decades, he has amassed
30 Gold and Platinum albums, 7 Gold and Platinum-certified home
videos and 3 Grammy Awards (with 11 nominations!). The tour is in
support of Yankovic's return to demolish the pop landscape with his
latest full-length studio album, Alpocalypse.
KEB MO: November 7
A native of South Los
Angeles, singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo's music is a
living link to, and a very modern update of the Delta Blues. Across
10 acclaimed releases since 1994, his music owes as much to
contemporary singer-songwriters like Bonnie Raitt or Jackson Browne
as to the spirit of blues musicians like Robert Johnson that dwells
in his work. His distinctive sound embraces pop, rock, folk and
jazz, as well as the blues. The common threads running through his
work are wit, humor and great storytelling. Over and over he
demonstrates the power of music to convey human experience and
emotional weight. A 3-time Grammy Award winner with 4 more
nominations and 10 Blues Music Awards to his credit, Keb Mo is the
not to miss music event of the season!
ARLO GUTHRIE: November 11
'Here Comes the Kid'
- A Tribute to Woody Guthrie's 100th Birthday
Arlo Guthrie was
born with a guitar in one hand and a harmonica in the other, in
Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York in 1947. He is the eldest son of
America's most beloved singer/writer/philosopher Woody Guthrie and
Marjorie Mazia Guthrie, a professional dancer with the Martha
Graham Company and founder of The Committee to Combat Huntington's
Disease. He grew up surrounded by dancers and musicians: Pete
Seeger, Ronnie Gilbert, Fred Hellerman and Lee Hays (The Weavers),
Leadbelly, Cisco Houston, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Sonny Terry and
Brownie McGhee, all of whom were significant influences on Arlo's
musical career. Guthrie gave his first public performance in 1961
at age 13 and quickly became involved in the music that was shaping
the world. Arlo practically lived in the most famous venues of the
"Folk Boom" era.
EDDIE MONEY: February 2
Born Edward Joseph
Mahoney, Money initially attended the New York Police Academy with
intent to follow in his father's footsteps and become a New York
City Police Officer. Money's growing interest with the world of
rock and roll clashed with the authoritative structure of the
Academy, and Money found himself longing to become a rock musician.
Deciding to try a career in music, Money relocated to the San
Francisco Bay area. In 1977, he released his self-titled debut
album, and became almost an instant star. With four platinum and
two gold albums to date, Money has had 24 hits on Top 100 Billboard
charts including "Two Tickets to Paradise", "Baby Hold On",
"Shakin", and "Take Me Home Tonight". As the years have passed,
Money's blue-collar brand of Rock n Roll has managed to transcend
generations and continues to move audiences today. Along with
having sold more than 28 million records, Money's songs have
appeared in dozens of movies and television shows, and have
recently been included in hit video games like "Grand Theft Auto"
and "Guitar Hero."
VSO W/PETER YARROW: April 6
"Songs of
Freedom"Robert De Cormier, conducting Peter Yarrow, special guest
VSO Chorus & Members of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Peter
Yarrow (of Peter, Paul, and Mary fame) joins the VSO Chorus and
Robert De Cormier for an uplifting program of spirituals, music
from the Holocaust, and civil rights songs.
TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA: April 26
Tommy Dorsey
had a run of 286 Billboard chart hits. The Dorsey band had
seventeen number one hits with his orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s
including: "Boogie Woogie", "I'll Never Smile Again", "Song of
India", and "The Music Goes 'Round and Around". Frank Sinatra
achieved his first success as a vocalist in the Tommy Dorsey band
and claimed he learned breath control from watching Dorsey play
trombone. Today's orchestra features vocalists in the same great
tradition. Terry Myers picks up the baton of the Tommy Dorsey
Orchestra following the legendary Buddy Morrow. While the faces
have changed, the songs remain the same and the band plays
on.
2012/2013 COMEDY SERIES
NORM MACDONALD: September 23
Perhaps best
known for his offbeat delivery of "the fake news" on Saturday Night
Live's Weekend Update for five seasons, Norm MacDonald is a major
comedic presence. Aside from his notable characterizations of Bob
Dole and Burt Reynolds, MacDonald proved that his acerbic wit and
writing were not to be contained to just the small screen.
MacDonald starred in the film Dirty Work, which he also co-wrote;
and, as the voice of Lucky the Dog in the Eddie Murphy hit, in Dr.
Doolittle. Macdonald was also seen in Billy Madison with Adam
Sandler, and in Milos Foreman's Academy Award-nominated The People
Vs. Larry Flint. A native of Quebec City, Canada, MacDonald
began his stand-up career in comedy clubs throughout Canada. Upon
moving to Los Angeles, he became a writer on the ABC hit series,
Roseanne.
BOB NEWHART: October 5
Bob Newhart's career
has spanned two successful television shows, fourteen feature
films, sold millions of albums worldwide and still performs to
sell-out crowds all over the country. Fans flock to Bob's live
performances to hear such Newhart standards as The Driving
Instructor, Sir Walter Raleigh, and The Submarine Commander. These
timeless classics are enjoyed by young and old alike in sold-out
concert halls across America.
RALPHIE MAY: October 19
Voted one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch", Ralphie May has filmed
a record-setting three separate 1-hour Comedy Central Specials in
the past three consecutive years, all of which were among the
networks most highly-rated. He filmed a new special on October 1,
2011 at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, proving that Ralphie's
relatable comedic genius is in higher demand than ever. Since his
debut on season one of "Last Comic Standing," audiences can't get
enough of the larger than life comedian. He has a no nonsense point
of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by
pointing out society's hypocrisies. Ralphie doesn't shy away from
touchy topics or ethnic jokes, nor does he bite his tongue when
society suggests, because he sincerely believes that as long as
what he's saying is true, people need to hear it. On the small
screen, Ralphie has worked as a writer and producer on ESPN's "Mohr
Sports" starring Jay Mohr and performed stand-up on numerous late
night talk shows including four appearances on CBS's "The Late Late
Show w/ Craig Kilborn" as well as eleven appearances on "Jimmy
Kimmel Live." He has appeared on "The Man Show" and MTV's "Bash" as
well as guest-starred on NBC's "Whoopie." As if that's not enough,
he's also one of a handful of comedians to have received a standing
ovation on "The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno."
RON WHITE: November 14
Comedian Ron "Tater
Salad" White is best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking
funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon. But with two
Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, three of the top rated one-hour
specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New
York Times Best Seller List, and CD and DVD sales of over 10
Million units, Ron has established himself as a star in his own
right. Ron has always been a storyteller; from the time he
was a boy growing up in a small town in the middle of Texas oil
country to selling windows for a living in Arlington to performing
in sold-out theaters and arenas as a headlining comedian all across
the country. For two decades he lived the life of a struggling
comedian bouncing around to comedy clubs and driving to gigs in his
beat-up Nissan pickup truck. In short, he paid his dues.
BREWHAHA III: November 24
Beer + Laughs ...
it's going to be a BrewHaHa! Get your tickets early - the first two
BrewHaHa's sold out in only hours! We are building a comedy club
right on stage and inviting some fresh, new, up-and-coming faces
from the Boston comedy scene! Plus, a Vermont brewery will be on
hand offering 4 samples of their delicious VT made brews! $25 gets
you four 4oz samples, a souvenir pint glass and a whole lot of
laughs! A cash bar will be available featuring local brews in
addition to wine and soft drinks.
JOHN PINETTE: January 19
John Pinette has been
entertaining audiences around the world in a variety of ways for
over fifteen years, but it is making people laugh that John enjoys
most of all. He was named Stand-Up Comedian of the Year by the
American Comedy Awards in 1999 and has received a Gemini Award
nomination for his superb televised performance at The Montreal
Comedy Festival in 2000. John has also enjoyed a long acting
career in both television and film. Duets, starring Gwenyth
Paltrow, Dear God, starring Greg Kinnear, and Junior, starring
Arnold Schwarzeneger are just a few of John's film credits. He was
a series regular on the hit series Parker Lewis Can't Lose, and
starred as the car-jack victim in the final episode of Seinfeld.
John can be seen as the lovable 'Mr. Bumpo' in Artisan
Entertainment's The Punisher starring Thomas Jane and John
Travolta.
THE CAPITOL STEPS: February 1
Enjoy a
hilarious evening of American political satire and song parodies
with the nationally acclaimed Capitol Steps. The Capitol Steps
began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the
very people and places that employed them. In the years that
followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't
quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members
of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the
performers have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices
and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff
experience. Since they began in 1981, the Capitol Steps have
recorded 27 albums, including "Springtime for Liberals". They've
been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, and PBS, and can be heard 4 times a
year on National Public Radio stations nationwide during their
"Politics Takes a Holiday" radio specials. They'll be
performing songs from their latest albums "I'm So Indicted" and
"Springtime for Liberals", as well as other current issues in the
news. The show promises to hit both sides of the aisle and the
songs will change with the scandal of the day. So, if something big
happens in the news, you can run to the Capitol Steps show and find
out exactly what rhymes with it!
2012/2013 FAMILY SERIES
CAPTAIN SIG & FRIENDS OF THE DEADLIEST
CATCH: August 18
In this rare, live, interactive event
the Bering Sea's toughest crew swap stories as they take the
audience through some of the roughest situations the captain and
crew have ever had to face on the high seas. From the treacherous
weather and crew conflicts, to the triumphs of the team, Captain
Sig and crew bring the intense and unbelievable world of crab
fishing to a live audience.
NEW YORK THEATRE BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER:
November 30
This holiday season take your family to a ballet they
will love: the enchanting production of Tchaikovsky's beloved
classic, The Nutcracker, presented by New York Theatre Ballet.
Youngsters feel like they are part of the show from the moment
Uncle Drosselmeyer steps on stage and greets them to the grand
finale. New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) is the most widely seen
chamber ballet company in the nation. Hailed by The New York Times'
Alastair Macaulay as an "invaluable company," NYTB is beloved by
its audiences for its theatrical expressiveness, high production
quality, and accessibility. For more than 30 years, NYTB's highly
acclaimed SIGNATURE SERIES has toured dozens of classic
masterpieces and contemporary ballets by the greatest
choreographers in dance history including Frederick Ashton, Merce
Cunningham, Agnes de Mille, José Limón, and Antony Tudor.
TAP DOGS: December 7
'A THEATRICAL SENSATION -
PART THEATRE, PART DANCE, PART ROCK CONCERT! '
Six guys turn tap
upside down in TAP DOGS, an irreverent industrial revolution of
tap. Created by Olivier Award-winning choreographer Dein Perry,
with a construction site set by designer/director Nigel Triffitt,
and a driving score by composer Andrew Wilkie, TAP DOGS is a rough,
tough, rocking theatrical entertainment. Winner of 11 International
Awards, TAP DOGS premiered at the Sydney Theatre Festival, moved on
to London and has been a howling success all across North America.
Now, TAP DOGS are here and they're the hottest dogs in town.
THE PEKING ACROBATS: March 1
The Peking
Acrobats are known worldwide for their extraordinary feats of
balance, dexterity and precision rooted in Chinese folk-art
traditions dating back more than 2,000 years. Selected from China's
top acrobatic schools, the company's performers are experts at
wire-walking, trick-cycling, tumbling, somersaulting and
gymnastics. Accompanied by live musicians playing traditional
Chinese instruments and high-tech special effects, The Peking
Acrobats create an awe-inspiring theatrical experience that pleases
audiences of all ages.
CELTIC NIGHTS: March 15
From the creators of
Gaelforce Dance, the "unmissable two hour spectacular (that) has
brought audiences to their feet all around the world" (The
Guardian, England) comes a brand new show in celebration of song.
Celtic Nights expertly weaves together the lilting melodies and
plaintive lyrics of the rich Celtic heritage to tell the story of a
people. In this stirring tale of the Celtic experience, the
audience is invited to travel along on a journey of hope,
transported in time through traditional ballads, vivid choreography
and the story of a people struggling. . . .
POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATRE: February 8
The
World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend
of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and
the extraordinary talents of his performing pets. Each of the
show's 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays, rescued from animal
shelters. Now, they love to show off onstage - by performing a
variety of stunts and skits! You will be delighted to see
this extravaganza of European-style clowns, amazing juggling and
balancing acts, and of course, very talented performing pets. It's
a show that both adults and kids of all ages enjoy!
THE UGLY DUCKLING: April 13
Adapted from the
fabled 1843 tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Ugly Duckling
tells of a homely little bird born deaf in a barnyard who suffers
abuse from his neighbors until, much to his delight (and to the
surprise of others), he matures into a beautiful swan, the most
beautiful bird of all. Signed and spoken simultaneously, our story
introduces our central character as deaf and explores the
additional challenges he faces in a world filled with animals who
can hear.
2012/2013 THEATRE SERIES
ALL THE RAGE: August 3-4
Developmental
workshop prior to Off-Broadway run in NYC
Written and Performed by
2-time Obie Award Winner and Broadway veteran Martin Moran
What happens when a middle-aged New Yorker shows up at his father's
funeral to confront his crazy stepmother? Or when he suddenly finds
himself working with an African refugee who is seeking asylum? In
this new solo work, 2-time OBIE Winner and Broadway veteran
("Titanic" "Spamalot") Martin Moran takes us on a quest from West
of the Rockies to South of Johannesburg, unearthing unexpected
connections and comedy in an attempt to resolve ancient riddles
BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR: ROCK OF AGES: September
4-5
The worldwide party musical ROCK OF AGES features a mix of 28
rockin' 80's tunes including DON'T STOP BELIEVIN', WE BUILT THIS
CITY, THE FINAL COUNTDOWN, WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE, HERE I GO AGAIN,
CAN'T FIGHT THIS FEELING and I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS and more!
In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city
rocker and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the
greatest songs of the 80s. It's ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love
story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of JOURNEY,
NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER,
POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more.
BROADWAY NATIONAL TOUR: TITANIC THE MUSICAL:
September 25
On the 100th anniversary of its tragic journey,
TITANIC recounts the dreams, hopes and aspirations of those aboard
the fateful ship. The story of the launching, the collision with
the iceberg, and the sinking is played out against the background
of the rigid class-distinctions of the Edwardian Age. Unaware of
the fate that awaits them, the Third Class immigrants dream of a
better life in America, the newly-enfranchised Second Class dream
of achieving the lifestyles of the rich and famous, and the
millionaire-Barons of the First Class dream of their hegemony
lasting forever. The ship itself, a dream deemed to be
life-protecting and unsinkable by the ship's Architect Thomas
Andrews, journeys into legend in the hands of its Captain, Owner
and Crew - as a Stoker, a Lookout, and a Telegraph Operator reveal
from their perspectives why Titanic was going too fast, saw the
iceberg too late, and could not summon help to arrive in time.
Winner of Five 1997 Tony Awards® including Best Musical!
RICHARD III: Octover 9
Presented by Middlebury
Actors' Workshop
Americans will be going to the polls in November
to vote for their next President. In the world of Richard
III, leaders clawed, fought and killed their way to power. In
this context, Shakespeare's Richard III plays the game of thrones
better than anyone else. He is a charming, manipulative
sociopath who carves a path to the Throne with skill, glee and
ruthlessness. Middlebury Actors Workshop's trims the play
down to a lean, compelling two hours, setting the action in a
timeless world with Edwardian, gothic and modern elements. Paul
Schnabel, as Richard, commands, fascinates and repells, as he takes
us with him on his tragic ride to the top.
OPERA THEATRE OF WESTON: January 5
NOYE'S
FLUDDE
This one-act opera is a unique take on the
well-known biblical tale of Noah and his Ark. It is a foundational
story that helps humankind understand its place in the world, its
responsibility to care for it and the balance - between nature and
man, between man and God - that must be achieved to sustain it.
Continuing OTW's mission of "bringing children to opera and opera
to children", this production will reach new heights as the
majority of the cast will consist of local youngsters taking the
parts of Noye's sons and their wives and twelve pairs of animals.
Noye's Fludde will be mark the thirteenth annual Opera in Winter
produced by OTW.
THE FULL MONTY 2/15-16/2013
Directed by Saskia
Hagen Groom
Featuring All Local Actors/Actresses!
There is great
heart to The Full Monty. Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching
male strippers during their "Girls' Night Out," unemployed
steelworkers in Buffalo, NY come up with a bold way to make some
quick cash. In the process they find renewed self-esteem, the
importance of friendship and the ability to have fun. As the guys
work through their fears, self-consciousness, feelings of
worthlessness and anxieties (over everything from being overweight
to child custody, bigotry to being gay), they come to discover that
not only are they stronger as a group, but that the strength they
find in each other gives them the individual courage to face their
demons and overcome them. Net proceeds to benefit Rutland County
Women's Network and Shelter.
THE NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
4/19/2013
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has captured the hearts of people
all over the world with its humor, warmth and honesty. The
universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class,
nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of
laughter, joy and sadness. In the little village of Anatevka,
Tevye, a poor milkman is trying to keep his family's traditions in
place. Yet, times are changing. And when Tevye's daughters want to
make their own matches, he must choose between his own daughters'
happiness and those beloved traditions that keep the outside world
at bay. Yet it is Tevye's love of his family, pride and faith that
help him face the dangerous forces in Anatevka which threaten to
destroy the very life he and his fellow villagers are trying to
preserve. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is filled with a rousing,
heartwarming score, including Tradition, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, If
I Were A Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset. No other musical has so
magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an
electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive the
tradition!
2012/2013 CLASSICAL SERIES
MIXT ENSEMBLE 10/27/2012
Formed in 2011, MiXt
is a versatile, dynamic, and vibrant chamber group comprised of
award-winning soloists on the Young Concert Artists roster.
Performing in a variety of configurations, the trio consists of
clarinetist José Franch-Ballester, violinist Bella Hristova, and
pianist Ran Dank. These dazzling soloists and accomplished chamber
musicians of diverse backgrounds entice audiences with engaging
programs. MiXt Program: Bartok, Novachek &
Gershwin
CAPITAL CITIES CONCERTS 11/18/2012
Perchance to
Dream
A 25 piece chamber orchestra comprised of current and former
players from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, NY City Ballet
Orchestra, New Jersey, and Vermont Symphony Orchestras will perform
a program of rhapsodic and magical works including Wagner's
Seigfried Idyll, Mendelssohn's Scherzo from A Midsummer Night's
Dream, and Samuel Barber's Adagio for strings. The major work is
Mozart's glorious Sinfonia Concertante in E flat for oboe,
clarinet, bassoon, horn, and strings. Soloists are Daniel Gilbert,
former Cleveland Orchestra associate clarinet, Randall Wolfgang,
New York City Ballet Orchestra principal oboe, Robert Wagner, New
Jersey Symphony principal oboe, Donna Dolson, Osaka (Japan)
Symphony principal French horn, Vermont flutist Karen Kevra, and
Anna Reinersman, who plays regularly with the Metropolitan Opera
Orchestra. The orchestra will be conducted by Lou Kosma.
VEIT HERTENSTEIN - VIOLA 4/14/2013
Born in 1985
in Augsburg, Germany, Mr. Hertenstein began studying the violin and
piano at the age of 5 and switched to the viola when he was 15. At
the age of 19, he studied with Nicolas Corti, violist of the Amati
Quartet at Zurich Hochschule der Künste. In 2009 he earned an
artist diploma at the Haut Ecole de Musique in Geneva working with
violist Nobuko Imai and with Miguel da Silva, violist of the Ysaye
Quartet. He plays a 1701 David Tecchler viola. First Prize Winner
of the 2011 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, violist
Veit Hertenstein is one of the most exciting musicians on his
instrument to emerge in years. He has already garnered recognition
for his exciting stage presence and virtuoso artistry. Highlights
this season debut include recitals at the Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum, the Buffalo Chamber Music Society, the Washington Center
for the Performing Arts, and the Levine School of Music as well as
performances at the Davos Festival, Young Artists in Concert in
Switzerland, and the Usedom Festival and the Festspiele
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Germany.
HAHN-BIN TBA
Performance Art piece: Chapter
two "Renaissance of Classical Music"
Dynamic violin virtuoso Hahn-Bin embodies the 21st Century of
classical music, fusing his highly evocative repertoire with pop
performance art in "extraordinary, intelligent and beautiful"
concerts (The Washington Post) of his "inspired, innovative and
bracing programs"(The New York Times). Born in Seoul, Hahn-Bin made
his international debut at age twelve at the 42nd Grammy Awards in
an event honoring Isaac Stern. Following a decade under the
tutelage of Itzhak Perlman at the Juilliard School, Hahn-Bin made
his critically-acclaimed New York debut in 2009 in the Peter Marino
Concert at Carnegie's Zankel Hall, presented by Young Concert
Artists. Hahn-Bin has appeared at the Auditorium du Louvre in
Paris, The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Isabella Stewart
Gardner Museum in Boston, as well as in the Far East with the
Queensland Orchestra in Australia and all of the major Korean
orchestras including the Seoul, Bucheon, and Daejeon Philharmonics,
both in Korea and on tour in Japan. Hahn-Bin is the recipient of an
award from the Jack Romann Special Artists Fund of YCA.
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