Dave Brubeck News

The 2013-14 Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO), comprised of 97 students from 20 Ohio school districts, will showcase CSO violinist Alicia Hui in its concert at the Capitol Theatre on Sunday, October 6. Currently principal second violin for the Columbus Symphony, Hui will perform Scottish Fantasy by Max Bruch. CSO Associate Conductor Peter Stafford Wilson will conduct the program which also includes Beethoven's Overture to Creatures of Prometheus and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.

Join acclaimed composer and musician Jeff Haas and his quintet for a special night of jazz, classical and world music celebrating the 100th birthday of internationally known radio host Karl Haas.

Quartet San Francisco, the acclaimed cross-genre string quartet, received Grammy nominations for their 2006 'Látigo,' 2007 'Whirled Chamber Music,' and 2009 'QSF Plays Brubeck.'

Celebrating the opening of its 55th season, Oakland Symphony Chorus and Music Director Dr. Lynne Morrow will give one performance only of Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes Saturday, November 16, at7:30 pm at First Covenant Church in Oakland.

On Sunday, November 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jeff Lindberg, will present trumpeter Jon Faddis in the Chicago premiere of the Miles Davis/Gil Evans landmark recording, Miles Ahead.

Founded in 1992, this company of 32 accomplished dancers and musicians will present the essence of traditional folkloric styles with modern dance idioms. The company has toured internationally-the first folkloric company to tour Asia-and enjoyed a residency in The Kennedy Center. The work to be performed on Stage One, Mexico en Movimiento begins in the enigmatic realm of Aztec mythology and journeys onward, offering an exciting glimpse of Mexico's evolving present, and the afterlife. "Pacifico brings us Mexican dances with classical rigor" (La Opinion).

The Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College is always adding new shows-always. Since the 2013-14 Season of Performing Arts was announced over the summer, a stunning array of new performances have been added to the mix.

Performances of choral masterworks by Brahms, Berlioz and Handel; Winter and Spring holiday concerts and a selection of community events will highlight the Oakland Symphony Chorus' 2013—2014, 55th annual concert season, Music Director Dr. Lynne Morrow has announced. Four concerts will feature Brahms' Liebeslieder Waltzes on November 16, 2013, culminating an 11-week community workshop exploring their music and history; the annual holiday “Let Us Break Bread Together” December 15 with Oakland East Bay Symphony and guests; an Easter-time sing-along of Handel's Messiah April 13, 2014 and the monumental Berlioz Requiem with Oakland East Bay Symphony May 16, 2014 celebrating the Chorus' 55th anniversary, Oakland East Bay Symphony's 25th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of Oakland Youth Orchestra. In addition, the Chorus will present a Discovery Day event for the community to explore, learn about and hear portions of the Berlioz Requiem on April 26, 2014. For information about the Oakland Symphony Chorus, its season and programs, visit www.Oaklandsymphonychorus.org .

The Capitol Steps was just named winner in Washington City Paper's annual Reader's Choice poll for 'Best Place to Take an Out-of-Towner 2013." Not going to DC anytime soon? No worries. Harris Center/Three Stages saves you the trip by bringing this award-winning political satire to Folsom for just one night on October 2.

This is the '70s will perform on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 8 pm and Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 2 & 7 pm. Tickets are $35-$49; Premium $55 & $59. There is a

In a special presentation in which the brothers pay tribute to their dad -- the legendary Dave Brubeck, The Brubeck Brothers Quartet makes their Harris Center/Three Stages debut. "Dave Brubeck's music is rich with challenging chord progressions and beautiful melodies,' says Chris Brubeck. 'Dave is one of the biggest inspirations in all our lives, and we all thought it was time to salute his compositions, adding the BBQ's fresh approach to some of his most enduring tunes.'

Due to a scheduling conflict, jazz vocalist Hilary Kole will replace Cyrille Aimee at the November 13th performance with Freddy Cole. The performance is a part of the Courtyard by Marriott Stamford Broadway/Cabaret/Jazz series "Perfect Pairs at The Palace," which is also being sponsored by Norman Drubner.

Quartet San Francisco, the acclaimed cross-genre string quartet, received Grammy nominations for their 2006 'Látigo,' 2007 'Whirled Chamber Music,' and 2009 'QSF Plays Brubeck.'

The Broadway at Birdland concert series is proud to present the club's debut of Clarke Thorell in Songs I Wish I'd Written for one night only, Monday, August 5 at 7pm. Broadway's Brian D'Arcy James will duet with Thorell.

Thorell recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about the upcoming concert and you can check out what he had to say below!

Jazz Vocalist Hilary Kole returns to the Cooperstown Summer Music Festival to sing a selection of classic standards and contemporary songs about love, loss, and the journey to find one's true heart. The concert will feature songs from Cole Porter, Elvis Costello, Irving Berlin, Paul Simon, and more.

United States Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will take part in America the Beautiful, a new production at Wolf Trap with the National Symphony Orchestra, this Saturday, July 27.

Pacific Northwest Ballet opens its Box Office for 2013-2014 ticket sales on Monday, July 22. As is its tradition, PNB is offering aspecial money-saving deal to celebrate the company's 41st season: Pay no service fees on tickets purchased thru July 31. Tickets (as well as subscriptions) may be purchased through the PNB Box Office, either by phone (206.441.2424), online (pnb.org) or in person at 301 Mercer Street.

Former Led Zeppelin singer and multi-Grammy Award winner Robert Plant brings his latest music project Sensational Space Shifters to his Wolf Trap debut.

Bringing artists from all over the world, and from most every genre, the Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College - formerly known as Three Stages at Folsom Lake College - will offer literally hundreds of performances in 2013-14. Beginning in late July, 2013 and extending into spring 2014, the new season includes world-class performers like Kenny Loggins, Seinfeld's Jason Alexander, and Savion Glover; Broadway productions such as Peter and the Starcatcher, The Addams Family and Bring It On: The Musical (all of which are appearing in the capital region for the first time ever); and an unprecedented season of dance in Folsom which kicks off with Alonzo King LINES Ballet and also features Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Bellydance Superstars, Ballroom with a Twist, and return visits of the popular Moscow Festival Ballet's Swan Lake and Diavolo Dance Theatre; and many more, all on the stages at the Harris Center.