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In his second week with the New York Philharmonic this season, David Robertson will lead the Orchestra in Ravel's Mother Goose Suite, Barber's Violin Concerto, with Gil Shaham as soloist, and Bartók's The Wooden Prince (complete, with surtitles to indicate story line). The concerts will take place Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 26, at 11:00 a.m., and Saturday, February 27 at 8:00 p.m.

In his second week with the New York Philharmonic this season, David Robertson will lead the Orchestra in Ravel's Mother Goose Suite, Barber's Violin Concerto, with Gil Shaham as soloist, and Bartók's The Wooden Prince (complete, with surtitles to indicate story line). The concerts will take place Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 26, at 11:00 a.m., and Saturday, February 27 at 8:00 p.m.

Violin superstar Sarah Chang, with pianist Andrew Von Oeyen, is making theIr only Canadian recital appearance at Markham Theatre on February 24 at 8 PM.

The Collegiate Chorale, led by Music Director James Bagwell, presents the World Premiere Two Act Concert Version of Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie's musical version of Nobel Prize-winner John Steinbeck's epic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Grapes of Wrath, on March 22, 2010 at 8pm at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Ted Sperling with Jane Fonda as the narrator.

Alto Polis Music Management & Positive Motions Foundation in association with the Glendale Philharmonic Association and "Positive Motions" Concert Series, Ruslan Biryukov, Producer and Artistic Director will present "Limor Toren & Friends," A Chamber Concert Celebrating the Romantic Period With The Music of Antonin Dvo?ak, Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn featuring members of the Glendale Philharmonic Orchestra, including: Violinists Limor Toren, Hovhannes Meghrikyan, Shushan Akopyan and Levon Mkrtchyan; Violists Laura Pearson and Brianna Bandy; and Cellists Maksim Velichkin and August Lee accompanied by Guest Artist Pianist Leonid Levitsky.

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JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR THE MONTHS OF MARCH AND APRIL 2010

Reprise Theatre Company presents Audra McDonald in Concert for one performance only on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Audra McDonald is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

The York Theatre Company will continue their Developmental Reading Series with the presentation of William Zeffiro's musical, THE ROAD TO RUIN. The reading will be directed by Tony nominee Pat Birch with a cast featuring members of Marymount Manhattan College's theatre program. The readings will take place January 25th and 26th at 7:30pm.

Violin superstar Sarah Chang, with pianist Andrew Von Oeyen, is making theIr only Canadian recital appearance at Markham Theatre on February 24 at 8 PM.

The Collegiate Chorale, led by Music Director James Bagwell, presents the World Premiere Two Act Concert Version of Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie's musical version of Nobel Prize-winner John Steinbeck's epic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Grapes of Wrath, on March 22, 2010 at 8pm at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Ted Sperling with Jane Fonda as the narrator.

In his second week with the New York Philharmonic this season, David Robertson will lead the Orchestra in Ravel's Mother Goose Suite, Barber's Violin Concerto, with Gil Shaham as soloist, and Bartók's The Wooden Prince (complete, with surtitles to indicate story line). The concerts will take place Thursday, February 25, 2010, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, February 26, at 11:00 a.m., and Saturday, February 27 at 8:00 p.m.

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New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org), who 'redefined the song recital with daring and dramatic programming' (The New Yorker), presents its fifth annual program with the Department of Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 8 PM, Killer B's-American Song From Amy Beach to the Beach Boys.

Reprise Theatre Company presents Audra McDonald in Concert for one performance only on Monday, February 1 at 8:30 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. Audra McDonald is the latest in Reprise Theatre Company's tradition of presenting Broadway stars in concert, which have included Patti LuPone, Carol Burnett, Ben Vereen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.

Joe's Pub has announced its performance calendar for dates from January 28 to January 31.

The Napa Valley Opera House is pleased to present an evening with Elvis Costello solo. In one of the most intimate stops on his Spring 2010 tour, Costello will songs from his vast 30-year musical career. This show is generously sponsored in part by Jonesy's Steak House in Napa.

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org), who 'redefined the song recital with daring and dramatic programming' (The New Yorker), presents its fifth annual program with the Department of Vocal Arts at The Juilliard School on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at 8 PM, Killer B's-American Song From Amy Beach to the Beach Boys.

Pacific Chorale Artistic Director John Alexander and President and CEO Kelly Ruggirello are pleased to announce details for Tis the Season!, Pacific Chorale's much anticipated holiday concert in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The concert, one of the most popular Christmas events in the region, will delight audiences with the sound of favorite carols and seasonal masterpieces sung by the 140-voice Chorale and the Southern California Children's Concert Chorus, along with the glorious sounds of Pacific Symphony and the William J. Gillespie Concert Organ, played by Lori Loftus.

Pacific Chorale Artistic Director John Alexander and President and CEO Kelly Ruggirello are pleased to announce details for Tis the Season!, Pacific Chorale's much anticipated holiday concert in the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The concert, one of the most popular Christmas events in the region, will delight audiences with the sound of favorite carols and seasonal masterpieces sung by the 140-voice Chorale and the Southern California Children's Concert Chorus, along with the glorious sounds of Pacific Symphony and the William J. Gillespie Concert Organ, played by Lori Loftus.