Performing Arts Center 2018-19

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Performing Arts Center 2018-19: Single tickets go on sale on August 8 for twenty-six inspired events at PAC. The lineup is studded with top name classical music acts, cutting edge popular and world music, dance and kids entertainment.

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 9/16: 3pm: The acclaimed Orpheus Chamber orchestra and the beloved Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii opens the PAC season with a new orchestration of Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto by composer Shuying Li. This program of Gentle Giants also explores the spiritual ecstasy of Arvo Pärt and a re-orchestration of Tchaikovsky’s Chamber Symphony No. 1 in D Major. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

An Evening with Jimmy Webb, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 10/6: 8pm: Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the top 50 songwriters of all time, 3X Grammy-winner Jimmy Webb’s cross-genre hits include Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman” and “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” his Grammy-Winning “Up, Up and Away,” and “MacArthur Park” – a hit with Richard Harris and Donna Summer. Nina Simone, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Frank Sinatra and Kanye West also had hits with Webb songs. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

American String Quartet with Salman Rushdie, Sat, 10/13: 8pm: The American String Quartet, celebrates their 45th anniversary year with this one-of-a-kind collaborative performance. American String Quartet will perform a work by film composer Paul Cantelon built around Salman Rushdie’s novel The Enchantress of Florence, with the author himself reading excerpts from the book between movements. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Velvet Caravan , Performing Arts Center, Fri, 10/27: 8pm: Back by popular demand, Velvet Caravan plays upbeat tunes from all over the world with virtuosity and a relentless sense of humor. Combining Gypsy, Honky-Tonk, Swing, and Latin, this band’s unorthodox, acoustic quintet of guitar, violin, standup bass, percussion, and keyboards will make you want to dance. And you’ll be able to, as this event will feature nightclub seating with dinner, drinks and, yes, a dance floor! 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

NW Dance Project, Performing Arts Center, Fri, 11/2: 8pm: PAC’s 2018-19 dance series kicks off with a performance from dancer and choreographer Sarah Slipper’s NW Dance Project who has premiered over 190 original contemporary dance works. Dance International Magazine called them “a laboratory, factory and repository for risk-taking new works from the next generation of choreographers from Europe and North America.” (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Aida Cuevas, “The Queen of Rancheras,”, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 11/4: 3pm: Aida Cuevas is beloved in Mexico for her stunning vocals and unswerving devotion to traditional music. Rancheras stems from the Mexican revolution and the genre is overflowing with drama and patriotism. In 2018, Cuevas became the first female singer in the mariachi genre to win a Grammy when she was honored for “Best Regional Mexican Music Album” for her CD Arrieros Somos. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Circa: Carnival of the Animals, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 11/18: 3pm: The Circa Carnival, one of the world’s leading performance companies, takes you on a whimsical circus escapade inspired by Camille Saint-Saëns’ delightful salute to feathers, fur, and fins. Circa’s acrobats bring this classical music suite to life with juggling “zebras”, somersaulting “kangaroos” and “elephants” with street-cred and rhytm. for a whole new generation of circus, music, and animal lovers. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

CMS of Lincoln Center: Windstorm, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 12/1: 5pm: An exceptional lineup of CMS wind players and piano tackles a demanding and rewarding repertoire that celebrates the unsurpassable sonic array of a wind quintet. Including works from Mozart, Reicha, Thuille and Aaron Copland’s “New England Countryside” from The City arranged for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

The Rainbow Fish, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 12/2: 3pm: The acclaimed Mermaid Theatre, that has earned international acclaim for its unique interpretation of Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, presents this original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s award-winning book The Rainbow Fish. The performance also includes two of the author’s companion tales, Rainbow Fish Discovers the Deep Sea and Opposites, (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra/Steven Isserlis, Performing Arts Center, Sat 12/8: 5pm: Acclaimed British cellist, Steven Isserlis joins three-time Grammy-winner Orpheus Chamber Orchestra for a program of ROTT, C.P.E. Bach and Schubert’s “Death of a Maiden” arranged by Gustav Mahler. Isserlis is recognized for his command of phrasing and distinctive sound created by using gut strings. Orpheus is renowned as the orchestra without a conductor. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

The Boston Brass: Christmas Bells are Swingin’, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 12/9: 3pm: The Boston Brass quintet teams up with the Brass All-Star Big Band featuring players from around the globe for this celebration of holiday Classics. The ensemble of all brass – trumpets, French horns, trombones, and tubas, with jazz rhythm section presenst big band arrangements of Stan Kenton Christmas Carols, Greensleeves, Motown Jingle Bells, and more! (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Editor’s choice! Sting joins Rob Mathes for 25th Anniversary Holiday Concert, Performing Arts Center, Fri & Sat, 12/14-15: 8pm: Sting, Vanessa Williams and David Sanborne will join Rob Mathes, and his all-star rock band, choir and guests for their 25th annual Holiday Show at PAC. Mathes has worked with virtually every big name in the music industry, arranging, producing, directing, recording, and performing with the likes of Bono, Bennett, Sting, and Springsteen. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

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Gina Chavez, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 1/19: 8pm: Latin pop sensation, Gina Chavez is a nine-time Austin Music Award winner — including 2015 Musician of the Year and Album of the Year for her sophomore release, Up.Rooted, a collection of bilingual songs traversing cumbia, bossa nova, vintage pop, reggaeton, and folk. “Gina Chavez’s voice stops you in your tracks the first time you hear it.” –NPR (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

CMS of Lincoln Center: Esteemed Ensemble, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 1/26: 5pm: After extensive American and European tours, Wu Han (piano), Daniel Pope (violin), Paul Neubauer (viola) and David Finckel (cello) reunite for a program of piano quartet classics from Suk, Brahms and Dvorak. CMS of Lincoln Center performs a full New York season, tours internationally and on PBS’s Live From Lincoln Center. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Diavolo: Architecture in Motion, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 2/2: 8pm: For 25 years, Artistic Director Jacques Heim and Diavolo have defied traditional definitions of dance and gravity. Leaping, flying, and falling, this one-of-its-kind contemporary dance company utilizes trust, teamwork, and imagination in large, surreal architectural playgrounds to create metaphors of life through dance and movement. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Robin Spielberg, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 2/16: 8pm: Performing music from her vast repertoire of popular American melodies and originals, Robin has sold over a million recordings and has over a hundred million spins on Pandora Radio, making her America’s most popular contemporary female pianist. Spotify created an official “This is Robin Spielberg” playlist featuring music from her 18 recordings. Her current CD, On the Edge of A Dream, debuted at #6 on Billboard’s New Age chart. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

CMS of Lincoln Center: Hungarian Fire, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 3/2: 5pm: With Alessio Bax on piano, and Yura lee on viola, CMS of Lincoln Center showcases the widespread influence that Hungary’s deep musical roots in folk tradition has had on composers throughout Europe. Featuring works by Kodaly, Bartok, Liget, Dohnany and Brahms’ Hungarian Dances for Violin and Piano. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Lea DeLaria, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 3/9: 8pm: “Big Boo” on the Netflix hit Orange is the New Black, brings her live show to The PAC for one night only. Her new show features hits from her latest album House Of David: delaria+bowie=jazz, and shows off not just DeLaria’ s comic genius but her spectacular vocal range. “[DeLaria] swings hard, and scats and bends notes in a style that suggests a no-frills Betty Carter on steroids.” The New York Times (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Young Kids! Trusty Sidekick Theatre Company: Shadow Play, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 3/10: 3pm: Follow the playful adventures of Flash and his quest to reunite with his shadow in this multimedia performance for the youngest of audiences (ages 2-5) — and the young at heart. Based in New York City, Trusty Sidekick Theater Company’s ensemble of collaborators includes artists trained in physical theatre, puppetry, music, dance, animation, and video projection. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 3/16: 8pm: Aspen’s bold vision – top global choreographers, distinctive groundbreaking repertoire, and virtuoso dancers – has fostered a jewel of a dance company that reflects the pioneering spirit of the American West. Dedicated to curating new ballets, ASFB brings a European sensibility and an American spirit to the contemporary classical genre. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Editor’s Choice! Portland Cello Project: Homage to Radiohead, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 3/23: 8pm: Portland’s premiere alt-classical group brings a huge, orchestral ensemble – including brass, percussion, and guest vocals by Patti King of The Shins – to perform a night in homage to Radiohead. The first set features unique renditions of classical Radiohead pieces. In the second set PCJ will perform Radiohead’s seminal OK Computer album in its entirety. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Tiempo Libre, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 4/7: 3pm: Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, festival stages, and dance venues, Tiempo Libre’s sophisticated tropical music makes them one of the hottest Latin bands on the scene today. Classically trained at Cuba’s premier conservatories, the members of this three-time Grammy-nominated band are celebrated for their timba music, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of Latin jazz and Cuban son. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Ages 10+! The Triplets of Belleville, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 4/20: 8pm: This much beloved animated film, that was nominated for a 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Film, is screened as composer Benoit Charest leads Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville in the live performance of his Le Jazz Hot original score for the film, including his academy award nominated best song. . (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

BODYTRAFFIC, Performing Arts Center, Thrus, 4/25: 8pm: Named “the company of the future” by The Joyce Theater Foundation, one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” and “Best of Culture” by the Los Angeles Times, the company is internationally recognized for its world class contemporary dance and distinctive choreographic voices. “BODYTRAFFIC displays sheer animal magnetism…” Irene Hsiao, San Francisco Weekly (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

CMS of Lincoln Center: Deeply Inspired, Performing Arts Center, Sat, 5/4: 5pm: In its final PAC performance of the year the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents a program of composers from four eras and four cultures all at their emotional height. Including Schubert’, Arensky, Bloch and Barber’s Dover Beach for voice and string quartet. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Daniel Kelly’s Rakonto: Stuent Voices, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 5/5: 3pm: Composer/pianist Daniel Kelly transforms the stories of everyday people into dramatic and compelling music that has delighted audiences around the country. This unique performance has been specially created right here in Westchester for family audiences. Audiences will hear the dreams, hopes, and struggles of local students in recorded interviews that are seamlessly blended with original compositions performed by Kelly’s band of world-class musicians. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)