March 3, 2009
University Center for the Arts
1400 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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On Wednesday night the Jazz Ensembles welcome special guest Walt Weiskopf on saxophone - don't miss this exciting jazz artist in concert!
Don't miss the closing weekend performances of the very beautiful fairy tale La Cenerentol (Cinderella) by Gioacchino Rossini, presented by CSU Opera Theatre. Enjoy special themes, including a book drive, a dinner package collaboration with Café Vino, and a matinee tea-party with Cinderella and the Prince.
Next Monday enjoy the Virtuoso Series Concert with Ron Francois, violin, and friends. And read about other large ensemble concerts all happening next week at the UCA!
This e-newsletter also previews upcoming theatre and dance performances. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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| JAZZ ENSEMBLES CONCERT |
 Jazz Ensembles Concert with Special Guest Walt Weiskopf, Saxophone
Renowned saxophonist and composer Walt Weiskopft joins CSU Jazz Ensembles I and II for a concert featuring music composed and arranged by the artist. Mr. Weiskopf has distinguished himself in the jazz world with his numerous critically acclaimed recordings, books, and compositions, as well as with performances with Frank Sinatra, Buddy Rich, and Steely Dan. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
 Jazz concerts at Colorado State University are sponsored in-part by The Scene Magazine.
When and Where
Wednesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/ youth (6-17), $10/public BUY TICKETS
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| LA CENERENTOLA (CINDERELLA)CLOSING WEEKEND! |
 CSU Opera Threatre explores the comedy and deep pathos of the storybook tale of La Cenerentola (Cinderella) by Gioacchino Rossini. Considered one of his finest vocal compositions, Opera Theatre portrays Cinderella in a whole new light. The production, under the direction of Voice faculty Tiffany Blake in her debut at CSU, is Rossini's adaptation to the classic fairy tale, presented in Italian with English supertitles.
 "This is a wonderful, funny, and beautiful piece to direct," says Blake. "The singers are full of energy and enthusiasm, and have a good feeling for the characters they're portraying.  Special themes include a Book Drive, a Café Vino Dinner Package, and a Music Education Advocacy day complete with a 1:00 p.m. Pre-Matinee Tea with Cinderella herself. READ MORE MEET THE CAST! Enjoy reading about the talented CSU Opera Theatre students performing in La Cenerentola - READ MORE
Friday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $9/CSU students, $20/public, Children under 12 FREE with $20 ticket. Additional charges may apply for special events BUY TICKETS |
| VIRTUOSO SERIES CONCERTS |
 Two World Premieres! CSU Faculty Ron Francois, Violin, and Friends. Joining Francois are Silvana Santinelli, piano; Charles Lawson, Clarinet; Joel Bacon, organ and harpsichord; Barbara Thiem, cello; Forest Greenough, double bass, Peter Sommer, saxophone; and Eric Hollenbeck percussion. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
When & WhereMonday, March 9, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, $5/CSU students, $5/youth (ages 6 - 17), $10/public - BUY TICKETS  Guest Artist Boris Garlitsky, Violin. Renowned Russian violinist returns to CSU! Joined by his wife Elena Garlitsky, piano, Ron Francois, violin, and Barbara Thiem, cello, Garlitsky's program includes Brahms' Sopnata op. 120, a Prokofiev Duo, and Mendelssohn's Trio op. 66. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
When & Where
Sunday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/youth 9ages 6 - 17), $15/public - BUY TICKETS
Virtuoso Series Concerts are followed by Meet the Artist receptions sponsored by:
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| LARGE ENSEMBLES CONCERTS |
 Chamber Orchestra presents Competition and Copland: The Annual Concerto Competition Finals. The annual concert features all wind instrumentalists: Carolyn Smith and Andrew Noble performing Krommer's Concerto for 2 Clarinets, Skyler Smith performing Hummel's Bassoon Concerto, and John Gough performing Mozart's Horn Concerto in Eb, K 447. In addition, the chamber orchestra, directed by Wes Kenney, plays music by Copland and Handel. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER
Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/ youth (6 - 17), $10/public - BUY TICKETS
 Chamber Choir and Concert Choir with special guest, The Centennial Children's Chorus. Under the direction of James Kim the choirs join together in a combined concert featuring a variety of 20th century romantic music by R.V. Williams, a motet by J.S. Bach, part songs by Brahms along with a avant-garde works by Schafer and Johan Werle. READ MORE, DOWNLOAD A POSTER When & Where
Thursday, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA, $5/CSU students, $5/youth (6 - 17), $10/public - BUY TICKETS
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| CSU THEATRE PRESENTS EURYDICE |
 Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Kaily Anderson, is a modern reworking of the Greek myth by the same name.
In the original myth, while mourning the death of his wife Eurydice, Orpheus plays such beautiful music that he receives permission from the Gods to go to the underworld and bring her back. As it goes with Greek God's, there is the stipulation that he may not turn for a last look as they walk back up to the mortal world; he does, of course, and ends up losing her forever.
This version of the play places the characters in a semi-surreal, more modern world, exploring themes of grief, loss, family, love, passion, and youth in a relevant way.
Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Center for the Arts. $7/CSU students, $7/youth (ages 6 - 17), $14/seniors, $16/public - BUY TICKETS
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| CSU TOUR DANCE COMPANY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE |
 Fund Raiser for Mexico International Dance Festival.
The CSU Tour Dance Company, choreographed and directed by Chung-Fu Chang, has once again been invited to perform at the X Festival International de Danza Contemporanea Avant Garde 2009 in May. The company needs your help to make this project possible and help them fly to perform in Merida, Mexico. Please join us for an extraordinary evening of dance by the CSU Tour Dance Company!
When & WhereFriday, March 27 8:00 p.m., University Dance Theatre, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. $10 tickets are available at the door (cash or check only please). | |
| TRIVIA CONTEST - TICKETS & RESTAURANT GIFT CERTIFICATE |
 Question: In his concert "Two World Premieres" on Monday, March 9th, what two pieces will Ron Francois, violin, debut?
Send your answer to jennifer.clary@colostate.edu by noon on Friday, March 6, and you'll be entered to win 2 free tickets to see Two World Premieres, plus a $5 gift certificate from Mugs Coffee Lounge.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Don't miss out on the Pick 6 Music Pass where you can get tickets to 6 concerts for the price of 5 - on sale through March 25. Pass is for admission to 5 Ensemble/Virtuoso Series Concerts and 1 Guest Artist Performance for just $55. A $10 savings over buying individual tickets! Contact the Box Office at 970.491.TIXS or online at www.csutix.com. | |
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