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Violin Sensation
January 15 & 16, 8pm
Majestic Theatre
208 E. Houston Street
Young virtuosos have always dazzled symphony audiences and San Antonio has its own, Nancy Zhou. This performance of the striking and dramatic Sibelius concerto marks her professional and Classic Series debut with the San Antonio Symphony. Christopher Seaman, conductor Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy Sibelius Violin Concerto Mendelssohn Symphony No. 5, "Reformation" Tchaikovsky's vivid musical description of Shakespeare's play is the most popular of the many attempts at capturing the passion and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in music form. www.sasymphony.org
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In the Shadow of Her Footsteps
January 15 - 17
Jump-Start Performance Co.
108 Blue Star
The Parks and Recreation Department celebrates 75-years of dance with a year-long series of events that highlight the contributions of its first teacher, Berta Almaguer, and to 4 generations teachers and students who follow in her footsteps. En La Sombra de Sus Pasos (In the Shadow of Her Footsteps) is a historic and emotional journey with a mosaic of choreographic works to include contemporary and flamenco styles set by current or former students, teachers and performers of the Parks and Recreation department including Carmen "La Chiqui" Linares. www.75yearsofdance.com
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Harlem Gospel Choir: Concert of Hope Tour
January 16, 8pm
Carver Community Cultural Center
226 N. Hackberry
The Harlem Gospel Choir has shared its message of love and inspiration with hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Through its dynamic performances, the Choir strives to create a better understanding of the African-American culture and the inspirational music called Gospel as it relates to the Black church. The theme of every performance is "bringing people and nations together and giving something back." www.thecarver.org
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Dramatic Readers Theater: Responsible Witness
January 17, 2pm
Southwest School of Art & Craft
1201 Navarro
Plato wrote that it is the poet's obligation to bear witness to war, but writers, soldiers, priests, seers and victims have sung and written about the devastations of armed conflict since well before fifth century Greece. This production, featuring professional actors and musicians, will bring together writing of witness in many genres through the ages. The performance is complements Engaged and Fragmented, an exhibition focusing on war, now showing at the Southwest School of Art & Craft through January 24. www.geminiink.org
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Ballet Folklorico De Mexico
January 20, 7:30pm
Municipal Auditorium
100 Auditorium Circle
Ballet Folklórico of México, founded and directed by dancer choreographer Amalia Hernández, captures the beauty of the universe in motion starting with pre-Colombian civilizations, growing Spanish influences of the Vice-Royal era up to the popular strength of the Revolutionary years. The present time fades before your eyes and thus commences our journey through the past. The music, technical perfection, sophisticated wardrobe and original choreography create this singular ballet experience. www.artssa.org
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The January Artist of the Month is Photographer Michael Nye.
