27TH SEASON
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Measha Brueggergosman,
soprano
“The touting of up-and-coming artists can sometimes leave you stuck on the ground floor with skyscraper expectations. When will the doors finally close and your ascent begin? Measha Brueggergosman is not yet 30, but her spectacular voice and ingénue charisma took the…audience right to the penthouse Sunday…With a smile in her voice, [she] revealed a potential Jessye Norman in the making.”
-- The Vancouver Sun
OCT 28
Nadia Solerno-Sonnenberg & The Assads
Hailed as “today’s preeminent guitar duo”, Sergio and Odair Assad possess technical virtuosity, sensitivity and uncanny ensemble precision. Sonnenberg, called “one of the few classical artists who must be experienced in person”, is acclaimed for her musical depth, formidable technique and exciting stage presence. Together, their vivid and varied program features music from Argentina, Romania and Spain, and works by Bach, Piazzolla and Bartók.
Feb 8
Canadian Brass Holiday Concert
If you missed their last SOLD-OUT concert at the Hall, you owe it to yourself to experience the zany antics of this brass quintet as they return just in time for the holidays. A genuine crowd-pleaser, Canadian Brass continues to take daring leaps (in sneakers) from classical music into jazz, contemporary concert music and popular songs. It’s an evening of pure entertainment for the whole family.
Dec 19
Joshua Bell & The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Arguably one of the most gifted violinists of our time, Grammy award-winning Joshua Bell returns to the Hall with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields to perform Vivaldi’s best-loved
Four Seasons. The Academy is one of the most distinguished and sought-after ensembles in the world, famed for its cooperative spirit, its brilliantly energetic sound and exceptionally high standard of musicianship.
Mar 30
Acoustic Music & more…
Jeff Daniels & Christine Lavin
Actor Jeff Daniels admires her songwriting gift and ability to use humor to connect with an audience. Christine Lavin raves about his sparkling guitar playing, clever songs side-by-side with moving ballads. Join us for a laugh-filled evening of stories and songs by veteran actor Jeff Daniels
(Pleasantville, Arachnophobia, Terms of Endearment,) and the original “Bitchin’ Babe,”Christine Lavin.
Oct 21
Judy Collins
A holiday tradition at The Hall, America’s beloved songstress returns with songs of the season and timeless gems about peace and protest from a career spanning four decades. Joining her for the special holiday concert is
Albany Pro Musica.
Dec 15
Rockapella
Long ago and far away in Providence, Rhode Island, a few young men began something which would build from a collegiate hobby into a national phenomenon. Often imitated, never duplicated, this certifiably unique pop musical group has taken the previously stodgy music genre of
a cappella and brought it full-force into the 21st century.
Nov 5
The Intergalactic Nemesis
A hilarious sci-fi romp! The year is 1933. Creatures from another galaxy are on the verge of invading Earth and it’s up to the man from the future, Ben Wilcott, and intrepid reporter Molly Sloan to stop them. A cliff-hanging story and spectacular live sound effects by Foley artists make this live radio show style production from Salvage Vanguard Theater a inter-galactic blast for everyone from age 9 to 90.
Jan 18
David Grisman Quintet
For more than 40 years, composer, bandleader, teacher and record producer David Grisman has been creating “dawg” music, a blend of swing, bluegrass, Latin, jazz and gypsy music that has spawned a whole new genre of acoustic string instrumental music.
Nov 18
Sweet Honey in the Rock
For 30 years, this Grammy Award-winning female
a cappella
ensemble has demanded a just and humane world for all. They spread their message of love with music that affirms the hope & travails of life by interweaving rhythmic stories of their African ancestors with rich choral harmonies.
Jan 26
Sister’s Christmas Catechism
Sister's back and she's funnier than ever! From the author of
Late Nite Catechism comes Sister's own Christmas story where she asks, “Whatever happened to the Magi’s gold?” It’s CSI: BETHLEHEM when Sister invites her audience up on stage to be characters in a living nativity/crime scene.
Dec 2
The Taj Mahal Trio
You could call him a blues singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, ethnomusicologist, two-time Grammy-winner, world-class collaborator, musicians' advocate, fisherman, or cigar aficionado. These titles all fit, yet none convey the warmth, humor, and soulfulness of Taj and his music.
Mar 3
Doc Watson & David Holt with
Abigail Washburn
Recipient of the National Medal of Arts and seven Grammy Awards, Watson virtually invented the art of playing Appalachian fiddle tunes on the flattop guitar. He will be joined on stage by Grammy winning folk guitarist, clawhammer banjoist and storyteller David Holt. Opener: banjo phenom, Abigail Washburn.
Apr 1
All That Jazz
Chris Botti
Last season, trumpet virtuoso, composer and charismatic performer Chris Botti sold out the Hall with a breathtaking performance that proved he is a one-of-a-kind contemporary jazz musician with incredible chops. This season, Botti returns to the Hall for one evening only. Don’t miss what the
LA Times has described as “[his] virtuosic trumpet work, his inventive melody-making, his engaging onstage presence and his powerful band.”
Oct 14
Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra
Jazz composer/conductor and 2005 Grammy-winner Maria Schneider garners comparisons to such luminaries as Ellington, Mingus and her mentor Gil Evans. With intricate yet subtle compositions, her breathtaking brand of jazz “shifts from hale swing rhythm and...booming big-band style...to attenuated passages...[that] give you gooseflesh”
(The New York Times). Beautifully played, this is music that “dances, lilts, floats and dives”
(Ottawa Citizen). A perfect concert for you & your Valentine!
Feb 9
Dave Brubeck
Still going strong after more than 50 years in the business, American jazz giant Dave Brubeck continues to create extraordinary music, reaching new heights with an unconventional style that’s nearly impossible to copy. His unique rhythms and style have won the hearts of millions of jazz aficionados and new listeners alike.
Oct 22
Pat Martino Quartet
Named
Guitar Player of the Year by Downbeat Magazine’s 2004 Readers Poll, "Pat Martino stands alone in the guitar universe...he is a source and an inspiration" says Bela Fleck. Pat Martino’s latest project for Blue Note utilizes his intimate knowledge of Wes Montgomery’s music to demonstrate what it truly means to "get inside" another musician’s head & heart.
Apr 27
Explore Your World
Ravi Shankar
Last season, the Hall hosted daughter Anoushka while father Ravi beamed from the audience. This season, the master sitarist himself takes the stage at The Hall for the very first time in his 70 year career. Dubbed the “Godfather of World Music” by the late George Harrison, Ravi Shankar is India's most esteemed cultural ambassador whose artistry cuts across all cultural and musical boundaries.
Sep 30
HIGHLAND, HEATH & HOLLER:
Dennis Cahill and, Martin Hayes with guests
Bruce Molsky, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
Irish fiddle virtuoso Hayes and American master guitarist Cahill are known for slow-building, fiery performances that push Irish music to its limits. For this performance, they are joined by Master Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser, cellist Natalie Haas and Bruce Molsky on guitar, fiddle and banjo. It’s traditional Irish music at its best!
March 10
Putumayo’s Acoustic Africa
Picture three of Africa’s best performers on stage at The Hall and you have Acoustic Africa. Habib Koité, Vusi Mahlasela, and newcomer Dobet Gnahore compose and perform contemporary music inspired by their cultural roots and influenced by Africa’s challenging political and social issues. All social activists, the three singer-songwriters build awareness of the conditions in Africa that affect the region and the world through their beautiful melodies, rhythm and message.
Nov 19
From the Sahara to Shangri La: Sacred Music of the
Sufi & Tibet
with Hassan Hakmoun & Yungchen Lhamo
The son of a mystical healer, Hassan Hakmoun is a master of Moroccan Gnawa music. Drawing on Islamic mysticism and West African rhythms, Gnawa healing trance music is unlike any other music on the planet. Since fleeing Tibet on foot in 1989, Yungchen Lhamo has emerged as the leading Tibetan vocalist on the world stage. Called "beautifully evocative," "spine-tingling," and "transcendent," her
a cappella performances take listeners on an emotive spiritual journey.
Apr 21
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