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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
4:05pm
Artist:Little Cow Yonas Media Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Stage West, Herberger Theater
Described as “Hungary’s hottest export since gulash”, gypsy-folk superstars ‘Little Cow’ blend ska, funk, indie and dance with a childlike irreverence for static style or mood. Jumping from maudlin to manic, often in the space of a single song, the band’s energetic, theatrical, and occasionally laugh-out-loud funny performances have been hailed as “riotous fun”, a “full-fledged musical onslaught”, and “rife with magic and mystery.” With a No. 1 hit in Hungary and a brand new live DVD, the band will hit the ground running for their third North American tour this fall.
The playhouse slumbers. Tinsels, feathers and props are scattered on the stage floor. In the dark, a tiny light flickers…the janitor! Clumsily, he tends to his chores in the deserted locale. A peculiar piano, enchanted shoes, a white rabbit, a symphonic toolbox surprise and delight him… and this gentle soul unknowingly transforms his daily life into poetry.
This show relies on what is universal in clown language and in music. Whether as a dancer, a trapeze artist or an unlikely pianist, Anthony Venisse, a multidisciplinary artist if there ever were, flirts with the absurd through his quirky and touching character. This tragic comedy is a one clown show about fantasy, creativity and defying boundaries.
4:45pm
Artist: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole Eye for Talent Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Stage West, Herberger Theater
Cedric Watson has been making a name for himself for years, reviving the old Creole fiddling styles of Southwest Louisiana, and now he is also becoming widely recognized for his button accordion playing. He injects a healthy dose of his own personality and ingenuity into both, supported by his band, Bijou Creole. Playing a variety of old-school zydeco styles, original material and Creole traditionals, the poly-rhythmic and syncopated sounds of Africa and the Caribbean are unmistakable in this fresh ensemble. His 2008 eponymous CD was nominated for a Grammy.
5:05pm
Artist:Cara Real Good Music Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Stage West, Herberger Theater
"A German band with an Irish name who plays Scots/Irish, European, and original tunes and ballads? This is a band whose musicianship and inventiveness will make them a favorite on both sides of the pond"...Sing Out!
"Cara" means Friend in Irish. You might not expect a German band to be a powerhouse in Celtic music. Cara, fronted by the wonderful fiddle player/vocalist Gudrun Walther and including some of the most talented musicians in any Celtic Nation, has convinced presenters, critics, and fans that they deserve to be known as one of the top Celtic bands.
5:25pm
Artist:Alpin Hong Ed Keane Associates Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Stage West, Herberger Theater
Award-winning. Inspiring. Not just classical, but classic. From Beethoven to "Dude, it's Beethoven"; from Paganini to musical quotes from Star Wars in the midst of a sonata, Alpin Hong plays piano with the precision and dexterity of the great classical artists. Yet, his spirit shines through - humor, intelligence, emotion, wit, a love of great artistry - classical, jazz, or film music - all combined with the heart of a teacher. In his music, you'll find his story.
Darwin is much more than a pet: he is a dinosaur - a wild and primitive creature! Darwin is a dinosaur built by the hands of a great professor, Henslow. His dinosaur instincts lead him away from home on an emotional exploration discovering joy, fear, love, pain, and good and bad alike. Meeting vibrant characters - both friends and enemies - throughout his journey, Darwin comes to learn that life’s lessons are all up to him to discover!
*Please note: There is no sound on this video.
8:00pm
Artist: Anna and Kasha Karkowska Karkowska Sisters Duo Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Laveen A Room-Sheraton
Karkowska Sisters Duo is an award winning, internationally acclaimed ensemble that performs extraordinary programs of Virtuosity and Laughter, full of beautiful music, unforgettable stories & comedy creating spectacular entertainment for everyone: “part shtick, part virtuosity...the audience went wild”. First Prize Winners, Julliard&Chopin Academy graduates, TV&Radio guests including PBS, Buffalo performed at Carnegie Hall & Gusman Center to standing ovations, encores and rave reviews: “amazing”, “stunning…better played that Itzhak Perlman’s own recording”, “breathtaking”.
Artist: Richter Uzur Duo Performance Management International (PMI) Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Estrella Room - Sheraton Directions: Estrella Room - Sheraton 2nd Floor
Highly skilled, classically trained and internationally recognized artists, pool their love for music of all genres to satisfy every musical whim your audience desires. Frequently heard on NPR's Performance Today, they are the real deal - soloists capable of holding their own on a symphony orchestra stage or matching licks with a road house band. Together they are pure magic. From Led Zeppelin to Bartok, the Beatles to Rimsky-Korsakov, or through their own fun, fresh compositions, the music sashays all over the planet, leaving audiences to marvel at their virtuosity.
Artist: Multiple Artists Collin Artists Discipline:Jazz/Roots/Blues Music Showcase Location:Marydale A Room, Sheraton Hotel Directions: Marydale A, The Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Hotel, 340 North 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Collin Artists Unplugged: Come see our world, jazz, a Capella classic soul/doo wop and sacred music artists perform acoustically, featuring Charmaine Clamor (world), Mon David (jazz), Renaissance (doo wop), Lesa Terry(sacred music/jazz violnist), and Goh Kurosawa and Sharp Three (world music/acoustic) perform. Times: 8:30 PM -midnight. Contact 323-556-1046 or collinartists@sbcglobal.net for schedule and information. www.collinartists.com
8:30pm
Artist: Melody of China Eye for Talent Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:South Mountain Room
Melody of China, the San Francisco-based traditional and contemporary music group, will perform a set of exciting and colorful repertoire. Instruments include: Yangqin (hammered dulcimer), Guzheng (zither), Sheng (mouth organ), and Dizi (bamboo flute). Infectious rhythm and sublime melody will capture your imagination. They’ve scheduled just one show, so don’t miss this rare treat! Melody of China Director, Yangqin Zhao, will be at the Eye for Talent booth (#1018) on the day following the performance.
8:30pm
Artist: Gamelan Cudamani Foundation for World Arts Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Encanto B, 2nd floor, Sheraton
ÇUDAMANI, the 24-member music & dance ensemble from Bali, Indonesia presents BAMBOO to BRONZE featuring cutting edge new works as well as rare classical forms of Gamelan repertoire. Employing a rare semarandana orchestra, the gamelan musicians use seven tones instead of the traditional five to create rich and varied sounds and rhythms. The virtuosic and technically dazzling music and dance, colorful costumes, and thoroughly engaging performers make Gamelan Çudamani a captivating experience for audiences of all ages. The full-evening work concludes with a new commission that will bring together Hindu, Islamic, and Christian musical elements and devotional texts. (performance repeat every hour) www.cudamani.org
8:30pm
Artist: Roger Price, Pianist Performance Management International (PMI) Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Estrella Room, 2nd Floor, Sheraton Directions: Estrella Room, 2nd Floor, Sheraton
A distinguished pianist, Roger Price performs throughout Europe and the US, and broadcast nationally on NPR's Performance Today. He establishes a great rapport with audiences through thoughtfully intriguing programming, lighthearted but informative commentary, and witty improvisations. He will present a Showcase of favorite encores, including music by Chopin, Scarlatti and Granados from his collection of programs such as Favorite Classics and Encores, Spanish Dances and Serenades and more.
Performances by Roger Price may qualify for funding from Meet the Composer!
8:30pm
Artist: Hutchins Consort The Hutchins Consort Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Desert Sky Banquet Room Directions: Desert Sky, located in the Sheraton Hotel, on the third floor
The Hutchins Consort represents the apex of acoustic violin string invention, and they are the only professional ensemble in the world today performing on an octet of harmonically matched stringed instruments designed and hand-crafted by American Luthier and acoustic scientist, Dr. Carleen Hutchins. The scope of their musical domain includes classical, baroque, jazz, and world music. Yet as offbeat and unusual as they are, the Hutchins Consort’s commitment to advancing the repertoire gives them a mainstream relevance that few chamber music ensembles possess.
Additional dates/times:
09/03/2009 8:00pm
9:00pm
Artist: Mythili Prakash Foundation for World Arts Discipline:Dance Showcase Location:Encanto B, 2nd floor, Sheraton
Magnetic and compelling on stage, Mythili Prakash is a leading young exponent of Bharata Natyam- the temple dance of South India. Acclaimed not only for the exquisite perfection of her dance, Mythili Prakash is a creative artist whose inventive approach to classicism revitalizes Bharata Natyam awakening the physicality, musicality, and theatricality of the dance creating a style that is distinctly her own and meaningful to audiences across the world. SHAKTI -the sacred force is a new touring project and a celebration of life, nature, dance and rhythm. Accompanied by 4 virtuosic musicians on Vocals, Percussion, Flute, Violin. (performance repeat every hour) www.mythiliprakash.com
9:00pm
Artist: Richter Uzur Duo Performance Management International (PMI) Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Estrella Room - Sheraton Directions: Estrella Room - Sheraton 2nd Floor
Highly skilled, classically trained and internationally recognized artists, pool their love for music of all genres to satisfy every musical whim your audience desires. Frequently heard on NPR's Performance Today, they are the real deal - soloists capable of holding their own on a symphony orchestra stage or matching licks with a road house band. Together they are pure magic. From Led Zeppelin to Bartok, the Beatles to Rimsky-Korsakov, or through their own fun, fresh compositions, the music sashays all over the planet, leaving audiences to marvel at their virtuosity.
Computer wizard J-Walt presents his new art form which combines virtual reality, animation, illustration, music, theater, dance, and architecture into a seamless one-man multimedia performance like no other. J-Walt utilizes skills and talents honed from his work which has earned many honors, including an Academy Award and a THEA award. Spontaneous Fantasia is amazingly high-tech and incredibly fun.
Additional dates/times:
09/02/2009 10:00PM
09/02/2009 11:00PM
9:20pm
Artist: Anna and Kasha Karkowska Karkowska Sisters Duo Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Laveen A Room-Sheraton
Karkowska Sisters Duo is an award winning, internationally acclaimed ensemble that performs extraordinary programs of Virtuosity and Laughter, full of beautiful music, unforgettable stories & comedy creating spectacular entertainment for everyone: “part shtick, part virtuosity...the audience went wild”. First Prize Winners, Julliard&Chopin Academy graduates, TV&Radio guests including PBS, Buffalo performed at Carnegie Hall & Gusman Center to standing ovations, encores and rave reviews: “amazing”, “stunning…better played that Itzhak Perlman’s own recording”, “breathtaking”.
Artist: Anna and Kasha Karkowska Karkowska Sisters Duo Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Laveen A Room-Sheraton
See description at 8:00 pm.
9:30pm
Artist: Gamelan Cudamani Foundation for World Arts Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Encanto B, 2nd floor
See description at 8:30 pm.
9:30pm
Artist: Trio Tulsa (Violin/Cello/Piano) Performance Management International (PMI) Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Estrella Room,2nd Floor,Sheraton
Trio Tulsa presents the great classics along with little-known gems. They delight audiences with accessible and innovative programs delivered with insightful and entertaining commentary. Available for concerts, kid-friendly presentations and outreach activities, Trio Tulsa will present audience favorites such as Piazzolla's Primavera Portena Tango, Beethoven's Ghost Trio, Gwyneth Walker's Up-Country Toccata, and Clara Schumann’s Andante. Accessibility is the key as insightful and humorous comments from the stage guide audiences through undiscovered musical landscapes.
10:00pm
Artist: Mythili Prakash Foundation for World Arts Discipline:Dance Showcase Location:Encanto B, 2nd floor
Korean born pianist Hyunsoon Whang “immerses her entire being in the music.” Trained at Juilliard and Indiana University, she has performed all over the world. She was a prodigy of legendary Gyorgy Sebok, and Alexis Weissenberg personally chose her to premiere his work Nostalgie in Germany.
She delights audiences with her artistic maturity and technical fluency. She is elegant, engaging, and entertaining. Whether she is playing Bach or Bartok, Mozart or Messiaen, you will find Hyunsoon’s music making spirited, sensitive, and refreshingly sincere.
Computer wizard J-Walt presents his new art form which combines virtual reality, animation, illustration, music, theater, dance, and architecture into a seamless one-man multimedia performance like no other. J-Walt utilizes skills and talents honed from his work which has earned many honors, including an Academy Award and a THEA award. Spontaneous Fantasia is amazingly high-tech and incredibly fun.
Artist: Anna and Kasha Karkowska Karkowska Sisters Duo Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Laveen A Room-Sheraton
Karkowska Sisters Duo is an award winning, internationally acclaimed ensemble that performs extraordinary programs of Virtuosity and Laughter, full of beautiful music, unforgettable stories & comedy creating spectacular entertainment for everyone: “part shtick, part virtuosity...the audience went wild”. First Prize Winners, Julliard&Chopin Academy graduates, TV&Radio guests including PBS, Buffalo performed at Carnegie Hall & Gusman Center to standing ovations, encores and rave reviews: “amazing”, “stunning…better played that Itzhak Perlman’s own recording”, “breathtaking”.
Artist: Darryl Harper Looking Forward Productions Discipline:Jazz/Roots/Blues Music Showcase Location:Laveen A Room - Sheraton Hotel Phoenix
Darryl Harper: Stories in Real Time
Clarinetist and composer Darryl Harper leads a jazz ensemble noted for its rich mixture of oil-cured harmonies, humorous tales, pensive imagery, and riotous flights. With influences from Ethiopia to New Orleans and Brahms to James Brown, the group performs original music with video, dance, and poetry. Stories in Real Time, Harper’s fifth album with the Hipnotic Records label, is scheduled for release in October 2009.
Additional dates/times:
09/02/2009 10:20PM
09/03/2009 8:40 PM
10:20pm
Artist: Darryl Harper Looking Forward Productions Discipline:Jazz/Roots/Blues Music Showcase Location:Laveen A Room - Sheraton Hotel P
See description 09/01/2009 at 9:00pm.
10:30pm
Artist: Gamelan Cudamani Foundation for World Arts Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Encanto B, 2nd floor
In the acoustic folk tradition of the 1960's, The Folk Collection entertains with its own harmonic blend and sound. The Folk Collection’s shows are family friendly and are for a multi-generational audience. With songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “If I Had a Hammer,” "This Land is Your Land,” “City of New Orleans,” to John Denver classics, The Folk Collection’s shows are nostalgic and entertaining, combining a high level of musical professionalism and humor. It’s O.K. to sing along…most people do!
Artist: Anna and Kasha Karkowska Karkowska Sisters Duo Discipline:Classical/Chamber Music Showcase Location:Laveen A Room-Sheraton
Karkowska Sisters Duo is an award winning, internationally acclaimed ensemble that performs extraordinary programs of Virtuosity and Laughter, full of beautiful music, unforgettable stories & comedy creating spectacular entertainment for everyone: “part shtick, part virtuosity...the audience went wild”. First Prize Winners, Julliard&Chopin Academy graduates, TV&Radio guests including PBS, Buffalo performed at Carnegie Hall & Gusman Center to standing ovations, encores and rave reviews: “amazing”, “stunning…better played that Itzhak Perlman’s own recording”, “breathtaking”.
In the acoustic folk tradition of the 1960's, The Folk Collection entertains with its own harmonic blend and sound. The Folk Collection’s shows are family friendly and are for a multi-generational audience. With songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “If I Had a Hammer,” "This Land is Your Land,” “City of New Orleans,” to John Denver classics, The Folk Collection’s shows are nostalgic and entertaining, combining a high level of musical professionalism and humor. It’s O.K. to sing along…most people do!
Computer wizard J-Walt presents his new art form which combines virtual reality, animation, illustration, music, theater, dance, and architecture into a seamless one-man multimedia performance like no other. J-Walt utilizes skills and talents honed from his work which has earned many honors, including an Academy Award and a THEA award. Spontaneous Fantasia is amazingly high-tech and incredibly fun.
Artist: Gamelan Cudamani Foundation for World Arts Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Encanto B, 2nd floor
See description at 8:30 pm.
11:30pm
Artist: Richter Uzur Duo Performance Management International (PMI) Discipline:Folk/Ethnic/World Music Showcase Location:Estrella Room - Sheraton Directions: Estrella Room - Sheraton 2nd Floor
Highly skilled, classically trained and internationally recognized artists, pool their love for music of all genres to satisfy every musical whim your audience desires. Frequently heard on NPR's Performance Today, they are the real deal - soloists capable of holding their own on a symphony orchestra stage or matching licks with a road house band. Together they are pure magic. From Led Zeppelin to Bartok, the Beatles to Rimsky-Korsakov, or through their own fun, fresh compositions, the music sashays all over the planet, leaving audiences to marvel at their virtuosity.
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