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FROM NOVEL TO STAGE
Parable of the Sower recreates Octavia E. Butler’s sci-fi masterpiece in a fully staged opera.
NEW SHOWS JUST ANNOUNCED!
Tickets go on sale March 4.
CAPTURING NATURE
Photographers explore the wonders of the natural world.
Artwork by Justine Swindell
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COVER ARTWORK: Parable of the Sower by Justine Swindell INSIDE COVER PHOTOS L–R: Parable of the Sower by Reed Hutchinson, Milagros by Ezequiel Taveras, Marisa Monte by Leo Aversa
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Steven P. Hollman Chair Mary K. Sturtevant Vice Chair Jay Grauberger Secretary Christoph A. Syllaba Treasurer Jean Accius II J. Tyler Anthony Cathy Bernard Jerome W. Breslow Gregory Dyson Lewis H. Ferguson Andrew Friedson Theodore R. Goldstock Joe Judge Fariba Kassiri William E. Kirwan Karen R. Lefkowitz Catherine S. Leggett Danica Marinac-Dabic Ann L. McDaniel Roscoe M. Moore, Jr. John Sackett Deborah M. Smith Sri Velamati Benjamin Wu
EXECUTIVE STAFF Monica Jeffries Hazangeles President and CEO Bess Amerman Chief Financial Officer Joi Brown Artistic Director/ Vice President of Programming Lauren Campbell Vice President of Education Heidi Onkst Vice President of Advancement Alaina Sadick Goss Vice President of Marketing and Communications Mac Campbell Vice President of Operations Charlene McClelland Director of Mansion, Retail and Rentals Lesley Morris Director of Exhibitions Carlyle Smith Director of Information Technology Eliot Pfanstiehl Founder and CEO Emeritus
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IN THE MUSIC CENTER YOUSSOU NDOUR MBALAX UNPLUGGED
COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD
Tue, May 31
THE SCARED SCRIPTLESS TOUR
“African rock’s great global star” (The New York Times) and his high-energy band create a sound based in Senegalese traditional music and griot storytelling with a modern flair.
Sun, Oct 16 Youri Lenquette
The comedy improv stars from Whose Line Is It Anyway? take their show on the road to bring us hilarious scenes and songs based on audience suggestions.
FARRUQUITO
Wed, Sept 14
Sat, Oct 29
Hailed as “the gold standard” of Pink Floyd shows by The Times (London), this spectacular act includes fan favorites from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, and other iconic albums.
Hailed as the greatest flamenco dancer of the century by The New York Times, this powerhouse performer and heir to the most renowned Gypsy flamenco dynasty captivates with his mastery of the art form and infectious charisma.
Mark Gibson
AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR HOPE
Tue, Dec 6 Presented by Andrew Kay & Associates
SERGIO MENDES Thu, Sept 29 Mendes’ signature mix of bossa nova, samba, and pop have come to define Brazilian music. His classic song “Mas Que Nada” is the first Portuguese language song to ever hit Billboard’s US pop chart, making Mendes one of the most successful Brazilian artists of all time.
The Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir inspires audiences around the world with their powerful blend of African gospel, freedom songs, and international classics.
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PARABLE PATH Walk with us. Experience this new work and all its dimensions.
Reed Hutchinson
By Lauren Campbell, Vice President of Community Engagement & Education
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The Strathmore stage has never seen a work quite like Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower, coming this April. Co-presented with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, this fully staged opera has a thrilling musical score that draws inspiration from 200 years of African American music. Created by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon and based on the Parable novels by Butler, the show tells the story of Lauren Olamina and her community, who fight to survive in dire circumstances. Along with Woolly, we are proud to present this bold, timely work. It is the centerpiece of our season and we hope everyone will have the chance to see it.
“All that you touch, you change. All that you change changes you. The only lasting truth is change.”
Olamina, is a 16-year-old young woman who carefully observes this brutal world and creates a vision for a new way to guide her people to navigate their troubled lives. A series of devastating losses shape her path as she leads her community through peril and teaches them her vision. With a thrilling plot and compelling characters, the story explores themes that have never been more timely—how community can provide safety amid chaos, the possibility and limitations of a singular leader’s vision, family as a source of both love and pain, and so much more. While Butler’s writing has been a revered part of American literature for decades, there has recently been a huge resurgence of interest in her work. Since the election of 2016, interpretations of her writing have exploded and there are several major movie and television projects in the works, including a feature film of Parable of the Sower, graphic novels, social media accounts, webinars, and podcasts.
ON STAGE “Being able to play a part in bringing Toshi’s and Bernice’s opera adaptation of this extraordinary work to our region is important for Strathmore,” said Monica Jeffries Hazangeles, Strathmore’s President and CEO. “Offering conversations and productions inspired by this historically significant work aligns directly with our artistic mission of offering Strathmore as a venue for discovery and a canvas for expression.” In our first co-presentation, Strathmore and Woolly are delighted to be joining together to present this work.
The intense energy around Butler’s work makes this a perfect time for Strathmore and Woolly to co-present the stage adaptation of Parable of the Sower. You won’t be able to look away as Olamina leads her people through gut-wrenching danger and uses love, care, shrewd strategy, and sometimes violence to protect her community and build toward her vision of the future. An ensemble of actors and a powerhouse funk/rock band, led by Reagon, deliver unforgettable impact with thirty original anthems.
“I’m thrilled to join forces and unite our audiences to witness this visceral and mesmerizing new operatic work that beautifully reveals Butler’s stunningly prophetic insights on the future of American civilization,” said Maria Manuela Goyanes, Woolly’s Artistic Director.
The performance is based on two novels, The Parable of the Sower and The Parable of the Talents by Butler, a legendary American writer and thinker in the genre of Afrofuturism. Butler’s writing career spanned from the 1970s to the early 2000s, but her prophetic writings were ahead of her time. In the Parable novels, she imagines a dystopian America spanning the years of 2024–2090 where climate change and eroding democracy have rendered most people desperately poor while the wealthy hoard food, money, education, and security. The protagonist,
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OCTAVIA BUTLER AND THE PARABLE NOVELS
Parable of the Sower is performed at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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PARABLE OF THE SOWER
GO DEEPER—PARABLE PATH AND FELLOWSHIP Strathmore, Woolly, and Reagon are all committed to offering pathways to get closer to what’s on stage. In the months leading up to the performances, as well as the weekend of the shows, there will be lectures, conversations with the artists, and resource guides to give you a chance to dive into the many fascinating elements of Reagon’s and Butler’s work. We call this the “Parable Path.” While nothing in the world of Parable is simple, one theme shines brightly—that we have to keep going, keep being creative and keep taking care of each other, no matter how hard things are or how scary the world gets. Butler, Olamina, Reagon, Johnson Reagon—all these women, fictional and real, put their energy and brilliance into telling the truth—connecting with others, and building a better world. In that spirit, we are launching a program as part of the Parable Path that will empower young people to use their artistry for positive change. The new Arts and Social Justice Fellowship for high schoolers launches in February, inspired by the themes of Parable and the genius of the women who created it. The first class of fellows will study Butler’s legacy, Reagon and Johnson Reagon’s musical interpretation, and different ways that artistactivists can use their voices to create change. The fellowship is for 14–18-year-olds at any artistic skill level, and students will get financial and production support to develop their own creative projects. The
Cast of Parable of the Sower take final bows wth Toshi Reagon.
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program represents Strathmore’s commitment to building deep relationships and lifelong skills in the arts for young people. We dream for it to grow every year into a vibrant network of alumni and students who are changing the world together through their artistry. The Arts and Social Justice Fellowship is made possible with generous support from the Dr. Allen A.B. Herman Fund, which was established by Dr. Herman’s widow, Strathmore Board member Deborah M. Smith, and their family and friends. Parable of the Sower offers unforgettable inspiration in a troubled time—as a thrilling evening of music and drama, a launching pad for young artist-activists, and a chance for us to reflect on what kind of world and community we want to build. I hope you’ll join me on the Parable Path!
OCTAVIA E. BUTLER’S
PARABLE OF THE SOWER CREATED BY TOSHI REAGON & BERNICE JOHNSON REAGON
Co-presented by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Thu & Fri, April 28 & 29, 8pm This theatrical concert recreates Butler’s dystopian science fiction novel live on stage with powerful songs drawn from 200 years of black music. MUSIC CENTER
IT TAKES A VILLAGE Concert Hall performances return with the help of dedicated volunteers.
Ron Solomon
By Mary Murdock
Planning in-person programming was directed toward ensuring the comfort of patrons, staff, artists, and volunteers throughout their experiences at the venue. It has been a monumental effort—upgrading air filtration systems, updating cleaning protocols, instituting new procedures, and more. Strathmore’s beloved volunteers, in particular, have been integral in getting Concert Hall performances off to a safe and successful start, and have done so with smiles on their faces. “They have come back so excited to be here,” says Alonzy. She characterizes the team of more than 150 rotating volunteers as “ready, willing, and helpful.”
Volunteers have been incredibly important to the process of making the Concert Hall a safe place for patrons to witness great art: they are responsible for verifying that patrons are either fully vaccinated or can present a negative PCR test upon entering the venue. In order to keep volunteers up-to-date on the latest county- and state-mandated protocols, they attend staff-led monthly trainings and are provided detailed logistical information in advance of performances. Strathmore deeply appreciates the time and effort that volunteers have given to make the return to in-person programming a safe, celebratory experience for all involved. As Alonzy puts it, “We truly could not function without everything that they do.”
Carlos Gonzales-Fernandez
After 18 months of innovative online programs and thoughtfully staged outdoor performances due to the ongoing pandemic, Strathmore was finally able to reopen its iconic Concert Hall to the public for live performances in August. Allison Alonzy, Director of Patron Experience at Strathmore, has been elated to see patrons return to celebrate the arts in this space after a long absence. “The hall was built for this,” she said of the outstanding live performing arts experiences for which Strathmore is known. “It was so sad to see it empty. To go in there the first night with a nearly sold-out house felt like the hard work we had done had paid off.”
Strathmore volunteer reminds patrons to wear a mask while in the Music Center.
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ART EXHIBITIONS
The Mansion’s galleries explore nature through the photographer’s lens and present a visiting curator and mixed media artist.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Sat, March 19–Sat, April 30
EARTH, SKY, WOODS & WATER
THE NORTH BETHESDA CAMERA CLUB Photographs taken close to home and across the globe capture the grandeur and complexity of the natural world.
RECENT WORKS JULIO VALDEZ
Valdez is a painter, printmaker, and mixed media artist. He infuses his work with multi-layered imagery in response to shifting cultural and social influences.
ART AHEAD
Sat, May 7–Sat, July 2
HEROINAS
EZEQUIEL TAVERAS Curated by Julio Valdez The drawings and prints in Taveras’ Heroinas series are inspired by women in fiction and poetry. Invitational Gallery Generous support for Invitational Gallery exhibitions is provided by HelenLouise Pettis.
GLASSWORKED DANY GREEN
Pieces of mirror, tile, broken bottles, and stained glass open a world of color in Green’s mosaic artworks.
El Quetzale by Lester LaForce, Anastasia by Ezequiel Taveras, Ancestral Plane by Dany Green, Pond Reflections by JoEllen Murphy
MANSION HOURS Wed–Sat: 12–4pm Sun–Tue: closed
FREE ADMISSION
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SHADES OF PASTEL The vibrance and versatility of soft pastels are on display in this exhibition of pastel artists from around the nation.
PIVOT
TERENCE NICHOLSON Nicholson’s new work embraces a creative shift and follows intuition and inspiration using plexiglass, photo transfers, and video installation. Generous support for this exhibition is provided by Karen Lefkowitz and Al Neyman.
Strathmore Artist in Residence
Strathmore Presents
CELLIST
Co-presented by Samba Jig
TITILAYO AYANGANDE
Strathmore Presents
STEP AFRIKA!’S DRUMFOLK Thu & Fri, March 3 & 4, 8pm The remarkable performers of Step Afrika! recreate marginalized histories with a movement-filled celebration that is perfect for families. MUSIC CENTER This performance is accompanied by a preconcert event.
Sponsored by Tina and Arthur Lazerow & Bayo and Funke Oyewole
MARCH 2022
SPRING CALENDAR MARISA MONTE
Thu, March 10, 8pm
Wed, March 9 & 23, 8pm Titilayo “Titi” Ayangade is an award-winning cellist whose talents have graced international stages over two decades of performing. AMP
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With an international career spanning over 30 years, 4-time Latin Grammy-winner Monte is considered one of the greatest Brazilian pop singers of her generation. MUSIC CENTER
This performance is accompanied by a preconcert event.
Strathmore Presents
BALANCE CAMPAIGN
Jim Saah
This DC-based contemporary classical ensemble performs works by underrepresented women, LGBTQ+, and minority and DC-based composers. AMP
Leo Aversa
Thu, March 10, 7:30pm
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RAY CHEN PERFORMS SIBELIUS VIOLIN CONCERTO
Kevin John Edusei, conductor Ray Chen, violin
Sat, March 5, 8pm World-renowned violinist Chen performs the Sibelius Violin Concerto and Edusei conducts Ravel’s enchanting La valse and Schreker’s Chamber Symphony. MUSIC CENTER
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
National Philharmonic
Sun, March 6, 3pm
Fri, March 11, 8pm
REPIN PLAYS SHOSTAKOVICH
The ASO will be joined by renowned violinist Repin to perform the Shostakovich First Violin Concerto plus the Der Rosenkavalier Suite by Richard Strauss. MUSIC CENTER
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC MS. LISA FISCHER Ms. Fischer returns under the direction of Luke Frazier for a performance of pop favorites with the National Philharmonic Orchestra and the Morgan State University Choir. MUSIC CENTER
NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC SPRING CONCERTS This spring, National Philharmonic has something for every music lover. On March 11, Ms. Lisa Fischer joins Principal Pops Conductor Luke Frazier for a performance of pop favorites featuring the Morgan State University Choir. On March 26, the NatPhil Orchestra & Chorale is joined by The Washington Chorus for America’s Requiem, commemorating the life of George Floyd with the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork’s A Knee on The Neck and Mozart’s Requiem in D minor, conducted by Maestro Piotr Gajewski. On May 7, soprano Aleksandra Kurzak joins Maestro Gajewski for Henryk Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, and pianist Brian Ganz continues his journey through the music of Frédéric Chopin. NATIONALPHILHARMONIC.ORG Music Center
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MARCH 2022
Strathmore Presents
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
ANNE LAMOTT
14th Annual
Fri, March 18, 8pm
UKEFEST
A “guru of optimism” (New York Times) author Lamott writes candidly and with acerbic humor about things like motherhood, alcoholism, and spirituality. MUSIC CENTER
Sat–Wed, Aug 13–17, 2022 Join extraordinary instructors and 100 of your soon-to-be friends for five days of strumming, skillbased instruction, and merry music making.
Sam Lamott
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Sun, March 20, 2 & 7pm Two spring concerts showcase MCYO’s talented ensembles and young artists and feature work from Bach, Stravinsky, and more. MUSIC CENTER
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EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION Thu, March 24, 7pm UkeFest images by Jim Saah
Grosvenor performs Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, and Heyward leads the BSO premiere of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15. MUSIC CENTER
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TITILAYO AYANGANDE
AN EXPLORATION OF DIFFERENT MUSICAL VOICES Wed, March 16, 7:30pm Join cellist Ayangade on a journey to find the songbird that lives inside us and explore the connection between your instincts and simple instrumental techniques. MANSION
Strathmore Education
VIRTUAL CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS Thu, March 17, April 21 & May 19, 7pm In this series of workshops, accomplished contemporary authors will offer perspectives on their craft and guide participants through a series of writing prompts. ONLINE
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SETH PARKER WOODS & ANDREW ROSENBLUM Thu, March 24, 7:30pm Parker Woods is joined by award-winning pianist and harpsichordist Rosenblum for a program that juxtaposes works by European classical and African American composers. AMP
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
MOVIE WITH ORCHESTRA THE WIZARD OF OZ
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America’s Requiem commemorates the life and tragic loss of George Floyd with the world premiere of Adolphus Hailstork’s A Knee on The Neck. MUSIC CENTER
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STRAVINSKY THE FIREBIRD
Michael Francis, conductor The Percussion Collective Christopher Theofanidis Drum Circles
Sun, March 27, 3pm The Percussion Collective makes its BSO debut with Drum Circles, and Francis leads the orchestra in Stravinsky’s sumptuous ballet score, The Firebird. MUSIC CENTER
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ARTISTS IN FICTION BOOK CLUB
Wed, March 30, April 20 & May 25, 7pm This art-themed book club takes you on a journey to explore the fictions of your favorite artists, then join fellow readers and art enthusiasts for lively discussion. MANSION
RUI FU
SINGER-SONGWRITER
Enjoy The Wizard of Oz on the big screen as the BSO performs the Academy Award-winning score. Entertainment, Inc.
Sat, March 26, 8pm
Strathmore Artist in Residence
Thu, March 17, 8pm
Film courtesy of Warner Bros.
Maestro Piotr Gajewski National Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorale The Washington Chorus
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Scott Terrell, conductor
Strathmore graciously thanks our Artist in Residence Champions for their multi-year commitment and above-and-beyond support to the AIR program.
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Mix and mingle with artists and art lovers to celebrate the opening of new exhibitions. MANSION
Wed, March 30, 8pm Grittani Creative
Sat, March 12, 8pm
Francis directs the orchestra in Stravinsky’s complete ballet, The Firebird—a majestic tale of love and victory. MUSIC CENTER
AMERICA’S REQUIEM A KNEE ON THE NECK
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras
Jonathon Heyward, conductor Benjamin Grosvenor, piano
Fri, March 25, 8pm
National Philharmonic
STRATHMORE.ORG/UKE
GROSVENOR PERFORMS BEETHOVEN
Michael Francis, conductor
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
OFF THE CUFF: THE FIREBIRD
Sponsored by Hope Eastman and Allen Childs
Through her music, Fu specializes in improvisational and impressionistic interpretations of Chinese ethnic musical traditions. AMP
AIDA
GEORGE WINSTON
Margot Schulman
Strathmore Presents
ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE’S
AN EVENING WITH
Sun, April 3, 4pm
Sat, April 9, 8pm
Over 125 young artists come together to tell a triumphant love story, featuring poignant lyrics & soaring music from the same writing team that penned Disney’s The Lion King. MUSIC CENTER
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APRIL 2022
Young Artists of America
Pianist Winston has sold millions of records and even created a new subgenre—folk piano. His evocative works offer us a chance to let our minds adventurously wander. MUSIC CENTER
Strathmore Presents
DAVID SEDARIS
Ceylon Mitchell
Mon, April 4, 8pm The bestselling author of Me Talk Pretty One Day and other satirical gems returns to Strathmore with acerbic humor, social commentary, and outlandish stories. MUSIC CENTER
Todd V. Wolfson
BLOOM AT GOOD HOPE CONCERT SERIES
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RUI FU
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
REDISCOVERING YIN VOICES FROM CHINESE HISTORICAL MUSIC TRADITIONS
MENDELSSOHN’S VIOLIN CONCERTO
Thu, April 7, 7:30pm
The ASO is joined by violinist Leticia Moreno for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, the Mississippi River Suite by Florence Price, and Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. MUSIC CENTER
Sun, April 10, 3pm
With her knowledge of ancient music philosophy and Taoist aesthetics, Fu provides insight into the revivalist movement in Chinese music today. MANSION
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BEETHOVEN NINTH
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ALEX HAMBURGER JAZZ FLUTIST
Marin Alsop, conductor
Wed, April 13 & 27, 8pm
Thu, April 7, 8pm
Sponsored by Ellen and Michael Gold
In her final program of the season, Alsop reimagines Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony as a 21st-century call for unity, justice, and empowerment. MUSIC CENTER
Hamburger is an accomplished flutist, singer, composer, and performer with a focus in jazz music. AMP
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS Fri, April 8, 8pm
Piper Ferguson
Led by jazz trumpeter Marsalis, the dynamic Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra showcases today’s best jazz players and inspires with their unique sound. MUSIC CENTER
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MOZART & MAHLER
Piotr Gajewski, conductor
Sat, April 16, 8pm Pianist Aldo López-Gavilán joins NatPhil and Maestro Gajewski for a concert of classical favorites, featuring Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 13 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5. MUSIC CENTER
Strathmore’s free concert series at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center continues with an amazing lineup of Artists in Residence. All concerts begin at 5pm.
WYTOLD
ELECTRIC JAZZ CELLO Sat, March 12
CEYLON MITCHELL
AFRO-CUBAN/BRAZILIAN FLUTE Sat, April 9
CHRISTIAN PEREZ
SOUTH AMERICAN GUITAR Sat, May 14
CALISTA GARCIA
SINGER-SONGWRITER Sat, June 11
MARK MEADOWS
A TRIBUTE TO STEVIE WONDER Sat, June 25
ELLINGTON CARTHAN JAZZ PIANIST Sat, July 9
DEBORAH BOND 70’S HITS
Sat, July 23 STRATHMORE.ORG/BLOOM Music Center
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Strathmore Artist in Residence Workshop
Washington Performing Arts
BREATHING & BODY AWARENESS FOR WOODWIND PLAYERS & VOCALISTS
Sun, April 24, 7pm
JOYCE DiDONATO & IL POMO D’ORO
ALEX HAMBURGER
Wed, April 20, 7:30pm In this interactive workshop, flutist and vocalist Hamburger will help you gain greater awareness of your own breathing by understanding anatomy and basic exercises. MANSION
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KRONOS QUARTET A THOUSAND THOUGHTS Thu, April 21, 8pm Generously sponsored in part by
YAA TURNS 10!
DiDonato returns to Washington Performing Arts with a new, visionary passion project: Eden. Weaving together elements of theater and music. MUSIC CENTER
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PARABLE OF THE SOWER Thu & Fri, April 28 & 29, 8pm This triumphant theatrical concert of rare power and beauty illuminates deep insights on gender, race, and the future of human civilization. MUSIC CENTER
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Joel and Liz Helke
This documentary with live music, written and directed by Sam Green and Joe Bini, chronicles the famed quartet’s history. MUSIC CENTER
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY NO. 3
Jay Blakesberg
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK
AIDA
Jackiw performs a new violin concerto written expressly for him by Conrad Tao. Karabits leads Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 3, a reflection of the composer’s memories of the old Russia. MUSIC CENTER
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Fri, April 22, 8pm Enjoy Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on the big screen while the BSO performs John Williams’ unforgettable score live.
James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and chef Ottolenghi dishes secrets from the kitchen in this mouthwatering evening. MUSIC CENTER
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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S
CINDERELLA
YOUTH EDITION
Plus, newly expanded classes in musical theatre, including four levels of YAAStudio and YAAClassical: Voice for adult pre professionals. Jonathan Lovekin
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. ©2021 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Sun, April 3, 4pm MUSIC CENTER
Sat, May 14 AMP
Sun, May 1, 8pm
Jack Everly, conductor
featuring YAAOrchestra, YAACompany & YAAjunior
featuring YAAjunior
YOTAM OTTOLENGHI
IN CONCERT
Save the dates
ELTON JOHN & TIM RICE’S
Kirill Karabits, conductor Stefen Jackiw, violin
Sat, April 30, 8pm
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Join Young Artists of America at Strathmore (YAA) for our 10th Anniversary Season! YAA is reimagining the landscape of arts education by delivering transformative, innovative, and inclusive arts programming to the community.
Strathmore Presents
LEA SALONGA
Sat, April 23, 8pm
SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS INTENSIVES (SPAI) CAMP June 25–July 8 (Daytime Programs) July 10–14 (Day & Overnight Programs) July 16–29 (Overnight Programs) Our award-winning performing arts programs— musical theatre, instrumental music, and dance intensives—draw students from around the country to train with the region’s top teaching artists.
Best known for her Tony-winning turn in Miss Saigon. Salonga shares Broadway, pop hits, and the songs of Disney princesses Jasmine and Fa Mulan. MUSIC CENTER
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AWADAGIN PRATT RETURNS
Christian Reif, conductor Awadagin Pratt, piano Thu, May 5, 8pm Acclaimed pianist Pratt performs a new piano concerto by Jessie Montgomery. Reif leads the orchestra in Henze’s “Mänadentanz” and Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite. MUSIC CENTER
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National Philharmonic
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Sat, May 7, 8pm
IN CONCERT
GORECKI’S SYMPHONY OF SORROWFUL SONGS Soprano Aleksandra Kurzak joins the National Philharmonic and Maestro Piotr Gajewski for Henryk Górecki’s Symphony of Sorrowful Songs, and pianist Brian Ganz continues his journey through the music of Frédéric Chopin. MUSIC CENTER
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JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA
TCHAIKOVSKY’S PIANO CONCERTO
Pari Dukovic
Along with his band, Goldblum presents an eclectic evening of jazz standards, trivia, and audience Q&A. MUSIC CENTER
In this workshop, singersongwriter Estrada guides you on a deep dive into pieces that transcend categorization. MANSION
The iconic full-length film Star Wars: Return of the Jedi plays on the big screen as the BSO performs John Williams’ legendary score live. Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. ©2021 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
VERDI’S DON CARLO
Fri & Sun, May 13 & 15, 7:30pm & 2pm
TAISHA ESTRADA
Maryland Lyric Opera returns to Strathmore for concert performances of Verdi’s grand opera of forbidden passion and political intrigue, Don Carlo. MUSIC CENTER
Wed, May 11 & 25, 8pm
Young Artists of America
Strathmore Artist in Residence
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SINGER-SONGWRITER Sponsored by Hope Eastman and Allen Childs, Margaret McDowell & Victoria J. Perkins
Margot Schulman
Puerto Rican singer-songwriter whose sultry, soulful style is imbued with a vintage jazz vibe and a modern R&B and pop influence. AMP
MUSICAL CROSS-POLLINATION Wed, May 18, 7:30pm
Maryland Lyric Opera Presents
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TAISHA ESTRADA
Thu, May 12, 8pm
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In the final performance of ASO’s season, Jessica Hunt premieres an anniversary commission, along with performances of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Suite No. 1 MUSIC CENTER
Strathmore Artist in Residence Workshop
Lawrence Loh, conductor
MUSIC CENTER
Sun, May 8, 3pm
Fri, May 6, 8pm
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
MAY 2022
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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Thu, May 19, 7:30pm Founding director Christopher Guerra joins SCC to retrace their greatest hits and celebrate 10 years of choral music excellence. MUSIC CENTER
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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
HOLST THE PLANETS
Peter Oundjian, conductor Women of The University of Maryland Concert Choir Edward Maclary, director
Sat, May 21, 8pm Oundjian leads the orchestra in a thrilling performance of one of the most mystical classical works, Holst’s The Planets. MUSIC CENTER
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YOUTH EDITION
Strathmore Presents
Sat, May 14 Featuring performers from YAAjunior, the timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale will warm the hearts of children and adults alike. AMP
YOUSSOU NDOUR MBALAX UNPLUGGED Tue, May 31, 8pm “African rock’s great global star” (The New York Times) and his high-energy band create a sound based in Senegalese traditional music and griot storytelling with a modern flair. MUSIC CENTER
MAKE MOM’S DAY The Shop at Strathmore in the Mansion is your go-to for one-of-a-kind treasures that mom will treasure forever! You’ll find original art, beautiful scarves, handmade jewelry, and more!
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Vivian Wang
Music Above All
AT AMP
Perched on Pike & Rose’s penthouse level, AMP redefines nightlife on Rockville Pike with live music in a sophisticated setting.
DAVID BROMBERG QUINTET WITH JORDAN TICE
Sat, March 12, 8pm
STACEY KENT
NELLIE MCKAY
Fri, March 25, 6:30 & 9pm
Sat, April 9, 8pm
Grammy-nominated jazz singer
Quirky, eclectic jazz
Newgrass Americana pioneer
THE GHOST OF PAUL REVERE Benoit Peverelli
WITH DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
GERMÁN LÓPEZ & ANTONIO TOLEDO PRESENT CANELA Y LIMÓN
KARLA BONOFF Fri, April 1, 8pm
IRENE JALENTI Sat, March 19, 8pm Dynamic multilingual jazz vocalist
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Dynamic holler-folk quartet
THE ENGLISH CHANNEL & BILLY COULTER BAND Sat, May 7, 8pm
Heartfelt anthems for the soul
Classic rock tribute
OMAR SOSA & SECKOU KEITA SUBA TRIO
BRIA SKONBERG
Sun, March 13, 8pm Prolific Canary Island timple player
Thu, April 14, 8pm
Sun, April 3, 8pm
Thu, June 9, 8pm Jazz trumpet goddess.
Sublime jazz and world music fusion
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TEAS & MELODIES Unwind in Elegance at Strathmore’s Afternoon Teas
MARDI GRAS TEA
MARYLAND TEA & TALK
Tue, March 1
Wed, April 13
CINEMATIC TEA
Pass the Old Bay; it’s Maryland Day! Enjoy a special performance by Miss Maryland.
Wed, March 2
LAVENDER & LACE TEA Tue, March 8
IRISH TEA Wed, Sat & Tue, March 9, 12 & 15
IRISH TEA & TALK Wed, March 16 Traditional Irish music and treats followed by a discussion of Irish customs, including St. Patrick’s Day.
DOWNTON ABBEY TEA & TALK
HISTORIC TEA & TALK Tue, April 19 Travel back to 1899 and learn the history of The Mansion.
HUG-A-TREE TEA Wed, April 20
INTERNATIONAL TEA
Tea begins at 1pm
MOTHER’S DAY TEA Tue, Wed & Sat, May 3, 4 & 7
Tue & Wed, March 22 & 23
MEXICAN TEA
Debutantes and dowagers alike love our elegant Downton Abbey Teas.
Tue, May 10
JAPANESE TEA & TALK
AFTERNOON TEA IN THE MANSION
Tue & Wed, April 26 & 27
Vegetarian options are available; inquire when reserving.
ISRAELI TEA Wed, May 11
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Tue, March 29 Celebrate DC’s springtime traditions of cherry blossoms and Japanese tea followed by the history of koto music.
SCANDINAVIAN TEA Wed, March 30
BELGIUM CHOCOLATE TEA & TALK Tue, April 5 Indulge in customary Flemish food and music, then discuss and taste chocolates from around the world.
ENGLISH TEA PARTY Wed & Sat, April 6 & 9
Call 301.581.5108 for reservations. Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required.
JANE AUSTEN TEA & TALK
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Tue & Wed, May 17 & 18 Commemorate novelist Jane Austen with a traditional British tea party.
ROSES & ROMANCE TEA Tue, May 24
OUTLANDER TEA & TALK Wed, May 25 Indulge your inner outlander with Highland history, fare, and music.
1950’S TEA Tue, May 31
CHILDREN’S EASTER TEA PARTY Tue, April 12 strathmore.org | STRATHMORENEWS
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