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June 3–25, 2017
New Jersey’s Premier Performing Arts Festival
Opera:
Fidelio Ludwig van Beethoven Sunday, June 18, 3pm Sunday, June 25, 3pm Matthews Theatre McCarter Theatre Center Ludwig van Beethoven’s only opera, Fidelio, is a tribute to perseverance, justice, and the human spirit. A truly inspiring experience from one of the world’s most beloved composers.
Dance:
BalletX
Saturday, June 24, 8pm Berlind Theatre, McCarter Theatre Center BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, unites visionary choreographers with world-class dancers to create new works of athleticism, emotion and grace. Performing works by Matthew Neenan, Trey McIntyre, and Jorma Elo.
Musical:
Man of La Mancha June 10–25 Lewis Center for the Arts Princeton University Matthews Acting Studio 185 Nassau Street
Man of La Mancha is a modern-day interpretation of the seventeenth-century literary masterpiece Don Quixote. Witness this profoundly inspiring tale of a knight’s heroism as he dreams the impossible dream.
POPS CONCERT:
Disney Around the World
Friday, June 9, 8pm Richardson Auditorium Princeton University
This pops concert features the best-loved music from the world of Disney movies including selections from The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Mulan, and The Lion King. Bring the entire family!
Public Access The Princeton Festival strives to provide an inclusive environment for all attendees. Whenever possible, we select venues that offer such accommodations as wheelchair ramps, barrier-free entry, and accessible bathrooms. For information call 609.759.0369 This program is made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Princeton Festival also gratefully acknowledges the leadership support of the Edward T. Cone Foundation. Additional support is provided by The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Church & Dwight Employee Giving Fund, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, along with other foundations, corporations and individuals.
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Choral Concert
Saturday, June 24, 5pm Miller Chapel Princeton Theological Seminary The acclaimed Festival Chorus and Baroque Orchestra perform music of Handel, Monteverdi, Vivaldi, and Zelenka.
Baroque Chamber Concert Saturday, June 17, 4pm The Princeton Abbey
Principal players of the Festival Baroque Orchestra perform a concert of chamber music in the intimate and gorgeous setting of the Princeton Abbey.
Baroque Orchestra Wednesday, June 21, 7:30pm Miller Chapel Princeton Theological Seminary
The Festival Baroque Orchestra returns to perform music of Handel, Corelli, and Boyce with historically informed instruments and practices. Don’t miss this very popular event!
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Piano Competition Finals
Sunday, June 11, 3pm Clark Music Center, The Lawrenceville School Over 125 young pianists from around the country display show-stopping talent in our annual piano competition. Be inspired by performances of students between the ages of 6 to 24. Preliminary rounds on June 3 and 4 are free and open to the public.
Music, dance, theatre, opera, jazz...and so much more!
Concordia Chamber Players Saturday, June 3, 7:30pm Miller Chapel Princeton Theological Seminary
Each year, the brilliant Concordia Chamber Players dazzle audiences with their stunning interpretations of the chamber repertoire. Join them for a delightful evening of Beethoven, Strauss, and Kernis.
Jazz:
Peter Martin Trio Saturday, June 17, 8pm Berlind Theatre McCarter Theatre Center The world renowned Peter Martin Trio makes its first appearance at The Princeton Festival. Its bright, sophisticated, instantly enjoyable music will have you tapping your toes and dancing in your seats one minute, and savoring a relaxed groove the next.
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Film & performance:
Quartet2
Sunday, June 4, 4pm The Princeton Garden Theatre Quartet, directed by Dustin Hoffman and starring Maggie Smith, is a sweet and entertaining film about retired opera singers that is sure to delight Festivalgoers as a tribute to the rejuvenating effects of music. Following the film, the audience will experience a live performance by a vocal quartet, featuring artists from our 2017 season!
Education and Community Enrichment princetonfestival.org/education-community-enrichment All lectures are free and open to the public.
Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Music That Tells a Story—Opera Workshop
Meet Beethoven
Rochelle Ellis June 7, 10, 14 • Pre-registration required
What’s BAROQUE About Baroque Music?
Singers and directors from the opera and musical June 8, 7pm • Princeton Public Library
Artists’ Round Table
Scott Burnham June 13, 7pm • Princeton Public Library
May 7, 2pm • Princeton Public Library
Season Preview
Dennis Kobray May 13, 1pm • Princeton Public Library John Burkhalter, III May 25, 7pm • Mary Jacobs Library at Rocky Hill May 31, 7pm • Princeton Theological Seminary
On the Heroic in Beethoven’s Fidelio
Leonore, A New Kind of Heroine Marianne Grey June 14, 7pm • Lawrence Library
Leonore, A New Kind of Heroine
Marianne Grey June 1, 7:30pm • Princeton Public Library
Rescued by Beethoven’s Fidelio Timothy Urban June 14, 7pm • West Windsor Library
Music-Inspired Art Exhibit
A-TEAM Artists June 1–30 • Thomas Sweet Café, Montgomery Shopping Center
Rescued by Beethoven’s Fidelio
Timothy Urban June 15, 7:30pm • Princeton Public Library
Opera and the Movies
Andrew Lovett, Michael Wood, Sarah McDermott June 4, 3pm for ticket holders • Princeton Garden Theatre
Tosca’s Kiss
Don Quixote and the Transformation of Others
Pre-Performance Talk: BalletX
Roberto González Echevarría June 6, 7pm • Princeton Public Library
June 21, 7pm • Princeton Public Library Christine Cox June 24, 7pm • Berlind Theatre
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Featuring today’s outstanding artists and tomorrow’s stars
2017 Calendar of Events sunday, May 7
Family Program: Beethoven Lives Upstairs, 2pm saturday, May 13
Family Program: Meet Beethoven, 1pm
saturday, June 10
Man of La Mancha, 8pm sunday, June 11
tuesday, June 13
Movie at the Library: Tosca’s Kiss, 7pm Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra, 7:30pm
thursday, May 25
Piano Competition Finals, 3pm Man of La Mancha, 4pm
Thursday, June 1
Lecture: On the Heroic in Beethoven’s Fidelio, 7pm
Lecture: What’s BAROQUE About Baroque Music?, 7pm Lecture: Leonore, A New Kind of Heroine, 7:30pm saturday, June 3
Concordia Chamber Players, 7:30pm sunday, June 4
Quartet2: Film & Performance, 4pm Discussion: Opera and the Movies, 3pm tuesday, June 6
wednesday, June 14
friday, June 23
thursday, June 15
Man of La Mancha, 3pm & 8pm
Lecture: Rescued by Beethoven’s Fidelio, 7:30pm Man of La Mancha, 8pm friday, June 16
thursday, June 8
Princeton Festival Baroque Chamber Concert, 4pm Man of La Mancha, 8pm Peter Martin Trio, 8pm
friday, June 9
thursday, June 22
Man of La Mancha, 8pm Man of La Mancha, 8pm
Man of La Mancha, 8pm
Pops Concert: Disney Around the World, 8pm
wednesday, June 21
Lecture: Leonore, A New Kind of Heroine, 7pm Lecture: Rescued by Beethoven’s Fidelio, 7pm
Lecture: Don Quixote and the Transformation of Others, 7pm Season Preview: Singers and directors from the opera and musical, 7pm
sunday, June 18
Fidelio, 3pm Man of La Mancha, 4pm
saturday, June 17
saturday, June 24
Pre-Performance Talk: BalletX, 7pm BalletX, 8pm The Festival Chorus and Festival Baroque Orchestra, 5pm sunday, June 25
Fidelio, 3pm Man of La Mancha, 4pm