Performing Arts Series at Lawrence University 2019–2020

BILL FRISELL HARMONY QUARTET

MELODY MOORE, SOPRANO

TIGRAN HAMASYAN TRIO

TINE THING HELSETH, TRUMPET

ANDERSON & ROE PIANO DUO

MIGUEL ZENON QUARTET

LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY STUDIO ORCHESTRA

BROOKLYN RIDER

Season

2019 –2020

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ARTIST SERIES

Brooklyn Rider Friday, October 4, 2019, 8 p.m.

Hailed as “the future of chamber music” (Strings), Brooklyn Rider offers eclectic repertoire in gripping performances that continue to attract legions of fans and draw rave reviews from classical, world, and rock critics alike.

For this performance Brooklyn Rider will perform their new project Healing Modes. The healing properties of music have been recognized from ancient Greek civilization to the field of modern neuroscience and expressed in countless global traditions. The slow movement of Beethoven’s Opus 132, a ‘Song of Holy Thanksgiving From a Convalescent to the Deity in the Lydian mode,’ is among the most profound expressions of healing in the string quartet repertoire. This autumnal masterwork is presented in its entirety alongside five compact new commissions which explore the subject of healing from a wide range of historical and cultural perspectives. Composers include Reena Esmail, Gabriela Lena Frank, Matana Roberts and recent Pulitzer Prize winners Caroline Shaw and Du Yun.

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ARTIST SERIES

Tine Thing Helseth, trumpet Friday, February 28, 2020, 8 p.m.

Norwegian trumpet virtuoso Tine Thing Helseth is as much at ease playing Bach or Haydn as she is with works well beyond the instrument’s comfort zone, including arrangements of songs by Puccini or the Beach Boys and marches by Fritz Kreisler and tangos by Piazzolla. Praised for her “astonishingly outstanding intonation” by Gramophone magazine, Helseth’s intensity and enthusiasm have earned her the kind of rock star status most classical soloists dream of.

Following her 2013 BBC Proms debut performance of Matthias Pintscher’s Chute d’étoiles with the BBC Scottish Symphony, Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth has rapidly established herself as one of the foremost trumpet soloists of our time, garnering critical praise for her soulful, lyrical sound and collaborative approach to music-making.

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ARTIST SERIES

Anderson & Roe Piano Duo Friday, April 3, 2020, 8 p.m.

Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and notorious music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Described as “the most dynamic duo of this generation” (San Francisco Classical Voice), “rock stars of the classical music world” (Miami Herald), and “the very model of complete 21st-century musicians” (The Washington Post), the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo aims to make classical music a relevant and powerful force around the world. During the 2017–18 season, they performed across the North American continent in numerous recital appearances (including their Kennedy Center debut), then made their way to New Zealand for a 10-city tour. Orchestral engagements included performances of Anderson & Roe’s Carmen Fantasy for Two Pianos and Orchestra with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos with the Missoula Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver Symphony, Bach’s Concerto for Two Pianos with the Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra, and a Halloween multimedia recital program for the San Francisco Symphony. Other season highlights included hosting the 17-day medici.tv webcast of the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the release of their latest album, Mother Muse, and the introduction of a new music competition that awarded the winning composer of an Anderson and Roe-produced music video.

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ARTIST SERIES

Melody Moore, soprano Saturday, April 18, 2020, 8 p.m.

Soprano Melody Moore is enjoying a thriving career on the world’s leading stages, prompting Opera News to label her “a revelation,” and of her recent sold-out appearance at Carnegie Hall to rave, “As I left the auditorium, I could only think: more of Moore, please.”

In the 2018–2019 season, Ms. Moore returns to Houston Grand Opera to reprise the roles of Senta in the season opening production of Die fliegende Holländer led by Music Director Patrick Summers, and Donna Elvira in Mozart’s Don Giovanni in a new production by Kasper Holten.

She returns to Los Angeles Opera to make her role debut as Gertrude in Hänsel and Gretel under the baton of Music Director James Conlon.

On the concert stage, she debuts with the Dresdner Philharmonie in the roles of Giorgetta in Puccini’s Il Tabarro and Santuzza in Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, both of which will be recorded for commercial release

by Pentatone Records. She revisits her critically acclaimed portrayal of Strauss’ Salome in Daegu, South Korea and will will record a solo album of American music with pianist Bradley Moore for Pentatone Records.

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FRED STURM JAZZ CELEBRATION WEEKEND

FRED S TURM JA Z Z CELEBR ATION WEEKEND

Lawrence University Studio Orchestra Concert Friday, November 8, 2019, 7:30 p.m.

Lawrence University presents a special event combining the sounds of the Jazz Ensemble & Symphony Orchestra with featured performances by members of the Jazz Faculty. Works include music by Fred Sturm, Chuck Owen, Duke Ellington and more. This is a rare opportunity to hear an ensemble with over 100 performers showcasing exciting new music that truly integrates jazz, improvisation and the beautiful sonorities of the orchestra.

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Miguel Zenon Quartet Saturday, November 9, 2019, 7:30 p.m.

Multiple Grammy Nominee and Guggenheim and MacArthur Fellow Miguel Zenón represents a select group of musicians who have masterfully balanced and blended the often-contradictory poles of innovation and tradition. Widely considered as one of the most groundbreaking and influential saxophonists of his generation, he has also developed a unique voice as a composer and as a conceptualist, concentrating his efforts on perfecting a fine mix between Latin American Folkloric Music and Jazz.

Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Zenón has built a distinguished career as a leader, releasing eleven albums under his own name. In addition, he has crafted his artistic identity by dividing his time equally between working with older jazz masters and the music’s younger innovators—irrespective of styles and genres. The list of musicians Zenón has toured and/or recorded with includes: The SFJAZZ Collective, Charlie Haden, Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, David Sánchez, Danilo Pérez, The Village Vanguard Orchestra, Guillermo Klein & Los Guachos, The Jeff Ballard Trio, Antonio Sánchez, David Gilmore, Paoli Mejías, Brian Lynch, Jason Lindner, Dan Tepfer, Miles Okazaki, Dan Weiss, Ray Barreto, Andy Montañez, Jerry Gonzalez & The Fort Apache Band, The Mingus Big Band, Bobby Hutcherson and Steve Coleman.

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FRED STURM JAZZ CELEBRATION WEEKEND

FRED S TURM JA Z Z CELEBR ATION WEEKEND

JAZZ SERIES

Bill Frisell: Harmony featuring Petra Haden, Hank Roberts, & Luke Bergman Harmony features Petra Haden on vocals, Hank Roberts on cello and voice, and Luke Bergman on baritone guitar and voice.

Friday, February 7, 2020, 8 p.m.

Bill Frisell’s prolific career as guitarist, composer, and arranger demonstrates extraordinary range and depth, with work rooted in jazz but incorporating elements of blues and other popular American music traditions. Immediately recognizable for his unique sound, he has transformed the modern guitar landscape, steadily expanding his sonic purview and claiming an ever-greater range of musical traditions, media, and repertoire. From Charles Ives and Aaron Copland to Buster Keaton and Bob Dylan, from Sonny Rollins and American Songbook ballads to country blues and Nashville twang, Frisell distills the essence of the American experience. He has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, filmmakers, painters, and has appeared on over 250 recordings, including 40 albums of his own. He is a Grammy winner, USA Fellow and Doris Duke Artist, and received a Letter of Distinction from the American Music Center. Most recently, he was a Guest Curator for the Roots of Americana series at Jazz at Lincoln Center and Resident Artistic Director at the San Francisco Jazz Center.

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JAZZ SERIES

Tigran Hamasyan Trio Friday, May 1, 2020, 8 p.m.

Pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan, potent jazz improvisation fuses with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. He’s one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists of his generation. A piano virtuoso with groove power, Tigran’s latest adventurous project is 2017’s An Ancient Observer, his second solo album, his eighth overall as a sole leader, and his sophomore recording for Nonesuch. (Overall, this is his eighth recording as a sole leader.) Conceptually, An Ancient Observer is a poignant album focusing on the art of observing. Tigran’s career has included an impressive number of accolades, including top piano award at the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival and the grand prize at the prestigious 2006 Thelonious Monk Jazz Piano Competition. One of his earliest albums, 2008’s New Era, was championed by one scribe who wrote that “with more seasoning and a calming maturity not driven by merely showing off, Hamasyan is certain to elevate his art to a top tier of jazz and world music expressionism.”

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About the College

Lawrence University, chartered in 1847, is a nationally recognized college of liberal arts and sciences with a conservatory of music. The 84-acre campus is situated on a bluff overlooking the historic Fox River.

Conservatory of Music

The Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, established in 1874, is the nation’s only conservatory of music within a nationally recognized undergraduate college of liberal arts and sciences. This unique relationship provides music students with opportunities for performance and research rarely available to undergraduates in schools with advanced degree programs.

About the Performing Arts at Lawrence Series

The Lawrence University Artist and Jazz Series are supported by the Ethel M. Barber Endowment for the Arts. The Artist Series is supported, in part, by funds provided by the Marion R. Lemke 2000 Revocable Living Trust in remembrance of John Anton Lemke ’35, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Lawrence and a piano student of Gladys Ives Brainard.

Brilliant performances. Life-changing education.

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Downtown Appleton

Appleton’s eclectic downtown is home to several specialty retail shops, fine dining and a wide array of ethnic eateries, along with art galleries, museums and nightlife options.

Downtown lodging options include the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel (radisson.com/ appletonwi), the CopperLeaf Boutique Hotel (copperleafhotel.com) and the Franklin Street Inn (franklinstreetinn.com), a bed and breakfast.

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Getting to Lawrence

Appleton is located 90 minutes north of Milwaukee, 30 minutes south of Green Bay, three hours north of Chicago and 5½ hours east of Minneapolis. The Appleton International Airport serves the entire Fox Cities area with flight services from Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and United Express.

From the North or South

Take Interstate 41 to the College Avenue exit. Proceed east 4 miles through downtown Appleton.

From the West

Take Highway 10, which connects with the Highway 441 bypass. Take the Oneida Street exit and proceed north to College Avenue. Take College Avenue east through downtown Appleton.

Campus and Parking

The Lawrence campus is located just east of downtown Appleton. The Lawrence Memorial Chapel is located on the north side of College Avenue. The Music-Drama Center, where the box office is located, is just west of the chapel. Parking is limited but is available on the adjacent streets. There are accessible parking spaces in the parking lot east of Memorial Chapel.

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Lawrence Community Tickets

Discounts are available for Lawrence students, faculty, staff and emeriti faculty. Please inform the box office when placing your order that you are part of the Lawrence community.

Box Office Hours

The box office, located in the Music-Drama Center, 420 E. College Ave., is open 12:30–5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, when the college is in session. The box office will open for the season on Sept. 17. The box office phone number is 920-832-6749.

Accessible Seating

Special seating is available for patrons in wheelchairs. Please inform the box office when purchasing tickets. A wheelchair ramp is located on the east side of the Lawrence Memorial Chapel along with several accessible parking spaces. Assistive devices cannot be placed in the aisles. All wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc., must be stored out of the aisles.

For assistance, please see an usher.

Guidelines

Memorial Chapel doors will open 30 minutes before each performance.

No audio or visual recording devices are allowed.

Children age 3 and older must have a ticket and are not permitted to sit on an adult’s lap.

No food or drink is allowed.

Stairs are located on the west end of the lobby.

Restrooms are located in the basement of the chapel.

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Tigran Hamasyan Trio / Friday, May 1, 2020 / 8 p.m.

Melody Moore, soprano / Saturday, April 18, 2020 / 8 p.m.

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Bill Frisell Harmony Quartet / Friday, February 7, 2020 / 8 p.m.

Anderson and Roe Piano Duo / Friday, April 3, 2020 / 8 p.m.

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Miguel Zenon Quartet / Saturday, November 9, 2019 / 7:30 p.m.

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