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Lisa Fischer
Friday, March 3, 8 p.m. The Rolling Stones’ legendary back-up singer – in her own spotlight at last
Rosanne Cash Saturday, March 4, 8 p.m. One of America’s finest singer-songwriters
Jarrod Spector & Kelli Barrett
Rosanne Cash
April 2017
March 2017 Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton
This Is Dedicated: Music’s Greatest Marriages Thursday, March 9, 7:30 p.m. A celebration of great music and the marriages behind them
DIAVOLO
Architecture in Motion® Thursday, March 16, 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 17, 8 p.m. The L.A.-based troupe of daredevil acrobats and dancers
Cameron Carpenter
All You Need is Bach Saturday, March 18, 8 p.m. The stereotype-smashing global star of the organ
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Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Daniel Hope, violin
A Night in Berlin
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester Pianist to be announced Sunday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. Timeless songs of the Roaring Twenties Sunday, March 19, 7:30 p.m. A personal tribute concert by this renowned U.K. violinist Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
Rob Kapilow
What Makes It Great?® Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata Thursday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum An inside guide to the joy of music
Jacques Pépin Saturday, March 25, 8 p.m. The world-famous French chef cooking onstage
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Inon Barnatan, piano Wednesday, March 29, 7:30 p.m. London’s world-renowned chamber orchestra
A Few of Your Favorite Things Tuesday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. Audience choice
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Thursday, April 13, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 8 p.m. A jewel of a dance company from the American West
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A Night in Berlin
The Arizona Premiere of Max Raabe & Palast Orchester Sunday, April 2, 2017
2016–17 Season Preview
From the marquee names of Broadway, Hollywood and Nashville to emerging talents from around the globe, stars shine brighter at the Center! This 2016–17 season preview offers a glimpse of the many awe-inspiring artists who will grace our stage. The complete season calendar showcasing more than 150 events will be announced this summer.
A new season of shining stars!
David Britton
Hélène Grimaud
The Tempest Trio
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Alon Goldstein, piano; Ilya Kaler, violin; Amit Peled, cello Sunday, November 20, 7:30 p.m. Superb musicianship and technical brilliance
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The Capitol Steps
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Friday, November 25, 8 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Direct from D.C., fresh political satire set to show tunes
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October 2016
A concert exploring the theme of water with the French virtuoso pianist
Tomatito Wednesday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. A fusion of Spanish flamenco guitar and jazz
Journey to Broadway Saturday, October 29, 8 p.m. Broadway hits from stars of Wicked
November 2016 Noa Saturday, November 5, 8 p.m. Israel’s leading international singer-songwriter
Havana Cuba All-Stars
Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp Cuban Nights
Friday, November 11, 8 p.m. Red-hot rhythms from Cuba’s top musicians
An Evening with Garrison Keillor Thursday, November 17, 7:30 p.m. More tales from the best-selling author and radio host
Adam & Anthony Live
Celebrating the 20 Anniversary of Rent Saturday, November 19, 8 p.m. Two original stars of Rent singing Broadway hits th
Live & Local Holidays
Starring Patti Hannon January 6 – April 1, Stage 2 The sinfully funny, one-nun comedy series
The Music of Miles Davis Friday, January 13, 8 p.m. The all-star jazz ensemble
Storm Large
Storm Large Saturday, January 14, 8 p.m.
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Tanya Bannister, piano
Wednesday, January 18, 7:30 p.m. Beethoven’s early, middle and late works
Sunday, December 11, 7:30 p.m. A rising young star of the keyboard
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
A Merri-Achi Christmas Saturday, December 17, 8 p.m. A holiday fiesta with the Maestro of Mariachi
David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown An Evening with Sara Gazarek Sunday, December 18, 2 p.m. The beloved jazz music of Vince Guaraldi and Peanuts
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Olga Kern, piano
Sunday, February 19, 7:30 p.m. A showcase of Russian and American composers by Olga Kern one of today’s greatest pianists
Rob Kapilow
What Makes It Great?® The Songs of George Gershwin Thursday, February 23, 7:30 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum An inside guide to the joy of music
7 Fingers
Beethoven Journey
Live & Local Holidays
Mariachi Sol de Mexico
Saturday, February 18, 8 p.m. A celebration of Australia’s indigenous music and culture
Sunday, January 15, 7:30 p.m. All-Chopin with the critically acclaimed FrenchCanadian pianist Close Encounters with Music
Friday, December 16, 8 p.m. Nimble jazz guitar and warm vocals
Black Arm Band
Louis Lortie, piano
Saturday, December 10, 8 p.m. Heart-warming Irish music and dance
Patti LuPone
Fiesta! Glorious Music from Spain Tuesday, January 24, 7:30 p.m. Soulful Spanish melodies and rhythms
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Thursday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 27, 8 p.m. The world’s foremost all-male comic ballet troupe
Patti LuPone Saturday, January 28, 8 p.m. The Tony Award-winning Broadway legend
Wednesday, February 15, 7:30 p.m. Classics by Ravel, Bernstein, Gershwin and more Friday, February 17, 8 p.m. “Breathtakingly athletic” and “powerfully beautiful” dance
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Danú: A Christmas Gathering
Fiddler OFF the Roof Thodos Dance Chicago
The vocal superstar with her fierce new band
Santa’s Helpers Friday, December 9, 8 p.m. The music of Kristen Drathman, Rusty Ferracane and Craig Bohmler
David Benoit Pete Pancrazi Quartet
Thodos Dance Chicago
SFJAZZ Collective
Sister’s Christmas Catechism
Mariachi Sol de Mexico
Late Nite Catechism Comedies
Close Encounters with Music
What Makes It Great?® Mozart’s G Minor Symphony Thursday, January 12, 7:30 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum An inside guide to the joy of music
Tuesday, December 6, 7:30 p.m. Piano masterpieces of the Romantic Age
The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold Starring Patti Hannon December 9–18, Stage 2 Hilarious holiday fun with the best habit in town
Friday, February 10, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m. Thundering rhythms of Japanese taiko drums
Rob Kapilow
The Genius of Chopina
Piaf! The Show Garrison Keillor
Rob Kapilow
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel
Saturday, October 8, 8 p.m. One of the great songstresses of our time
KODO: Dadan
January 2017
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Roberta Flack
Friday, February 3, 8 p.m. The trailblazing NYC chamber group bridging pop and classical music
David Britton Friday, December 23, 8 p.m. The world-class baritone and Nashville recording artist
December 2016
October 6–10 Unique films from around the world
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Live & Local Holidays
Hélène Grimaud, piano
16th Scottsdale International Film Festival
Performed by Anne Carrere Saturday, October 22, 8 p.m. The music and story of legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf
Holiday Stomp Sunday, December 18, 7:30 p.m. Mesa Arts Center Yuletide jazz classics … with a twist!
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
Danú Tuesday, November 29, 7:30 p.m.
February 2017
The Hot Sardines
Virginia G. Piper Concert Series
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KODO
Cuisine & Confessions Saturday, February 25, 8 p.m. Sunday, February 26, 2 p.m. A mouth-watering banquet of circus, dance and theater arts Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel
7 Fingers
A French Musical Feast! Tuesday, February 28, 7:30 p.m. The sonic splendors of Debussy, Ravel and more