2018 Winter Program Book

APPLAUSE! January-February 2018 Official Program

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CONTENTS WELCOME...........................................................................................................5 PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS

EASTON CORBIN............................................................................................8

JOHN BEASLEY'S MONK'ESTRA .................................................................11

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA..........................................................14

ART GARFUNKEL: IN CLOSE-UP.....................................................................24

FEATURE: STORM LARGE...............................................................................26

RICHARD MARX............................................................................................30

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DUBLIN IRISH DANCE....................................................................................32

STROM LARGE...............................................................................................34

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER MEETS TAKE 6 ...........................................36

THE MIDTOWN MEN...................................................................................39

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DEAR FRIENDS, Can it be 2018 already?

We just enjoyed a wonderful holiday season here at the Center, with fantastic Christmas shows from the likes of Dave Koz and The Oak Ridge Boys, as well as the inaugural Christkindlmarkt bringing new warmth and sparkle to our campus.

Our third annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza presented by Taft was the best yet.

You might think we’d take a breather after all that activity, but we are kicking off the New Year with a stellar schedule of events for January and February.

Since our initial season announcement last year, our United Fidelity Bank Country Series has added two great shows, Easton Corbin and Lonestar, both acts with solid country roots and contemporary sounds. For jazz fans, we have John Beasley’s MONK’estra, fresh from two Grammy® Award nominations, and “The Summit,” which pairs up two of the greatest vocal groups around, the Manhattan Transfer and Take 6.

In our University of Indianapolis Passport Series, Dublin Irish Dance will bring us a taste of international culture, and the Midtown Men – from the original cast of Jersey Boys – will deliver golden oldies with Broadway flair. If you came of age in the ‘80s, you won’t want to miss the solo acoustic appearance by Richard Marx, part of our Drewry Simmons Vornehm Series. And surely one of the highlights of this season’s Printing Partners Classical Series will be watching acclaimed violinist Pinchas Zukerman conduct Britain’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Finally, through our Songbook Series, we are presenting folk-rock legend Art Garfunkel and the one-of-a-kind singer and storyteller Storm Large. We’re thrilled to have her back at the Palladium after her show-stopping appearance at our 2016 Songbook Celebration gala presented by Krieg DeVault. You can read more about her in this issue’s cover story.

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EASTON CORBIN

Friday, January 12 at 8PM | The Palladium With a new hit on the charts and a much-anticipated fourth album on the way, country singer-songwriter Easton Corbin will make his Palladium debut January 12.

The 35-year-old hitmaker is known for a traditional, guitar-based sound and a voice that draws comparisons to George Strait, but his new single, “A Girl Like You,” has pop elements that seem to aim for an even broader audience.

Corbin’s self-titled 2010 debut album sent two songs – “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It” – to the very top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, making him the first male solo artist in 17 years to debut with back-to-back No. 1 hits. Other Top 5 tunes have included “Lovin’ You Is Fun” and “All Over The Road” from 2012’s All Over the Road and “Baby Be My Love Song" from his last album, About To Get Real. He spent most of 2016 on the road with Carrie Underwood's Storyteller Tour, Billboard’s No. 1 Country Tour of the year.

"Easton Corbin has one of those rare, glorious voices that was made — just made — for singing country music.” – American Songwriter

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Saturday, January 20 at 8PM | The Palladium Fresh from two Grammy® Award nominations – adding to two nominations from a year ago – this 15-piece big band celebrates Thelonious Monk's centennial year, capturing the spirit of the great pianist and composer in fresh arrangements that blend classic and contemporary sounds with hip-hop energy and Afro-Cuban rhythms.

Bandleader John Beasley is an award-winning pianist, composer and arranger who has scored hit films and TV shows and has performed with such artists as Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Dianne Reeves and Queen Latifah.

The ensemble’s 2016 debut album, MONK’estra Vol. 1, was lauded as “some of the most mesmerizing big band music of recent memory” by the International Review of Music. MONK’estra Vol. 2 was released in September to immediate critical acclaim, receiving 4.5/5 stars from DownBeat magazine and an assertion from Jazz Weekly that “Thelonious Monk is probably dancing in heaven.”

Behind only Duke Ellington, Monk (1917-1982) is the second-most recorded composer in the history of jazz, credited with such standards as “’Round Midnight,” “Straight, No Chaser,” “Ruby, My Dear” and “Well, You Needn’t.”

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EASTON CORBIN FRI JAN 12 AT 8PM | THE PALLADIUM

Celtic Nights: Oceans of Hope Fri Mar 16 at 8pm | The palladium

John Beasley’s MONK’estra Sat Jan 20 at 8pm | The palladium

Pink Martini Sat Mar 17 at 8pm | The palladium

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman Sun Jan 21 at 7pm | The palladium

"weird al" yankovic: Self-indulgent tour thu Mar 29 at 7:30pm | The palladium

Art Garfunkel: In Close-Up thu Jan 25 at 7:30pm | The palladium

brian culbertson: Colors of love fri Apr 13 at 8pm | The palladium

richard marx: solo acoustic sat Jan 27 at 8pm | the palladium

Michael Feinstein with Songbook Academy Alumni, Julia Goodwin and nick Ziobro Sat Apr 21 at 8pm | The palladium

lonestar fri Feb 2 at 8pm | The palladium Dublin Irish Dancers Sat Feb 3 at 8pm | The palladium Storm Large Fri Feb 16 at 8pm | The palladium The Summit: The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6 Sat Feb 17 at 8pm | The palladium The Midtown Men Fri feb 23 at 8pm | The palladium

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Pinchas Zukerman, Conductor And Violin Soloist

Sunday, January 21 at 7PM | The Palladium

On the heels of its 70th anniversary, the Royal Philharmonic has cemented its status as Britain’s national orchestra, embracing every strand of music from the core classical repertoire to the work of leading contemporary composers.

Celebrated violinist Pinchas Zukerman will serve as soloist and guest conductor at the Palladium as the orchestra presents a program of Mozart, Dvořák and Weber.

“There's no denying Zukerman's legitimate claim as a triple threat. His violin playing is bright and sinuous, his viola playing is rich and soulful, and he conducts with an abundance of spirit.” — San Francisco Chronicle The photographing or sound recording of this concert or possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording is prohibited.

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Repertoire CARL MARIA VON WEBER (1786-1826)

Overture to Der Freischütz

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1786-1826)

Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 (Turkish) I. Allegro aperto – Adagio – Allegro aperto II. Adagio III. Rondeau – Tempo di minuetto

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ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK (1841-1904)

Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70

I. Allegro maestoso II. Poco Adagio III. Scherzo: Vivace — Poco meno mosso IV. Finale: Allegro

Program Notes

Carl Maria von Weber Overture to Der Freischütz As a composer, Carl Maria von Weber made significant contributions in the development of Romantic music in the 19th Century, and he played a major role in the transformation of the conductor from timekeeper to visionary leader of orchestral forces. A generally held view today, however, is that Weber’s accomplishments are underappreciated. While there may be a number of reasons for this, one of the major factors almost certainly is that Weber lived entirely within the lifespan of a fellow German composer named Ludwig van Beethoven.

Before Weber, opera was dominated by two styles, Italian and French. The premiere in 1821 of Weber’s Der Freischütz represented the establishment of Romanticism in German opera and greatly influenced later composers, most notably Wagner. Der Freischütz (The free-shooter) is a fantastic story from German folklore about a hunter who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for a set of magic silver bullets that always find their target. The work quickly became Germany’s best-loved opera and it soon acquired much wider fame.

By 1830 it had been presented in nine different languages.

Today, operatic productions of Der Freischütz are fairly rare except in Germany, but the Overture remains one of Weber’s most frequently performed orchestral works. The Overture comprises melodies from the opera, with the exception of the opening theme played by the horns, but rather than forming a medley, Weber composed the work in symphonic sonata form. In general, (Continued...) 15

the alternating musical themes are recognized as representing Good (major key) or Evil (minor key). The Overture is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, and strings.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219 In 1775, between April and December, Mozart composed five violin concerti (and possibly two more) which, along with the Concertone for Two Violins and Orchestra and the Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola, collectively represent his entire output for violin in this genre. It is speculated that these concertos were composed as a group intended for Antonio Brunetti, an Italian violinist from the Salzburg orchestra.

A product of his early years, the violin concertos owe much to the style of Pietro Nardini, a violinist/composer whom Mozart's father much admired.

The first two in particular reveal a strong affinity with pre-classical traditions.

However, in the course of the composer's development and his determination to leave behind traditions that had already begun to stagnate, Mozart succeeded in finding not only himself, but also new means of expression fully in keeping with the spirit of the time. The concertos are known for their elegant formality, and the orchestral writing is at times quite delicate.

The advance in quality of the last three violin concerti (in G major, D major, and A major, respectively) over the first two indicates that what would undoubtedly have taken others years to accomplish was brought about by Mozart within months. The abundance of melody and joyous cantabile phrasing that we find in the Violin Concerto in A major could perhaps be expected from the hand of a genius of 19. The warmth of sentiment and serenity of the Adagio added to the wonderful blending of playfulness and tenderness in the theme of the last movement are the product of a depth of soul that one would hardly expect to find in a person so young.

Musicologist Abraham Veinus wrote that the Violin Concerto in A major “opens with a kind of spacious simplicity which Mozart, unlike any other composer, seems to manage almost inadvertently.� The first movement is built on the plan of an aria with bravura passages developed out of the chief motives. It begins with a joyous Allegro aperto, with the orchestra playing the clear cheerful themes of the movement. When the solo violin enters, it unexpectedly introduces a short expressive Adagio, full of tender yearning, before it takes up the Allegro theme, proceeding with the rest of the exposition. The development section is short, and the recapitulation is characteristic.

The sublimely beautiful Adagio is a melodious two-part movement of charming simplicity, requiring smooth performance. The third movement, 16

Tempo di minuetto, has the form of a rondo with a mood of cheer throughout.

In this unusual rondo, the ingratiating minuet theme is repeated seven times.

Contrast is found in the fiery contradanse of a “Turkish” flavor, with a spirited Allegro theme in A minor that interrupts the placid flow of the movement. This energizing episode has been described as an imitation of the dance music favored at the public halls of the period in Vienna.

Mr. Veinus sums up the mood of the entire Concerto by saying, “There is something magnificently childlike about this concerto, a kind of innocent grandeur, illuminated by flashes of wit, good humor, and moments of the most immaculate lyrical poetry.” © 2000 Columbia Artists Management Inc. Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70 Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 was accepted immediately by conservatives and progressives alike. By that time, the composer had already achieved success both at home and abroad. On March 13, 1884, he conducted his Stabat Mater followed by a concert of his orchestral works in London. The triumph of these performances led to many new invitations to England. He was showered with orders from home and abroad, including the supreme honor of membership to the London Philharmonic Society, accompanied by their request that he compose a new symphony for them.

The rugged style of this symphony can be compared with that of Dvořák’s supporter Johannes Brahms, at that time renowned as a writer of symphonies.

It is possible that through this work Dvořák wanted to become an artistic rival; in fact, the Symphony No. 7 is noticeably like Brahms in character. It should be added, however, that this work has an even greater similarity of style to Dvořák’s own “Little” Symphony No. 4 in D minor, which he wrote before Brahms had composed his first symphony.

The Seventh Symphony was published in Berlin in 1885 and received its premiere performance in London’s St. James Hall on April 22, 1885, with the London Philharmonic and composer as conductor. It is interesting to note that after the performance, Dvořák deleted approximately 40 measures from the second movement “in order that the work should not contain a single unnecessary note.” The German conductors who zealously performed the symphony were Hans von Bülow, Hans Richter and Arthur Nikisch; the latter also conducted it on his American tour.

The first movement, Allegro maestoso, is in the key of D minor. The opening theme is given to the violas and cellos, then taken up and varied slightly by the clarinets. The second theme, of an energetic character, follows and is (Continued...) 17

derived from the Allegro of the Hussite Overture. It is presented by the strings and reaches a climax as the first theme’s restatement begins. The vigorous development section precedes a compressed recapitulation, unusual in that it begins in an unorthodox key but returns to the tonic by the time its conclusion is reached. The movement ends with an extended, somewhat tense, coda.

The second movement, Poco adagio, in the relative major key of F major introduces one of Dvořák’s more inspired melodies. This is followed by a theme, presented by the horns and clarinet, reminiscent of Tristan und Isolde. After a passionate dialogue, the movement returns to the principle theme, begun from its middle, providing a most unusual but effective device.

The third movement, a Scherzo in vivace tempo in the key of the symphony’s minor tonic and cast in duple time, achieves some rather piquant rhythmic effects through the use of syncopation. The two themes alternate between various choirs of the orchestra and maintain the lively, dance-like character of the movement. The Trio section provides contrast to the Scherzo section not only in its tempo, marked Poco meno mosso, but also in its key of G major and its use of an imitative motif. The return of the Scherzo is slightly telescoped but has the addition of a charming cadential theme at the close.

The Finale: Allegro, in the key of D minor and in duple time, is rich in thematic material. A march-like theme is the principal motive and is presented in numerous guises, alternating with new material. The development section presents the themes already heard in creative combinations, demonstrating a remarkable resourcefulness on Dvořák’s part. A rapid crescendo brings the movement to its recapitulation. Dvořák, utilizing 10 majestic concluding chords in D major, brings the work to a triumphant resolution. © 1999 Columbia Artists Management Inc. Pinchas Zukerman, Conductor and Violin Soloist Pinchas Zukerman has remained a phenomenon in the world of classical music for over four decades. His musical genius, prodigious technique and unwavering artistic standards are a marvel to audiences and critics. Devoted to the next generation of musicians, he has inspired younger artists with his magnetism and passion. His enthusiasm for teaching has resulted in innovative programs in London, New York, China, Israel and Ottawa. The name Pinchas Zukerman is equally respected as violinist, violist, conductor, pedagogue and chamber musician.

Mr. Zukerman’s 2017 summer engagements included appearances in Tanglewood, Ravinia Spain, Japan, and a South American tour in Chile, Brazil and Argentina. As a conductor, he has led many of the world's top ensembles 18

in a wide variety of the orchestral repertoire’s most demanding works. The 2017-2018 season is his ninth as Principal Guest Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London and his third as Artist-in-Association with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. As soloist and conductor, Mr. Zukerman leads the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Baltimore, San Diego, Vancouver, Nashville and New West Symphonies, and he tours with Camerata Salzburg in Romania, Turkey, Hungary, Germany and Italy, and with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the United States, United Kingdom and Italy. As a soloist, he appears with the San Francisco Symphony, Manchester Camerata, Prague Symphony Orchestra, and Pacific Symphony Orchestra in California and on tour in China. He joins longtime friend Itzhak Perlman for a gala performance of Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. The duo also appears in recitals with pianist Rohan De Silva in Boston, Newark, Miami and West Palm Beach.

As the founding member of the Zukerman Trio, he travels with the ensemble to Savannah, Detroit, Chicago, Sedona and Germany. He frequently tours with cellist Amanda Forsyth in performances of the Brahms Double Concerto and other duo repertoire.

A devoted and innovative pedagogue, Mr. Zukerman chairs the Pinchas Zukerman Performance Program at the Manhattan School of Music, where he pioneered the use of distance-learning technology in the arts over two decades ago. In Canada, where he served as Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra from 1999 to 2015, he established the NAC Institute for Orchestra Studies and the Summer Music Institute encompassing the Young Artists, Conductors and Composers Programs. He currently serves as Conductor Emeritus of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, as well as Artistic Director of its Young Artist Program.

Born in Tel Aviv in 1948, Mr. Zukerman came to America in 1962, studying at The Juilliard School with Ivan Galamian as a recipient of the American Israel Cultural Federation scholarship. An alumnus of the Young Concert Artists program, Mr. Zukerman has also received honorary doctorates from Brown University, Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and University of Calgary.

He has been awarded the Medal of Arts and the Isaac Stern Award for Artistic Excellence and was appointed as the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative’s first instrumentalist mentor in the music discipline. His extensive discography contains over 100 titles and has earned him two Grammy Awards and 21 nominations. His complete recordings for Deutsche Grammophon and Philips were released in July 2016, in a 22-disc set spanning Baroque, Classical and Romantic concertos and chamber music. Recent releases include Baroque Treasury on the Analekta label with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, cellist Amanda Forsyth and oboist Charles Hamann in works by Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and Tartini; Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 and Double Concerto (Continued...) 19

with the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Ms. Forsyth, recorded in live performances at Ottawa’s Southam Hall; and a critically acclaimed album of works by Elgar and Vaughan Williams with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra For more than seven decades, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has been at the forefront of music-making in the UK. Its home base since 2004 at London’s Cadogan Hall serves as a springboard for seven principal residencies as well as more than 45 concerts per year in long-term partnership venues across the country, often in areas where access to live orchestral music is very limited.

With a wider reach than any other UK large ensemble, the RPO has truly become Britain’s national orchestra.

The regional programme, plus regular performances at Cadogan Hall, Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and a hugely popular series at the Royal Albert Hall, are conducted by a distinguished roster of musicians: Charles Dutoit, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor; Pinchas Zukerman, Principal Guest Conductor; Alexander Shelley, Principal Associate Conductor; and Grzegorz Nowak, Permanent Associate Conductor. International touring is vital to the Orchestra’s work, taking it to many prestigious destinations worldwide.

In 2018, RPO Resound, the Orchestra’s community and education program, marks its 25th anniversary. Throughout its history, it has thrived on taking music into the heart of the regions that the Orchestra serves, working with a variety of participants in a range of settings including working with young people, the homeless and recovering stroke patients.

In 2017, the RPO teamed up with concert-enhancing app EnCue by Octava, becoming the first orchestra in Europe to offer its audiences real-time program notes delivered to their mobile or tablet devices for selected performances. The Orchestra has become increasingly active on social media platforms, inviting audiences to engage informally on Facebook and Twitter (@rpoonline) and to enjoy behind-the-scenes insights on the RPO website (www.rpo.co.uk), YouTube (RPOOnline) and Instagram (@RPOOnline).

Although the RPO embraces 21st century opportunities, including appearances with pop stars and on video game, film and television soundtracks, its artistic priority remains paramount: the making of great music at the highest level for the widest possible audience. As the RPO proudly looks to its future, its versatility and high standards mark it as one of today’s most open-minded, forward-thinking symphony orchestras.

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Songbook Series

ART GARFUNKEL: IN CLOSE-UP

Thursday, January 25 at 7:30PM | The Palladium Performance Sponsored By: Old Town Design Group Singer-songwriter Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on music, both as a solo artist and half of ’60s folk-rock icons Simon & Garfunkel, one of the best-selling duos of all time.

The pair’s No. 1 singles included “Mrs. Robinson,” “Scarborough Fair,” “The Sound of Silence” and “The Boxer.” Garfunkel sang solo on their biggest hit, “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” which spent six weeks at No. 1 and claimed five Grammy® Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Garfunkel’s 12 solo albums have included the hits “All I Know,” “I Only Have Eyes for You” and “(What A) Wonderful World.” He also is known as a poet and actor, having appeared in several films including director Mike Nichols’ Catch-22 and Carnal Knowledge, opposite Jack Nicholson.

Garfunkel is a recipient of the Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award and a member of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. His memoir, What Is It All But Luminous (Notes From an Underground Man), was published in September.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Cabaret?

Storm Large has a style all her own and plenty of stories to tell By: Scott Hall Yes, it’s her real name: Susan Storm Large.

She goes by “Storm.”

The handle seems a perfect fit for this six-foot bombshell with the boundless voice and bawdy sense of humor. She is indeed a force of nature – a musician, actor, writer and irrepressible personality who has been called a Renaissance woman and generally defies categorization.

Large first gained national attention in 2006 as a finalist on the CBS reality show Rock Star: Supernova. She later drew raves with her autobiographical one-woman show Crazy Enough, which she turned into a 2012 memoir that was named an Oprah Book of the Week. In recent years, she has toured incessantly, cultivating her own edgy approach to the Great American Songbook with her band, Le Bonheur. She also performs often with the genre-shattering group Pink Martini (though not at their upcoming Palladium show) and has appeared with symphony orchestras in Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, San Francisco, Vancouver, Toronto and elsewhere.

Here in Carmel, Large bowled over a Palladium crowd at the Center for the Performing Arts’ 2016 Songbook Celebration gala presented by Krieg DeVault, cavorting onstage with emcee Michael Feinstein and leading the entire house in a sing-along to a soul rendition of AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long.”

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Now, she is returning to the Palladium in February with her band to really do her thing. But what is that, exactly?

A performance by Storm Large and Le Bonheur, she says, is a largely improvised mix of music, humor, storytelling and confession, recommended for mature ears but adjustable to each audience. Her minimonologues can be inspired by world events or everyday absurdities, “something that I read in the news or something that I ate.”

“That’s where I get to be creative, in sort of instantly curating a show and being spontaneous,” she says.

“We have things that we always do. I have jokes that I lean on sometimes. But usually at least 50 to 75 percent of the show is off the top of my head, except the music that we’ve rehearsed.”

"I honor the American Songbook, and I honor the art of music and singing, but I’m still a rock ‘n’ roll runaway wild kid, so it’s an interesting combination.”

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Le Bonheur (“The Happiness”) has been together for several years, and some relationships go back much further. Pianist-arranger James Beaton has been a close collaborator for over 15 years, and drummer Greg Eklund, formerly of the rock band Everclear, is a longtime friend. Their debut album, Le Bonheur, is a mind-bending mix of tunes by Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, Randy Newman, Lou Reed, Black Sabbath and other songsmiths, boldly reinterpreted and set to arrangements that range from acoustic to electric, rock band to big band.

Like the tattoos that peak from behind her elegant evening gowns, Large’s work is a study in contrasts.

How she got to this point is an interesting story.

She grew up in Massachusetts with a schoolteacher father and a mentally troubled mother who provided much of the material for Storm’s book. By her own description, she was an ungainly outcast as an adolescent, but she soaked up her big brother’s love of classic rock and found friendship among the local punkers and metalheads.

“I started performing because I knew I could sing, and I knew I could get reactions from people when I sang, and that’s what I wanted,” she says. “I wanted love and attention, and I could get it from my voice.”

After finishing an associate’s degree at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, Large headed to San Francisco, where she spent the ‘90s chasing rock stardom and falling for a while into substance abuse.

Gradually, she grew disillusioned with the dark underbelly of the recording industry and the pressure for commercial success.

“Basically, every (artist and repertoire scout) was saying, ‘In order for you to be successful, you have to not be you,’” she recalls. “’Don’t swear so much. Lose weight.

Change your name. You shouldn’t sing about such nasty things. Why don’t you wear this and look like that? Then you’ll make it.’

“And these A&R people now are probably selling cars in hell, because they didn’t know (anything), especially about women. … Even if I did attempt to be this pop kind of person, no one would have bought it, because it would be so ingenuine.

It’s just not me.”

“When I started performing, I thought of myself as a rock ‘n’ roll kind of punk rock person, but I had this big, pretty voice which wasn’t very rock ‘n’ roll,” she says.

“When I finally got a little older, I started using my voice the way it’s supposed to be used, but still maintaining that kind of a rock ‘n’ roll attitude. I honor the American Songbook, and I honor the art of music and singing, but I’m still a rock ‘n’ roll runaway wild kid, so it’s an interesting combination.”

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Swearing off music, Large moved in 2002 to her current hometown of Portland, Oregon, with plans to become a chef. Soon, however, she was lured into a weekly nightclub gig that became a sensation and helped her broaden her repertoire and develop a cabaret-style approach to singing and stage banter.

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RICHARD MARX: SOLO ACOUSTIC Saturday, January 27 at 8PM | The Palladium

Grammy Award-winning musician Richard Marx burst onto the national music scene in the 1980s, becoming the first solo artist to crack the Billboard Top 5 with his first seven singles, including the rockers “Don't Mean Nothing” and “Should've Known Better” and ballads “Right Here Waiting” and “Hold on to the Nights.” He has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide.

The Chicago native also has found great success as a songwriter and producer, crafting such hits as “To Where You Are” for Josh Groban, “This I Promise You” for NSYNC and “Long Hot Summer” for Keith Urban. As a performer and songwriter across all genres, Marx has scored 14 No. 1 singles, with at least one in each of the past four decades – an achievement claimed by only a handful of artists.

In this solo acoustic performance at the Palladium, Marx will accompany himself on guitar and piano. series sponsor

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Friday, February 2 at 8PM | The Palladium With traditional country roots and a pop-rock edge, Lonestar has logged several platinum-selling albums and 10 #1 country hits during its 20-plus years on the scene.

Known for its songwriting, the band’s best-loved singles have included “No News,” “Come Crying To Me” and the crossover smash “Amazed,” which achieved the rare feat of topping the Billboard Hot 100 as well as the country charts.

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Saturday, February 3 at 8PM | The Palladium Direct from Dublin, this troupe of world-champion Irish step dancers features former members of Riverdance, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance and Celtic Woman, performing with an eight-member traditional Irish band and vocalist.

The current production, Stepping Out, features original choreography by Anthony Fallon. Through airs, jigs, reels and other selections, it tells the story of Irish immigrants as they journey from their homeland to the New World. As they congregate in dance gatherings, their Celtic culture blends with that of other immigrant groups to create new forms.

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STORM LARGE

Friday, February 15 at 8PM | The Palladium This program contains mature content.

Singer-actress-writer Storm Large and her band Le Bonheur astound audiences with their electrifying take on jazz and Broadway standards, rock anthems and gorgeous original tunes. Their debut album, Le Bonheur, was called “compelling, beautiful and enchanting” by The Huffington Post.

Working initially as a rock vocalist, Large first drew national attention in 2006 as a contestant on the CBS reality show Rock Star: Supernova. She also won acclaim for her one-woman stage show Crazy Enough, which she later developed into a 2012 memoir that was named an Oprah Book of the Week. In 2011, she joined Pink Martini as a guest vocalist, and she continues to perform frequently with the group.

Large has performed with symphony orchestras across North America, including those of Atlanta, Baltimore, Houston, Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Vancouver and Toronto. She joined Michael Feinstein as special guest in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Popular Song series, and she performed with him at the Center for the Performing Arts’ 2016 Songbook Celebration gala presented by Krieg DeVault at the Palladium.

A striking presence with her powerful voice, six-foot frame and racy sense of humor, Storm Large truly lives up to her name – and it is her real name.

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THE SUMMIT: THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER MEETS TAKE 6

Saturday, February 17, at 8PM | The Palladium Performance Sponsored By: The Voice Clinic of Indiana With 20 GrammyÂŽ Awards between them, two great vocal ensembles have joined forces for a unique and thrilling musical collaboration, not only touring but also performing together on stage.

The Manhattan Transfer is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its first recording in 2017 with a lineup comprising longtime members Janis Siegel (alto), Alan Paul (tenor) and Cheryl Bentyne (soprano), with newcomer Trist Curless (bass) replacing late founder Tim Hauser.

Take 6, recognized by legends such as Quincy Jones as the world’s top a cappella group, is celebrating 25 years of performing and recording its multiplatinum-selling mix of gospel, jazz, R&B and pop.

A PBS special featuring the groups will premiere this year, and each will release a new album.

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ABOUT THE CENTER The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to welcome, engage, inspire, and transform through compelling performing arts experiences in a world-class environment.

A home for world-class entertainment, the Center for the Performing Arts is a nonprofit arts and education organization responsible for the operation and programming of a three-venue campus at Carmel’s City Center. Together, the Palladium, the Tarkington and the Studio Theater create a welcoming place for the community to engage with all forms of the performing arts. The campus also provides a home for the affiliated Great American Songbook Foundation and hosts six Resident Companies, along with other organizations that utilize the facilities for their events. Since opening in 2011, the Center’s campus has hosted over 1,800 performances and welcomed more than 840,000 patrons representing all 92 counties in Indiana, all 50 states, and 24 countries.

Each year the Center provides access to the arts for thousands of people of all ages – building community, enriching lives, and inspiring minds young and old. Our programs for upcoming generations include the Peanut Butter & Jam concert series, an interactive learning experience for young children; Palladium PALS, a reading club linked to our diverse performances; educational videoconferences for students around the state; and our Student Discount Ticket program.

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Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is available along City Center Drive just north of the Palladium. Accessible valet parking is available at the West Lobby/ Box Office entrance, off 3rd Avenue.

Arrival: Street level and elevator access is available in the Palladium’s West Lobby, located at the 3rd Avenue entrance, and is also available in the East Lobby located near the Monon Greenway.

Seating: Wheelchair accessible seating is located in various sections of the venues. Special seating arrangements may be made in advance by calling the box office at 317.843.3800.

PARKING

Valet: Beginning one hour prior to each performance, valet parking is available at the West Lobby entrance. The valet service is sponsored by Land Rover Indianapolis & Jaguar Indianapolis. The valet service is $15 or is complimentary for Jaguars and Land Rovers.

Free Self-Park: Secure, on-site garage parking is located south of the Palladium.

Enter the Center’s parking garage off 3rd Avenue.

RESTROOMS

Restrooms are located in the lower Salon level, Payne & Mencias Box Tier and Gallery level of the Palladium, and on the first floor in the lobby of the Studio Theater and the Tarkington (all restrooms are handicap accessible.)

COAT CHECK

Coat check services are available on a seasonal basis at the west side of the lower Salon level near the restrooms at the Palladium. Coat room facilities are also available at the Tarkington and the Studio Theater.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Concessions are available before the performance through intermission.

Food is not permitted in the theaters. Beverages purchased at the Center are allowed in the theaters.

ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES

Assisted listening devices are available free of charge. Please see an usher to request one.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Use of cellular phones, pagers, cameras and recording devices are strictly prohibited in the theater. Please deactivate sounds on any electronic device so it will not disrupt the performance.

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The Basile Gift Shop, now located in West lobby across from the Box Office, boasts a wide selection of jewelry, art, books, cards, and many boutique items.

Every purchase helps support the Center for the Performing Arts. The Basile Café is located in the East lobby.

SONGBOOK EXHIBIT GALLERY

Take elevators to Gallery level of the Palladium.

Exhibit Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Performance Hours: One hour prior to Songbook Series and Jazz Series performances and select additional events.

LATE ARRIVAL POLICY

Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of house management. Video and audio simulcast of the performance is available in the lobbies for your convenience.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURE

In the event of an emergency, you will be instructed by an announcement indicating the best method of exit. Please notice the multiple red exit signs. For your safety, please exit in a calm and orderly manner.

POLICY ON CHILDREN

Children 4 and older are welcome to attend performances. All patrons must have a ticket and be able to sit quietly throughout the performance. Children of all ages are welcome at Family Shows with paid admission.

NO SMOKING

The Center for the Performing Arts campus is smoke-free.

WEATHER POLICY

The Center does not cancel performances due to inclement weather.

TOURS

Group tours of the Palladium are offered twice a month. For more information, visit the Center’s website and click on The Center Tour to sign up. Or you may stop by the Box Office during normal business hours for a brief look, pending availability.

FACILITY RENTAL

Individuals, businesses and performing groups may rent seven distinct spaces suitable for your special event as well as the Palladium (1,600 seats), the Tarkington (500 seats) or the Studio Theater (200 seats). Let our experts help you determine which space best suits your important event. Call 317.819.3521 for pricing and availability or e-mail: SpecialEvents@TheCenterPresents.org.

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Buy online at any time of the day at TheCenterPresents.org. For the best available seats, purchase a series package and enjoy great savings on single ticket prices.

BOX OFFICE AT THE PALLADIUM

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm or until curtain Saturday: 12pm-4pm & 2 hours prior to performance Sunday: 2 hours prior to performance The Studio Theater and Tarkington box office is open 60 minutes prior to performance.

PHONE

Order tickets by phone at 317.843.3800 or toll-free 877.909.2787.

STUDENT DISCOUNTS

Student tickets are available to select performances. Contact the Box Office or visit TheCenterPresents.org for more discount information.

GROUP SALES

Book your next outing of 12 people or more and you may save up to 20% on tickets. Contact Group Sales at 317.819.3503 or e-mail Group@TheCenterPresents.org.

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Gift certificates for Center Presents events are available in any denomination and may be purchased online, by phone or at the Box Office. They are redeemable over the phone or in person. Certificates are not valid for events presented by our Resident Companies or external organizations.

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The beautiful melodies and thoughtful lyrics created by the musical masterminds of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway, and Hollywood during the first half of the 20th century represent the golden age of American popular music.

Based at the Palladium, the Great American Songbook Foundation is permanently affiliated with the Center for the Performing Arts and is one of only five worldwide Cultural Affiliates of the Los Angeles-based GRAMMY Museum®. The Foundation carries out its unique mission to preserve America’s rich musical legacy in numerous ways: The Songbook Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Great American Songbook, with a new class inducted each year. A permanent exhibit honoring the people who created and popularized this extraordinary music is located in the Shiel Sexton Songbook Lounge on the Palladium’s Gallery level.

The Songbook Archives houses sheet music, recordings, and other artifacts from the careers of artists such as songwriters Meredith Willson (The Music Man), Johnny Burke (“Swinging on a Star”), Gus Kahn (“It Had to Be You”), and Hy Zaret (“Unchained Melody”).

The Songbook Exhibit Gallery presents rotating interactive exhibits that share the music, history, and culture of the Songbook.

The Songbook Academy® Summer Intensive is a national performing arts program for high school vocalists and the only one of its kind dedicated to the music of the Songbook.

PERFECT Harmony provides therapeutic music programming for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions.

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Douglas Tatum Vice President of Programming Julia Shildmyer-Heighway Director of Education & Community Engagement DEVELOPMENT Leslie M. Hoggatt, CFRE Director of Development – Individual Emily M. Lovison, MPA Director of Development – Corporate & Institutional Robin Briskey Annual Fund and Donor Relations Manager Sheila Morone Development Strategy and Research Manager FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Susan Springirth Vice President of Finance & Administration Cynthia Ille Controller Nancy Hamilton Payroll & Payables Manager Kim Linton Accounting Support Associate

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Annual Partners Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Center for the Performing Arts during the past year. This list reflects gifts received through December 7, 2017.

For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

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Rebecca & Rodney Byrnes Mr. John Chlapik Sam & Megan Clark Steve & Grace Crowell Janet & Mervyn Cohen Jan & Matt Cohoat Ron & Dorothy Conley Barbara Coppinger Matthew & Courtney Corley Mr. & Mrs. William E. Corley Jack & Karen Crane Kelley & Thomas Creveling Steve & Grace Crowell Rebecca Dora Culbertson Lynn & Milton Cuppy James & Sarah Dicks Diana & Cam Edwards Judith & Robert Evard D. L. Falcone George Faulstich Bronwen & Marvin Ferguson Peggy Ford Frank & Nancy Fults Genee & Norm Godden Gordon Graham & Sue Greenlee John & Margaret Graham Annette & David Greene Barbara & Robert Gregory Pat & Steve Gross Renny & Stephanie Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hartigan Dennis & Amy Haworth Ken Hoffman Leslie M. Hoggatt Janet & Richard Howse David & Leanne Jackson Jerry & Jean Jansen Dr. Kevin Jarrell Nick & Katy Kestner Family Fund Marjorie Kimes Bob & Sandee Kleymeyer Cham & Jami Kong John & Mary Dawn Krege Nancy & Otto Krohn Lowell Gene LaBaw Jan & Jeff Lefton Dr. & Mrs. R. Stephen Lehman Terri & Ron Lenz Emily Meaux Lovison, MPA Ms. Mariol Luddy DUG & Libby Macomber List continued on next page.

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Dale & Sharon Mansberger Kelly & Stephan Masoncup Susan Massela Joe McCann Dr. William K. McGarvey Terry & Joyce Metzger Corrie & Nate Meyer Mandy Moore and Neal Rothermel Laura & Dan Moriarity John & Catherine Mulvihill Ken & Chyrise Ney Jane & Mark Niederberger Karlon Olson Tim & Susan Ottinger Charles Phillips R. Bruce Pickens Roger & Sharon Prasuhn Paula Presnoples Jerri & John Ramsey Dana Randall Linda Reisner Tim & Dee Renner Karen & Darrell Richey Dr. Steve Ripperger & Lynn Wilson Kristen & Tony Robertson John & Madelaine Schiering Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Kay & Charles Scott Terri Scott Brian & Christine Seitz Julia Shildmyer-Heighway & Rob Heighway Susan & Greg Springirth Tracy & Jim Storts William Swigart Cindy Teeters Richard & Jacqueline Thompson Bill & Mary Tierney Mike Turley Gregory Volovic Nan & Robert Webber Michael & Patricia Wilson Neal & Donna Wixson Larry & Carolyn Woodling Robert Yee Steve & Judy Young David & Carol Yount Richard & Sandra Zeckel Michael & Jennifer Zinn Anonymous (2) AlphaGraphics 56

The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Halter Ferguson Financial MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In memory of Thomas W. Bowers Eloise Bowers In honor of Cathy Bergstrom The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation In honor of Karen Kelsey The Volunteers of the Great American Songbook Foundation In celebration of Jan & Bruce Reynolds’ birthdays Greg B. Reynolds In honor of Jan & Bruce Reynolds' Wedding Anniversary Greg B. Reynolds In honor of Greg Reynolds Jan & Bruce Reynolds In memory of Hugo & Ann Strubel and James Wall Anonymous MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Bank of America Charitable Foundation Duke Realty Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Gartner, Inc. GE Foundation John Wiley & Sons, Inc ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS Indianapolis Colts PALLADIO SOCIETY Jim Ackerman Family Katrina & Frank Basile Beck's Hybrids The Carruthers Family Rollie & Cheri Dick Pedcor Companies Shiel Sexton Co. Inc. St. Vincent *Deceased

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Friends

Melissa S. Barnes

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations that have contributed to the Foundation during the past year.

This list reflects gifts received through December 7, 2017. For more information, please contact the Development Office at 317.819.3520.

Interim Chairperson

Pamela Campbell Williams Vice Chairperson Robert Pullen Secretary

Terrence Flannery Treasurer

Carolyn Anker Brook Babcock Sara Carruthers Marc Cherry Del Demaree Rollin M. Dick

Diamond Songbook Legacy ($100,000+) The Carruthers Family Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Ira & Leonore S. Gershwin Philanthropic Fund

William Hammer

Songbook Society Platinum ($50,000 - $99,999)

Mary Lane Haskell

Efroymson Family Fund

Luke Frazier

Stan C. Hurt Kate Edelman Johnson Karen Kelsey Paul Lowden Maria Ferrer Murdock Troy D. Payner, MD Tom Postilio Roger Schmelzer Dr. Charles Simons Mike Strunsky Michael Feinstein (Founder, Ex officio) Irwin Helford (Member Emeritus) Ronald G. Shaw (Member Emeritus)

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ANNUAL FUND

Gold Songbook Legacy ($25,000 - $49,999) Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Simons

Silver Songbook Legacy ($15,000 - $24,999) The Music Man Foundation The Ted Snowdon Foundation

Bronze Songbook Legacy ($10,000 - $14,999) Lisa & Paul Andre Carolyn & Terry Anker Marc Cherry Luke S. Frazier Doug & Karen Kelsey

Sue & Paul Lowden Britt McDermott Jeffrey C. McDermott Maria Ferrer Murdock Troy Payner & Cara Peggs Roger Schmelzer & Lucinda Phillips Van Heusen Music Corp.

Hollywood Musical ($5,000 - $9,999) Melissa & Bradon Barnes Hal Brody & Don Smith Rollie & Cheri Dick Michael & Margie Draper The Don and Abby Funk Charitable Trust William M. Goodwin William & Barb Hammer Mary Lane Haskell Sam & Mary Haskell Leah & Eric Payne Ray and Bernice Charles Trust Pam & Bill Williams Applegate Elder Law Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation Ray and Bernice Charles Trust Salon 01 & Aquage

Broadway Show ($2,500 - $4,999) Randy & Libby Brown Ray & Jim Luther-Pfeil Jim & Ginny Purvis The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation Ella Fitzgerald Foundation Guardian Relocation, Indy Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. The Tony & Renee Marlon Charitable Fdn The Voice Clinic of Indiana

Cabaret ($1,000 - $2,499) Diane & John Abrams Jack Bethards Jill & Mark Bonnett Ms. Sydney Jeanne Book Kimber Cross Don & Pam Gottwald Rick & Cindy Leffler Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Maus Bruce & Jan Reynolds Dr. & Mrs. Steven & Candice Rosen David & McNally Sagal John & Pat Schuler Drs. Pamela Steed & Peter Furno Sheila M. Stone Jim & Joyce Winner Barrie & Margaret Zimmerman United Healthcare

Big Band ($500 - $999) Nancy A. Hague Michael & Sharon O'Hair Carol & Al Pope Carol & Dick Schwartz Saundra & Mark Truett Larry Weber A Cut Above Catering LLC Peggy Lee Associates

Tin Pan Alley ($250 - $499) Cindy & Kevin Beauchamp Christopher Brush Cathy A. Burton Steven J. Bush Helen M. Eby Leslee & Wayne Feinstein Brian Fick and Mary Yeager Brent & Linda Hartman J & E Palladino Family Trust Marjorie Kimes List continued on next page.

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Chris & Kelli Lewis Jill & Jason Reese The Sierra-Wysong Family Elayne Techentin Kathy & Hal Thurston Barbara Wulfe Anonymous (1) MEMORIAL & HONOR GIFTS In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Levy, Jr. and Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Levy, Sr. The Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Foundation In honor of Michael Feinstein & Terrence Flannery Leslee & Wayne Feinstein In memory of Miss Ella Fitzgerald, the beloved First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation

In honor of Mary Lane Haskell Sam & Mary Haskell In memory of Steve Madrick and his contribution to the Big Band era Kimber Cross In memory of John Muldowny Sheila M. Stone MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Eli Lilly and Company Foundation ENDOWMENT DIRECTED GIFTS The Family of Louis F. Edelman *Deceased

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