2008 Performing Arts Series Event Schedule
Events include: Complimentary wine tasting, supper buffet, tours of the Castle, cash bar, a special presentation on Cherokee’s history and collections, the Performance, dessert/coffee reception and conversation with the performers.
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Sunday, June 8
5:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents
a Piano Trio
Featuring Yumi Hwang-Williams (Concertmaster - violin), Judith McIntyre (Fixed 3rd Chair - cello) and Hsing-Ay Hsu (piano), in an evening of special works designed for the trio combination of violin, cello and piano.
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Friday, June 20
6:30 p.m., Veranda - $95 per person
Lamont School of Music and
Lynn Baker present an Evening of Jazz featuring the music of John Coltrane
Featuring the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music Director of Jazz Studies Lynn Baker (saxophone), along with musicians Eric Gunnison (piano), Ken Walker (bass) and Mike Marlier (drums). The repertoire will include the hits of jazz legend John Coltrane including; My Favorite Things, Summertime, Body and Soul and But Not For Me.
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Friday, June 27
6:30 p.m., Veranda - $95 per person
Rene Heredia presents
Flamenco Fantasy Dance Theatre
"Gypsy Flamenco Passion”
Rene Heredia, acclaimed flamenco guitarist, choreographer and educator, will perform a flamenco dance extravaganza with two fabulous dancers. The combination of sensuous flamenco rhythms accompanied by authentic gypsy choreography will deliver a night to remember. Enjoy the enchantment of Spain and the excitement of genuine gypsy music and dance.
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Saturday, July 5
6:30 p.m., Veranda – $95 per person
Denver Brass 5
“From Sea to Shining Sea”
Celebrate the birth of our Nation with the glorious sounds of Denver Brass 5 for an evening of good-old-fashioned fun and American favorites reflecting the spirit and adventure of our founding fathers and those who settled the great American West.
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Sunday, July 13
5:30 p.m., Veranda - $95 per person
Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents
a Percussion Ensemble
Featuring Steve Hearn (assistant principal timpani), William Hill (principal timpani), John Kinzie (principal percussion), and Terry Smith (percussion) for an evening of outdoor rhythmic music.
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Friday, July 25
6:30 p.m., Veranda
The Denver Center Theatre Academy
presents "Charlotte's Web"
Family Picnic and Special Evening Format
(This performance does not include wine tasting)
Adults - $45 per person
Students - $20 per person
Join us for this family performance by teen actors from the Denver Center Theatre Academy, an education department of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts as they perform an adaptation of E.B. White's Charlotte's Web, directed by David Saphier.
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Sunday, August 24
5:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
The Denver Center Theatre Company presents
"Shakespeare's Women: Lovers, Mothers, Queens and Courtesans"
Kathleen McCall (actress) and Kent Thompson (director) return for a third season of the Series. Kathleen McCall, with acting credits on Broadway, film, television and most recently in the DCTC's production of The Merry Wives of Windsor, performs an entertaining and enlightening one-woman show of some of Shakespeare's women—from the love-struck Juliet to the guilt-maddened Lady Macbeth. Directed by the Denver Center Theatre Company's Artistic Director, Kent Thompson.
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Saturday, August 30
6:30 p.m., Veranda - $95 per person
Lamont School of Music and
Lynn Baker present an evening of
Big Band Music from the
Stan Kenton Orchestra
Come experience and relive the glory days of the Big Band era with music from the world-famous Stan Kenton Orchestra, featuring Cuban Fire Music.
EVENT RESCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 16TH
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Saturday, September 6
6:30 p.m., Veranda - $95 per person
The Denver Brass
"All That Jazz"
From Blues to Big Band, and Dixie to Swing, The Denver Brass 14-part ensemble takes you on a trip through the great ages of jazz. Revel in the sounds of Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Glenn Miller; and tap your toes to the sizzling sounds of Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Bourbon Street Blues and Saints Go Marchin' In!
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Friday, September 26
6:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
An Evening of Violin and Piano
Featuring celebrated Lamont School of Music musicians Linda Wang (violin) and Alice Rybak (piano). This exciting duo will perform works ranging from Bach to Takemitsu in an intimate evening of violin and piano repertoire.
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Saturday, October 11
6:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Lamont School of Music and
Lynn Baker present Jazz Guitarist Richard Boukas
Celebrated as "The Best Jazz Guitarist in the United States," nationally-acclaimed musician Richard Boukas visits Cherokee Ranch and Castle in a jazz quartet featuring Brazilian jazz music. Also featuring Lamont School of Music Director of Jazz Studies, Lynn Baker, on saxophone.
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Sunday, October 19
5:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Classical Guitarist Ricardo Iznaola:
2008-2009 Jubilee Celebration
inaugural concert
A special evening with internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and composer Ricardo Iznaola, and his friends. This season, Ricardo will celebrate his 40th year as concert artist, 25th year at DU... and his 60th birthday! This performance features some of his solo, vocal and chamber works in collaboration with his celebrated colleagues and friends: Yumi Hwang-Williams and Linda Wang (violins), Basil Vendryes (viola), Richard Slavich (cello), Pam Endsley (flute), Marcia Ragonetti (mezzo-soprano), and Masakazu Ito and Jonathan Leathwood (guitars).
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Saturday, October 25
6:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Rene Heredia
presents A Night of Flamenco
"Gypsy Flamenco Fire"
Rene Heredia, acclaimed flamenco guitarist, educator and dance maestro, will entertain the audience with a performance of genuine flamenco music and dance.
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Friday, October 31
6:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Quattro Mani
"Duo Piano Tricks and Treats"
Quattro Mani returns for a third season of the Series. Founded in 1989, the duo piano tandem has gained international recognition with both artists' special interest in the vast repertoire for two pianos, and the unique collaboration involved in its performance. An evening that will be filled with surprises.
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Saturday, November 8
6:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Lamont School of Music and
Lynn Baker present
Vocalist Lynne Skinner
"Great Women of Song"
A jazz ensemble presented by the Lamont School of Music Director of Jazz Studies, Lynn Baker, featuring vocalist Lynne Skinner for an evening featuring great women of song.
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Friday, November 14
6:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
An Evening of Strings
"Eastern European Serenade"
Featuring Lamont School of Music musicians Linda Wang (violin), Richard Slavich (cello) and Basil Vendryes (viola) in an evening of string serenades including a Hungarian composition by Dohnanyi and a Beethoven composition that includes a Polacca (Polish) movement.
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Friday, December 5
6:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
An Evening of Piano with Alice Rybak
Lamont School of Music Chair of Keyboard, Alice Rybak, will make her first solo appearance in the Series with a special evening of solo piano works.
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Sunday, December 7
5:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents
Holiday Music with a String Quartet
"String Holiday Fantasy"
Kick-off the Holiday season with a String ensemble from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
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Sunday, December 21
5:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Colorado Symphony Orchestra presents
Holiday Music with a Brass Quintet
Featuring Patrick Tillery (associate principal trumpeter), Daniel Kuehn (assistant principal trumpeter), David Brussel (horn), Paul Naslund (associate principal trombonist), and Stephen Dombrowski (principal tuba).
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Saturday, December 27
6:30 p.m., Castle - $105 per person
Denver Brass 5
"Christmas Time is Here"
Make your Holiday weekend complete with heart-warming Christmas favorites from Colorado's most elegant and engaging recital quintet.
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