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Wartmann Artist Series 2019-20
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Apollo Chamber Players
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 7:30 PM
The Houston TX based Apollo Chamber Players “performs with rhythmic flair and virtuosity” (The Strad) and has “found fruitful territory” (Houston Chronicle) through innovative, globally-inspired programming and multicultural new music commissions. Recent winner of Chamber Music America’s prestigious Residency Partnership award, the quartet has performed for sold-out audiences at Carnegie Hall twice in the past five years, and it holds the distinction of being the first American chamber ensemble to record and perform in Cuba since the embargo relaxation. Apollo is featured frequently on American Public Media’s nationally-syndicated program Performance Today.
The evening's concert, Croatian Connections, explores the Croatian inspirations of the 'Father of the String Quartet', Josef Haydn, and music celebrating Croatian cultural heritage. The Wisconsin premiere of a new string quartet inspired by folk music from Croatia and Serbia by NYC-based composer Alexandra du Bois adds a contemporary perspective - a bridge to common ground through ethnic folk music - between oft-warring cultures.
Website: http://www.apollochamberplayers.org
Ticket prices: Early Bird Artist Series ticket prices at $80 until Labor Day, September 2, 2019 when the Series price will increase to $95. Individual ticket prices $30. Online Tickets Tickets by phone 608-561-6093
Exile
Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM
2019 marks Exile’s 56th year as America’s longest running band. On September 30, 1978 the award-winning band, who had initially set out to play small clubs in Richmond, Kentucky in 1963, skyrocketed to world-wide fame with their multi-week chart topper Kiss You All Over. In fact, it made Billboard’s Year End Hot 100 Singles of 1978 (Top 5) and later placed in Billboard’s The 50 Sexiest Songs of All Time (Top 10) category.
In the early 1980’s Exile began to focus on country music. During their run on the country charts, they had 10 number one singles including I Don’t Want To Be A Memory, Give Me One More Chance and She’s A Miracle. The band wrote their own songs, played on all their recordings and also proved to be prolific songwriters, composing hits for other artists such as Alabama, Restless Heart, Engelbert Humperdinck, Huey Lewis, Diamond Rio, Janie Fricke and many more. During this country phase of their career, Exile received 11 nominations including Vocal Group of The Year and Best Instrumental Performance for the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards. This ultimate, cross-over band has sold over 8 million records worldwide, with three Gold albums. Exile has lasted longer than most marriages.
Website: https://exile.biz/
Ticket prices: Early Bird Artist Series ticket prices at $80 until Labor Day, September 2, 2019 when the Series price will increase to $95. Individual ticket prices $30. Online Tickets Tickets by phone 608-561-6093
The Siberian State Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7:30 PM
The Siberian State Symphony Orchestra (SSSO) dates back to 1977. Very quickly in its early history, while led by eminent Soviet conductor Ivan Shpiller, The SSSO won a reputation as one of the best orchestras in the former Soviet Union. The SSSO has worked with conductors such as Leonard Slatkin, Dmitri Jurowski, Gintaras Rinkevicius and Vladislav Chernushenko among others, and has performed regularly with soloists Mikhail Pletnev, Vadim Repin, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Lazar Berman, Igor Oistrakh, Denis Matsuev, Rudolf Buchbinder, and Nikolai Lugansky, to name a few.
After the fall of the Iron Curtain, The SSSO started touring internationally to critical acclaim.
In 1993, by special Decree of the Russian Ministry of Culture, The SSSO was awarded the title of State Orchestra, and in 2009 received the venerable status of a Particularly Valuable Object of Cultural Heritage.
In 2015 Vladimir Lande became The SSSO’s new Artistic Director and Chief Conductor. Since then it has started successful new collaborations with international recording labels such as Naxos, Delos and Parma Records, and its televised concerts became available for online streaming. The SSSO and its new Artistic Director are not only maintaining high performing standards, but also dedicate a significant amount of time to their mission as educators in the Central Siberia region.
Website: http://www.camimusic.com/siberian-state-symphony-orchestra
Ticket prices: Early Bird Artist Series ticket prices at $80 until Labor Day, September 2, 2019 when the Series price will increase to $95. Individual ticket prices $30. Online Tickets Tickets by phone 608-561-6093
Salute to Glen Campbell
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 7:30 PM
A heartwarming evening of Glen Campbell’s biggest hits and the stories behind them. All delivered by Glen Campbell’s right hand man for 15 years, band leader and guitarist Jeff Dayton. Enjoy a night of intimate, fun and uplifting music from America’s TV favorite and Hall of Fame legend — Glen Campbell.
From the White House to the Grand Ole Opry, Jeff Dayton has been playing guitar and performing all his life. He’s a Nashville producer and writer and loves the concentrated creative scene in Music City. He’s had the honor of backing artists including Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, Buck Owens, Tracy Byrd, Bo Diddley, Dizzy Gillespie, Gene Autry and Mac Davis, and touring with megastars Kenny Chesney, Lee Greenwood, Sarah Darling, Tammy Cochran and others.
Website: http://www.jeffdaytonmusic.com/SALUTE_TO_GLEN.html
Ticket prices: Early Bird Artist Series ticket prices at $80 until Labor Day, September 2, 2019 when the Series price will increase to $95. Individual ticket prices $30. Online Tickets Tickets by phone 608-561-6093
