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The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Series for Artistic Excellence |
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American Ballet Theatre The haunting Giselle, the enchanting Swan Lake, and Michel Fokine masterworks make for two weeks of spectacular dance. Feb 1 - 13, 2005, Opera House $29.00-$99.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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New York City Ballet The company Balanchine co-founded carries on his classical ideals with pivotal works from its 1940s repertory. Mar 2 - 6, 2005, Opera House $47.00-$112.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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National Symphony Orchestra Leonard Slatkin conductor/Leonidas Kavakos, violin Five works take you on a journey through the 1940s' most fascinating music, including Korngold’s Violin Concerto, Thomson's Yankee Doodle Suite, and Schuman's Third Symphony. Feb 3 - 5, 2005, Concert Hall $20.00-$77.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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The Fine Arts Quartet, with Yossi Kalichstein, piano For nearly 60 years since its 1946 debut, this famous quartet has enjoyed astonishing success. Wolfensohn joins them for Schumann’s Piano Quintet, a timeless chamber favorite. Feb 8, 2005 at 7:30 PM, Terrace Theater $32.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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National Symphony Orchestra Leonard Slatkin conductor/Lynn Harrell, cello This thrilling program features three famed works from the 1940s: Barber's Cello Concerto, Bernstein's "Jeremiah" Symphony, and Copland's Third Symphony. Feb 10 - 12, 2005, Concert Hall $20.00-$77.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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NSO Family Concert: I Hear America: Back to the 40s! The NSO whisks families back to "the good old days" with the playful melodies of Leroy Anderson, the big band swing of Duke Ellington, and the breathtaking music of Aaron Copland. Feb 27, 2005, Concert Hall $15.00-$18.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Jimmy Heath Quartet The legendary saxophonist—designated a national "Jazz Master" by the NEA—performs a program of bop and more from his 1940s beginnings. Jan 6 - 7, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Michel Camilo Moving to the fore of Latin jazz, this Grammy®-winning pianist is “a force to be reckoned with” (The Boston Globe). Jan 13, 2005, Terrace Theater $30.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Billy Stritch He's a "musician with chameleon-like skills" who "sings and plays the piano with real drive" (The New York Times). Jan 14 - 15, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Allan Harris: "Unforgettable: The Songs of Cole" Possessed with a voice that's “unusually warm and resonant" (The Washington Post), Allan Harris sings Nat King Cole's greatest hits. Jan 20 - 21, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Dave Holland Big Band Rated by Down Beat as America’s number one big band, this ensemble combines 1940s traditions with today’s harmonies. Jan 22, 2005, Terrace Theater $30.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Jane Monheit The young singer exhibits “grace, charm, and a seasoned touch...[she's] an immense talent” (The Los Angeles Times). Jan 28, 2005, Terrace Theater $30.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Chip Jackson and Friends with special guest Anita O'Day Through music and anecdotes, the bassist and other musicians share memories of singers they performed with in the 1940s. Jan 29, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Jimmy Scott & the Jazz Expressions With his matchless phrasing and remarkable passion, the renowned vocalist sings with a thrillingly high contralto voice. Feb 3 - 4, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Lew Tabackin Quartet w/Mulgrew Miller: "100th Birthday Tribute to Coleman Hawkins" Down Beat Magazine calls Tabackin “a tiger of a tenorman, lushly creative and sparkling with intensity.” Feb 5, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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An Evening with Christine Andreas The two-time Tony® nominee performs standards, show tunes, and contemporary gems, with music ranging from George Gershwin and Cole Porter to Billy Joel and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Feb 10 - 12, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Star Big Band Musical Director Slide Hampton leads an elite corps of musicians who have played with bebop legend Gillespie. Feb 11, 2005, Terrace Theater $50.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Dianne Reeves For Valentine's Day, Dianne Reeves infuses a 1940s-inspired program of dreamy ballads, blues, and more with her stylish beauty, natural storyteller instinct, and incomparable voice. Feb 14, 2005, Terrace Theater $30.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Marian McPartland: "Memories of 52nd Street" Boasting a career that spans six decades, the legendary English jazz pianist reflects on meeting 1940s jazz giants and performs some of their greatest hits. Feb 17, 2005, Terrace Theater $30.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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James Carter Quintet: "Gardenias for Lady Day" The "dazzling postmodern saxophonist" (The New Yorker) pays tribute to Billie Holiday with interpretations of her classic songs, from "More Than You Know" to the immortal "Strange Fruit." Feb 18 - 19, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Vanessa Rubin and All-Stars: "The Tadd Dameron Vocal Legacy" Praised for her "hushed balladry and brash, extemporaneous swing" (The Washington Post), Rubin leads a tribute to the innovative 1940s bebop songwriter. Feb 25 - 26, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Steve March Tormé The son of the late Mel Tormé fires up the classics of yesteryear with a potent sense of swing and a silky-smooth voice. Mar 3, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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T.S. Monk This sizzling drummer is “unquenchably driving, and one of the few who can keep the pulse swinging” (The Boston Globe). Mar 4 - 5, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Megan Mullally and Supreme Music Program Known for her Emmy®-winning role on NBC’s Will and Grace, this singer performs a concert that is not to be missed. Mar 11 - 12, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Roy Haynes: "Birds of a Feather, a Tribute to Charlie Parker" Dubbed "one of the seven wonders of modern jazz" by Billboard, Haynes salutes the late Charlie "Bird" Parker, the legendary alto saxophonist. Mar 12, 2005, Terrace Theater $30.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Count Basie Orchestra featuring Nnenna Freelon The multi-Grammy®-winning orchestra and acclaimed vocalist celebrate bandleader Count Basie with a concert of his best-known repertoire. Mar 25, 2005, Terrace Theater $30.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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The Billy Taylor Trio: Billy Taylor's "Diz" featuring Jon Faddis Taylor’s renowned trio joins forces with the prowess of trumpeter Jon Faddis in a thrilling demonstration of virtuosity. Mar 31, 2005, Terrace Theater $30.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Lorraine Feather and Shelly Berg “A true original” (JazzTimes), this Café Society-bred singer blends downtown hipness with uptown sophistication. Apr 29, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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"Jazz Piano Summit I": Bruce Barth, Eric Reed, Jessica Williams The first of these two unique concerts features individual performances by three gifted pianists. May 5, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Carla Cook and the Terell Stafford Quartet: "Dizzy & Sarah" Grammy®-nominated vocalist Carla Cook and trumpeter Terell Stafford perform music made famous by jazz legends Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gillespie. May 6 - 7, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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"Jazz Piano Summit II": Geoffrey Keezer, Peter Martin, Mulgrew Miller This unique showcase for great jazz piano continues with individual performances by three keyboard masters. May 12, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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LaVerne Butler & Erin Bode with the Bruce Barth Trio: "The Great American Songbook I" Two vocalists team with pianist Bruce Barth’s trio for the first of two evenings dedicated to American pop and jazz music. May 13, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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The Dena DeRose Trio & Steve Wilson Quartet w/Jeremy Pelt: "The Great American Songbook II" Pianist/singer DeRose joins saxophonist Steve Wilson's quartet and trumpeter Pelt for a second evening of American popular song. May 14, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Kevin Mahogany: "Tribute to Billy Eckstine" "The standout vocalist of his generation" (Newsweek) uses his gifts for bebop, ballads, and blues to honor the late 1940s jazz icon Billy Eckstine. Jun 3 - 4, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Russell Malone Quartet The self-taught Grammy®-winning guitarist is capable of “lyrical solo mediations” (The Washington Post). Jun 9 - 10, 2005, Terrace Gallery $25.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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NSO Pops: Radio Days Vocal group Five by Design and the NSO Pops paint a musical picture of radio’s golden years during the 1940s. Feb 24 - 26, 2005, Concert Hall $20.00-$80.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Sentimental Journey Harolyn Blackwell, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Mathis, Dwight Yoakam, and host Joel Grey present an all-star salute to American popular music of the 1940s. Mar 18, 2005 at 7:00 PM, Concert Hall $30.00-$150.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Forties Double Features Enjoy screenings of 1940s cinematic treasures to include Meet Me in St. Louis, On the Town, It's a Wonderful Life, Casablanca, Mildred Pierce, The Maltese Falcon, Citizen Kane, and more. Jan 23 - Feb 6, 2005, Terrace Theater $10.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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American Renaissance Television's Dick Cavett hosts a conversation about performing arts in the 1940s with Kitty Carlisle Hart, Debbie Reynolds, and Carol Channing. Feb 9, 2005 at 7:30 PM, Eisenhower Theater $28.00-$40.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Kennedy Center Gala Stars from Hollywood, the concert hall, and the Great White Way join together for "A Salute to 1940s Broadway Musical." Apr 17, 2005 at 8:30 PM, Concert Hall READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Marc Blitzstein's Regina Tony®-winning actress and singer Patti LuPone stars in a semi-staged concert version of this soaring musical drama. Mar 10 - 12, 2005, Concert Hall $20.00-$75.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Mister Roberts This 1948 Tony Award®-winning American comedy is a tale of unusual heroism during World War II. Mar 12 - Apr 3, 2005, Eisenhower Theater $25.00-$78.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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| Sentamental Journey is the fourth installment of The Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation Series for Artistic Excellence. | ||||||||||||
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Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre Ballet scholars guide you through a behind-the-scenes view of the company preparing onstage for a performance. Feb 1, 2005 at 1:30 PM, Opera House $12.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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What to Listen for in Music: American Composers of the 1940s This four-part series surveys American composers from the 1940s: Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson, Richard Rodgers, Samuel Barber, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, and more. Jan 10 - Feb 7, 2005, Terrace Gallery $12.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Meet the Artists of the NSO: Leonard Slatkin Enjoy a discussion with the NSO Music Director before he leads a classical American music program later that evening, followed by dinner. Feb 4, 2005 at 6:00 PM, Atrium $45.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Beyond Bebop: Jazz in the 1940s In this three-part series, discover the giants who made jazz a household word in the 1940s, concluding with a Charlie Parker tribute concert by Roy Haynes. Mar 7 - 15, 2005, Terrace Gallery $50.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Beyond Bebop: Jazz in the 1940s In this three-part series, discover the giants who made jazz a household word in the 1940s, concluding with a Charlie Parker tribute concert by Roy Haynes. Mar 7 - 15, 2005, Rehearsal Room $50.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Beyond Bebop: Jazz in the 1940s In this three-part series, discover the giants who made jazz a household word in the 1940s, concluding with a Charlie Parker tribute concert by Roy Haynes. Mar 7 - 15, 2005, Terrace Theater $50.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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Lunchtime Look-in: Mister Roberts Bring a lunch, take a seat, and join cast members from our new production of this wartime classic for a one-on-one discussion. Mar 23, 2005 at 12:00 PM, Atrium $12.00 READ MORE | BUY TICKETS |
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts