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MEDIA RELEASE from the Calaveras County Arts Council |
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Event dates: Series of 5 concerts + a Prelude to the Season concert beginning Dec. 14, 2008 ending March 28, 2009
Contact: Penny West
Peter
Rowan – Singer/Songwriter and his Bluegrass Band
Sunday, January 11 3:00 pm
He’s a “Chameleon of Musical Genres” because of his limitless energy –for 36 years - singing, yodeling, playing numerous stringed instruments and the saxophone. Mentored by the great bluegrass artist Bill Monroe and mandolinist David Grisman, Peter Rowan is now a leading international performer and one of the great music icons of the 21st century. Backed up by banjo, bass, mandolin and additional vocals, this is sure to be a sell-out.
Wesla Whitfield – Cabaret Songstress
Sunday, January 25 3:00 pm
Until recently, she sang cabaret for 20 years in San Francisco’s Plush Room. Oprah Magazine called her “a phenomenal woman”, because of her lifestory, impeccable artistry, and wit. She’s been on numerous NPR programs. Her collaboration with husband/ pianist/ arranger Mike Greensill has to be one of music’s greatest pairings. They’ll be joined by a bassist and perform great standards and neglected gems from the likes of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers and Hart.
Duende Drama – Preserving Gold
Rush Heritage through Theatre
Sunday, February 15 3:00 pm
Duende was founded 10 years ago by two Sonora theatre artists to bring to life the voices that made California what it is today. For Ovations two 45-min. original one-person plays will convey nearly forgotten stories during the 1800’s. One tells the story of Chinese immigration, hope and betrayal through the eyes of a girl disguised as a boy; the other is about the native Me-Wuk people during the Gold Rush.
Sunday, March 8 3:00 pm
Intricate footwork, tight action-packed choreography, and authentic dazzling costumes are the trademarks of this outstanding group of eight couples who strive to preserve Latino traditions through dance. With live musical accompaniment, this will be a high-energy, happy event celebrating the roots of Mexico.
The Mother Lode Friends of Music Orchestra
Saturday, March 28 3:00 pm
Experience the joy of a live, top-flight 60-member orchestra. The irresistible program includes: Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, op 92.
Guest Conductor Andrei Gorbatenko from the San Francisco Academy Orchestra. Violin soloists are Florin Parvulescu and Yun Jie Kiu with the San Francisco Symphony…“absolutely phenomenal.”For information, call the Calaveras County Arts Council at (209)754-1774 or visit www.calaverasarts.org.
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