38 ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER AT … · MOZART AND BRAHMS . PARKER QUARTET . ANTHONY MCGILL, clarinet. BARRY SHIFFMAN, viola . ANI AZNAVOORIAN, cello. The Grammy Award-winning

SUMMER 2019

38TH ANNUALROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVALSUMMER AT ROCKPORTFOLK, JAZZ, WORLD & POP CONCERTS

8TH ANNUAL ROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL…AND INTRODUCING THEROCKPORT CELTIC FESTIVAL

SUMMER 2019

CONTENTS 4 :: Rockport Chamber Music Festival

June 14 – July 14 15 :: August Annex Concerts

August 17 + 3116 :: Summer at Rockport

May – September 18 :: Rockport Jazz Festival

August 4 – 1126 :: Rockport Celtic Festival

August 23 – 2530 :: Ticket Information

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This summer, during the 38th Rockport Chamber Music Festival, we will shine a light on the creative process of Source + Inspiration. In a wide range of programs, our audience will follow a journey that peels back the layers, letting us peek into that creative process. Whether it is seeing a drawing, reading a text, hearing a rhythm, or even being enamored with a personality, inspiration abounds. The potential for inspiration is around us all every day. While the festival will explore the many sources that inspired composers and performers, the festival itself should also serve as a deep well of inspiration for all who attend.

Barry Shiffmanartistic director, rockport chamber music festival

an evening of broadway favorites and more

SATURDAY AUGUST 36pm

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rockport music'ssummer gala 2019 presents

Rockport Music’s Summer Gala features Broadway and TV star Matthew Morrison, who became a megastar as Mr. Schuester on the Golden Globe Award-winning TV show GLEE. Currently a Broadway star in Finding Neverland, he will perform an evening of Broadway favorites, and following the performance, guests will enjoy a festive evening of cocktails & dinner under the stars.

GALA CONCERT & DINNER TICKETSTABLE SPONSORSHIPS: $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 (includes multiple gala tickets)INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $1,250 | $1,000 | $750 (a portion of your ticket is tax-deductible)Gala tickets available through the Development Office at 978.546.7391 x106.

HONORARY GALA CHAIRS: Pat Petrou, Deborah & James Pratt, Thi Linh & Peter Wernau

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 :: 7:30PM

MOZART AND BRAHMS PARKER QUARTET ANTHONY MCGILL, clarinet BARRY SHIFFMAN, viola ANI AZNAVOORIAN, celloThe Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet, currently the Blodgett Artists-in-Residence at Harvard University, joins with the New York Philharmonic’s thrilling principal clarinetist Anthony McGill, principal cellist of Camerata Pacifica Ani Aznavoorian, and artistic director (and violist) Barry Shiffman for a dramatic evening of Mozart and Brahms.

MOZART: Clarinet Quintet in A, K. 581BRAHMS: String Sextet, No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 18

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16 :: 5PM

BARRY DOUGLAS, piano ANI AZNAVOORIAN, cello ANTHONY MCGILL, clarinet

Gold Medalist at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition, Barry Douglas is currently Artistic Director of Camerata Ireland and the Clandeboye Festival. For the Brahms Trio, he is joined by the New York Philharmonic’s principal clarinetist Anthony McGill and Camerata Pacifica’s principal cellist Ani Aznavoorian.

MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition TCHAIKOVSKY: Seasons (selections)BRAHMS: Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114

TICKETS: $45 | $55 | $59 PRE-CONCERT TALK, 4pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 :: 10PM

WEIMAR CABARETCristina Zavalloni, soprano Stephen Prutsman, piano | Blake Pouliot, violin

Cristina Zavalloni, a singer known for her interpretations of jazz, classical and contemporary works, joins with Prutsman and Pouliot for a spectacular cabaret evening upstairs at the hall.

Cabaret Song Set BARTOK: Rhapsody No. 1, Sz. 87 KREISLER: Caprice Viennois, Op. 2

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The 38th Rockport Chamber Music Festival opens with a spectacular evening of music inspired by the Roaring 20’s and followed by a celebratory cocktail party with the artists. In addition to works by Ravel and Milhaud, the Opening Night concert brings an original score by Prutsman performed in a multi-media presentation of Buster Keaton’s 1927 film College, as well as the tremendous Italian singer Cristina Zavalloni performing standards from the period. The concert highlights how the 1920’s explosion of jazz inspired classical music and the world around it.

RAVEL: Violin SonataSong Set – Second Hand Rose, Stardust, Ain't Misbehavin’MILHAUD: Creation du Monde PRUTSMAN: College by Buster Keaton (live performance by Prutsman & Vera Quartet)

TICKETS: $50 | $66 | $72

A CELEBRATORY RECEPTION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE CONCERT.

"The music one moment evoked a lilting lyrical Fauré and the next a jaunty rag.” THE NEW YORK TIMES

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THURSDAY, JUNE 20 :: 8PM

PHILIPPE GRAFFIN, violin HOMAGE TO EUGENE YSAŸEMarisa Gupta, piano | Piers Lane, piano Festival Quartet: Barry Shiffman, viola, Tom Wiebe, cello Benjamin Bowman, violin, Danny Koo, violin Graffin is a champion of discovering and performing lesser-known works, which is exemplified in his performance of Ysaÿe’s Sonata for solo violin, a work he discovered, completed, and performed the world premiere. He joins with a star-studded ensemble for this performance.

DOHNÁNYI: Andante rubato alla zingaresca, Op. 32ENESCU: Violin Sonata No. 3, Op. 25 YSAŸE: Sonata posthume, Op. 27, No. 7 US Premiere CHAUSSON: Concerto for violin, piano and string quartet, Op. 21

TICKETS: $45 | $55 | $59PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7pm

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 :: 2PM OPEN REHEARSAL PHILLIPE GRAFFIN & FRIENDSFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 :: 11AM

FILM: MOUNTAIN Mountain is a unique cinematic and musical collaboration between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and BAFTA-nominated director Jennifer Peedom. Narrated by Willem Dafoe, the 2017 documentary's musical score is inspired by the beauty of the amazing cinematography, including both original compositions and iconic works such as Beethoven's Violin Concerto. FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 :: 8PM

CHOPIN BY CANDLELIGHTPIERS LANE, piano London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane stands out as an engaging and highly versatile performer. Currently Artistic Director of the Sydney International Piano Competition, he has also served as the Artistic Director of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music. He performs the complete Chopin Nocturnes in a candlelit stage setting.

“No praise could be high enough for Piers Lane, whose playing throughout is of a superb musical intelligence, sensitivity, and scintillating brilliance.” GRAMOPHONE

TICKETS: $47 | $59 | $65 PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 :: 7:30PMPIETER WISPELWEY, celloPei-Shan Lee, piano | Benjamin Bowman, violin Cellist Pieter Wispelwey has enjoyed a long, lauded career built upon his ease with both period and modern works, combined with a truly original interpretative ability and phenomenal technical mastery. In this concert, he collaborates with pianist Pei-Shan Lee (NEC and California State University faculty) and violinist Benjamin Bowman (Metropolitan Opera concertmaster).

BRAHMS: Sonata, Op. 120, No. 2 DEBUSSY: Sonata for cello and piano RAVEL: Sonata for violin and cello BRAHMS: Sonata in E minor, Op. 38

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CABARET: INSPIRED BY BEETHOVENPiers Lane, piano | Andrew Burashko, piano Barry Shiffman, viola

This all-star ensemble provides a fun and exciting late-night program of music by Beethoven and inspired by Beethoven in an intimate, casual setting upstairs at the hall.


SUNDAY, JUNE 23 :: 5PMHOSTED BY GLENN GOULD ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE Andrew Burashko, piano | Pei-Shan Lee, piano Benjamin Bowman, violin | Danny Koo, violin Barry Shiffman, viola | Pieter Wispelwey, cello Tom Wiebe, cello Led by Artistic Director Andrew Burashko, Art of Time Ensemble transforms the way people experience music.Glenn Gould was known as both a musical genius and a great eccentric. In this concert, his perspective is presented, via screenings of CBC’s Glenn Gould on Television, as introductions to live performances of chamber music.

BEETHOVEN: Cello Sonata No. 5, Op. 102, No. 2 SHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57

“A concert program that satisfies on every level” LUDWIG VAN TORONTO

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28 :: 8PMTAKE THIS WALTZART OF TIME ENSEMBLE Andrew Burashko, piano | Sarah Slean, vocal | Aizuri Quartet Andy Milne, piano | Kevin Ahfat, piano | Danny Koo, violin Allison Eldredge, cello | Rob Carli, saxophone & clarinet Rob Piltch, guitar | Joseph Phillips, bass

Led by Artistic Director Andrew Burashko, Art of Time Ensemble fuses high art and popular culture in concerts that juxtapose the best of each genre. This program explores the waltz throughout the last 150 years, including works by Chopin, Brahms, Ravel, Shostakovich, Liszt, as well as songs by Bill Evans, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, and Jacques Brel.

"I haven’t enjoyed a concert so much in a long time… we shouldn’t miss the opportunity to listen to them having so much fun." TORONTO STAR

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SATURDAY, JUNE 29 :: 7:30PM

GILAD KARNI, violaAizuri Quartet | Danny Koo, violin Barry Shiffman, violin | Kevin Ahfat, piano Currently Principal Violist of the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, Gilad Karni has been praised throughout the world for his tone and interpretation. With first prizes at multiple competitions, his technique and musicality have earned him countless honors as well as leadership roles in some of the world's finest orchestras.

MOZART: Duo in B-flat major, K.424 DVORÁK: Drobnosti, Op. 75a PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet BRAHMS: Viola Quintet in F major

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THURSDAY, JUNE 27 :: 8PM

AIZURI QUARTET The Aizuri Quartet, nominated for a 2019 Grammy for its debut album Blueprinting, performs two new works featured on that album in this program. After receiving the 2018 M-Prize Chamber Arts Competition, the Quartet has quickly risen to the top echelon of chamber ensembles and recently served as the MetLiveArts String Quartet-in-Residence at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

GABRIELLA SMITH: Carrot Revolution HAYDN: String Quartet in B minor, Op. 64, No. 2 BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 6, Op 18, No. 6 CAROLINE SHAW: “Blueprint”

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THURSDAY, JUNE 27 :: 2PM OPEN REHEARSAL AIZURI QUARTETFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30 :: 5PM

JCT TRIOStefan Jackiw, violin Jay Campbell, cello Conrad Tao, piano

Three renowned artists of the next generation combine talents in the piano trio, JCT (pronounced “junction”) which is hailed for their “bracing technique and jaw-dropping precision…" (Aspen Times). Violinist Stefan Jackiw, with a tremendous solo career, returns to Rockport with Conrad Tao (composer/pianist who curated and produced the critically acclaimed UNPLAY Festival in Brooklyn) and cellist Jay Campbell (member of JACK quartet).

IVES: Trio for violin, cello and piano, Op. 86 CHRISTOPHER TRAPANI: Passing Through, Staying Put DVORÁK: Piano Trio in F minor, No. 3, Op. 65

TICKETS: $35 | $42 | $49PRE-CONCERT TALK, 4pm


CABARET: MUSICALSStefan Jackiw, violin | Danny Koo, violin | Gilad Karni, viola Allison Eldredge, cello | Andy Milne, piano | Kevin Ahfat, piano

This world-class ensemble will perform works of Bruch, Shostakovich and arrangements of musicals for cello and piano in an intimate, casual setting upstairs at the hall.


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SATURDAY, JUNE 29 :: 10AMFAMILY CONCERT DANNY KOO, violin & KEVIN AHFAT, pianoBring the whole family to enjoy a kid-friendly program! Both with outgoing personalities and tremendous musical talent, the artists feel passionately about bringing classical music to a wider, younger audience. FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.


SATURDAY, JULY 6 :: 10PM

CABARET: BRASS SOIRÉE Jens Lindemann, trumpet Barry Shiffman, violin | Sae Yoon Chon, piano

Former member of the Canadian Brass and UCLA faculty member, trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann leads an evening of masterpieces including a Bach Air and a Vivaldi trumpet concerti, as well as dramatic works by Piazzolla.


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THURSDAY, JULY 11 :: 8PM

REIMAGINING FLAMENCOGrisha Goryachev, guitar Serouj Kradjian, piano Chee-Yun Kim, violin Daniela Mack, mezzo-soprano Jamey Haddad, percussion Jeffrey Beecher, bassThis all-star cast of musicians bring Reimagining Flamenco to Rockport—a unique opportunity to hear the flamenco-inspired music of Manuel de Falla as well as classically-flavored reinventions of guitar and piano pieces by the old flamenco masters. Kradjian describes the program as, “…(a) rare collaboration of flamenco guitar and piano takes the music of Manuel de Falla and Isaac Albeniz back to their roots, imaginatively reconstructing the route these composers took in composing their masterpieces.”

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SUNDAY, JULY 7 :: 5PM

MAX LEVINSON, piano SAE YOON CHON, piano | ANDRÉS DÍAZ, cello BARRY SHIFFMAN, violin

Considered one of the finest collaborative pianists performing today, Max Levinson is currently the Chair of the Piano Department at the Boston Conservatory and Artistic Director of the San Juan Music Festival. Winner of the 1997 Dublin International Piano Competition, Levinson joins with 2018 winner Sae Yoon Chon for a 4-hand piano performance of Schubert’s Fantasie, and then joins with cellist Andrés Diaz and violinist Barry Shiffman for the Tchaikovsky Trio.

MOZART: Sonata in E-flat major, K. 282 SCHUBERT: Fantasie in F minor, D. 940 TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 :: 2PM

YOUNG ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SAE YOON CHON, piano First prize winner at the 2018 Dublin International Piano Competition, Sae-Yoon Chon has won numerous awards. He performs works of Beethoven, Debussy, Schubert/Liszt, and Rachmaninoff.

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SATURDAY, JULY 6 :: 7:30PM

TAKÁCS QUARTET The Takács Quartet is renowned for the vitality of its interpretations. The New York Times recently lauded the ensemble for “revealing the familiar as unfamiliar, making the most traditional of works feel radical once more.” Based at the University of Colorado, the Quartet performs worldwide where they are known to “show no fear, injecting the music with a heady sense of freedom” (Financial Times).

MOZART: String Quartet, K. 465 BARTÓK: String Quartet, No. 4 BEETHOVEN: String Quartet, Op. 59, No. 3

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 :: 7PM YOUNG ARTIST SPOTLIGHT STUDENTS OF NEC’S MORNINGSIDE MUSIC BRIDGE PROGRAMThe New England Conservatory Morningside Music Bridge program seeks to promote outstanding young artists and long-term partnerships between classical music communities.FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.


SATURDAY, JULY 13 :: 8PM

RICHARD GOODE, piano Richard Goode has been hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth and expressiveness, and has been acknowledged worldwide as one of today’s leading interpreters of Classical and Romantic music. In regular performances with the finest orchestras, recitals in the world’s music capitals, and through his extensive and acclaimed Nonesuch recordings, he has won a large and devoted following.

HAYDN: Sonata in A major HAYDN: Sonata in D major MOZART: Rondo in A minor, K. 511 BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101 JANÁCEK: In The Mist DEBUSSY: Preludes, Books I and II (selections)

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FRIDAY, JULY 12 :: 11AM

FILM: ITZHAK A 2019 Grammy Award Best Music Film Nominee, ITZHAK takes viewers from Schubert to Strauss, Bach to Brahms, Mozart to… Billy Joel. Itzhak Perlman’s violin playing transcends mere performance to evoke the celebrations and struggles of real life.


"Every time we hear him, he impresses us as better than we remembered, surprising us, surpassing our expectations and communicating perceptions that stay in the mind.” GRAMOPHONE MAGAZINE

FRIDAY, JULY 12 :: 7:30PM

VENICE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA WITH AVI AVITAL, mandolinRecognized as one of the premier baroque ensembles in the world, Italy’s Venice Baroque Orchestra brings an all-Italian program, celebrating the rich musical history of their homeland. The Orchestra joins with Grammy nominated mandolinist Avi Avital who is hailed as “explosively charismatic” (The New York Times).

GEMINIANI: Concerto Grosso in D minor after Corelli's 'La Follia,' Op. 5, No. 12 VIVALDI: Concerto in D for lute, Concerto in G major for mandolin and recorder, Concerto in D minor for strings, Mandolin Concerto in C major ALBINONI: Concerto in G major

PAISIELLO: Mandolin Concerto in E-flat major VIVALDI: Concerto in G minor, “Summer” from The Four Seasons

TICKETS: $50 | $66 | $72

SATURDAY, JULY 13 :: 10AM FAMILY CONCERT A FAR CRY MEMBERSEnjoy a fun and engaging concert by members of the Grammy-nominated ensemble A Far Cry.


FRIDAY, JULY 12 :: 10PM

CABARET: TANGO!! Chee-Yun Kim, violin | Grisha Goryachev, guitar Serouj Kradjian, piano

Featuring Piazzolla’s Grand Tango, enjoy a tango-inspired evening of music in a close and personal setting on the third floor. TICKETS: $25 SEATED | $10 STANDING

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VERA QUARTET | SAE YOON CHON, piano | KEVIN AHFAT, pianoThe Festival continues its highly popular ROCKPORT FELLOWS program, fostering the next generation of great musicians.

POP-UP CONCERTS / You may find a Pop-up while you are having your coffee in a local shop or strolling down Main Street. Music will be heard throughout the town during the Festival.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 :: 7PM

DAVID FINCKEL, cello & WU HAN, pianoAmong the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in the world today, David Finckel and Wu Han are recipients of Musical America’s Musicians of the Year award and continue to serve as Artistic Directors of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Music@Menlo.

BACH: Adagio (from the Toccata in C major for Organ) SCHUMANN: Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70 GRIEG: Sonata for Solo Piano in E minor, Op. 7 MENDELSSOHN: Song Without Words CHOPIN: Sonata in G minor, Op. 65TICKETS: $59 | $79 | $86

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 :: 7PM BRANDENBURG CONCERTI HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETYHailed as “magical” (Boston Globe), the internationally acclaimed Handel and Haydn Society brings a true event to Rockport with a performance of Bach’s complete Brandenburg Concerti. Considered a benchmark of Baroque music, the beloved Brandenburg Concerti transformed the concerto grosso form to an entirely new height. TICKETS: $59 | $79 | $86

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SUNDAY, JULY 14 :: 5PM

A FAR CRYCHEE-YUN KIM, violin | BARRY SHIFFMAN, viola The Grammy-nominated A Far Cry, a self-conducted orchestra, stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. In addition to the Criers serving as Chamber Orchestra in Residence at the Gardner Museum, the Criers were named by The New Yorker as one of the “Imagination-Grabbing, Trailblazing Artists of 2014.” Immediately following the concert, patrons are invited to a celebratory Festival Closing Reception.

LEMBIT BEECHER: The Conference of the Birds TCHAIKOVSKY: Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48 MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 :: 8PM THURSDAY, MAY 23 :: 8PM PAT METHENY SOLOThe iconic jazz guitarist, winner of 20 Grammy Awards and the youngest member of the prestigious DownBeat Hall of Fame, makes his Rockport debut in a rare solo concert. Still at the top of his game, Metheny continues to redefine the genre, constantly working to evolve the improvisational and sonic potential of his instrument. TICKETS: $85 | $105 | $115

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 :: 8PM GLENN CRYTZER’S SAVOY SEVENGlenn Crytzer’s Savoy Seven bring their “vintage American jazz” to Rockport for their Shalin Liu Performance Center debut! Their superlative musicianship and unbridled swing is fueled by each musician’s genuine love for playing pre-war jazz, bringing to life the music of this bygone age with stunning authenticity. TICKETS: $29 | $35 | $39

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 :: 8PM CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE & TIP CITYOne of the most exciting jazz artists of the modern era, bassist Christian McBride has redefined both his instrument and the perceived boundaries of jazz itself, unafraid to dip his toes into R&B, funk, pop, fusion or big band. For this evening, McBride will bring his Tip City band, which includes pianist Emmet Cohen and guitarist Dan Wilson. TICKETS: $49 | $58 | $68

FRIDAY, JULY 5 :: 8PM JENS LINDEMANNMATT CATINGUB CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF NAT KING COLEFeaturing award-winning trumpeter Jens Lindemann and the vocal and piano stylings of Matt Catingub, this concert celebrates the music of legendary Nat King Cole. A former member of the Canadian Brass, Lindemann is currently a professor at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

“a world-class talent” LOS ANGELES TIMES

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SUMMER AT ROCKPORTJAZZ CONCERTS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 :: 8PM MIKARIMBAMika Stoltzman, marimba | Richard Stoltzman, clarinet Steve Gadd, drums | Eddie Gomez, bass Duke Gadd, percussion Special Guest: Hamilton de Holanda Jazz mirambist Mika Stoltzman brings her world-renowned, boundary-defying Mikarimba ensemble back to Rockport! Along with her musical partner (and husband), famed clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, Mika takes the audience on a wild, invigorating musical journey that expertly blurs the lines of jazz and classical music.

“High-wire jazz marimbist... an amazing, energetic performer ready for major exposure.” LOS ANGELES TIMES TICKETS: $45 | $56 | $61

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 :: 8PM

BEN WENDEL A Grammy nominated and award-winning saxophonist, bassoonist, and composer, Ben Wendel has received both critical acclaim for his cotemporary takes on projects like “The Seasons,” inspired by Tchaikovsky’s work. He is a founding member of the Grammy nominated group Kneebody and has received multiple awards and accolades as a composer.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 :: 2PM

ULYSSES OWENS, JR.An artist “who takes a backseat to no one” (The New York Times), Ulysses Owens, Jr. is one of today’s premier drummers. Admired for his sensitive, fiery and complex playing, he has earned two Grammy’s for recordings with Kurt Elling and Christian McBride. Named a Downbeat Rising Star, Owens has released multiple albums of his own and is co-leader of the New Century Jazz Quintet.

“a legitimate jazz triple threat... Ulysses Owens Jr. is indeed the real deal.” — CRITICAL JAZZ

TICKETS: $36 | $42

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9 :: 8PM AARON DIEHLAn acclaimed pianist equally at home with straight ahead jazz and classical music, Diehl creates a sophisticated soundscape that has critics like the New York Times lauding his “melodic precision, harmonic erudition, and elegant restraint.” Recent projects have found the pianist running the gamut from Gershwin to Philip Glass, and from Jelly Roll Morton to Mozart, keeping delighted audiences on their toes. TICKETS: $38 | $45 | $52

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8 :: 8PM KAT EDMONSONA delightfully quirky and wholly original jazz singer, Edmonson fuses vintage Brill Building pop with 60’s lounge, and a hefty dose of sophisticated, timeless sounding originals for a style that is uniquely her own. The Texas native is touring off her critically-adored new record Old Fashioned Gal.

“fresh as a spring bouquet” NEW YORK TIMES

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 :: 5PM JOHN SCOFIELD TRIOOne of the most influential and stylistically adventurous jazz guitarists of the modern era, John Scofield comes to Rockport for the first time, bringing his trio for an intimate evening of jaw-dropping six string virtuosity. The multiple Grammy Award-winning guitarist, who draws equally from blues, funk, rock and R&B just as much as post-bop jazz, is fresh off his acclaimed latest release Combo 66. TICKETS: $55 | $72 | $79

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 :: 8PM ETIENNE CHARLESCREOLE SOULTrinidadian jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles, recent winner of a coveted Guggenheim Fellowship Award, brings the jubilant Afro-Caribbean sounds of Carnival to Rockport! Blending jazz with the spirit of his creole heritage and the myriad traditions of the American South (especially New Orleans), Charles has created a singular, infectious hybrid.TICKETS: $35 | $42 | $49

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 :: 8PM HOT SARDINESNew York City’s Hot Sardines perform a particularly jubilant take on the “hot jazz” style of the early 20th century (think Fats Waller, Django Reinhardt, etc.). Fronted by the sweet and sassy vocals of Elizabeth Bougerol and bandleader/pianist Evan Palazzo, the Hot Sardines are redefining vintage swing for the new age. TICKETS: $38 | $45 | $52

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ROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL AUGUST 4–11, 2019

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 :: 8PM

JACK DEJOHNETTECOLTRANE-GARRISONOne of the most heralded drummers in the history of jazz, NEA Jazz Master and Grammy Award winner Jack DeJohnette has established an unchallenged reputation as one of the greatest drummers in the history of the genre. Twenty years ago, DeJohnette brought Ravi Coltrane and Matthew Garrison together to perform the music of John Coltrane. Representing the prestigious lineage of today’s great jazz families, this Trio explores open improvisation in addition to their own compositions.TICKETS: $55 | $72 | $79

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SATURDAY, MAY 18 :: 8PM JOHNNY AOne of the most revered guitarists working the scene today, Boston’s own Johnny A. has created a decade-spanning career built on his virtuosic playing, compositional fortitude and distinctive style. On top of putting out his acclaimed new record, Driven, Johnny was just recently asked to play lead guitar in the legendary supergroup The Yardbirds. TICKETS: $29 | $35 | $39

SUNDAY, MAY 19 :: 8PM BALLROOM THIEVESThe Ballroom Thieves return to Rockport on the heels of their most recent release, the 2018 EP Paper Crown, which finds the trio mining immense melodies and hypnotic hooks from personal stories.

“Their melodic landscapes are full of natural realism steeped in the beauty of New England.” WGBH

TICKETS: $24 | $29

SUNDAY, MAY 12 :: 5PM LEO KOTTKEA two-time Grammy nominee, legendary acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke is known for his signature fingerpicking style drawing from blues, jazz and folk music, along with his syncopated, polyphonic melodies. Widely recognized as a master of his instrument, he has collaborated on records with legends such as John Fahey, Chet Atkins and Lyle Lovett. TICKETS: $45 | $55 | $59

FRIDAY, MAY 17 :: 8PM ROCKPORT FOLK SUMMIT:TARBOX RAMBLERS & JESSE DEE For this iteration of our biannual Rockport Folk Summit we are veering into the bluesier side of the roots spectrum, presenting the gritty hill country groove of the Tarbox Ramblers and the sweet soulful sounds of Jesse Dee.

TICKETS: $20 | $26

SUNDAY, MAY 5 :: 7PM MARI BLACK TRIOA genre-crossing fiddling sensation, Boston-based Mari Black has created a devoted following founded on the strength of her remarkable playing, infectious compositions and stylistic shapeshifting that covers everything from Scottish reels to jazz to klezmer to American string band music. She’ll be making her Rockport debut! TICKETS: $18 | $20

SUMMER AT ROCKPORTFOLK :: POP WORLD CONCERTS

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 :: 5PM BOBBY MCFERRINThe ten time Grammy-winning vocal virtuoso combines elements of jazz, classical, world and pop music to create his own wholly original and singular style. World-renowned for his hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” he’ll be making his Rockport debut, bringing his jaw-dropping vocal flights, otherworldly improvisations and mix of re-imagined covers and original compositions. TICKETS: $75 | $110 | $130 | $150


SATURDAY, JULY 27 :: 8PM QUEBE SISTERSAn innovative Progressive Western Swing band, the Quebe Sisters are a five-piece band presenting a unique Americana blend of Western Swing, country, and Texas-style fiddling with gorgeous three part sibling harmonies. The band’s stripped-down acoustic instrumentation breathes new life into seasoned sounds creating a distinct Americana style all its own. TICKETS: $24 | $29

TUESDAY, JULY 30 :: 8PM NATALIE MERCHANTA revered singer-songwriter and musical icon of the 90’s known for her time fronting 10,000 Maniacs (“These Are Days,” “Trouble Me”) as well as her subsequent multi-platinum solo career (“Carnival,” “Jealousy”), Natalie Merchant makes her long-awaited first appearance in Rockport. Her latest release is a 10 CD box set The Natalie Merchant Collection. ON-SALE & TICKETING DETAILS COMING SOON!


FRIDAY, JULY 26 :: 8PM PAULA COLERockport’s own Paula Cole has won Grammy’s and played sold-out arenas, but always returns to her home-town for a memorable night of smash hits like “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” as well as tunes from her most recent records—7 and Ballads.

“… A feisty poet with a soaring voice and a funky groove.” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

TICKETS: $47 | $59 | $65

SUNDAY, JULY 21 :: 7PM SIERRA HULLAn exceptionally gifted mandolin player as well as a rapidly emerging singer-songwriter, Sierra Hull has taken the bluegrass and country world by storm. Considered one of the leading lights of roots music, her recently released Weighted Mind only confirms her gigantic talent and appeal.

“I think she’s endless. Talent like hers is so rare, and I don’t think it stops.” ALISON KRAUSS

TICKETS: $19 | $29 | $36

SATURDAY, JULY 20 :: 8PM MARTIN SEXTONOwning one of the most powerful and dynamic voices in American popular music, Martin Sexton straddles the worlds of folk, soul, country, and rock and roll with ease. For the last 25 years, he has created a cult following over the course of eleven records, his most recent being the acclaimed Mixtape of the Open Road.

“his unpretentious heartiness helps him focus on every soul singer’s goal: to amplify the sound of the ordinary heart.” THE NEW YORK TIMES

TICKETS: $49 | $62 | $69

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 :: 8PM MOUNTAIN MAN "ROAD TO NEWPORT"The acclaimed vocal-based indie-folk trio (Sylvan Esso’s Amelia Meath, Molly Erin Sarlé and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig) make their Rockport debut, touring on the strength of their lauded sophomore record Magic Ship. On stage, the trio meld timeless, intimately sung melodies, beautifully spare yet inventive arrangements and a warm, joyous spirit for an unforgettable musical evening. TICKETS: $36 | $42


FRIDAY, JULY 19 :: 8PM TOM RUSH WITH MATT NAKOAIn what has become a delightful, much-anticipated Rockport tradition, folk legend Tom Rush returns to the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Rush’s wry, poignant songwriting made him a star of the 60’s urban folk revival with timeless originals like “No Regrets” and “Galveston Flood”.

TICKETS: $49 | $62 | $69


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 :: 8PM

CHELSEA BERRY OPENING ACT: PRATEEK PODDARChelsea Berry is a singer-songwriter with the edge, power, and finesse of legends. Her presence has been described by listeners as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.” As a vocalist and performer, she evokes the style of artists such as Sheryl Crow, Eva Cassidy, KD Lang, and Melissa Etheridge. Her music transcends its indie rock roots and touches listeners with its poetic lyrics, bold melodies, and pure, clear, powerful vocals. TICKETS: $19 | $29 | $36

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 :: 8PM

1964: THE TRIBUTESince the early 80’s, “1964” The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone magazine has called the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth.” “1964” takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever.

“1964 creates the magic of the Beatles” DICK CLARK

TICKETS: $45 | $56 | $61

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 :: 7PM JIM BRICKMANA tremendously talented Grammy-nominated songwriter and pianist, Jim Brickman has created an ever-growing, devoted fanbase on the strength of beloved, platinum-selling hits like “Angel Eyes” and “Valentine (with Martina McBride). With several Billboard-charting albums and Top 20 singles under his belt, as well as two Grammy nominations, a Dove Award, two SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards, and a Canadian Country Music Award, Brickman continues his musical ascent with his Rockport debut.

TICKETS: $55 | $72 | $79

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 :: 8PM DARRELL SCOTTOne of Nashville’s most beloved songwriters, Darrell Scott’s tunes have been covered by the likes of the Dixie Chicks (”Long Time Gone”), Brad Paisley and Tim McGraw among many others. Though lauded for his songwriting, Scott’s a powerful and soulful singer in his own right, as well as a nimble multi-instrumentalist, releasing a handful of solo and duo recordings with bluegrass hero Tim O’Brien.

TICKETS: $26 | $32

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 :: 8PMFRIDAY, AUGUST 2 :: 8PM BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN“The king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), Béla Fleck is a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn is a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining it with Far East culture and sounds. They are touring off their newest record, Echo in the Valley. TICKETS: $62 | $88 | $94

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 :: 7PM DELLA MAEForging a vibrant and wholly distinct path in today’s bluegrass circuit, Della Mae has quickly become one of the most sought after roots music ensembles in the country. The all-female bluegrass supergroup from Nashville (via Boston) blend tradition with a boundary-defying sound, able to recall vintage string band sounds while folding in elements of rock, soul, folk and country.

“arresting, defiant” NPR

TICKETS: $24 | $29


COMMUNITY CONCERTSADMISSION IS FREE, NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.

ALEXA TARANTINO QUARTET WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 :: 7PM Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center

JAZZ WORKSHOP FACULTY WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 :: 7PM Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center

JAZZ WORKSHOP STUDENT SHOWCASEFRIDAY, JULY 26 :: 11AM Location: Rockport High School Auditorium

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 :: 11AM Location: Shalin Liu Performance Center

Rockport Jazz Workshop A ROCKPORT MUSIC – ROCKPORT SCHOOLS COLLABORATIONALEXA TARANTINO, DIRECTOR

Rockport Jazz Workshop inspires creativity and curiosity in students by developing their musical skills through customized, high-quality instruction from nationally acclaimed jazz educators and performers.AGES: 10–18 with 1–2 years experience

SESSION 1: JULY 22–26 SESSION 2: JULY 29–AUGUST 2REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 1, 2019CONTACT: [email protected] 978.546.7391 / rockportmusic.org/jazzworkshop TUITION: $300/week

The Rockport Jazz Workshop is generously sponsored in part by Mary and Frank Fritsch and The Cressey Cares Charitable Fund.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

BRIAN O’DONOVAN’S ROCKPORT CELTIC FESTIVALEXPLORING CELTIC ROOTS & BRANCHESFor over three decades, Brian O’Donovan has been hosting A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH, a program exploring traditional and contemporary music from around the Celtic world. He’s also well-known for his live concert series A Christmas Celtic Sojourn. Working in close collaboration with Edinburgh-born harpist/composer Maeve Gilchrist, Brian will launch the Rockport Celtic Roots and Branches Festival in 2019. Featuring a wide variety of new and familiar musicians, singers, dancers, and storytellers the weekend will focus on the genre’s broad and vibrant range with a strong emphasis on crossover and collaborative work with musicians from other genres including classical, jazz, and American Traditional. This will be a dynamic and interactive weekend featuring mainstage concerts, workshops, intimate salon performances in our third floor space, and much more. Plan on being a part of it!

Details to follow soon!

INTRODUCINGROCKPORT CELTICFESTIVAL


Roméo et Juliette

SCREENINGS ARE HELD AT THE SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER

HD BROADCASTS

METROPOLITAN OPERA

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 :: 7 PM

GREAT ART ON SCREEN: WATER LILIES OF MONET: THE MAGIC OF WATER AND LIGHT Voyage through the masterpieces and obsessions of the genius and founder of Impressionism, Claude Monet. TICKETS: $15 ADULTS $12 SENIORS/STUDENTS $5 YOUTH

THURSDAY, MAY 30 :: 7 PM

BOLSHOI BALLET IN HD: CARMEN SUITE PETRUSHKA The passionate one act ballet Carmen will captivate audiences alongside the new creation for the Bolshoi Petrushka.

TICKETS: $22 ADULTS $15 SENIORS/STUDENTS $5 YOUTH

HDBROADCASTSSCREENINGS ARE HELD AT THE SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER

LIVE EVENT: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 :: 2:30 PM

ENCORE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 :: 7 PM

MARGARET ATWOOD: LIVE IN CINEMASOn September 10th, the wait will be over…. The Testaments, Margaret Atwood’s highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, is revealed. The momentous literary event will be celebrated with an exclusive live cinema broadcast, as Fane Productions present an evening with the Canadian novelist, poet, literary critic and inventor.TICKETS: $15

TUESDAY, MAY 7 :: 7 PM

NATIONAL THEATRE IN HD: ALL ABOUT EVE Lifting the curtain on a world of jealousy and ambition, this new production stars Gillian Anderson and Lily James. TICKETS: $22 ADULTS | $15 SENIORS/STUDENTS | $5 YOUTH

TUESDAY, JUNE 18 :: 7 PM

STRATFORD FESTIVAL IN FILM: CORIOLANUS The Stratford Festival’s “riveting” and “exhilarating” (The New York Times) production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, has been called “the show of the decade…” (The Globe and Mail). TICKETS: $15

MONDAY, JULY 1 :: 7 PM

STRATFORD FESTIVAL IN FILM: THE TEMPEST “Magic is in the air” (Broadway World) in the Stratford Festival’s latest production of Shakespeare’s final masterpiece, The Tempest, “an elaborate production with eye-popping costumes” (The New York Times). TICKETS: $15

TUESDAY, JULY 16 :: 7 PM

NATIONAL THEATRE IN HD: SMALL ISLAND Based on Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel, it takes a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948. Rating: PG-13 TICKETS: $22 ADULTS | $15 SENIORS/STUDENTS | $5 YOUTH

Coriolanus

All About Eve

Small Island

SATURDAY, MAY 11 :: 12 PM

DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES TICKETS: $20 | $29 | $32


ROMÉO ET JULIETTE TICKETS: $15


LA BOHÈME TICKETS: $15


IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA TICKETS: $15

MONDAY, AUGUST 5 :: 7 PM

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