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BAYLINARTISTS MANAGEMENT
No. 22
ARTIST ROSTER 2014/2015
MUSIC • DANCE • THEATER
YOUNG AUDIENCES & FAMILIES
PHOTO CREDITS: Aquila Theatre: Lea Henning, Asphalt Orchestra: Stephanie Berger, Caladh Nua: Colligan,The Cashore Marionettes: Matt Cashore, Christopher O’Riley: Wendy Lynch, Cirk La Putyka: Pavel Kolský, Danú: John D. Kelly, ETHEL: Stephanie Berger, Flamenco Vivo/Carlota Santana: Angelica Escoto, Frank Ferrante: Comedia, Garry Krinsky: Lewis Becker Photography, Hot 8 Brass Band: Eric Morgensen, Hot Club of San Francisco: Lenny Gonzalez, Julie Fowlis: Michelle Fowlis, Kaki King: Shervin Lainez, Mad River Theater Works: ADB Photography, Matt Haimovitz: Steph Mackinnon, Michael Cooper: Jamey Penney-Ritter, Nellie McKay: Caroline Knopf, Raisin’ Cane: Gudrun Stone, Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem: Joanna Chattman, Red Grammer: Hal Silverman Studios, Robert Mirabal: Kate Russell, Turtle Island Quartet: Bill Reitzel, VOICE: R&J Photography.
OFFICE PALS: Emma Rose, Eli, Olivia, Emily and Abbi.
MANAGEMENT CREDITS: Kaki King appears in collaboration with the Windish Agency. Nellie McKay appears in collaboration with Monterey International. Pablo Ziegler appears in collaboration with Bernstein Artists.
ARTIST ROSTERFLAMENCO VIVO/CARLOTA SANTANA The Soul of FlamencoThis troupe of musicians and dancers has been thrilling audiences worldwide for three decades. Specializing in the presentation of traditional Flamenco with live music, the company explores and celebrates the fire power and immediacy of authentic Spanish dance. Flamenco Vivo has been cheered by audiences from coast to coast. “...[they] brought down the house.” - The New York Times.
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ASPHALT ORCHESTRANot your average marching band. Exhilarating and dynamic, the Asphalt Orchestra has been a regular at Lincoln Center and given performances at the Barbican, MassMOCA, The Ringling International Arts Festival, and others. With choreography by Susan Marshall and music by David Byrne, Stew, Björk, and more, Asphalt is “a band on the prowl.”- Playbill. Cantaloupe Music.
CALADH NUAFrom Southern Ireland, Caladh Nua returns to the U.S. in March 2015 having recently performed around the globe with stops in Paris, Vienna, Copenhagen and Berlin. Regularly broadcast on RTE, the BBC, and American Public Radio, Caladh Nua has “plenty of flair.”- Irish Music Magazine. Doon Productions.
CHRISTOPHER O’RILEYIn Out of My Hands, the acclaimed American pianist and host of NPR’s popular program From the Top, dives into repertoire of Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Ravel, and Stravinsky in a storm of music heralded by Rolling Stone for its “unblinking virtuosity.” Mr. O’Riley also maintains a busy schedule of classical recitals and chamber music performances. His 14-15 classical offerings include a Liszt inspired program and a collaboration with the acclaimed Argentine composer/pianist Pablo Ziegler. White Tie Records, World Village, SONY, Image Recordings, Centaur, Albany, Oxingale.
DANÚHailing from County Waterford in Ireland and winners of the Irish Music Magazine Award and the BBC Award, Danú seamlessly blends Ancient Irish music with stunning new repertoire. March 2015 is the group’s 20th anniversary and they’ll mark the occasion with a tour of America with special guests. Enormously popular, the Denver Post called the Danú performance “heavenly.” Schanachie.
DANÚ: A CHRISTMAS GATHERINGWinner of major awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú returns to the U.S. in December 2014 with a glorious new celebration of Christmas from their homeland. “Stirs the blood and lifts the heart.”- Irish Music Magazine.
ETHELOn the leading edge of the contemporary music scene - this fearless quartet has performed world wide and collaborated with the most important artists of our time. The featured solo program in the coming season is 1984 - which includes music of Don Byron, Arvo Pärt, and others. ETHEL’s Documerica is a brilliant synthesis of newly commissioned quartets with images from the EPA’s Documerica photography archive. Cantaloupe Music, Innova.
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ETHEL & KAKI KING …And Other StoriesAn electrifying immersion in brilliant instrumental skill, rich sonic adventures, and flights of fantastic storytelling. The collaboration is anchored by a ground-breaking re-imagining of Bach’s masterful Brandenburg Concerto #6 and also includes works from ETHEL’s repertoire by Phil Kline and John Zorn. Original works by Kaki King and a new composition for ETHEL & Kaki King by Serbian composer Aleksandra Vrebalov round out the program.
ETHEL & ROBERT MIRABALMusic of the SunETHEL and GRAMMY® winner Robert Mirabal present a program inspired by the sun mythology of Native America. Using strings, handmade Native American flutes (Tdoop - Pootse) and drums (Mooloo), as well as the spirited voices of students and community members, ETHEL and Robert Mirabal unite to create a cross-cultural and moving concert event.
HOT 8 BRASS BANDThe Hot 8 is one of New Orleans’ most fiery and famous brass bands. Featured in two Spike Lee documentaries on New Orleans and HBO’s Treme, Hot 8 performances are a rollicking event. “…defiant swing…” - The New Yorker. Louisiana Red Hot Records, MunckMix, Time-Life Records.
THE HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCOThe HCSF captures the brilliant technique of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, and the original Hot Club de France. No ensemble matches the virtuosity and spirit of that period in jazz better than the Hot Club of San Francisco. Solo concerts in-clude Cool Yule for the holidays, Postcards from Gypsyland and Meet Me in Paris. Club Records, Lost Wax Records, Reference Records, Azica Records.
HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCOCinema VivantContinuing an early 20th century European Gypsy tradition, HCSF presents Cinema Vivant, a captivating concert of silent B&W films scored with live gypsy swing. The program includes films by Charles Bowers and animation pioneer Ladislaw Starewicz.
JULIE FOWLISMusic of the Scottish IslesGaelic singer Julie Fowlis, BBC Award winner and Scottish cultural ambassador, returns to America in the fall of 2014 with her ensemble of virtuoso players. Featured on the soundtrack for the Disney PIXAR film Brave, BBC Radio calls a Julie Fowlis performance “beautiful messages from another world.” Shoeshine Records, Machair Records, Macmeanmna Records, Walt Disney Records.
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MATT HAIMOVITZBach Listening RoomA brilliant solo program from one of America’s most daring artists. Winner of the Avery Fisher Award and with acclaimed appearances on every major international concert stage, Matt Haimovitz offers this intimate concert in 14-15. Highlights include selections from the Bach Suites and new repertoire by leading contemporary composers such as Philip Glass and John Corigliano. Oxingale, Deutsche Grammophon, SONY.
MATT HAIMOVITZ & CHRISTOPHER O’RILEYShuffle.Play.Listen.Haimovitz and O’Riley join together to explore the lyrical and virtuosic properties of their instruments in a collaboration that crosses in and out of the classical and pop music genres. The program showcases their talents as collaborators and soloists in music of Rachmaninoff and Gabrielli, Radiohead and Arcade Fire, Martinu and Stravinsky. Oxingale Records.
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhemAmerican SpiritualThis great roots band debuts a new program culled from the deepest parts of the spirit. From a lush setting of Tennyson’s Crossing the Bar to old American shape note hymns, prison work songs, blues, gospel and original compositions, American Spiritual draws from 200 years of roots music to find songs that uplift and connect. Signature Sounds.
TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET Two time GRAMMY® winners, Turtle Island has been a singular force for over twenty five years in the creation of bold, new trends in the blending worlds of jazz and chamber music. The 2014-2015 season includes two solo programs, Birth of the Cool, and a world holiday program, A Festival of Lights. Windham Hill, Chandos, Koch, BMG, Telarc.
TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET & NELLIE McKAY A Flower is a Lovesome ThingContinuing in the fall of 2014, the Turtle Island Quartet collaborates with singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nellie McKay on a program of Billie Holiday, Billy Strayhorn, and the Weimar cabaret of the 1920’s. Original works by Nellie McKay and a solo Turtle Island set complete this marvelous combination.
VOICEVOICE, from Oxford, England, explores gorgeous repertoire of the early masters such as Hildegard von Bingen, world folk song arrangements, and contemporary compositions. They have appeared at a diverse mix of venues including the prestigious Royal Festival Hall, the National Portrait Gallery, The London Bridge and the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. The ensemble returns in February 2015 with a program of love-inspired songs titled If Music Be the Food of Love.
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AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO starring Frank FerranteOne of America’s most influential and best loved humorists comes to life in this extraordinary, award-winning, one man show, which has been seen on Public Television and enjoyed extended runs in London, New York, and throughout the U.S. “Nothing short of masterful.” - Chicago Tribune.
AQUILA THEATRE The Tempest: Shakespeare Wuthering Heights: BrontëWith a cast drawn from the top American and British stages, Aquila delivers bold interpretations of history’s most acclaimed writers. Highlighting the current season are outstanding productions of Shakespeare’s final play and Brontë’s classic of world literature. Education performances and masterclasses are available for both productions. “…a high standard for charm and invention…” - The New York Times.
BROADWAY’S NEXT H!T MUSICAL It’s all improvised and incredibly funny. Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next H!T Musical “Hilarious!” and The Des Moines Register says “get yourself a ticket or you’ll regret it.”
THE CASHORE MARIONETTESLife in MotionThis award winning program of moving vignettes features the Cashore’s internationally acclaimed marionettes - each a singular marvel of engineering and movement. “…has to be seen to be believed…”- The Toronto Sun.
CIRK LA PUTYKA Slapstick SonataThis athletic collective of artists from Prague tours in the U.S. for the first time in the fall of 2014. In a Prague warehouse, the overnight workers shed their bland existence in a flurry of color, acrobatics, comedy, and physical theater. “Spend 90 minutes on the edge of your seat alternating between hysterical laughter and awe!” - Helsingin Sanomat.
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JULIAN SANDSA Celebration of Harold PinterDirected by John Malkovich, this is an evening of Homeric theater with an extraordinary actor and moving poetry. Devoid of pretension or glittery trappings, the play gets to the soul of the man - poet, playwright, husband, political activist, Nobel winner, mortal. Performances have included; Steppenwolf, the Edinburgh Festival, and the Irish Arts Center. A Celebration of Harold Pinter was nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk Award. “Thrilling”- Newsday.
L.A. THEATRE WORKSIn the Heat of the Night: Ball/PelfreyBroadcast worldwide on NPR, X-M Satellite, the BBC, CBC, and Voice of America, LATW performs a hugely successful season of live radio theater in Los Angeles. Performances feature a first-rate cast and live sound effects. For a half century, In the Heat of the Night has been a benchmark work about America in the 1960s and a riveting illustration of the evolution of the Civil Rights Movement. “L.A. Theatre Works is a national theatrical treasure…”- The Philadelphia Inquirer.
RAISIN’ CANEstarring Jasmine Guy & The Avery Sharpe TrioRaisin’ Cane celebrates and honors the legendary voices and artists of the Harlem Renaissance through poetry, song, music, movement, and imagery. “Cane is a sweet salute to Harlem’s glory days.” - The Arizona Daily Star.
WALNUT STREET THEATREA Life in the Theatre: MametIn 2015, America’s oldest theater company tours Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet’s ode to actors and the theater. A Life in the Theatre is full of humor and wit while exploring jealousy, ego, and the irony of growing older.
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THE CASHORE MARIONETTESSimple GiftsThis ingenious program of family-friendly shorts celebrates creativity and imagination with humor and pathos.
GARRY KRINSKYToying with ScienceExploring gravity, leverage, simple machines, and balance, Garry Krinsky dazzles and educates audiences with juggling, illusions, and a terrific sense of humor. Toying with Science was commissioned by the Boston Museum of Science and has since been seen across America.
MICHAEL COOPERMasked Marvels & WondertalesFrom the mythical to the outlandish, from giants to fish to babies, Michael Cooper’s surprising performances are humorous, poignant, and enlightening for all ages.
RED GRAMMERRed Grammer is a transfixing performer who understands and respects the power of music to shape young hearts and minds. Winner of numerous awards and a GRAMMY® nomination for Best Children’s Recording- Red has appeared on Nickelodeon, The Today Show, and the Disney Channel.
MAD RIVER THEATER WORKSJohn Henry – Wings of Courage –Freedom BoundCreating plays in rural America, MRTW builds works based on folktales and im-portant moments in American history. Mad River has performed at the Kennedy Center, Annenberg Center, and other prestigious venues across America. Exceptional study guides and residencies are available.
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