Strathmore Fall Newsletter

STRATHMORENEWS

New Shows Just Announced!

ALAN CUMMINGKRISTIN CHENOWETH

CAROL BURNETTJOHNNY MATHIS

PATTI LaBELLE AND MORE

FEAST YOUR EYES Exhibition salutes the art and

artistry of top female chefs

FRESH AIR Artist in Residence Class of 2016 offers

vibrant genre-bending performances

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IN THIS ISSUE This Just In! New Shows Announced 3Music Education for Young Talent at Strathmore 5Meet the Artist in Residence Class of 2016 6Arts and the Brain 7Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen 8Visual Arts: Current Exhibitions 10Fall Calendar 11Fall Calendar by Genre 16Afternoon Tea—A 30-Year Tradition 17 Afternoon Tea Schedule 18General Information 19

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERSDale S. Rosenthal ChairRobert G. Brewer, Jr. Vice Chair David M.W. Denton

SecretaryWilliam R. Ford

Treasurer

Cathy BernardJerome W. BreslowDickie S. CarterMaria DarbyHope B. EastmanSuzanne Brennan

FirstenbergNancy FloreenBarbara Goldberg GoldmanSol GrahamPaul L. HatchettSteven P. HollmanFariba KassiriSachiko KunoDelia K. LangKaren R. LefkowitzCarolyn P. LeonardLaurence LevitanJ. Alberto MartinezAnn L. McDanielDeRionne P. PollardDonna Rattley WashingtonGraciela Rivera-OvenMary K. SturtevantRaymond D. Tetz

COVER PHOTOS: Alan Cumming by Steve VaccarielloINSIDE COVER PHOTOS L–R: Nora by Ruth Lozner, Jan Knutson; Afternoon Tea, MCYO

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! New Location AMP POWERED BY STRATHMORE

Sat, Oct 17, 7pm

Think of it as Paris on the Pike—an occasion that calls to mind a little boîte in Saint-Germain where Cole Porter or George Gershwin might have held court. Standing in for Billie, Byrd, and Baker will be Strathmore’s Artists in Residence. C’est si bon!

Proceeds from Strathmore Cabaret benefit Strathmore’s service to the local artist community through innovative and engaging professional development programs.

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IN THE MUSIC CENTER

KRISTIN CHENOWETHCOMING HOME TOURSponsored by Joel and Elizabeth Helke

Fri, Jan 29

The Broadway legend, TV star, and movie queen graces Strathmore’s stage with her inimitable beauty, humor, and talent. Don’t miss the Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning star of everything wonderful from Wicked to The West Wing to Glee to On the Twentieth Century.

ALAN CUMMINGSINGS SAPPY SONGSSun, Feb 14

Iconic performer Cumming transforms Valentine’s Day into a cabaret, with the sappy silly love songs everyone secretly adores. Don’t miss a minute of the stage-and-screen star’s collaboration with Emmy-winning musical director Lance Horne and cellist Eleanor Norton.

THE PEKING ACROBATS30TH ANNIVERSARY NORTH AMERICAN TOURThu, March 24

There is something innately thrilling about The Peking Acrobats, perfecting the ancient art form since their Western debut 30 years ago. These amazing artists defy gravity, push the limits of human flexibility, and redefine balance and control.

JOHNNY MATHISTHE 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT TOURWed, April 6

The legendary Mathis celebrates his 60th year as a recording artist by returning to Strathmore to perform his greatest hits like “Chances Are,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,” “Misty,” and more, alongside personal favorites.

PATTI LaBELLEThu & Fri, April 7 & 8

Savor the grace, artistry, and remarkable voice that propelled her from The Bluebelles to Labelle to international pop stardom with hits like “On My Own,” “If You Ask Me To,” and countless others.

THIS JUST IN! New shows, old favorites, and star power you won’t want to miss! The following shows go on sale to the public Wednesday, September 23. Strathmore Stars presale begins Thursday, September 10; become a Star today to purchase tickets before the public.

L–R: Peking Acrobats, Alan Cumming by Trumon Gray, Kristin Chenoweth, Johnny Mathis, Patti LaBelle


CAROL BURNETTFri & Sat, April 15 & 16

Actress, singer, writer, comedian, and American treasure. Spend an evening with funny lady Burnett as she unleashes her wit, wisdom, and comic genius.

SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON & ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS Wed, April 27

The King of Pop gets the royal treatment when the composer-improvisers of the SFJAZZ Collective turn their amazing talent his way. Join us for an evening of pure entertainment from one of the world’s most acclaimed jazz ensembles.

I AM ANNE HUTCHINSON /I AM HARVEY MILKSat & Sun, April 23 & 24

Starring Kristin Chenoweth & Andrew LippaWords & Music by Andrew Lippa Joel Fram, music director Noah Himmelstein, directorStrathmore, producer Rolando Sanz, executive producerProduced in association with Bruce Cohen, Robb Nanus & David BlochGet to know two American freedom fighters—and the legendary artists pulling them from the pages of history and bringing them to life onstage. Join Broadway superstar Kristin Chenoweth and Grammy and Tony Award-nominated composer Andrew Lippa for a celebration of human rights activists with the eponymous new choral work-theater hybrid, I Am Anne Hutchinson/I Am Harvey Milk.

IN THE MANSION

SETH KIBEL & FRIENDS HANUKKAH HODGEPODGE Wed, Dec 9Light up the season with multi-Wammie winner Kibel and friends as they explore the intersection of Jewish and American music to make Hanukkah favorites shine bright.

METROPOLITAN KLEZMER Wed, Dec 16Let the eclectic exuberance of NYC-based Metropolitan Klezmer brighten your holiday! The band brings Yiddish musical genres together in a shimmering sound that incorporates jazz, folk, and more.

Strathmore AIR Alumni

ROCHELLE RICEFri, Dec 18, MatineeHailed as “best jazz vocalist” by Washington City Paper, Rice returns to Strathmore and adds her soulful spin to an array of holiday classics ranging from medieval plainchant to Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas.”

THIS JUST IN!

clockwise: Carol Burnett by Randee St. Nicholas, SFJAZZ Collective, I Am Harvey Milk by Matthew Murphy


The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras (MCYO) have long been regarded as the top tier program for talented musicians in grades 3 through 12. With three full orchestras, three string orchestras, a harp ensemble, and small chamber ensembles, MCYO is where the best and brightest young musicians continue a tradition started in 1946.

For its 70th season, MCYO, which has been a resident partner of Strathmore since the Music Center opened 10 years ago, officially becomes a program of Strathmore. MCYO enhances Strathmore’s rich education programming alongside Strathmore Children’s Chorus. Of the merger, Strathmore chief executive officer Eliot Pfanstiehl says, “MCYO complements our mission to recognize and prepare the next generation of top artists.” MCYO executive director Cheryl Jukes says of the benefits of joining Strathmore, “The MCYO brand gets even stronger, amplified through direct affiliation with a world-class venue and the best of regional and national performing arts events.”

MARYLAND CLASSIC YOUTH ORCHESTRAS CELEBRATES ITS 70TH SEASON! WINTER SOUNDSCAPES Sun, Dec 6, 4pmThis concert features MCYO’s Philharmonic, Symphony, and Chamber Ensemble, and it includes Shostakovich’s dramatic Symphony No. 5.

EFFLORESCENCE Sun, March 20, 3 & 7pmAll six MCYO orchestras perform a vibrant program including Mahler, Wagner, and Copland.

MCYO’S PLATINUM CELEBRATION: MUSIC MATTERS Wed, May 25, 7pmMCYO’s Young Artists, Symphony, and Philharmonic perform Tchaikovsky’s monumental 1812 Overture.

YOUNG TALENTSHINES BRIGHTMaryland Classic Youth Orchestras and Strathmore Children’s Chorus provide a challenging, nurturing environment for the community’s best and brightest young performers.

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No single program exemplifies everything Strathmore stands for, but the Strathmore Children’s Chorus (SCC) covers a lot of bases…and tenors, altos, and sopranos. Talented young singers receive superb training in music theory, vocal technique, and ensemble singing, plus the opportunity to perform on the Music Center stage.

SCC: HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLDGuest Artist: Seneca Valley High School Choir, Michelle Searle, directorWed, Dec 2, 7:30pmKick off the holiday season with the joyful sound of young voices lifted in song as they share traditional music from Asia, Africa, and Europe.

SCC MEETS THE BEATLESGuest Artists: Rocky Hill Middle School Choirs, Paul Heinemann, directorMaryland Classic Youth Orchestras of Strathmore, Kristofer Sanz, directorWed, June 8, 7:30pmMeet the Beatles all over again in a unique presentation of Fab Four favorites. From “Twist and Shout” to Sgt. Pepper, you’ll need “Help!” to keep from dancing in the aisles.


GRIFF KAZMIERCZAK, JAZZ TRUMPET AND VIOLINSponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr.

Jan 13 & 27Classical, R&B, Dixieland, funk—composer-musician Kazmierczak plays many genres. The trumpeter and violinist, inspired by Chuck Mangione and Dizzy Gillespie, started young but now has limitless influences.

BUMPER JACKSONS, TRADITIONAL DUO/BANDSponsored by Dale Rosenthal

Feb 10 & 24Jess Eliot Myhre and Chris Ousley are the Bumper Jacksons, an American roots project that pushes the boundaries of country and jazz with their original compositions and reimagined roots music.

CASSANDRA ALLEN, VOCALISTSponsored by Mrs. Patricia Haywood Moore and Dr. Roscoe M. Moore, Jr.

March 9 & 23Allen fuses Afro-Latin jazz with Mediterranean folk. The singer-songwriter-arranger boasts a tone reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and has performed around the world.

JAN KNUTSON, JAZZ GUITARISTApril 13 & 27The virtuosic, improvisational music of 16-year-old Knutson follows the tradition of jazz greats Joe Pass and George Van Epps without losing originality.

KIMBERLY KONG, CLASSICAL PIANOMay 11 & 25Kong has been in the spotlight since her debut with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at age nine. On faculty at the Peabody Institute, Kong is a frequent soloist who has performed at Carnegie Hall.

BE STEADWELL, VOCALISTSponsored by Myra Turoff and Ken Weiner

June 15 & 29DC singer-songwriter Steadwell redefines love songs in a modern context, with jazz, a cappella, and folk roots. Blending genres into what she’s coined “queerpop,” Steadwell’s performances feature onstage compositions using loop pedal vocal layering and beat boxing.

AIR CONDITIONING

AIR MENTOR CONCERTSDon’t miss these riveting collaborations between the AIR Class of 2016 and their mentors.

DANNY KNICELY Nov 4 American roots through folk and jazz

DAN ROBERTS Nov 18

Eclecticism—jazz bumps into classical

CARMEN BALTHROP Dec 2 Opera meets jazz and pop

Strathmore’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program has been helping performing artists transition from amateur to professional for more than 10 years. These emerging artists partner with mentors, attend professional development seminars, and work with communities. The artists perform concerts and host education workshops at Strathmore, ultimately enhancing our community with their unique talents and fresh sounds.

Why Strathmore’s Artist in Residence program is the coolest.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CLASS OF 2016All concerts take place on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Mansion.

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ARTS AND THE BRAINThe therapeutic power of art—to comfort, to heal, to elevate quality of life—has inspired human creativity for centuries. Strathmore’s Arts and the Brain lecture series engages teachers, scholars, and artists working at the intersection of arts and health. Join us to explore innovative, practical strategies for harnessing the arts to alleviate suffering and strengthen vitality.

All lectures take place Thursdays at 7:30pm in the Mansion.Tickets $25 for each lecture. Attend all five lectures and receive one free (a 20% discount).

ART THERAPY AND PTSD: THE PRACTICE AND SCIENCE OF HEALING WITH ART IN THE MILITARYGary H. Wynn, MD, LTC, MC, USA, Uniformed Services UniversityMelissa Walker, MA, ATR, National Intrepid Center of ExcellenceMarch 17 Healing happens when soldiers suffering from combat-related post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participate in art therapy treatment. Learn more about PTSD, the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers, and the creative new treatments being developed and implemented by physicians and artists.

THE MIND AND MUSIC OF GEORGE GERSHWINRichard Kogan, MDMarch 31He gave the world Rhapsody in Blue, and perhaps music itself saved Gershwin from behavioral issues stemming from psychological disorders. Harvard-educated psychiatrist and Juilliard-trained concert pianist Kogan explores the healing impact of music.

DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR A HEALTHY BRAINJudith Lynne Hanna, PhD April 7Educator, writer, and dance critic Hanna has traveled the world exploring the relationship between dance and society. Hanna speaks about the mind-body connection and the link between dance and improved mental health. This session will include optional participatory movement.

YES AND: IMPROV AS A TOOL FOR EDUCATORS AND THERAPISTSStephanie Anderson, The Second City Faculty Member and Mental Health EducatorMay 5Improv is good for more than a laugh! Combining improv experience from The Second City in Chicago and years on staff at the adolescent psychiatric unit at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, DC, Anderson describes her innovative psychoeducational curricula and therapies for hospitalized youth.

WRITING TO HEALSeema Reza, Director, Creative Arts Program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Fort BelvoirMay 12The power and potency of words is poet Reza’s specialty. Reza discusses her work with service members fighting PTSD and other mental health challenges and how writing can harness the healing power of creativity.

Lecture series explores how art can help us to overcome life’s challenges.


THAT’S WHY THE LADY IS A CHEFChef Susan Callahan looks at Strathmore’s new exhibition Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen.

A starched white hat, a fine white jacket: Marie-Antoine Carême, pioneer of haute cuisine, wore the iconic attire of a chef when he led a team of hundreds in his Parisian kitchen in the early 19th century. Known as the king of chefs and the chef of kings, Carême cooked for everyone from Talleyrand to Tsar Alexander I. He made culinary arts a profession rather than a trade, and he inspired young boys to become apprentices, hoping to one day be chef de cuisine.

Long before Carême donned the toque, cooking was the domain of women. Females were the first farmers and chefs for their clans, and women led kitchen staffs in grand houses and small taverns for hundreds of years. In fact, it was not until chefs became stars of high society that men surfaced as leaders in the culinary world.

The celebration of the female chef is long overdue. As a chef for more than 30 years, I’ve led kitchens in restaurants and for catering companies; as a teacher for 15 years, I’ve encouraged up-and-coming culinary stars. That’s why I was perplexed when Time Magazine’s 2013 article “The Gods of Food” didn’t mention a single woman chef.

This got me thinking about the women who changed the way we eat today, who changed the way chefs cook in restaurant kitchens. I googled “chef,” hit “images,” and found one image of a woman in a white coat for every 15 of a man. I was frustrated and discovered my female culinary friends felt the same way. “Why aren’t women getting this recognition?” we wondered. Because I am a visual artist as well as a chef, I knew I could add the kind of imagery we’d need to change the way the story of women chefs is told.

Over time, the Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen exhibition idea grew and evolved, like a soufflé “puffing up” perfectly in the hands of a seasoned chef. Strathmore helped us combine curatorial thematic suggestions with visual artists’ innovations, and we invited 21 artists of note in their media and 22 women chefs—each a leader or emerging leader in the industry—to participate. Each artist would create a portrait of the chef they were paired with that would visually communicate a conversation between artists and chef, highlighting the talents of both.


THAT’S WHY THE LADY IS A CHEFParticipating chefs in the exhibition include Carla Hall of Bravo’s Top Chef and ABC’s The Chew; author and proprietor of Restaurant Nora, Nora Pouillon, a pioneer in organic cooking and vanguard of the farm-to-table movement; restaurateur Ruth Gresser, whose Pizzeria Paradiso recently won the 2015 RAMMY Award for Beer Program of the Year; Marianne Ali, a director at DC Central Kitchen, who has cooked alongside Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton; Drew Faulkner, chef-teacher and president of the Washington, DC, chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, the international organization dedicated to elevating female chefs; and chef-contestant of Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen Michelle Houser.

There’s more to the Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen exhibition at Strathmore: a documentary film made by students at University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, that won first prize in the student documentary competition; a collection of antique kitchen and cooking tools and utensils; and a display of edible sculptures made out of chocolate, spun sugar, and pastry, created by students from local cooking schools. There will be visits from celebrity chefs, demonstrations and discussions, and, best of all, recognition of the artistry of women, whether they work in the art studio or the kitchen.

~Susan Callahan, Co-curator, Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen; Chef Instructor, University of Maryland,

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L–R: At Your Service, Apron by Catherine Kleeman, Nora Pouillon, Untitled by Catherine Kleeman, Carla Hall, Carla Hall by Danni Dawson

WOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHENSat, Sept 5–Sun, Nov 8MANSION

Exhibition EventsOPENING RECEPTIONThu, Sept 10, 7pmFREE (No reservations required)

CHILDREN’S TALK & TOURSat, Sept 12, 10:15amRecommended for ages 7–14$5 FOR CHILDREN ONLY, ACCOMPANYING ADULTS ARE FREE

CURATOR’S TOURSat, Sept 12, 1pmFREE

PANEL DISCUSSIONJoin moderator Harriet Lesser for a discussion of women, the food industry, and the connection between artist and chef with Chef Bonnie Benwick of The Washington Post; Chef Ruth Gresser, president, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs; Joyce Zipperer, artist; and Chef Nora Pouillon of Restaurant Nora. Sun, Sept 20, 2pmFREE (Reservations required)

THE ART OF TASTE Join us for weekly cooking demonstrations and tastings by famed local chefs. Wednesdays, Sept 16–Nov 4, 6pmFREE (Reservations required) Sept 16: Chef Susan Callahan, Chef Instructor,

University of Maryland, Eastern ShoreSept 23: Chef Janet Yu, Hollywood East CaféSept 30: Chef Susan Delbert, The Fourth Estate

at The National Press ClubOct 7: Chef Nora Pouillon, Restaurant NoraOct 14: Chef Elise Wendland, The Comus Inn at Sugarloaf MountainOct 21: Chef Drew Faulkner, CookingwithDrew.comOct 28: Ridgewells CateringNov 4: Chef Michelle Houser, Full On Craft Eats and Drinks

STRATHMORE.ORG/WOMENCHEFS #WOMENCHEFS

MANSION HOURS:Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 12–4pm; Wed 10am–9pm; closed Mon


ART IS ON THE MENUCurrent Exhibitions Sat, Sept 5–Sun, Nov 8

WOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHENSee details on page 8It’s a tasting menu for the eyes when 21 visual artists blend their talents with 22 women chefs. The artists create portraits, the chefs offer cooking demos, and the true creative artistry of the kitchen gets served on a silver platter.

CEREMONY: AGREEMENTS WE CALL ART DRAWINGS, PAINTINGS, AND ASSEMBLAGES BY STEVEN NESHEIMThrough painting, drawing, assemblage, and more, Nesheim focuses on the imagery of belief. Taking references from varying cultures, the artist explores art as evidence of agreements that lead to belief systems. Invitational Gallery

MANSION HOURS:Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 12–4pm;

Wed 10am–9pm; closed Mon

Art AheadSat, Nov 21–Sun, Jan 3

JOSEPH CRAIG ENGLISHPRINTMAKER, PAINTER, SCULPTOR, A LOCAL LANDMARK Local color adopts new meaning with this celebrated DC-area printmaker. English found fame by focusing on what we see every day but so often take for granted.

THE 82ND ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF FINE ART IN MINIATUREMore than 700 mini masterpieces from around the world are on display in this breathtaking exhibition that draws the viewer into a concentrated little universe that traces its roots to the 7th century.

COLOR IN ABSTRACT: WORKS BY LAURENCE CHANDLER & KAREN SUDERMANChandler’s impressionist pieces balance Suderman’s mixed-media creations. While Chandler uses improvisational techniques evocative of human emotion, Suderman uses traditional techniques that focus on the object’s color and texture.Invitational Gallery

Autumn at Strathmore offers an artistic array, with something for every taste.

Grace by Steven Nesheim; Ben’s At Night by Joseph Craig English


FALL CALENDARLevine Music

FALL SEMESTER BEGINSWeek of Aug 31 Join Levine Music this fall with group classes or private lessons. Start a new instrument or continue lessons with private instruction from Levine’s expert faculty. Levine’s varied and exciting group classes are perfect for beginners or seasoned music learners.MUSIC CENTER LEVINEMUSIC.ORG, 301.897.5100—————————————————Levine Music

ACT TWO @ LEVINE AUDITIONSTue & Thu, Sept 1 & 3Auditions for Act Two @ Levine, the DC area’s leading musical theatre education program, mainstage, and preprofessional programs. Season includes: Titanic, American Idiot, and Sideshow.MUSIC CENTER LEVINEMUSIC.ORG/ACTTWO—————————————————Outside Presenter

NEVER FORGOTTEN, A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO WWIISat, Sept 5, 7pmConductor Liang Zhang leads the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and 300 voices in a grand celebration honoring the victory of World War II.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$100—————————————————CityDance School & Conservatory

FIRST DAY OF CLASSESTues, Sept 8MUSIC CENTER—————————————————Strathmore Visual ArtWOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHENOPENING RECEPTIONThu, Sept 10, 7pmMix and mingle with the artists and local chefs whose work is displayed in this new exhibition. MANSIONFREE (No reservations required)

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

SEASON PREVIEW CONCERTThu, Sept 10, 8pmChristopher Seaman, conductor A full concert program showcasing highlights from the upcoming centennial season.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $15—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

CHILDREN’S TALK & TOURSat, Sept 12, 10:15amFire up your youngster’s interest in cooking and art with curator Harriet Lesser’s Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen gallery tour and a hands-on art activity. Recommended for ages 7–14.MANSION TICKETS $5 for children, accompanying adults are free.—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

CURATOR’S TOURSat, Sept 12, 1pm Curator Harriet Lesser leads a tour of the exhibition, Women Chefs: Artists in the Kitchen. MANSION FREE (No reservations required)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

DIANA ROSSTues, Sept 15, 8pmWhether you loved her in The Supremes, fell for her acting in Lady Sings the Blues, or followed her extensive solo career, Ross is guaranteed to enthrall audiences with hits from her legendary catalog.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $69–$249 (STARS $62.10–$224.10)

Outside Presenter

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSESWed, Sept 16, 8pmNintendo goes symphonic in this adaptation of the beloved video game series. Favorite moments from the 29-year-old Legend of Zelda saga are enhanced by orchestral performances of composer Koji Kondo’s music. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $45–$150—————————————————Strathmore Presents

PETER AND WILL ANDERSON TRIOThu, Sept 17, 7:30pmFresh takes on jazz classics from Juilliard-trained, Marsalis-mentored, clarinet- and sax-playing brothers. The Anderson brothers come to Strathmore with material from their new album Déjà Vu and guitarist Alex Wintz rounds out the trio.MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODYThu, Sept 17, 8pmMarin Alsop, conductor Olga Kern, piano ANNA CLYNE: Masquerade

(BSO Premiere) RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody

on a Theme of PaganiniR. STRAUSS: An Alpine

SymphonyStrauss’ love note to nature encapsulates the danger and majesty of the Alps. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

D.C. Federation of Music Clubs

A TUSSLE BETWEEN OPERA AND JAZZFri, Sept 18, 11amStrathmore Artist in Residence alumna Lena Seikaly performs jazz standards accompanied by Steve Hom on guitar. Soprano Melissa Chavez sings opera arias and art songs with piano accompaniment to open the hour.MANSIONFREE—————————————————National Philharmonic

SYMPHONIC DANCES FROM WEST SIDE STORYSat, Sept 19, 8pm Sun, Sept 20, 3pmThomas Pandolfi, piano Piotr Gajewski, conductor Program includes Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Gershwin’s An American in Paris, and the legendary composer’s Concerto in F, with pianist Pandolfi, a leading interpreter of Gershwin.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89—————————————————Strathmore Visual Arts

PANEL DISCUSSIONWOMEN CHEFS: ARTISTS IN THE KITCHENJoin Strathmore curator Harriet Lesser for a discussion of women, the food industry, and the connection between artist and chef.Sun, Sept 20, 2pmFREE (Reservations required)

OCTOBER 2015

Music Center Mansion Community Education

HISTORIC HOME TOURS Join us for guided tours illuminating the history, architecture, and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

Thu, Sept 17, 11am; Fri, Oct 23, 11am; Fri, Nov 6, 2pm

MANSION FREE (Reservations required)



BEETHOVEN’S PASTORALSat, Sept 26, 8pmJuanjo Mena, conductor Jonathan Carney, violin PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1,

“Classical”GLAZUNOV: Violin ConcertoBEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 6,

“Pastoral” In Beethoven’s walk through the Viennese countryside, we encounter a great storm followed by an expression of gratitude.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99—————————————————Strathmore Presents

BALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO DE AMALIA HERNÁNDEZ Tue, Sept 29, 8pmMexico’s culture comes to life in a brilliant explosion of breathtaking dance. Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández has been an artistic ambassador of Mexico for more than 60 years.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $38–$58 (STARS $34.20–$52.20)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

CHICK COREA & BÉLA FLECK DUETCo-presented by Strathmore,

Washington Performing Arts & Blues Alley

Wed, Sept 30, 8pmThis evening with two musical legends combines classic tunes from Corea and Fleck’s catalogs with music from their Grammy-winning duet album, The Enchantment.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$75 (STARS $31.50–$67.50)—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

OFF THE CUFFDON GIOVANNIFri, Oct 2, 8:15pmMarkus Stenz, conductor Soloists from Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist ProgramMOZART: Scenes from Don

GiovanniDon Giovanni is Mozart’s most Romantic opera, dealing with psychological and supernatural drama balanced with dark humor.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

National Philharmonic

WAGNER’S RIENZI— A CONCERT OPERASat, Oct 3, 8pmIssachah Savage, tenorPiotr Gajewski, tenor Wagner, one of the most innovative composers in the history of opera, achieved a seamless blend of music, drama, visual art, and stagecraft in his third opera, the powerful Rienzi. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

DON GIOVANNI Sun, Oct 4, 3pmMarkus Stenz, conductor Madeline Adkins, violin Lisa Steltenpohl, viola Soloists from Washington

National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program

MOZART: Symphony No. 1, K. 16MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante,

K. 364MOZART: Scenes from Don

Giovanni, K.527MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99—————————————————Strathmore AIR Alumni

CHRISTYLEZ BACON AND LILY NEILLWed, Oct 7, 7:30pmSparks fly when progressive hip-hop artist Bacon and harpist Neill present an exhilarating program that soars across the musical horizon. Come hear what happens when two AIR alums with similar mindsets and dissimilar musical backgrounds collaborate. Come early for The Art of Taste at 6pm.MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)—————————————————Friends of the Library, Montgomery County

28TH ANNUAL LITERARY LUNCHEON SERIES WITH AUTHOR JOHN FEINSTEIN Thu, Oct 8, 11:30amThe Washington Post sports columnist Feinstein, author of 27 books, including the two bestselling nonfiction sports books of all time, A Good Walk Spoiled and A Season on the Brink, discusses his storied career. MANSION TICKETS 240.777.0020; FOLMC.ORG.


WHAT’S UP AT AMP!AMP is redefining nightlife on Rockville Pike with great music, innovative cuisine, and hand-crafted cocktails. Your next big night out awaits.

THE NIGHTHAWKSFri, Sept 11

MATT SCHOFIELD Sat, Sept 12

ROY ASSAF TRIOThu, Sept 17

JAMES LLOYDFri & Sat, Sept 18 & 19

PETER ROWANFri, Sept 25

CHAISE LOUNGE Sat, Sept 26

ONE MAN BREAKING BADSun, Sept 27

MICHAEL LYNCHEWed, Sept 30

HAMILTON LEITHAUSERFri, Oct 2

NEW ORCHESTRA OF WASHINGTONSat, Oct 3

BLUE HIGHWAYSun, Oct 4

MICHAEL CHAPMAN & RYLEY WALKERThu, Oct 8

NAUGHTY PROFESSORFri, Oct 9

SHOCKED & AMAZED: NEW YORK VARIETY ALL-STARSSat, Oct 10

PIGPEN THEATRE CO.Fri, Oct 16

NICHOLAS DAVIDSun, Oct 25

BOB McDONALDThu, Oct 29

JAZZREACH’S METTA QUINTET Fri, Oct 30

STEVE KATZ & LIEL LEIBOVITZCo-presented with JCC of Greater Washington

Thu, Nov 5

THE WEIGHTFri, Nov 6

HUGH MASEKELA & LARRY WILLISThu, Nov 12

STORM LARGEFri, Nov 13

THE YARDBIRDSWed, Nov 18

TONY DeSARESun, Nov 22

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BSO SUPERPOPSCLASSIC FM: FIVE DECADES OF RADIO HITS Thu, Oct 8, 8pmJack Everly, conductorHear your favorite radio hits across the decades. Relive memorable moments through this program featuring blockbusters like “I Will Survive,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Dancing Queen,” “Sweet Caroline,” and more.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99—————————————————Young Artists of America

AUDITION INTENSIVE WORKSHOPSat, Oct 10, 9amAttention Singers: Receive valuable feedback from artists and educators in this half-day workshop with panelists including Daniel Rakowski, producer of Broadway’s On the Town. Event includes Q&A panel for parents.MANSION TICKETS $75–$200 YOUNGARTISTSAMERICA.ORG—————————————————Levine Music

KICKIN’ IT WITH THE MASTERSSat, Oct 10, 7pmRelive the monumental music of the 1950s masters of jazz organ, including Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, and Shirley Scott in a concert featuring Levine Jazz faculty Paul Bratcher, Josh Walker, Andrew Hare, and Manny Arciniega.STUDIO 309 TICKETS $15–$20 FREE FOR LEVINE STUDENTS. LEVINEMUSIC.ORG, 301.897.5100 —————————————————Strathmore Presents

JACKIE EVANCHOAWAKENINGLIVE IN CONCERTSat, Oct 10, 8pmWhen, at age 10, Evancho appeared on America’s Got Talent, the purity and power of her voice blew the judges and audience away. Now, at age 15, “Evancho’s voice keeps getting better and better” (Billboard). MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48–$115 (STARS $43.20–$103.50)

Strathmore Presents

MS. LISA FISCHER AND GRAND BATONSun, Oct 11, 7pm Famous for revving up the sound of the Rolling Stones, this Grammy-winning songwriter-vocalist and uber-successful session musician featured in the Oscar-winning documentary film 20 Feet from Stardom flies solo at Strathmore. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$58 (STARS $25.20–$52.20)

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UNDER THE STREETLAMPTues, Oct 13, 8pm Oh, what a night! This group of former lead cast members from Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Jersey Boys offer an evening of tight harmonies, slick dance moves, and a superb selection of doo-wop and old-time rock ’n’ roll.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$68 (STARS $25.20–$61.20)—————————————————Strathmore AIR Alumni

PIOTR PAKHOMKIN AND AMADOU KOUYATEWed, Oct 14, 7:30pmWhat happens when a Russian guitar virtuoso meets an African master of the kora? Musical worlds collide! Pakhomkin and Kouyate join forces on their plucked string instruments to create a unique and beautiful musical experience. Come early for The Art of Taste at 6pm.MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)—————————————————I.M.P. Presents

CHRIS CORNELLWed, Oct 14, 8pmSoundgarden frontman Cornell shows his softer side, showcasing songs from his new album, Higher Truth, as well as the wailing heavy rock he’s known for. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $76

Strathmore Presents

THE MOON AND THE SEVEN STARS:RONN McFARLANE, LUTE& MINDY ROSENFELD, FLUTEThu, Oct 15, 7:30pmThis Baltimore-based lute-and-flute duo wows audiences with Renaissance and Baroque music and Celtic folk melodies.MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)—————————————————Levine Music

JAZZ JAMSat, Oct 17, 7pmIn a fun and structured environment facilitated by Levine jazz faculty members, musicians will get a chance to play and improvise on well-known jazz standards. All skill levels and instruments are welcome!STUDIO 309 TICKETS $5 AT THE DOOR. LEVINEMUSIC.ORG/CALENDAR


ROMEO AND JULIET: IN CONCERTSat, Oct 17, 8 pmMarin Alsop, conductorEdward Berkeley, stage director & concert adaptation PROKOFIEV: Romeo and JulietProkofiev’s score accentuates struggles of young love amidst violent tragedy like no other representation of Shakespeare’s classic play. Presented in association with Folger TheatreMUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99—————————————————Strathmore AIR Alumni

JOHN KOCUR AND HERB & HANSONWed, Oct 21, 7:30pmJazz meets bluegrass for a magical musical evening. DC saxophonist Kocur joins mandolin and guitar duo Herb & Hanson in a bluesy, country combo show. Come early for The Art of Taste at 6pm.MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

OCTOBER 2015

Strathmore Presents

PLEIADES 30TH ANNIVERSARY JEWELRY SHOWSat & Sun, Dec 5 & 6, 11am–5pmMANSION

Launched 30 years ago by seven local artisans, Pleiades, named for the brilliantand beautiful star cluster known from ancient times as the Seven Sisters, has grown, and its selection of unique high-quality, hand-crafted jewelry and metalwork remains exquisite.

Now there are more than 30 artists, all women, offering one-of-a-kind silver and gold pieces with

gemstones, dichroic glass, beads, paper, and enamels, as well

as gorgeous silver flatware, vessels, and table sculptures.

Pleiades’ show and sale at Strathmore will leave you

starstruck.


Strathmore Presents

JULIA BULLOCK, SOPRANOFri, Oct 23, 7:30pmBullock has been hailed as an “impressive, fast-rising soprano…poised for a significant career” (New York Times). This quickly ascending star is racking up awards and accolades in spades, beloved for harnessing great operatic roles. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

Strathmore Presents

COMPAÑIA FLAMENCA JOSÉ PORCELFLAMENCO FIREFri, Oct 23, 8pmThis internationally acclaimed company of dancers and live orchestra ignite the stage, performing with pride and passion classic flamenco as it was danced and performed by the great masters.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$68 (STARS $25.20–$61.20)


MENDELSSOHN AND MOZARTSat, Oct 24, 8pmJoshua Weilerstein, conductorValentina Lisitsa, pianoCHRISTOPHER ROUSE:

Prospero’s Rooms (BSO Premiere)

MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 20MENDELSSOHN: Symphony

No. 3, “Scottish” Weilerstein exposes the passion of Mozart, Mendelssohn’s reminiscence of the highlands, and the Gothicism in Prospero’s Rooms.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99—————————————————Strathmore Presents

KRASNOYARSK NATIONAL DANCE COMPANYOF SIBERIASun, Oct 25, 4pmThis astonishing dance company whirls, twirls, leaps, bounds, and storms across the stage in a brilliantly colored, joyful display. Fierce Cossack bravado, traditional peasant charm: watch this troupe of 50 dancers express every facet of Siberian cultures. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $32–$72 (STARS $28.80–$64.80)—————————————————Washington Performing Arts

SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF, PIANO THE LAST SONATAS, PART 2Mon, Oct 26, 8pmSir András continues his monumental Last Sonatas project with the penultimate sonatas of Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, and Beethoven.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$75—————————————————Strathmore AIR Alumni

WYTOLD AND CHELSEY GREENWed, Oct 28, 7:30pmThere’s a world of possibilities in the uncommon pairing of former Artists in Residence Wytold and Green. The duo, with help from a drum machine, showcases unique string synergy using acoustic and amplified strings. Come early for The Art of Taste at 6pm.MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

Strathmore Education

COURAGE HAS A VOICEFri, Oct 30, 7pmCo-presentation with USO

of Metropolitan Washington–Baltimore

Collaboration between veterans, service members, hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon, electric cellist Wytold, and poet Mahogany L. Browne is the culmination of a Music & Writing workshop at the USO Warrior and Family Center. MANSION FREE (Registration required)—————————————————National Philharmonic

BACH FAVORITESSat, Oct 31, 8pmRosa Lamoreaux, sopranoVictoria Gau, conductor This concert overflows with Bach’s most cherished music including Orchestral Suite No. 3, Cantata No. 80 (A Mighty Fortress), and Cantata No. 147 (featuring Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring).MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89—————————————————Strathmore Presents

MAURIZIO POLLINISun, Nov 1, 2pmThe classical Italian pianist, considered one of the finest soloists of his generation, performs a program of Schumann and Chopin.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$85 (STARS $31.50–$76.50)—————————————————AIR Mentor

DANNY KNICELYWed, Nov 4, 7:30pmMulti-instrumentalist Knicely, who is deeply steeped in mountain music, shares the stage with traditional folk band Bumper Jacksons and jazz guitarist Jan Knutson.MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

ASHU, CLASSICAL SAXOPHONEThu, Nov 5, 7:30pmSee the saxophone in a whole new light! Artist-on-the-rise Ashu continues to defy convention by taking the sax out of the box. MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

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LEVINE MUSIC AT STRATHMOREDiscover all of the opportunities Levine Music has to offer! With a wide selection of private lessons, classes, workshops, and events, Levine Music provides a welcoming community for students of all ages and abilities.

START OF THE FALL SEMESTERMake music with us! August 31 is the first day of private lessons and September 4 is the first day of group classes. Register for special events, classes, or private lessons, available in more than 22 instruments and voice.

Levine Presents

KICKIN’ IT WITH THE MASTERSSat, Oct 10, 7pm

Peek through the window of history to experience the contributions of the masters of jazz organ. This program features music from greats including Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Shirley Scott, and more, performed by Levine jazz faculty Paul Bratcher on the organ, and featuring Manny Arciniega, Andrew Hare, and Josh Walker.STUDIO 309

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NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC’S 2015–2016 SEASON Highlights of the National Philharmonic’s new season, conducted by Piotr Gajewski, include Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Gershwin’s American in Paris, and Wagner’s Rienzi with tenor Issachah Savage. Pianist Brian Ganz is joined by soprano Iwona Sobtka in an evening dedicated to the songs of Chopin. The Philharmonic also performs Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique and Mozart’s Haffner Symphony.

Soloists include violinist Chee-Yun performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 and cellist Zuill Bailey playing two Vivaldi concertos. In addition, Philharmonic concertmaster Colin Sorgi performs Bach’s Violin Concerto No. 2.

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OFF THE CUFFA SEASON OF VIVALDIFri, Nov 6, 8:15pmMarin Alsop, conductor Jonathan Carney, violinVIVALDI: The Four Seasons How does music communicate the sounds of nature? Vivaldi showed Baroque critics that program music has its place among serious compositions with The Four Seasons.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99—————————————————Strathmore Presents

PAUL ANKASat, Nov 7, 8pmPop icon Anka wrote and sang the hits that defined pop music, from “Diana,” “Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” and “Puppy Love” to “Having My Baby” and “Times of Your Life.” Come share the memories and milestones. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $48–$125 (STARS $43.20–$112.50)—————————————————Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

TIME TRAVELSun, Nov 8, 3pmMarin Alsop, conductor Scott Simon, narrator VIVALDI: Concerto for

Four Violins and CelloVIVALDI: Concerto for

Two TrumpetsVIVALDI: “Spring” & “Summer”

from The Four SeasonsPHILIP GLASS: Icarus at the

Edge of Time MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99

Strathmore Presents

SHENANDOAH RUN Sun, Nov 8, 4pmThis fantastic folk group is composed of nine hand-picked classic and contemporary folk musicians. Vintage tunes, original compositions, bluegrass, country, and six-part harmony make Shenandoah Run one of the DC area’s top folk tickets.MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)—————————————————Outside Presenter

STYXA CONCERT TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS AND CHILDREN (CSAAC)Tues, Nov 10, 8pmDon’t miss Styx as they perform their chart-topping hits in support of Montgomery County-based nonprofit, CSAAC, a nationwide leader in autism services. MUSIC CENTERTICKETS $100–$250—————————————————Strathmore Presents

TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BYRD FEATURING CHUCK REDD & FRIENDS Fri, Nov 13, 8pmDrummer and vibraphonist Redd joined the Charlie Byrd Trio at age 21, embarking on a decade-spanning career at the apex of American jazz. Redd leads an all-star tribute to Byrd with friends Romero Lubambo, Scott Hamilton, Jacob Fischer, Robert Redd, and Tommy Cecil.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $25–$55 (STARS $22.50–$49.50)


BOLÉRO Sat, Nov 14, 8pmJun Märkl, conductor Lise de la Salle, pianoRAVEL: Alborada del gracioso FALLA: Nights in the Gardens

of Spain DEBUSSY: Images RAVEL: BoléroFalla, Debussy, and Ravel each draw on a Spanish muse. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99—————————————————Strathmore Presents

CHUCHO VALDÉS:IRAKERE 40 Sun, Nov 15, 7pmValdés has been called the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Now the Cuban guitarist-composer-arranger is celebrating the music of his legendary group, Irakere, by recreating the magic 40 years later with young musicians.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $28–$58 (STARS $25.20–$52.20)

—————————————————AIR Mentor

DAN ROBERTSWed, Nov 18, 7:30pmAcclaimed jazz pianist Roberts’ eclectic musical interests come together in this riveting showcase with Kimberly Kong’s classical piano and Griff Kazmierczak’s jazz trumpet and violin.MANSION TICKETS $17 (STARS $15.30)

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28TH ANNUAL LITERARY LUNCHEON SERIES WITH AUTHOR MARY JO PUTNEY Thu, Nov 19, 11:30am Bestselling author discusses her career, her newest novel, and her 2013 Romance Writers Association’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. MANSION TICKETS 240.777.0020; FOLMC.ORG.

—————————————————Strathmore Presents

ETHEL Thu, Nov 19, 7:30pm Not your parents’ string quartet. ETHEL is plugged in and turned on, creating an exciting, modern sound with amplification and improvisation. Performing original music as well as the work of contemporary composers, ETHEL really rocks.MANSION TICKETS $30 (STARS $27)

STUDENT COMPOSER READINGSWITH ETHELThu, Nov 19, 12pmGo behind-the-scenes of the relationship between composer and performer as student composers from University of Maryland School of Music work with ETHEL in an open rehearsal of four new works. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND *Note, this event does not take place at Strathmore.FREE

NOVEMBER 2015



DVOŘÁK’S VIOLIN CONCERTOThu, Nov 19, 8pmHannu Lintu, conductor Hilary Hahn, violin DVORÁK: Violin Concerto SIBELIUS: Four LegendsHahn brings her unique flair to Dvorák’s lyrical and playful concerto. Sibelius’s Four Legends tells the saga of mythological hero Lemminkäinen. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $35–$99—————————————————Strathmore Presents

THE TENORSUNDER ONE SKY TOURSat, Nov 21, 8pmCanada’s national treasure comes to Strathmore. This dynamic, young quartet known for thrilling audiences worldwide with their unique harmonic stylings has been hailed as musical ambassadors sharing the joyful sounds of choral classics. MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $45–$85 (STARS $40.50–$76.50)—————————————————Strathmore Presents

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS Fri, Nov 27, 8pmRevisit the ultimate album of 1977, Fleetwood Mac’s passionate look at love, loss, breakups, betrayals—and “Dreams.” Go back in time with this perfect recreation of an unforgettable classic album.MUSIC CENTERTICKETS $29–$49 (STARS $26.10–$44.10)————————————————— National Philharmonic

TCHAIKOVSKY’S SERENADESat, Nov 28, 8pmSun, Nov 29, 3pmChee-Yun, violin Piotr Gajewski, conductorAward-winning violinist Chee-Yun plays Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, a composition of delightful melodies and subtle wit. The concert opens with Sibelius’ captivating Rakastava (The Lover) and closes with Tchaikovsky’s popular Serenade for Strings.MUSIC CENTER TICKETS $29–$89


FALL CALENDAR—BY GENREBLUES/JAZZ/SOULPETER AND WILL ANDERSON TRIOSept 17

LEVINE: KICKIN’ IT WITH THE MASTERSOct 10

LEVINE: JAZZ JAMOct 17

AIR ALUMNI: JOHN KOCUR AND HERB & HANSONOct 21

AIR ALUMNI: WYTOLD AND CHELSEY GREENOct 28

TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BYRD Nov 13

AIR MENTOR: DAN ROBERTSNov 18

————————————————BLUEGRASS/FOLKAIR MENTOR: DANNY KNICELYNov 4

SHENANDOAH RUN Nov 8

————————————————CLASSICALA TRIBUTE TO WWIISept 5

BSO: SEASON PREVIEW CONCERTSept 10

THE LEGEND OF ZELDASept 16

BSO: RACHMANINOFF’S RHAPSODYSept 17

NP: SYMPHONIC DANCES FROM WEST SIDE STORYSept 19 & 20

BSO: BEETHOVEN’S PASTORALSept 26

BSO: OFF THE CUFFDON GIOVANNIOct 2

NP: WAGNER’S RIENZIOct 3

BSO: DON GIOVANNIOct 4

BSO SUPERPOPS: CLASSIC FMOct 8

THE MOON AND THE SEVEN STARSOct 15

BSO: SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO AND JULIET: IN CONCERTOct 17

BSO: MENDELSSOHN & MOZARTOct 24

WPA: SIR ANDRÁS SCHIFF, PIANOOct 26

NP: BACH FAVORITESOct 31

MAURIZIO POLLININov 1

ASHU, CLASSICAL SAXOPHONENov 5

BSO: OFF THE CUFF A SEASON OF VIVALDINov 6

BSO: TIME TRAVELNov 8

BSO: BOLÉRONov 14

ETHEL Nov 19

BSO: DVOŘÁK’S VIOLIN CONCERTONov 19

NP: TCHAIKOVSKY’S SERENADENov 28 & 29

————————————————DANCEBALLET FOLKLÓRICO DE MÉXICO Sept 29

COMPAÑIA FLAMENCA JOSÉ PORCELOct 23

KRASNOYARSK DANCE COMPANYOct 25

————————————————EDUCATIONLEVINE: FALL PRIVATE LESSONS AND CLASSES BEGINAug 31 & Sept 4

LEVINE: ACT TWO AUDITIONSSept 1 & 3

CITYDANCE FIRST DAY OF CLASSESSept 8

CHILDREN’S TALK & TOURSept 12

YAA: AUDITION INTENSIVEOct 10

COURAGE HAS A VOICEOct 30

STUDENT COMPOSER READINGS WITH ETHELNov 19————————————————POP/ROCKDIANA ROSSSept 15

CHICK COREA & BÉLA FLECK DUETSept 30

AIR ALUMNI: CHRISTYLEZ BACON AND LILY NEILLOct 7

MS. LISA FISCHER AND GRAND BATONOct 11

UNDER THE STREETLAMPOct 13

IMP: CHRIS CORNELLOct 14

PAUL ANKANov 7

STYXNov 10

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE, RUMOURS Nov 27

————————————————SPECIAL EVENTSLITERARY LUNCHEON: JOHN FEINSTEINOct 8

STRATHMORE CABARET Oct 17

MUSEUM SHOP AROUNDNov 12–15

LITERARY LUNCHEON: MARY JO PUTNEYNov 19————————————————VISUAL ARTSOPENING RECEPTIONSept 10

CURATOR’S TOURSept 12

PANEL DISCUSSIONSept 20

————————————————VOCALA TUSSLE BETWEEN OPERA AND JAZZSept 18

JACKIE EVANCHOOct 10

JULIA BULLOCK, SOPRANOOct 23

THE TENORSNov 21

————————————————WORLDAIR ALUMNI: PIOTR PAKHOMKIN AND AMADOU KOUYATEOct 14

CHUCHO VALDÉS: IRAKERE 40Nov 15

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THIR-TEA & FABULOUSNo scones about it! Strathmore’s tastiest tradition turns 30 this year, and Tea Room Manager Mary Mendoza Godbout spills the tea.

“I can’t believe it has been 30 years.” That’s what Madeline Dionisio, a tea volunteer since 1985, told me—and she should know.

“Twelve of us ladies and [Strathmore chief executive officer] Eliot Pfanstiehl went to a tea at The Four Seasons, and we used that experience to create our own tea room,” she explains. “When we started, we did everything: volunteers making the food and serving the tea. I even washed the tablecloths.”

Today, the meals are catered by Ridgewells, but volunteers still serve our guests, and volunteer musicians perform during the teas. We even created a special tea blend from the beginning. In 2000, Tea Lady Anne Mizoguchi partnered with Tea Master John Harney and tweaked our secret formula to what it is today. The Strathmore Signature Blend is served and sold only at the Mansion, and patrons tell me our black tea is very tasty with a great aroma—perfect for the Strathmore setting.

Sometimes our patrons love the Tea Room so much they end up becoming volunteers. Linda Burlington, who retired from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, now spends time pouring Strathmore Signature Blend from china teapots and bringing scones and dainty sandwiches to tables of happy guests.

“I have been coming here since the beginning,” says Burlington. “I love the ambiance, service, friendliness, food, and elegance that Strathmore brings to the area.”

When she was working, Burlington “brought more than 20 groups to tea. I enjoyed it so much I wanted to volunteer here when I retired.”

That enjoyment seems to be the spoon that stirs the tea: no matter what changes as the decades go by, the Strathmore Tea Room remains a haven of calm in a busy world.

“People enjoy the tea, music, and atmosphere, and always seem to be in a good mood when they leave,” says Dionisio. “I am so glad I started when I did, and I plan to be here for as long as I can because it’s a great place to be.”

~Mary Mendoza Godbout, Tea Room Manager

The Strathmore Tea Room, seen here in 1988, was featured in Christmas with Southern Living 1988.

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FALLING LEAVES & AUTUMN BREWSExperience Afternoon Tea at Strathmore; live music, specially blended tea, and a selection of delectable treats combine to bring charm to your day.

September

15 John Dassoulas, piano 16 Lily Chang, piano 22 Carol Rose Duane, harp & piano 23 Fran Hraster, piano 26 Specialty Tea: Downton Abbey Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 29 Specialty Tea: Downton Abbey Tea Elizabeth Benforado, dulcimer & Jay Benforado, guitar 30 Specialty Tea: Downton Abbey Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar

October

6 John Dassoulas, piano 7 Jo Morrison, harp & Wayne Morrison, bagpipes SOLD OUT! 13 Specialty Tea: 30-Year Anniversary Tea Karen Ashbrook, dulcimer & Paul Oorts, harp guitar 14 Specialty Tea: 30-Year Anniversary Tea Becky Dukes, piano 17 Music Room: Norm Katz, piano SOLD OUT! Dining Room: Judith Mostyn White, harp SOLD OUT! 20 Specialty Tea: Chocolate Tea Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar 21 Mike Gold, piano 27&28 Specialty Tea: Haunted Tea Party Teresa Roberts Logan, storyteller

November

3 Noreen Friedman, flute & Bob Wysong, guitar 4 Meg Baker, harp & piano SOLD OUT! 10 Fran Hrastar, piano 17 Judith Mostyn White, harp 18 Susan Bour, flute & Phil Bour, guitar

FALL SPECIALTY TEAS

DOWNTON ABBEY TEASat, Tue & Wed, Sept 26, 29 & 30

Anticipating Downton Abbey’s final season? Step back in time and enjoy music and food suitable for a dowager.

30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TEAS Tue & Wed, Oct 13 & 14

Celebrate 30 years of tea at Strathmore with a special anniversary affair, featuring exquisite food, tea, and music.

CHOCOLATE TEATue, Oct 20

Savor Strathmore Signature Blend, chocolate teas, delicious savories, and a special tasting from The Perfect Truffle in Frederick, MD.

HAUNTED TEA PARTYTue & Wed, Oct 27 & 28

Tricks, treats, and tea—it’s always a scream when the ghouls gather for our annual haunted tea parties.

AFTERNOON TEACall 301.581.5108 for reservations.Prepaid, nonrefundable reservations required.

Vegetarian options available, inquire when reserving.

MANSION$24 (STARS $21.60)SPECIALTY TEAS $28 (STARS $25.20)


CONTACT INFORMATION

Online: strathmore.orgTicket Office: 301.581.5100Group Tickets: 301.581.5199Administration: 301.581.5200

TTY for MD residents via relay at 711, out-of-state at 800.735.2258

Mansion at Strathmore10701 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda, MD 20852-3224

Music Center at Strathmore5301 Tuckerman LaneNorth Bethesda, MD 20852-3385

CHILDRENFor ticketed events, all patrons regardless of age are required to have a ticket. Use your best judgment when bringing children to a concert that is intended for adults. Please note: the minimum age requirement for WPA performances is 5; for BSO performances, it is 6.

TOURSFree, walk-in tours of the Music Center are available Wednesdays 12–2pm and Saturdays 11am–2pm. Reservations are required for groups of 10 or more people, call 301.581.5102.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ORDER NOW!WWW.STRATHMORE.ORG 301.581.5100TICKET OFFICE 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD

Complimentary 15 minute Ticket Office parking is available in the Mansion lot weekdays 10am–5pm.

GROUP TICKETS 301.581.5199

Tickets for AMP can be purchased at the Strathmore Ticket Office and at www.AMPbyStrathmore.com

STRATHMORE WELCOMES PATRONS WITH DISABILITIES

Every seating section in the Concert Hall includes wheelchair-accessible seating. The Mansion is also wheelchair accessible.

Assistive-listening devices are available in the Concert Hall and in the Mansion Music Room for Music in the Mansion and Artist in Residence concerts.

Sign-interpreted performances are available by request.

Accommodations subject to availability. Please make requests by calling the Ticket Office 14 days in advance of performance.

Shuttle service across the Sky Bridge from the 4th floor of the Metro garage to the Music Center is available before Concert Hall events.

DIRECTIONSStrathmore is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355), half a mile north of the Capital Beltway and adjacent to the Grosvenor-Strathmore station on Metro’s Red Line.

PARKINGFor Music Center Concert Hall performances: For ticketed performances, complimentary parking is available in the adjacent Metro garage—stroll across the covered Sky Bridge directly into the Music Center. For the convenience of Music Center patrons, there is a passenger drop-off and pick-up area and a valet available ($15) in the Circle Plaza at 5301 Tuckerman Lane.

For nonperformance Music Center events, including all Education Center events: Metered parking is available on Tuckerman Lane or park in the Metro garage where a SmarTrip or credit card payment of $5.10 is required Monday–Friday.

For Mansion concerts, exhibitions, and events: Free parking on a space-available basis in the Mansion lot. Enter at 10701 Rockville Pike.

For complete driving directions, Metro, bus, and parking information, visit www.strathmore.org and click on “Your Visit.”

HOURS OF OPERATION

TICKET OFFICE HOURSMon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 10am–5pmWed: 10am–9pmSat: 10am–2pmSun: Closed

Also open 60-minutes prior to performances through intermission in the Music Center.

MANSION: SHOP & GALLERIESTue, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10am–4pmWed: 10am–9pmSun: 12–4pm Mon: Closed

PRELUDE CAFÉMon–Sat: 11am–3pmPerformances: open two

hours prior to Concert Hall performance start time

Dates, artists, programs, and prices are subject to change.

SCHEDULED FALL CLOSINGS

Mon, Sept 7: Campus closed in observance of Labor Day.Mon, Oct 12: Strathmore Administrative Offices and Mansion closed

in observance of Columbus DayWed, Nov 11: Strathmore Administrative Offices and Mansion closed

in observance of Veterans DayThu, Nov 26: Campus closed in observance of Thanksgiving

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26TH ANNUAL MUSEUM SHOP AROUNDStrathmore’s Annual Museum Shop Around turns holiday gift giving into an art form. With wares from 18 area museums and cultural shops, you are sure to find perfect expressions of friendship, love, and gratitude for everyone on your list.Thu–Sun, Nov 12–15 TICKETS $9 (STARS $8)

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