Long Island鈥檚 premiere destination for the arts, the听听(AUPAC), will celebrate its 5th anniversary season. Since its debut, the AUPAC has become the place to see world-class artists in an intimate atmosphere. The 2012鈥2013 season features the greatest entertainers and legends in music, dance, and theatre.
Season highlights include 10-time Grammy award-winning musician Bobby McFerrin, acclaimed modern dance company RIOULT, Tony award winner Christine Ebersole and legendary performance artist Laurie Anderson, among others. Audiences will also enjoy popular return engagements by the Jupiter String Quartet and Trio Solisti, along with a wide variety of family friendly entertainment including student and faculty concerts and productions.
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Opera and Ballet in Cinema Series
September 8 and 9
Season five kicks off with an all-new utilizing a new 30-foot screen and high definition projector with surround sound in the Concert Hall. In collaboration with Emerging Pictures, AUPAC will present productions direct from Europe鈥檚 best opera and ballet houses. The series begins with the timeless classic听The Sleeping Beauty听recorded live at The Royal Ballet, England and听Norma听recorded live at the Teatro Antico Taormina, Italy. Several screenings will take place each month. Information regarding the schedule of Opera and Ballet in Cinema Series can be found on the AUPAC site.听
RIOULT
September 14 and 15
New York City-based听RIOULT, is a powerful dance company renowned for its presentation of the sensual, articulate and exquisitely musical works of Pascal Rioult. The company has created a legacy of contemporary dance that speaks to the mind and heart. Their powerful grace and athleticism is not to be missed.
Jupiter String Quartet
September 21, 2012听
February 15, 2013
The听Jupiter String Quartet听returns to the AUPAC for their fifth season as an ensemble in residence.听 For their fall concert, the acclaimed quartet will present an uplifting and lighthearted evening featuring the music of Haydn, Bartok and Brahms.听 In the spring, they will premiere a new string quartet by Adelphi composer Sidney Marquez Boquiren.
Klezmatics
September 29
Klezmatics听are world-renowned Grammy-winning superstars of the klezmer world. They incorporate provocative themes with eclectic musical influences including gospel, punk, and jazz improvisation with Arab, African and Balkan rhythms. This high-energy celebration of music and culture is an inspirational evening for the whole family.
Laurie Anderson
October 12
In听Dirtday!, legendary musician and performance artist听听uses her unique story-telling ability to depict contemporary America, encompassing politics, desire, portraits of cities and people. The evening鈥檚 program will feature electric violin, keyboards and electronics. Solo violin pieces such as Grammy nominated 鈥淔low鈥 from听Homeland听will mix with filler electronic soundscapes to create an intimate look into what has made Anderson one of the most original American song writers.
Trio Solisti
October 27, 2012听
April 20, 2013
Trio Solisti听commemorates its 11th anniversary performing together. Their soulful and passionate performances are marked by soloistic virtuosity, electric energy, seamless ensemble playing and thrilling abandon. Their fall concert will include works by Beethoven, Glass, Saint-Saens and Dvo艡谩k.
Christine Ebersole and Edward Hibbert in听
Love, No毛l: The Letters and Songs of No毛l Coward
March 22, 2013
Starring Tony award-winning actress听听and Obie award-winning actor Edward Hibbert, this unforgettable production was devised and written by Barry Day (based on “The Letters of No毛l Coward) and interweaves the music of No毛l Coward and letters between No毛l Coward and his famous friends (newly collected in the critically acclaimed book, The Letters of No毛l Coward, edited by Barry Day).
Bobby McFerrin:听spirit you all
April 16, 2013
For one night only, 10-time Grammy award-winning musician,听听brings his latest project,听spirit you all听to the AUPAC. This performance will mark the show鈥檚 debut on Long Island. McFerrin鈥檚 latest work, influenced by the spirituals of his father, is a celebration of the strength of generations of Americans. His band鈥檚 world renowned performances are marked by their musicianship, community spirit and pure fun. In听spirit you all, McFerrin will delight with joyful new takes on familiar tunes and send listeners home singing.
Blyth Daylong, executive director for the AUPAC noted, 鈥淚n addition to our fantastic lineup of guest artists, the students of 茄子视频 will be performing renowned works by Bertolt Brecht, Maurice Ravel, Martha Graham, Johannes Brahms and Wendy Wasserstein, among others.鈥澨 In the spirit of their fifth season, the AUPAC is introducing a new student discount program. Students of all ages will be able to purchase up to two tickets to departmental productions at a discounted price of $5.00, as long as they have a valid student ID card.
To learn more about the AUPAC and to view the full season schedule, please visit听听or call at 516.877.4000.
For further information, please contact:
Todd Wilson
Strategic Communications Director听
p 鈥 516.237.8634
e 鈥 twilson@adelphi.edu