University Calendar

Dr. John & The Lower 911 and The Blind Boys of Alabama Spirituals to Funk

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/spirituals-to-funk/view/2012-10-11?CalendarStart=201210

Based on legendary Carnegie Hall concerts of the 1930s, Dr. John & The Lower 9-11 and the Blind Boys of Alabama come together on stage for a rousing night of jazz, blues, and gospel music. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dr. John���known as the living embodiment of New Orleans� musical���heritage and Grammy Award-winning and Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees The Blind Boys of Alabama make �foot stompin�� music that thrills the soul, gets you out of your seat and makes you dance. Get ready for a party!

The Mavericks

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/themavericks/view/2012-10-19?CalendarStart=2012-10-19

The Mavericks are back! The Grammy Award-winning post-modern country-steeped garage band makes their debut on our Great Hall stage with a presentation of songs from its new release In Time, as well as some of its most popular hits.
 
Formed in the early 1990�s and led by Cuban American frontman Raul Malo, the band carved its own brand of music on the American music landscape with a melting pot of music styles. Mariachi, Tejano, rock, pop, Cubano tinges and even touches of rockabilly are all wrapped in country-flavored tones to create the group�s unique and indelible sound.
 
With this performance, the band celebrates 20 years of performing the music they love, as well as their first studio project In Time, since disbanding in 1999.

Kelli O'Hara, Nathan Gunn, Ted Sperling Broadway's Classic Hits

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/kelliohara/view/2012-10-22?CalendarStart=201210

Valley Performing Arts Centerâ��s Broadway and American Song series kicks off with Kelli Oâ��Hara, â��the most accomplished Broadway ingénue to emerge in yearsâ�� (New York Times). She teams up with Grammy-winning baritone Nathan Gunn, â��a singer of unmistakable star powerâ�� (Opera News), who also happens to be one of People magazineâ��s 50 sexiest men alive, for an evening of romantic duets from the Broadway stage. Highlights include showstoppers from Carousel, Show Boat, Kiss Me Kate, West Side Story, and much more.Broadway's Classic Hits is created, hosted and conducted by Tony Award-winner Ted Sperling.

CENDRILLON opera

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - CSUN Campus Theatre
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

CENDRILLON by Jules Massenet. Libretto by Henri Cain.

This Massenet opera approaches the classic French fairy tale, Cinderella, with a musical sense of humor---wonderfully frothy and liberally spiced with dry Gallic wit.  This is one grand ball you'll not want to miss. Sung in French with English supertitles. Directed by Maurice Godin. Musical direction by David Aks. Presented by the CSUN Dept of Music and CSUN Dept of Theatre.

CSUN Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)

Limited Performances: Oct 26, 28, 31, Nov 2, 4 only.  Curtain time 7:30pm except Sundays at 2pm. Box Office (818) 677-2488. Very limited late seating, often only at intermission.

CENDRILLON opera

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - CSUN Campus Theatre (NH)
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

CENDRILLON by Jules Massenet. Libretto by Henri Cain.

This Massenet opera approaches the classic French fairy tale, Cinderella, with a musical sense of humor---wonderfully frothy and liberally spiced with dry Gallic wit.  This is one grand ball you'll not want to miss. Sung in French with English supertitles. Directed by Maurice Godin. Musical direction by David Aks.

CSUN Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)

Limited Performances: Oct 26, 28, 31, Nov 2, 4 only.  Curtain time 7:30pm except Sundays at 2pm. Box Office (818) 677-2488. Very limited late seating, often only at intermission.

CENDRILLON opera

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - CSUN Campus Theatre
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

CENDRILLION by Jules Massenet. Libretto by Henri Cain.

This Massenet opera approaches the classic French fairy tale, Cinderella, with a musical sense of humor---wonderfully frothy and liberally spiced with dry Gallic wit.  This is one grand ball you'll not want to miss. Sung in French with English supertitles. Directed by Maurice Godin. Musical direction by David Aks.

CSUN Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)

Oct 26, 28, 31, Nov 2, 4.  Curtain time 7:30pm except Sundays at 2pm. Box Office (818) 677-2488. Very limited late seating, often only at intermission.

Borromeo String Quartet

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.TheMusicGuild.org

Program:
Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1
Schubert: String Quartet in D Minor, D. 810

http://www.borromeoquartet.org/

Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/ballet-folklorico/view/2012-11-02?CalendarStart=2012-11

Traditional folk music and dance traditions from Mexicoâ��s various regions are the focus of exploration for Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez. Many of the ensembleâ��s works reflect the traditions of indigenous Mesoamerican culture.  Performed in colorful costumes by dancers in bare feet who emote the sensuality, joy and exuberance of Mexican culture, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernandez will leave you breathless.

CENDRILLON opera

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm - Campus Theatre
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

CENDRILLION by Jules Massenet. Libretto by Henri Cain.

This Massenet opera approaches the classic French fairy tale, Cinderella, with a musical sense of humor---wonderfully frothy and liberally spiced with dry Gallic wit.  This is one grand ball you'll not want to miss. Sung in French with English supertitles. Directed by Maurice Godin. Musical direction by David Aks.

CSUN Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)

Limited Performances: Oct 26, 28, 31, Nov 2, 4 only.  Curtain time 7:30pm except Sundays at 2pm. Box Office (818) 677-2488. Very limited late seating, often only at intermission.

Joan Osborne's Love and Hate

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/joan-osborne/view/2012-11-03?CalendarStart=2012-11

Love and Hate is a fascinating, sexy and emotionally-charged song cycle that explores modern romantic love and its undercurrents of anger, fear, pride and passion. Anchored by the soulful voice and inspirational writing of eight-time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum recording artist Joan Osborne, Love and Hate is a powerful theatrical multimedia experience that combines music, dance and film in a stunning exploration of the extremes of the human heart.

CENDRILLON opera

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - CSUN Campus Theatre
http://www.csun.edu/theatre

CENDRILLION by Jules Massenet. Libretto by Henri Cain.

This Massenet opera approaches the classic French fairy tale, Cinderella, with a musical sense of humor---wonderfully frothy and liberally spiced with dry Gallic wit.  This is one grand ball you'll not want to miss. Sung in French with English supertitles. Directed by Maurice Godin. Musical direction by David Aks.

CSUN Campus Theatre (Nordhoff Hall)

Limited Performances Oct 26, 28, 31, Nov 2, 4 only.  Curtain time 7:30pm except Sundays at 2pm. Box Office (818) 677-2488. Very limited late seating, often only at intermission.

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra

8:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Great Hall
http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/warsaw-philharmonic-orchestra/view/2012-11-08

Scheduled Performance:

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 ("Emperor")

     1. Allegro

     2. Adagio un poco mosso

     3. Rondo: Allegro

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 ("Pathétique")

     1. Adagio: Allegro non troppo

     2. Allegro con grazia

     3. Allegro molto vivace

     4. Finale: Adagio lamentoso

A venerable European institution, The Warsaw Philharmonic comes to the Valley Performing Arts Center for a presentation of works by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven. Since its first concert in 1901, The Warsaw Philharmonic has remained a leading orchestral ensemble and has played a major role in introducing audiences worldwide to many of the now famous classical composers and musicians from central Europe. Appearing with the orchestra is Yulianna Avdeeva, 2010 winner of the International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition.

Piano Trio Voce

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (PH)
http://www.TheMusicGuild.org

Program:
Zemlinsky: Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 3
Martin: Piano Trio on Popular Irish Melodies
Brahms: Piano Trio in C Major, Op. 87

http://triovoce.com