| Canadian Brass |
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Masters of their craft,
artists of distinction and comedians extrodinaire, the beloved Brass return for a fourth Usdan Appearance.
"Virtuosity, musicality, comedy, and wit."
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| Billy Taylor |
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The great jazz pianist and educator, Billy Taylor, recieved Usdan Center's 2001 Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts at the Gala Concert on August 1st.
Announcing the selection of Dr. Taylor for the award, Usdan Center Executive Director Dale Lewis, commented: "Billy Taylor is admired by millions of jazz enthusiasts worldwide and has been honored by hundreds of universities and arts centers.
In celebration of Dr. Taylor's 80th year, Usdan Center is proud to take its turn in honoring this treasured friend of more than thirty years.
In 1968, Usdan's inaugural season, Dr. Taylor and his trio appeared on the first series of Festival Concerts.
Since that time, he has performed here dozens of times, also conductiong master classes and advising us in the choice of concert artists and faculty for the Jazz Studies program.
From 1987 - 1989 Dr. Taylor served as Usdan's first Artisitc Advisor in Jazz.
He is a favorite at the Center's concerts and a beloved member of the artist faculty.
For having touched the lives of thousands of Usdanites, for embodying the dedication, inspiration and artistic integrity that have made him a role model around the globe and for the energetically supporting the Usdan mission, we are proud to present the 2001 Usdan Center Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts to Dr. Billy Taylor." |
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| Paula Robison |
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"The first lady of the flute" PAULA ROBISON is treasured on several continents for bringing pure
intonation, beautifully varied tone and extraordinary technical mastery to an astonishingly diverse
repertoire. In addition to "classical" recitals with piano, guitar and harpsichord, her affinity for Brazilian
music is heard on two CDs, Brasileirinho (on the Omega label) and Rio Days, Rio Nights (on Arabesque).
She recently joined Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops for a "Brazilian Beat" program at Carnegie
Hall and made a southern tour of the United States with Robison-Lubambo-Baptista (joining guitarist
Romero Lubambo and percussionist Cyro Baptista). The trio next reunites for appearances at New York's
Carnegie Hall and Metropolitan Museum of Art, Boston's Gardner Museum, California's Ventura Chamber
Music Festival and a Minnesota Public Radio broadcast.
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| The Klezmatics |
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Acclaimed masters of the Klezmer.
Popular recording artists who appeared with Itzhak Perlman in the Emmy Award-winning Great Performances special: In the Fiddler's House. |
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| Rachel Lee |
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Acclaimed young violinist returns to Usdan following performances at the Grammys and with great orchestras of the world. |
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| Ahn Trio |
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Hailed as "Asian-American Whiz Kids" by Time Magazine
Featured in The New York Times, GQ and Vogue, this trio of sisters performs with flair and blazing artistry. |
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| Complexions |
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The award-winning dance company of Desmond Richardson and Dwight Rhoden.
"Today's hottest dance talents" Attitudes Magazine. "Richardson is a dance linguist who speaks poetically in all styles" The New York Times |
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| Lelia Josefowicz |
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This 23-year old violinist has appeared with many of the world's great orchestras.
She records award-winning CD's for Phillips and has performed sold-out tours of Japan, China, Europe and Australia. |
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| Soloists of Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley |
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Preforms In Concert with music by Verdi and Gounod.
Choreographed by Dennis Nahat and Conducted by Gary Hodges. |
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| Eliot Fisk |
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The great guitarist, a revered artist around the globe and a beloved performer at Usdan. |
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| Jeffrey Biegel |
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This Usdan alumnus has been a soloist with the Philadelphia,
Olso, BBC, Cincinnati, and the Munich orchestras. In 2000 he gave the world premiere of Gershwin's restored original Rhapsody in Blue. |
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| Usdan Center's 34th Annual Gala Concert |
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Usdan conductors Elliott Bean, Gary Hodges and Robert Dalpiaz relax after the Center's Gala Concert. |
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| Dora Schwarzberg |
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Usdan Center's Orchestra IV accompanies violinist Dora Scwarzberg. |
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| The Chameleons |
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35th Anniversary Encore Event Celebrated mimes, Berger & Diskin captivate audiences with their Theater in Motion. |
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| Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company |
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Distingushed modern dancers weave the cultures of East and West. |
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| Ignat Solzhenitsyn |
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Virtuoso pianist in his Usdan debut. Soloist with Boston, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Chicago symphonies. |
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| St. Petersburg Quartet |
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"Flawless ensemble...
stylish, supple, openhearted performances."- The New York Times |
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| Paul Plishka and Ruth Ann Swensen |
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Metropolitan Opera stars, Paul Plishka and Ruth Ann Swensen, backstage at the McKinley Amphitheater. |
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Ruth Ann Swensen performing at Usdan's Gala Concert. |
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