Muskegon Community Concerts

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Thursday, September 9, 2010, 7:30pm,

Muskegon Community Concert Association
587 W. Western Ave.
Muskegon 49440
231-722-6520

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FRAUENTHAL CENTER
for the Performing Arts
425 W. Western Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49440
(231) 727-8001
www.frauenthal.org

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11am- 6pm Monday thru Friday, and two hours prior to every show until ½ hour after the show begins.

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This Season

2009-2010 Season

All concerts are held at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts.

Ordinarily, Sunday concerts start at 3 p.m, however, the season finale, 'Canadian Tenors,' begins at 7:30 p.m on Sunday, May 9, 2010.

Weekday concerts start at 7:30 p.m., as usual

Grand Rapids Ballet
Sat., Oct. 10, 2009, 7:30pm.

Photo by Paul L. Newby II, Copyright 2009 The Grand Rapids Press. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

The Grand Rapids Ballet website

This outstanding concert has already taken place. Here is feedback from our audience:
"The Grand Rapids Ballet was fabulous. Please get them every year." ~ audience talk back form

"... thank you for your efforts in making the Grand Rapids Ballet appearance at the Frauenthal a reality!!! I have been a Community Concert season ticket holder for several seasons now, and this was one of the best (if not THE best) performances I have enjoyed thus far. Please bring them back EVERY year!!"
Sincerely,
S. G.

"This was an excellent ballet group and this performance art was in the top 5 in the history of MCC." ~ audience talk back form

"... this was a most enjoyable event. ... the performers were every bit as professional and polished as any I have ever seen... I say; 'Bravo!'" ~ M. J.

George Balanchine's Prodigal Son Comes to Muskegon for the First Time!

Join Michigan's only professional ballet company for an inspiring production featuring three masterful works. George Balanchine's 'Prodigal Son,' choreographed in 1929, is perhaps his best known story ballet and a stunning drama exposing the virtues of sin and redemption in a powerful performance.

(Prodigal Son Choreography by George Balanchine, Copyright The George Balanchine Trust)

Website visitors are encouraged to view the fascinating video narrated by Gordon Peirce Schmidt.

More Feedback:
"We were amazed and astounded at the quality of dance and production of 'the Prodigal Son'.. Our nine-year-old daughter, Mary, talked about it non-stop the rest of the weekend--continually asking us which parts were our favorite and reciting to us hers. It was a magical evening, and one of the best artistic performances we have seen in Muskegon!" ~ M. H.

"I really enjoyed the GR ballet performance and would love to have them back next year. They were a very talented group." ~ C.R.

"My 10 year old daughter and I truly enjoyed the Prodigal Son performed by the Grand Rapids Ballet Company. We have seen other ballets performed by the GRBC and have always been thoroughly impressed and this one did not disappoint. The GRBC does a wonderful job with their choreography, costumes, sets and best of all their dancing. They are a true professional company whom we are lucky to have right next door. However, I would love to see them perform more often in Muskegon. One of the things they do remarkably well is mixing a bit of a classical ballet along with a child friendly or more familiar themed ballet thus introducing a newer audience to their beautiful art form."
~ F.S.

ROBERTO PROSSEDA & ALESSANDRA AMMARA
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:30pm (Student Outreach, 10:00am)

http://www.robertoprosseda.com
http://www.alessandraammara.com

The Ammara - Prosseda piano duet is composed of two young pianists, husband and wife, who also have an intensive career as a soloists. Alessandra and Roberto studied with the same teachers: F. Scala, A. Lonquich, B. Petrushansky, L. Fleisher, D. Bashkirov, K. U. Schnabel. Both of them won major prizes, as soloists, in important international piano competitions (E. Honens in Calgary, F. Schubert in Dortmund, A. Casagrande in Terni, J. Iturbi in Valencia, G.B. Viotti in Vercelli, W. A. Mozart in Salzburg). They already gave four hands piano recitals in many countries in Europe, Asia and America.

INTERSECTION
Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 7:30pm (Student Outreach, 1:00pm)

The violin, cello and piano trio, Intersection has forged a powerful connection with audiences worldwide. As the group’s numerous recordings top classical and crossover charts in Asia, their fan base continues to rapidly grow throughout Europe and the US.

Their program is anything but typical -- a Hungarian thread in Brahms may spin into Gypsy tunes; Dvorak into Slavic dance forms; Ravel into ethereal French renderings.

They present American repertoire spanning avant garde and popular genres. Drawing inspiration from their home base in New York, Intersection is an exciting musical embodiment of vitality, verve and variety.

Indianapolis Opera Ensemble
Monday, March 29, 2010, 7:30pm
Student Concert Series: Mon./Tues., March 29 & 30, 2010 – 10am & 12:30pm

Indianapolis Opera Website

The Indianapolis Opera Ensemble, Indianapolis Opera's resident company, consists of five young artists who are selected each year through national auditions. During their four month residency, the Ensemble members travel offering a variety of educational and entertaining programs, including children's operas, multidisciplinary school residencies and concerts for adult audiences. Talented and gifted voices bring the world of opera alive to all of their audiences.

BYRON STRIPLING QUARTET
Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:30pm, (Student Outreach, 10:00am)

Byron Stripling Website

You’ve heard him for years as the trumpeter and voice on TV themes for CNN and 20/20… now, see for yourself why singer/actor/trumpeter Byron Stripling was chosen as the lead for the Broadway-bound new musical 'Satchmo!' Since his Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Pops, Byron has become a pops favorite, notably with Boston Pops and on PBS’s “Evening at Pops.”

With his hand-picked piano, bass and percussion trio, Stripling’s touring show brings down the house with down-home charm. From his early Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra days to today, Byron Stripling’s dead-on musicianship and timeless appeal keep audiences coming back for more.

CANADIAN TENORS
Sunday, May 9, 2010, 7:30pm

Canadian Tenors website

Hear more of the Canadian Tenors:
Dubbed “Canada’s National Treasure,” the Canadian Tenors charm audiences with their winning blend and crowd-pleasing repertoire. Featuring a mix of music and sounds from theatre, classical, operetta, and alternative world pop, this foursome gloriously croons in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Maltese.

After touring Norway, The Netherlands and the U.S, they recently completed a Canadian tour with legendary producer David Foster. Recent collaborations with producers, including Grammy Winner, Steve Thompson (Madonna) and Juno Winner, Jeff Wolpert (Sarah Brightman, Nelly Furtado) are fast establishing them a luminary reputation. The Canadian Tenors are giving pop-opera a new, fresh definition resulting in consistent standing ovations.

*Student Encore performances are held at various school locations. For more information, contact Student Contact Coordinator, Julie Stuberg at julie@stuberg.com.

Grand Rapids Ballet Sat., Oct. 10, 2009, 7:30pm. Photo by Paul L. Newby II, Copyright 2009 The Grand Rapids Press. All rights reserved. Used with permission. The Grand Rapids Ballet website This outstanding concert has already taken place. Here is feedback from our audience: "The Grand Rapids Ballet was fabulous. Please get them every year." ~ audience talk back form "... thank you for your efforts in making the Grand Rapids Ballet appearance at the Frauenthal a reality!!! I have been a Community Concert season ticket holder for several seasons now, and this was one of the best (if not THE best) performances I have enjoyed thus far. Please bring them back EVERY year!!" Sincerely, S. G. "This was an excellent ballet group and this performance art was in the top 5 in the history of MCC." ~ audience talk back form "... this was a most enjoyable event. ... the performers were every bit as professional and polished as any I have ever seen... I say; 'Bravo!'" ~ M. J.	George Balanchine's Prodigal Son Comes to Muskegon for the First Time! Join Michigan's only professional ballet company for an inspiring production featuring three masterful works. George Balanchine's 'Prodigal Son,' choreographed in 1929, is perhaps his best known story ballet and a stunning drama exposing the virtues of sin and redemption in a powerful performance. (Prodigal Son Choreography by George Balanchine, Copyright The George Balanchine Trust) Website visitors are encouraged to view the fascinating video narrated by Gordon Peirce Schmidt. More Feedback: "We were amazed and astounded at the quality of dance and production of 'the Prodigal Son'.. Our nine-year-old daughter, Mary, talked about it non-stop the rest of the weekend--continually asking us which parts were our favorite and reciting to us hers. It was a magical evening, and one of the best artistic performances we have seen in Muskegon!" ~ M. H. "I really enjoyed the GR ballet performance and would love to have them back next year. They were a very talented group." ~ C.R. "My 10 year old daughter and I truly enjoyed the Prodigal Son performed by the Grand Rapids Ballet Company. We have seen other ballets performed by the GRBC and have always been thoroughly impressed and this one did not disappoint. The GRBC does a wonderful job with their choreography, costumes, sets and best of all their dancing. They are a true professional company whom we are lucky to have right next door. However, I would love to see them perform more often in Muskegon. One of the things they do remarkably well is mixing a bit of a classical ballet along with a child friendly or more familiar themed ballet thus introducing a newer audience to their beautiful art form." ~ F.S.
ROBERTO PROSSEDA & ALESSANDRA AMMARA Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:30pm (Student Outreach, 10:00am) http://www.robertoprosseda.com http://www.alessandraammara.com	The Ammara - Prosseda piano duet is composed of two young pianists, husband and wife, who also have an intensive career as a soloists. Alessandra and Roberto studied with the same teachers: F. Scala, A. Lonquich, B. Petrushansky, L. Fleisher, D. Bashkirov, K. U. Schnabel. Both of them won major prizes, as soloists, in important international piano competitions (E. Honens in Calgary, F. Schubert in Dortmund, A. Casagrande in Terni, J. Iturbi in Valencia, G.B. Viotti in Vercelli, W. A. Mozart in Salzburg). They already gave four hands piano recitals in many countries in Europe, Asia and America.
INTERSECTION Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 7:30pm (Student Outreach, 1:00pm)	The violin, cello and piano trio, Intersection has forged a powerful connection with audiences worldwide. As the group’s numerous recordings top classical and crossover charts in Asia, their fan base continues to rapidly grow throughout Europe and the US. Their program is anything but typical -- a Hungarian thread in Brahms may spin into Gypsy tunes; Dvorak into Slavic dance forms; Ravel into ethereal French renderings. They present American repertoire spanning avant garde and popular genres. Drawing inspiration from their home base in New York, Intersection is an exciting musical embodiment of vitality, verve and variety.
Indianapolis Opera Ensemble Monday, March 29, 2010, 7:30pm Student Concert Series: Mon./Tues., March 29 & 30, 2010 – 10am & 12:30pm Indianapolis Opera Website	The Indianapolis Opera Ensemble, Indianapolis Opera's resident company, consists of five young artists who are selected each year through national auditions. During their four month residency, the Ensemble members travel offering a variety of educational and entertaining programs, including children's operas, multidisciplinary school residencies and concerts for adult audiences. Talented and gifted voices bring the world of opera alive to all of their audiences.
BYRON STRIPLING QUARTET Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:30pm, (Student Outreach, 10:00am) Byron Stripling Website	You’ve heard him for years as the trumpeter and voice on TV themes for CNN and 20/20… now, see for yourself why singer/actor/trumpeter Byron Stripling was chosen as the lead for the Broadway-bound new musical 'Satchmo!' Since his Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Pops, Byron has become a pops favorite, notably with Boston Pops and on PBS’s “Evening at Pops.” With his hand-picked piano, bass and percussion trio, Stripling’s touring show brings down the house with down-home charm. From his early Count Basie and Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra days to today, Byron Stripling’s dead-on musicianship and timeless appeal keep audiences coming back for more.
CANADIAN TENORS Sunday, May 9, 2010, 7:30pm Canadian Tenors website Hear more of the Canadian Tenors:	Dubbed “Canada’s National Treasure,” the Canadian Tenors charm audiences with their winning blend and crowd-pleasing repertoire. Featuring a mix of music and sounds from theatre, classical, operetta, and alternative world pop, this foursome gloriously croons in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Maltese. After touring Norway, The Netherlands and the U.S, they recently completed a Canadian tour with legendary producer David Foster. Recent collaborations with producers, including Grammy Winner, Steve Thompson (Madonna) and Juno Winner, Jeff Wolpert (Sarah Brightman, Nelly Furtado) are fast establishing them a luminary reputation. The Canadian Tenors are giving pop-opera a new, fresh definition resulting in consistent standing ovations.
*Student Encore performances are held at various school locations. For more information, contact Student Contact Coordinator, Julie Stuberg at julie@stuberg.com.