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2007 - 2008 Season
All performances are at Burlington's Memorial Auditorium.
All performances begin at 7:30 PM * Please note that all programs, dates, and times are subject to change. |
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Empire Brass
America's finest brass quintet Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Empire Brass is renowned for its stylistic excellence and unparalleled diversity of its repertoire. The five musicians perform more than 100 concerts a year worldwide. Sponsored by The Hawk Eye
Frederic Chiu, Piano SoloistClassical Pianist Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Frederic Chiu's intriguing piano springs from a diverse set of experiences and interests... his Asian-American- European background, musical training and interests in technology and human psychology. Koresh Dance Company"Looking Back" Music of '40s & '50s Tuesday, November 20, 2007 Founded by Israeli-born Koresh in 1991, Koresh Dance Company troupe provides an exciting and emotional blend of ballet, modern and jazz melded into a style of choreography that is both eloquent and explosive.
Chris Brubeck's Triple Play
Jazz Trio Christmas Program Monday, December 10, 2007 Led by bassist/trombonist/pianist Chris Brubeck,Triple Play blends jazz, folk, blues and classics. Brubeck is joined by guitarist Joel Brown and Peter Madcat Ruth in a program of popular holiday music.
Vanaver Caravan'Pastures of Plenty' Celebration of legendary Woody Guthrie Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Woody Guthrie, America's greatest balladeer, lives on
in this joyous celebration, in live music, song and
dance performed by an internationally acclaimed troupe
of twelve singers, dancers and musicians.
Sponsored by Great River Medical Center
London Concertante
String orchestra and harpsichord Saturday, February 23, 2008 Founded in 1992, London Concertante has established
itself as one of the finest chamber ensembles in
Europe. The ensemble, with its wide spectrum of
recordings and performances, rightly claims its
position at the forefront of classical performers in
the United Kingdom.
Sponsored by the Burlington Fine Arts League
The Producers
Broadway Musical Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Mel Brooks' long-running adaptation of his movie. An old-fashioned, slightly risque musical
comedy about two producers who hatch a money-making scheme and set out to make the worst show in
Broadway history. They fail, the show succeeds, and hilarity reigns. (May be inappropriate for
children 10 and younger.)
Sponsored by BB&T and Cady Insurance
Steve Lippia's sound is reminiscent of a young Frank
Sinatra. Blessed with the charm and ease of the
blue-eyed crooner, Lippia is backed by a hot, driving
band.
Sponsored by the Winegard Foundation |
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