Sunday, March 27, 2011

CCS Chamber Music Jam 4/9/11



The CAPITAL CITY SYMPHONY
announces a Chamber Music Jam!

Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 4:00-8:00pm
at Bethesda Presbyterian Church


Do you like playing chamber music with friends? 
Fancy listening to others make ensemble music in a relaxed setting? 
Want to support your local community orchestra by eating pasta?

Come join members of the Capital City Symphony and other local musicians for a day of socializing, sightreading, and spaghetti.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED!  BY NOON ON FRIDAY 4/8! 


At Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 7611 Clarendon Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 
(Close to Bethesda Metro and downtown Bethesda shops and parking!)

Music-making from 4-8pm
Dinner available 6:30-8pm
8-10pm possible additional music-making, for the die-hards!

$35 Admission ($25 is tax-deductible)

REGISTER at "Order Event Tickets" (on the right, under the intro text)
https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=125187087


OR send an email to events@capitalcitysymphony.org with the following information:

  1. Number of attendees, and how many will be playing
  2. Instrument(s) and approximate ability level (intermediate or advanced amateur, professional)
  3. Whether or not you are interested in a coached chamber music session (with CCS Artistic Director Victoria Gau, if there's enough interest)
  4. Your email
  5. Both day and evening phone number, if paying by credit card.
CHECKS can be mailed to: 
Chamber Music Jam, Capital City Symphony, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002. 
Checks must arrive NO LATER THAN APRIL 5.
(Orchestra members may bring their checks to rehearsal on April 7.)

Further details:

We'll break off into various ensembles to play chamber favorites in different rooms, then gather together for a spaghetti dinner, to be followed by additional chamber music for those who are interested.

Professional and accomplished amateur musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments, and others will be able to relax and enjoy music from a variety of composers, eras, and instrument combinations while roaming from room to room.

Coached chamber music sessions may also be available to those who are interested (sign up in advance to reserve your spot).

It promises to be a great night of food, friends, and fantastic music for players, listeners, and pasta-lovers alike!




Bel Cantanti Opera - Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri" - 2 more performances!



Bel Cantanti Opera Company presents
Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri"


2 More Performances!
Friday 4/1 at 7:30pm
Saturday 4/2 at 3pm

When cruel fate steals Isabella’s lover, Lindoro, away from her, she sets sail to search the world to find him. Meanwhile, the Bey of Algiers has grown weary of his wife and the girls in his harem, and resolves to try his luck with an Italian girl.

When the wily Isabella and her would-be lover, Taddeo, are shipwrecked on the shore of Algiers, the Bey realizes that he has found his Italian girl. But once Isabella discovers Lindoro working as a slave for the Bey, she sets in motion a plan to steal back her lover and leave Algiers for good.

Come and laugh the night away as the lustful Bey and presumptuous Taddeo get their just deserts in Rossini’s sparkling and tuneful masterpiece, L’Italiana in Algeri.

Mustafa: Kwang Kyu Lee
Isabella: Myeonsook Park
Lindoro: Anthony Webb
Taddeo: Eric McKeever
Haly: Charlie Hyland
Elvira: Sarah Heisler
Zulma: Alexis Tantau

Friday, April 1, 7:30pm
Saturday, April 2, 3:00pm

Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD

Tickets:
On line: Adult - $38, Student - $15
At the door: Adult - $40, Student - $15
Groups of 10 and more: $30
Ph (301)266-7546

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Bel Cantanti Opera Company present "L'Italiana in Algeri"


Bel Cantanti Opera Company presents

Rossini's "L'Italiana in Algeri"

4 Performances Only!
3/25, 3/26, 4/1, 4/2


When cruel fate steals Isabella’s lover, Lindoro, away from her, she sets sail to search the world
to find him. Meanwhile, the Bey of Algiers has grown weary of his wife and the girls in his harem, and resolves to try his luck with an Italian girl.

When the wily Isabella and her would-be lover, Taddeo, are shipwrecked on the shore of Algiers, the Bey realizes that he has found his Italian girl. But once Isabella discovers Lindoro working as a slave for the Bey, she sets in motion a plan to steal back her lover and leave Algiers for good.

Come and laugh the night away as the lustful Bey and presumptuous Taddeo get their just deserts in Rossini’s sparkling and tuneful masterpiece, L’Italiana in Algeri.

Mustafa: Kwang Kyu Lee
Isabella: Myeonsook Park
Lindoro: Anthony Webb
Taddeo: Eric McKeever
Haly: Charlie Hyland
Elvira: Sarah Heisler
Zulma: Alexis Tantau


Friday, March 25, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 26, 2:00pm
Friday, April 1, 7:30pm
Saturday, April 2, 3:00pm

Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD

Tickets:
On line: Adult - $38, Student - $15
At the door: Adult - $40, Student - $15
Groups of 10 and more: $30
Ph (301)266-7546


Wednesday, March 9, 2011

FREE! Takoma Park Folk Festival Concert 3/10/11

Capital City Symphony Concert 3/20/11


The Capital City Symphony presents

Symphony MUSIC!

Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 5pm

at the Atlas Performing Arts Center
1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC

Introducing the new CCS assistant conductor, John Devlin

* Copland, Fanfare for the Common Man
* Brahms,Tragic Overture

Conducted by John Devlin

Plus...

* Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5

Conducted by CCS Artistic Director Victoria Gau

Individual Tickets $16-25 (senior/student discounts)
Tickets for Children 16 and under are FREE!

Tickets available at capitalcitysymphony.org
at the Atlas Box Office
or by phone at 202-399-7993

RECEPTION TO FOLLOW at Sova Wine Bar
$10 Suggested Donation -- light food, cash bar

Friday, February 18, 2011

Offenbach's LA BELLE HELENE - Opens 2/25 for 6 Performances


6 performances of LA BELLE HELENE


Presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company


February 25-27 and March 4-6


Director: Deborah Grossman
Music Director: Joseph Sorge

New English Version by Richard Traubner

Jacques Offenbach's operetta, La Belle Helene -- loosely based on the classical tale of the ravishingly beautiful Helen of Troy -- opened in Paris in 1864 and was an instant hit. Our lively production features the Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Flappers, The Charleston, Bumbling Royalty, Goddesses and Oracles . . . what's not to love?!

Adults - $20
Seniors (65+) - $18
Students - $16


For Tickets call 240-314-8690

Performances will take place at:
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851

For more information, visit www.vloc.org.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

STRINGS and FUNK and OPERA, oh my!


Well, not all together!

First up -- auditions for Bel Cantanti's Summer Opera Festival.
Technically, the auditions were in January, but there are still a few spots available, especially for baritones and basses. Get in touch QUICKLY if you are interested (and please pass this along to likely young singers).

Details at: http://dcgrossmanarts.blogspot.com/2011/02/auditions-for-bel-cantanti-summer-opera.html


Then -- ONE NIGHT ONLY! A Night of Strings & Funk!
The Capital City Symphony meets New Retro
Part of INTERSECTIONS: A New America Arts Festival at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.


Finally, 6 performances of LA BELLE HELEN
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Presented by the Victorian Lyric Opera Company
February 25-27 and March 4-6

Director: Deborah Grossman
Music Director: Joseph Sorge

New English Version by Richard Traubner


Jacques Offenbach's operetta, La Belle Helene -- loosely based on the classical tale of the ravishingly beautiful Helen of Troy -- opened in Paris in 1864 and was an instant hit. Our lively production features the Most Beautiful Woman in the World, Flappers, The Charleston, Bumbling Royalty, Goddesses and Oracles . . . what's not to love?!

Adults - $20 / Seniors (65+) - $18 / Students - $16
For Tickets call 240-314-8690

Performances will take place at:
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851

For more information, visit www.vloc.org.