BYU PERFORMING
ARTS SERIES 2012–13
What do Mandy Patinkin, Hilary Hahn, Natalie MacMaster, and the Disney Channel’s Choo-Choo Soul all have in common? They’re all coming to BYU in 2012–13! It is with great pleasure that we prepare to welcome another fantastic roster of professional musicians, dancers, and theatre-makers to BYU for the 2012–13 season. They will come to us from near (Salt Lake City) and far (India, United Kingdom) to share with us their celebrated talents. Please join us as we commemorate another season of professional arts at BYU with these exciting upcoming performances.
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FALL 2012
MANDY PATINKIN: DRESS CASUAL
with Paul Ford on Piano
The Tony-winning Broadway star in his most electrifying role: concert performer.
Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 1, 2:00 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
PUPPET STATE THEATRE COMPANY:
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES
This theatrical adaptation of Jean Giono’s environmental classic tells the inspiring story of a shepherd who shows us the difference one man can make in the world.
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 28, 10:00 a.m. (school performance) & 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 11:00 a.m.
Pardoe Theatre–Harris Fine Arts Center
BEIJING DANCE ACADEMY
Dancers from Beijing, China’s prestigious arts academy present a program of contemporary dance inspired by traditional movement and music.
Wednesday, Oct.3, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
PAUL TAYLOR 2 DANCE COMPANY
This dynamic and accomplished six-person ensemble performs three of Paul Taylor’s masterworks.
Thursday, Oct.4, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
TENEBRAE
Nigel Short, conductor
This London-based choral ensemble blends the passion of a cathedral choir with the precision of a chamber group.
Thursday, November 1, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
UTAH SYMPHONY
Thierry Fischer, conductor
Hilary Hahn, violin
MOZART: Sym. No. 41 in C major, K.551 (“Jupiter”)
MAHLER: Adagio from Symphony No. 10 in F-sharp major
KORNGOLD: Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 (Hilary Hahn, violin)
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
WINTER 2013
AULOS ENSEMBLE
One of the world’s pre-eminent interpreters of early music and European Baroque music traditions.
Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Madsen Recital Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
UTAH SYMPHONY
Andrew Grams, conductor
GOUNOD: Faust
COPLAND: Appalachian Spring
STRAVINSKY: Jeu de Cartes
GERSHWIN: An American in Paris
Thursday, March 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
AQUILA THEATRE COMPANY: CYRANO DE BERGERAC
This New York-based company brings its innovative flair to Edmond Rostand’s funny and poignant play about one man’s quest for love.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
NRITYAGRAM DANCE ENSEMBLE
Regarded worldwide as one of India’s foremost dance companies, Nrityagram communicates powerful imagery and captivating movement through Odissi dance and live music.
Thursday, March 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
NATALIE MACMASTER
This Cape Breton fiddler is one of the most versatile and exciting musicians on the Folk and Celtic music scenes today, delivering a thrilling performance of fiddling fireworks on traditional and contemporary melodies.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
SPRING 2013
CHOO-CHOO SOUL WITH GENEVIEVE!
Super hip train conductor Genevieve and DC, her beat-boxing, break-dancing engineer, sing soulful, contemporary, kid friendly hip-hop songs about the ABCs, 1-2-3s, and more.
Saturday, May 4, 2013, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
de Jong Concert Hall–Harris Fine Arts Center
BYU PERFORMING ARTS SERIES 2012-13
Start date
8/30/2012
End date
5/4/2013
Venue
Harris Fine Arts Center
Sponsor
Performing Arts Series
Category
Guest Artist
