OUR 2011 SEASON
A FAR CRY with Matt Haimovitz, Cellist
Friday, September 14, 2012
Swasey Chapel | 8pm
A Far Cry stands at the forefront of an exciting new generation in classical music. According to the New York Times, the self-conducted orchestra “brims with personality or, better, personalities many & varied.” On this occasion, the “Criers” share the stage with a renowned musical pioneer who, according to The New Yorker, “electrifies listeners from a few feet away in an intimate club, to the last rows of a concert hall…An expressive maximalist, Matt Haimovitz calls forth a dazzling spectrum of sounds from the depths of his instrument.”
KEITH LOCKHART & THE BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Friday, February 1, 2013
Swasey Chapel | 8pm
Famous for their legendary versatility, the BBC Concert Orchestra players can turn their hands to classical jazz, film music and crossover. This allows for an appetite of music in any forum or venue, with the talent to back it up. Keith Lockhart took up the baton to become the BBC Concert Orchestra’s seventh principal conductor in August 2010. He joins the BBC team while continuing his successful work with the Boston Pops, where he has been conductor since 1995.
CHUCHO VALDÉS QUINTET
Friday, October 26, 2012
Swasey Chapel | 8pm
The New York Times calls Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés’ concerts “such a controlled detonation of music that it kicks down your defenses.” They refer to him as a “pianist of imperial command.” In fact, most critics seem to be surprised that after a lifelong career, he still surprises them. Hailed as “one of the world’s great virtuosic pianists” by the Times, eight-time Grammy Award winner Valdés has recorded more than 80 CDs, performing with countless jazz masters, including Herbie Hancock, Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, and Chick Corea. Last here in 2002, this will be Valdés’ second Vail appearance.
JESSYE NORMAN
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Swasey Chapel | 4pm
Volcanic power, inspired performance, irresistible magnetism… According to the New York Times, Jessye Norman is “one of those once-in-a-generation singers who are not simply following in the footsteps of others, but staking out her own niche in the history of singing. This is an amazing voice, a catalogue of all that is virtuous in singing.” No matter what the style or repertoire—from classical music to new—the sound of Jessye Norman’s voice resonating in Swasey Chapel might just cause the supporting beams to tremble.
