Cultural events special issue University of Missouri system 1981-82

Cultural events serve campuses, UMR expands 1981-1982 arts series

community The UMR Pelforming Arts Series for 1981-82 not only will increase its TO THE UNIVERSITY productions from six to seven , it also will COMMUNITY: expand its scope by including two per­ formances by repertory theater groups Dear C011eagues: as well as five by professional musical I am pleased that each of our groups. campuses will again be offering Season tickets are available to the performing arts series of campus community and the public. One outstanding quality. Some of the ticket includes all seven events at a cost of groups represented will perform $ 14 for students and retirees and $28 for on more than one campus through faculty, staff and general public. Tickets cooperative scheduling and may be obtained by sending a check and a booking. The many persons on self-addressed envelope to Campus Per­ the campuses who work to make forming Arts, lOS Harris Hall , University available this great variety of of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, Mo. 65401. cultural programing are to be The locations of the events will be commended. These events are a announced when the fall semester begins. very significant part of our The series includes: educational function and an important part of our communjty JAMES RIVERS, pianist service. Tue. , Sept. 15,8 p.m. As in past years, any The 1981-82 season opens with a faculty-staff discounts offered for performance by pianist James Rivers. the series are available to staff on Praised by Th e Nell' York Tim es for " vir­ a11 campuses. I encourage tuoso brilliance," he has won critical members of the University acclaim in major cities throughout the Arirang. a 50-member troupe of singers , dancers and musicians, wilf present a Korean community to take advantage of United States and Canada. Folk Festival at UMR on Feb. 15 . these major events throughou t the A native of Oklahoma, he is a gradu­ system. ate of North Texas State University and Prix du Disque (1%4) , the Deutscher melodious, harmonious and pleasant to was awarded the artist diploma from The SchallplatteI-preis (1970), the Grand Prix the Western ear. The mag nificent dances Juilliard School after one year of study. National de Disque (978), the Union de adhere to basic oriental rhythms, distin­ SinceI1ely yours, He is a prize winner in two national piano la Presse Musical BeIge (1978) and the guished by the accentuation of shoulder contests and also has a special flair for Gramophone Record of the Year (1979) . and arm movements which are empha­ presenting concerts for young people. The trio consists of Menahem Pres­ sized by the colOlful long sleeves of the sler, piano: Isidore Cohen , violin: and female dancers' costumes. MISSOURI REPERTORY THEATRE Bernard Greenhouse, cello. Tue. , Oct. 6, 8 p.m. ARKANSAS REPERTORY THEATRE IDA LEVIN, violinist The second performance in the Tue., March 30, 8 p.m. Tue., Nov. 10,8 p.m. The Arkansas Repertory Theatre UMR series will be a production of Selected as a 1980 Leventritt Artist, "Picnic." The Missouri Repertory Thea­ will perform "The Subject Was Roses" Ida Levin began studying violin at age 3. tre, based at UM-Kansas City, is well­ under the direction of Cli ff Baker. This is At age 10 she appeared as soloi st with the known for its imaginative productions, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. a company whose musicals are proven fine direction and tight ensemble acting. audience-pleasers and whose dramatic Since that time she has performed in Its repertoire includes classics by Euripi­ productions are moving and impressive. recital s and concerts throughout the [SpeCial events I des, Shakespeare and Moliere, as well as Flexible in its technical requirements , the United States and Europe. An active modern masterpieces by Alihur Kopit Arkansas theater group designs its pro­ chamber musician, she has the rare dis­ Other major cultural events not in­ and Tom Stoppard. tinction of having won first prize in the ductions for touring. cluded in either of the series listed and national Coleman Chamber Music Asso­ for which tickets are required are: BEAUX ARTS TRIO SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY ciation competition three times in succes­ Nov. ]9, 20 ,21 UMR Theatre Guild Tue. , Oct. 13 ,8 p.m. sion. ORCHESTRA Production The Beaux Arts Trio , perhaps the Mon., April 26, 8 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 12 Madrigal Dinners world's best-known trio, observed its ARIRANG KOREAN FOLK FESfIVAL The Saint Louis Symphony Orches­ UMR Collegium silver anniversary last year. The group Mon., Feb. 15 , 7 p.m. tra celebrated its 100th anniversary in Musicum, Chamber enjoys concert fame and best-selling rec­ Arirang is a theatrical spectacular of 1980 with a gala home season and a tour to Choir ords on both sides of the Atlantic. Its native Korean mosic, song and dance. New York, Philadelphia and Washing­ March 11 , 12 , 13 UMR Theatre Guild members have been awarded the Grand The 50 dancers, singers and musicians ton , during which critics hailed it as one Production reaffirm that Korean folk art is one of the of the finest orchestras in the nation. Its most vital in all of Asia. Although its musical director, Leonard Slatkin, is ac­ roots are in the Chinese traditions, it is knowledged to be one of the master t-ree concerts unique in the Orient for its Western conductors of hi s generation, consis­ l influence. This is most evident in the tently generating performances of high music, which is oriental in flavor but also technical polish and excitement. This series of concerts, performed by students and guest artists, is presented free to UMR students, faculty, staff and the general public. Locations and times will be announced. Included are: Oct. 20 UMR Jazz Ensembles Dec. 1 UMR Concert Band Dec. 6 UMR Choir and Orchestra (Oratorio) "Messiah" Dec. 8 UMR Wind Ensemble Feb. 23 UMR Wind Ensemble March 2 UMR Concert Band March 16 UMR Jazz Ensembles April 25 UMR Choir and Orchestra (Oratorio) " King David" CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION April 27 UMR Jazz Ensembles WILLIAMSEN 9 CL ARA A May 2 (2 p.m.) UMR Concert Band 701 LEWIS HALL May 2 (3 p.m.) UMR Orchestra May 4 UMR Wind Ensemble Cultural events feature Special events, music, drama resident, visiting artists BEAUX ARTS TRIO Oct. 29 String Ensemble, Gallery Cultural events at UMSLfor 1981-82 Gallery entitled "Large Works on Pa­ Wed., Oct. 14 ,8:15 p.m. 210 , 210 Lucas Hall, free; include a wide variety of lectures, per." J. C. Penney Auditorium Oct. 30 Jazz Ensemble, University concerts, art and photography exhibits, Special events include an appear­ $3 UM students; $4 .50 UM faculty/ Center Patio , noon , free; drama productions and several special ance by film, television and Broadway staff KAMMERGILD CHAMBER events. star Anne Baxter in "Fairy tales Are Not The three artists in this trio have won ORCHESTRA The three-year-old Kammergild Just For Children" and a concert by the concert fame on both sides of the Some of St. Louis' finest musicians Chamber Orchestra, under the direction famed Beaux Arts Trio. Atlantic. They have received several are members of the three-year-old Kam­ of artist-in-residence Lazar Gosman, has awards and have made recordings in the mergild. Lazar Gosman, artist-in-resi­ planned a season of five concerts to be To order special events tickets by United States and abroad. In their 25 dence at UMSL, founded the group performed at the St. Louis Museum of mail, write to the Programming Of­ years together, the trio has played more which has been the University's orches­ Art and at UMSL. Gallery 210 has a full fice, 262 University Center, 8001 than 3,500 engagements throughout the tra-in-residence since fall , 1979. This schedule of exhibits, highlighted by Natural Bridge Road , St. Louis, MO world. selected works from the Nancy Singer 63121. (314-553-5294) year the orchestra will present a series "FAIRYTALES ARE NOT JUST of five concerts: FOR CHILDREN," STARRING Oct. 4 St. Louis Art Museum, 8 p.m. ANNE BAXTER Oct. 15 J.e. Penney Auditorium, 8p.m. Sat. , Nov. 21,8: IS p.m. Jan. 24 St. Louis Art Mu seum , 8 p.m. J. C. Penney Auditorium Feb. 14 J. e. Penney Auditorium, 8 p.m. $3 UM students; $4.50 UM facultyl May 9 St. Louis Art Museum, 8 p.m. staff Tickets for the Kammergild are $8 Film, television and Broadway star for a single concert and $30 for the sea­ Anne Baxter will appear in a program son for UM students, faculty and staff. highlighted with elements of a lecture To order by mail, write to Kammergild and a performance. "Fairy tales Are Not Chamber Orchestra, UMSL, 318 Music Just For Children" includes multi-media Building , 8001 Natural Bridge Road, St. special effects produced especially to Louis, MO 63121. accompany the dialogue created by Ms. Baxter. Ms. Baxter has been acting since age 13 and has received an .. Oscar" for her role in "The Razor's Edge" and a nomination for the film "All About Eve," in which she played the title role.

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" Celia in an Armchair." a Two- color lithograph by Dm'id H ockney, will be one of th e pieces featured in th e October Galfery 210 exhibit. "Large Works 011 Paper: Selections from the Nancy Singer Gallery." (Copyrigh/: Gemini G.E.L.. Los Angeles. CA 1981) Lazar Gosman, artist-in-residence, di­ rects the Kammergild Chamber Orches­ Art, photograph exhibits tra in a series offi\ 'e concerts this year. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Sept. 25 Artist-in-Residence GALLERY 210 Buckminster Fuller is a "compre­ Recital, Lazar Gosman, Sept. 8-0ct. 2 "A Decade of Collecting: hensivist" who brings together such di­ J.e. Penney A Selection of Master verse forms as architecture, poetry, Auditorium, 8 p.m. Photographs from St. philosophy and engineering into art in­ Sept. 26 Greater St. Louis Louis Private ventions that please the eye and captivate Anne Baxter will star in "Fairy/ales Are Marching Band Festival Collections" the mind. This exhibit of new prints will Not Just For Children" Nov. 21. Dec. 4 Madrigal Dinner and The exhibit will include such artists be brought to the University through the Concert, J. C. Penney as Minor White, Edward Weston and assistance of the Carl Solway Gallery ARTS SHOWCASE Building, 8 p.m. Brett Weston and will explore the range and the UMKC Gallery of Art. This week-long series of concerts, Dec. 8 University Singers and and quality of photographs that have March 17- "Maya Textiles of exhibits and plays presented by U MSL Chorus Concert, been added to the private collections in April 16 Guatemala" students displays the variety of student Education Auditorium, St. Louis since the opening of Gallery Brilliantly colored native textiles talent at the University to other students Marillac campus, 8 p.m. 210. The gallery, which is celebrating its from Guatemala are in this exhibit which and to the faculty and staff. Events 10th anniversary this year, has height­ demonstrates the iconographic traditions include: April 23-24 Gateway Band and ened public awareness of photography as a nd design skills of the Maya people. Oct. 22-25 .. Man of La Mancha," Orchestral Festival an art form. Janet Berlo is guest curator. University Players, Benton April 30, Six Flags Choral Festival May 1-2 Oct 7-30 "Large Works on Paper: April 19-30 Student Art Show Hall Theater, 8 p .m. , $2 For further information on concerts Selections from the Gallery 210, located in Room 210, with UM J.D.; scheduled by the Depa rtment of Music, Nancy Singer Gallery" Lucas Hall, is open to the public with­ Oct. 22-30 Student Art Show, Rooms call 314-553-5980. Recent paper technology and artis­ out charge from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday 155 and 156, University try has permitted new avenues for major through Thursday, and from 9 a .m. - 5 Center Lounge, free; UNIVERSITY PLAYERS artistic statements. The exhibit will in­ p.m. on Friday. Oct. 23 University Band Concert, Oct. 22-25 "Man from La clude artists David Hockney, K. Noland University Center Patio, Mancha," $2 UM and E. Baynard, among others. I p.m. , free; students, faculty and Nov. 2-25 Sylvia Sleigh PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITS Oct. 26 Opera Ensemble, Third staff Opening reception and Sept. 1-30 Shin-ichi Kumanomido Floor Lobby, Lucas Hall, Dec. 4-6 "The Abdication," $ 1 lecture by the artist on Room 362 SSB 6:30-7 p.m., free; UM students, faculty Nov. 2, Room 117 , 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, Oct. 27 Choral Ensemble, and staff Lucas Hall, 7:30 p.m. free University Center Lounge , March 5-7 "Caesar and Sylvia Sleigh is a painter and realist Shin-ichi Kumanomido is a St. Louis noon, free; Cleopatra," $ 1 UM artist whose work has been exhibited in­ photographer specializing in architectur­ Oct. 27 Woodwind Ensemble, Third students, faculty and ternationally. She has recently been rep­ al photography. The exhibit will include Floor Lobby, Lucas Hall, staff resented in New York by Soho 20 Gal­ photos of the renovated Wainwright 6:30-7 p.m., free ; April 16-18 "Bus Stop," $ 1 UM lery. Kevin Eckstrom is guest curator. Building and other key architectura l Oct. 28 Wednesday Noon Live students , faculty and Feb. 1-26 "Buckminster Fuller­ monuments in St. Louis. The exhibit is Concert, University Center staff Inventions: Twelve sponsored by the Center for Metropoli­ Patio or Lounge, 11 a.m. - All productions will be at 8 p.m. Around One" tan Studies. 1 p.m. , free; in Benton Hall Theater. UMC

UMC performances to offer impressive quality, variety There is good news for performing Auditorium Box Office. If avail able, arts lovers: The UMC Concert Series is tickets to individual performances will go maintaining its impressive pelformance on sale approximately two days before standards this season, but is holding each event. tickets prices to 1980-81 levels. Further information is available by The UMC Concert Series brings phoning 314/882-3875 or by writing UMC some of the world's finest artists to Concert Series, 138A Fine Arts Center, mid- Missouri, yet at reasonable cost to UMC, Columbia, Mo. 65211. the pUblic. The Herbert Schooling Con­ Di scounts on co ncert tickets are cert Series Endowment Fund helps available to paid UM alumni , faculty, generate revenue for the performing arts staff and students, a nd to faculty, staff at UMC. Contributions to the fund are and students of institutions belonging to tax deductible and always welcome. the Mid-Missouri Association of Col­ Subscriptions to one or more series leges and Universities. Persons 18 and are now available by mail through the younger a re entitled to the student UMC Concert Series Office until Sept. I , discount. 1981. Tickets for the three series also may All performances will be at 8 p.m. in be purchased from to a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. UMC's Jesse Auditorium. 14-18 and Sept. 21 -23 at the Jesse

Chamber Music Series

THE BEAUX ARTS TRIO expansion of flute repertoire, Paula Music For A While will present a unique concert of Renaissance and Medieval music 0/1 Mon., Oct. 12,8 p.m. Robinson has brought back many fine Jan. 24. The Beaux Arts Tlio, perhaps the works undeservedly neglected in the most traveled and best known trio in the past. Her interest in contemporary com­ word, has performed together for more posers has led her to premier many than 25 years. Yet, age has not staled the works. Ruth Laredo, also with an interest Jesse Series trio's infinite variety. Each performance in a wide range of mu sic , has a reputation is marked by the Trio's fresh approach, of versatility and energy. The New York SHLOMO MINTZ, violinist THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA WITH superb musicianship and tremendous Times has called her '"the present genera­ Wed., Sept. 23.8 p.m. NEVILLE MARRINER, conductor zest. tion's first truly major American woman Shlomo Mintz, not yet 25, has the Wed. , March 3, 8 p.m. pianist." ANTHONY NEWMAN, harpsicord, remarkable poise of a veteran performer. The 1980s mark a new era for the AND FRIENDS MUSIC FOR A W"HILE The Russian-born Israeli violinist, a 95-member Minnesota Orchestra under Sat., Nov. 7,8 p .m. disciple of the great Isaac Stern, was the baton of Neville Marriner. Coupled Sun., Jan. 24, 8 p.m. In recent years Anthony Newman Since 1970, Music For A While has selected to replace an indisposed Itzhak with his easy informality and graceful has been recognized as one of the leading Perlman in a performance of a Paganini cordiality, Mr. Marriner's sound is said been presenting concerts of Medieval and figures in the interpretation of music of Renaissance music to audiences all over Concerto in which he astounded every­ to have a resilient, fleet personality with the Baroque and Classical periods. He one with his amazing technique and tone. emphasis on the strings. the United States and Canada. The brings to music a staggering technical ensemble performs on copies of Medieval "He is not only a technician fuJI of skill and the flair and imagination to temperament, but also a born violinist of THE SAINT LOUIS SYMPHONY and Renaissance instruments which du­ resurrect the music of J. S. Bach and his plicate the originals as closely as modern distinction," says Munich's Suddeutsche ORCHESTRA contemporaries with dazzling freshness Wed., April 21, 8 p.m. scholarship and technology have been Zeifung . and excitement. The Saint Louis Symphony Orches­ able to determine. THE DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM tra returns to Columbia for its popular PAULA ROBINSON AND RUTH Tue., Oct. 20,8 p.m. annual residency. As the nation's second LAREDO, flute and piano JUILLIARD QUARTET The Dance Theatre of Harlem began oldest symphony orchestra, the Saint Tue., Nov. 17,8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 12,8 p.m. in 1969 as a community school and Louis Symphony is moving boldly into its Two outstanding American artists, " For at least a decade now the aspiring ballet company with 30 students second century looking toward the future at the top of their professi ons , join in Juilliard Quartet has reigned unchal­ and two dancers. It has since grown to with enthusiasm and confidence. concert. A strong advocate for the lenged as the greatest chamber music become a school of the allied arts and ensemble in the world," says The Louis­ internationally renowned ballet company ville Courier-Jollrnal. The Quartet, with with 39 dancers. The program presented its vast repertoire and concentrated by the company will be different from the Dance Series energy, returns to Columbia this season. program in the Dance Series. TASHI WITH RICHARD THE DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM vania Ballet brings a unique excitement to STOLTZMAN, clarinetist THE GREGG SMITH SINGERS Wed., Oct. 21,8 p.m. its audience. With its own resident Fri., Feb. 19, 8 p.m. Wed., Nov. 4, 8 p.m. One of five major ballet companies in orchestra, the troup performs many . Tashi, which is Tibetian for Good The Gregg Smith Singers, a mixed the United States, the Dance Theatre of traditional ballet works. The New York Fortune, has been hailed for its unusual chorus that has been captivating audi­ Harlem performs from a classical, mod­ Times says " the Pennsylvania Ballet is a programs and joyous performances. The ences around the world for more than 25 ern and ethnic repertoire of more than 60 major company of an international quali­ ensemble continues to delight audiences years, is the most recorded classical vocal works. The Newcastle (England) Evening ty. It is perhaps the best resident and traditional chamber music societies ensemble anywhere. The singers, who Chronicfe says that their " Limitless applica­ company in this country." in their programs for clarinet and string perform both contemporary and rarely­ tion to the dance has to be seen to be quartet featuring the Mozart and Brahms done older music, have had close associa­ believed. " cl arinet quintets. The New York Times tions with some of the greatest musicians says, .. The eas y informality of the of our time. An important innovation of THE RACHEL LAMPERT DANCERS members of Tashi is balanced by a fierce the ensemble has been its mu sic in multi­ Tue., Nov. 10,8 p.m. emotional commitment to the music they dimensional sound, producing what The Rachel Lampert, a recipient of a play. The players' own joy in performance Washington Star has described as "a National Endowment for the Arts Cho­ was visually as well as aurally apparent stereo sound such as you have never reography Fellowship, is a choreographer and therefore, doubly infectious." heard before." of indi sputable taste. "What was so intriguing about choreographer Rachel AMADEUS QUARTET VLADIMIR ASHKENAZY, pianist Lampert was her humor, her ability to Fri., March 26, 8 p.m. Wed. , Feb. 17 ,8 p.m. express herself in narrative and abstract Formed after World War II, the Long considered one of the titans of forms," says Dance Magazine. Her agile Amadeus Quartet has performed to­ the keyboard, Vladimir Ashkenazy regu­ and attractive company is a pleasant gether for 35 years. Their remarkable larly performs to universal critical and change of pace. quality has been recognized by the popular acclaim. He is "a pianist who is musical world throughout Europe and the professional to the very definition of the THE PENNSYLVANIA BALLET United States. The Quartet's extraordi­ word and a man who carries music with Wed., April 28, 8 p.m. nary amount of skill , control and intelli­ him wherever he goes," says Mllsic Noted for its youth, personal warmth The Pennsylvania Ballet lvill peljorm gence gives the music a natural flow heard Journal. and refreshing individuality, the Pennsyl- April 28. in few ensembles. UMKC

MRT launches season Missouri Repertory Theatre Calendar "

l SUMMER February 1982 of 8 outstanding plays WED THU FR[ SAT A-"The Three Sisters" SUN MON TUE The Missouri Repertory Theatre is masterpiece tells the bittersweet story of 1 2 3 ~ 5 6 B-"TaILey's Fony" F/Spm F/Spm F/8pm celebrating its 18th season of bringing three sisters who share a futile longing to C-"Picnic" quality professional entertainment to escape the boredom of their provincial ~'The Good Person town and return to the glamorous life they 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 area audiences. The nationally praised of Szechwan" E/2pm E/8pm E/Spm F/Spm F/8pm F/8pm Helen F. Spencer Theatre on the UMKC once knew in Moscow. "Talley's Folly" WINTER by Lanford Wilson won the 1980 Pulitzer campus is the home of MRT's season of E-"The Royal Family!> 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 eight plays-four in the summer and four Prize for drama. Set in Lebanon, Mo., {?-"Loose Ends" E!2pm G/Spm G/Spm G/Spm in the winter. the love story relates the courtship of G-"Crown of Thorns" Artists from across the nation and two people from diverse backgrounds. H-" Macbeth" 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 the world will join the resident profes­ "Picnic," by William Inge, is also a F!2pm H/8pm H/Spm HlSpm sionals to present the following plays in Pulitzer Prize winner. The emotional im­ August 1981 rotation during the summer: "The Three pact of a handsome vagabond on an as­ SUN MON TUE WED THU FRJ SAT 28 Gl2pm Sisters" by Anton Chekhov is directed by sortment of women is the subject of this jl6 17 18 19 20 21 22 Dl2pm D/Spm C/Spm C/Spm A/8pm B/Spm EJSpm Cedric Messina, British producer of BB C sulty summer romance. "The Good Per­ , Al8pm "Television Shakespeare." The Russian son of Szechwan" by Bertolt Brecht is a modern morality play. Virtue struggles 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 D/2pm Cl8pm Ci8pm D/Spm D/8pm D/8pm March 1982 for survival as Brecht wrestles with the C/apm SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT question, "How can we mortals be both 30 31 ". 2 4 5 6 C/2prp. 1 3 good and rich?" I,FJ8pm F/8pm F/8pm Id/Spm FJ8pm The winter season will open with A/8pm "The Royal Family" by George S. Kauf­ September 1981 7 . 8 9 10 1l 12 13 man and Edna Ferber. It is the tender Fl2pm G/Spm H/Spm Hl8pm G/8pm G/Spm WED THU FRI SAT and hilarious story of the "first family" SUN MON TUE Gl8pm of theater, the Barrymores, "Loose 1 2 3 4 5 l4 16 17 18 19 20 lJ/8pm B/8pm D/8 pm D/8pm Al8pm 15 Ends" by Michael Weller focuses on an G/2pm E/Spm HJSpm l)iJ2pm G/Spm H/Spm idealistic marriage of the sixties which is Pl8pm G/Spm 6 7 8 9 JO H 12 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 destroyed by the turbulent realities of t he D/Spm Al8pm C/8pm C/8pm c/2pm D/Spm F/2pm ' E/8pm , Fi gpm F/8pm, Et8pm H/8pm seventies. "Crown of Thorns" will be a B/Spm E!8pm world professional premiere by Wendy 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 28 29 30 31 Maclaughlin. The playwright explores D12pm Al8pm AlSpm D/8 pm C/8p.m BI8pm G/2pm H/8pm Hl8pm Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's internal B/Spm G/8pm conflict between his radical personal 20 21 22 23.. 24 25 26 beliefs and the traditional dogma of his B12pm B/Spm beloved church. Shakespeare's "Mac­ April 1982 beth" is the classic tale about a man *Tbe Missouri Repertory Theatre will be on tour SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT from Sept. 23 through Nov. 15. dJiven by prophecy and the spurrings of 1 2 3 hi s ambitious wife to murder a king and January 1982 HlSpm E/8pm F/8pm Irena (Deborah Bremer) , Olga (Juliet seize hi s throne. SUN MON TUE WEP THU FRI SAT Randall) and Masha (Cynthia Dozier) The subscription price for faculty 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 share a happy moment ill a scene from and staff is $48 for either Section I or II. ElSpm E/Spm El8pm Hl2pm G/8prr G/8pm F/8pm IDSpm E/Spm Missouri Repertory Theatre's production Individual tickets are $8 and $11. Curtain G/Spm of "Three Sisters." time is 8 p.m. 31 II J2 13 14 15 16 1i El2pm Hi2pm 1 HlSpm [Dance concertsl ~ Conservatory of Music

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM Fri., Oct. 30, 8 p.m. celebrates diamond jubilee Sat., Oct. 31, 2 p .m. and 8 p.m. The Conservatory of Music at in White Recital Hall , 4949 Cherry. The Lyric Theater UMKC is celebrating its 75th anniversary performances scheduled are: $6 to $12 with a $2 discount for UM this fall, by continuing a performance Oct. 3 Audubon String Quartet, $S faculty and staff schedule that has brought the music UM faculty, staff and The Dance Theatre of Harlem is world's notables to Kansas City since students regal in ethnic dance, exhuberant in jazz 1906. Nov. 7 Gregg Smith Singers, $S UM and dazzling in contemporary and clas­ The Conservatory's concert series faculty, staff and students sical baUet. They have broken box office has been one of the region's most Nov. 15 New York Vocal Arts records aU over the world. The company prestigious, even before John Philip Ensemble, $5 UM faculty, of 39 dancers tours with their founder Sousa performed at the Conservatory in staff and students and artistic director, Arthur Mitchell, a 1908. This year, the world's two top string Nov. 23 Guarneri String Quartet, $5 . former dancer with the New York City quartets, the Guarneri and the Amadeus, UM faculty, staff and Ballet. will perform along with a ri sing young students quartet, the Audubon. The Conservatory March 9 Charles Rosen, pianist, free THE FELD BALLET will also host internationally-known pia­ March 24 "Cabildo," $3 UM faculty, The. , March 23, 8 p.m. nist Charles Rosen, as well as sponsoring staff and students Wed. , March 24, 8 p .m. two concerts for vocal music lovers by the March 25 Amadeus String Quartet, $S Music Hall Gregg Smith Singers and the New York UM faculty, staff and $5 to $14 with a $2 discount for Vocal Arts Ensemble. students UM faculty and staff In addition to these prominent visit­ Recently seen on PBS's " Dance in ing artists, the Conservatory will be the America" series, the Feld Ballet is one site of five important world premieres Ticket Information of the nation's genuinely important com­ throughout the coming year. The world Tickets for all events are panies. The Los Angeles Tim es wrote premiere of the one-act opera, Cabildo, available at the UMKC Ticket "The Feld BaUet is a model of stylish by Amy Marcy Beach, a n historically Office, 5100 Rockhill Road, unity, strength and energy. These 21 important American female composer, Kansas City, MO 64110, 8161 dancers obviously know what they're The Dance Theatre of Harlem l1'ill per­ will be in March. Throughout the year, on 276-2704. Checks for MRT doing and do it with rare dedication, form OCI. 30 and 31 in Kansas City and dates to be announced later, there will be events must be made payable to enthusiasm and precision." Ocl. 20 and 21 ill Columbia. premieres of works by Virgil Thomson, MRT. Checks for other events Robert Russell Bennett, Herb Six and should be payable to University Gerald Kemner, commissioned specific­ of Missouri. Please enclose a Performances of Missouri Repertory Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem and ally for the Conservatory'S Diamond s tamped , self-addressed en­ Feld Ballet are supported by the Missouri Arts Council. Jubilee. velope. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.