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11 Forever Tango
20 National Acrobats of China
24 Cantus
29 Trinity Irish Dance Co.
34 Fine Arts Center Board and Staff
35 Friends of the Fine Arts Center
37 Business, Friends, Foundations & Organizations
38 Patron Services Information
39 Evacuation Diagram
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9 10 Friday, February 27, 8 PM UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango Víctor Lavallén, Orchestra Director
Dancers Jorge Torres & Marcela Durán Victoria Galoto & Juan Paulo Horvath Carlos Vera & Laura Marcarie Alejandra Gutty & Leonardo Barrionuevo Cristian Cisneros & Virginia Porrino Julio Altez & Carolina García David Leguizamón & Vanesa Villalba Natalia Hill Singer Martín de León Musicians Bandoneons: Víctor Lavallén – Jorge Trivisonno Carlos Niesi – Eduardo Micelli Violins: Rodion Boshoer Viola: Alexander Sechkin Cello: Luis Bravo Bass: Pablo Motta Piano: Jorge Vernieri Keyboard: Víctor Simón
Lighting Design Costume Design Sound Design Hair and Make-Up Design Luis Bravo Argemira Affonso Mike Miller Jean Luc Don Vito Production Manager Stage Manager Master Electrician Carlor Díaz Jorge González Alexander Kordics Company Manager Oscar Leguizamón Choreography by The Dancers Created and Directed by Luis Bravo
The appearance of Luis Bravo’s Forever Tango is sponsored by Fathers & Sons, the Bank of America, WGBY TV 57, El Sol Latino, La Prensa, and WEIB 106.3 FM
11 ACT I
Preludio del Bandoneón y la Noche Performed by Victoria Galoto and Juan Paulo Horvath
Overture Orchestra
El Suburbio Company
A Los Amigos Orchestra
Derecho Viejo Performed by Julio Altez and Carolina García
Uno Performed by Martín de León
La Mariposa Performed by Carlos Vera and Laura Marcarie
La Tablada Performed by Cristian Cisneros and Virginia Porrino
La Bordona Performed by Alejandra Gutty and Leonardo Barrionuevo
Responso Orchestra
Oro y Plata Candombe
Performed by Martín de León, Cristian Cisneros & Virginia Porrino, Julio Altez & Carolina García, David Leguizamón & Vanesa Villalba, Carlos Vera & Laura Marcarie Alejandra Gutty & Leonardo Barrionuevo
INTERMISSION
12 ACT II
Tanguera Orchestra
Milongueando en el ‘40 Performed by Julio Altez and Carolina García
Quejas de Bandoneón Performed by Carlos Vera and Laura Marcarie
Gallo Ciego Performed by Jorge Torres and Natalia Hills
Zum Alejandra Gutty and Leonardo Barrionuevo
El Día Que me Quieras Performed by Martín de León
La Cumparsita Performed by Julio Altez & Carolina García, Alejandra Gutty & Leonardo Barrionuevo, Carlos Vera & Laura Marcarie
Jealousy Orchestra, Soloist: Rodion Boshoer
Felicia Performed by Cristian Cisneros and Virginia Porrino
Adiós Nonino Orchestra
Vampitango Performed by David Leguizamón and Vanesa Villalba
Romance del Bandoneón y la Noche Performed by Victoria Galoto and Juan Paulo Horvath
Finale The Company
13 ABOUT THE COMPANY Dance Organization) on Argentine Tango “2000.” She was a member of the cast in the Broadway JORGE TORRES (Dancer / Dance Captain) Production of Forever Tango at the Shubert The- His refined talent and style place him among atre in 2004. During the thirteen years period of the outstanding choreographers and dancers her association with the show she has performed of Argentine Tango. Before graduating as a in 50 cities around North America, Japan, Korea, dance teacher, Jorge began his career in the Taiwan, Shanghai, Mexico and Europe. Colon Theater in Argentina. He has studied with Norberto Guichanduc, Rodolfo Dinzel, Pepito ALEJANDRA GUTTY Avellaneda and Antonio Todaro. He has danced Alejandra learned the art of the Tango in the in the most noted tango houses and theaters of ballrooms of Buenos Aires, incorporating the Argentina with the most renowned tango orches- techniques and essence of true milongueros tras. He has participated in such shows as “Ima- and perfecting her dance with contemporary genes”, “Tango y Añoranzas”, “La Pesada del techniques in release and contact improvisation. Tango”, “Tangokinesis”, “Tanguisimo 91,” “Tango She has participated in many Tango festivals Tango,” “Viva Tango,” “Tango Passion,” “Buenos throughout the world such as The Interna- Aires tango show” and “Tango Seduccion.” In tional Festival of Argentine Tango in Sitges, 1998 Jorge was nominated with Forever Tango The International Festival of Tango in Hamburg, for the Tony Award for best choreography and performing and teaching in different cities of four Drama Desk Awards. Italy, Germany, Japan and the United States. Her dancing has brought her into the advertising He has recorded with Karen Kain “A Evaristo business, leading a campaign for the launch- Carriego” for CBC, Canadian Broadcasting ing of a new TV for the technology company, Company, directed by Luis Bravo. He has coor- Samsung, and participating in an advertising dinated such events as the “World Tango Week graph for “Giordano,” informal clothes company 2002” in Tokyo and “Tango Legend” summoning in Korea. Alejandra has also interpreted and the best figures every year. He was invited to choreographed the DVD of Garello and Ferrer perform with the Sexteto Mayor at the Santiago “Poet’s Dialogs and bandoneón.” Municipal Theater in Chile. He was also a member of the jury for the “First World Champi- Performing in different shows in Argentina and onship of Argentinean Tango” in Buenos Aires in throughout the world: “Tanguera, the Musical” in 2003. Currently he dictates conferences at the Buenos Aires, Chile and Spain, “Tango Legend” University of El Salvador in Argentina. He joined in Tokyo, “Los Tangos de la Cabala,” “Alma de Forever Tango in 1995 and presently holds the Tango” in Japan and Taiwan, “Copes Tango,” position of Dance Captain. “Fracanapa Tango Dance,” “Rojo Tango” in Ar- gentina. In July 2004 Alejandra was summoned by Luis Bravo to form a part of Forever Tango MARCELA DURAN on Broadway, in the Shubert Theatre. Since She joined the cast of Forever Tango in Decem- then she has been traveling with Forever Tango, ber 1994. She has worked as a dance teacher performing in many prestigious theatres through- for the Argentine government, specializing in out the world: “Kodak Theatre” in Hollywood, modern dance and tango. She performed at the “Cerritos Center for The Performing Arts” in Los Teatro Colon, and the Teatro San Martin in Bue- Angeles, “Jackie Gleason” in Miami, “Shanghai nos Aires. She was a member of the success- Grand Theatre,” and the “Taipei National The- ful production of Forever Tango at the Strand atre,” among others. Theatre in London in 1995 where she partnered with Roberto “Alemán” Tonet. She danced for ten years with Carlos Gavito performing two JUAN PAULO HORVATH classics of the show: “S.V.P” and “A EVARISTO Juan covers a very wide range of dance forms CARRIEGO.” Marcela performed for the series and styles: tango, folklore, jazz and contem- “Evening at Pops” with the Boston Pops Or- porary dance. From 1989 to 1996 he was chestra broadcast by PBS. She was part of the a member of the Ballet Brandsen, where he original cast at the Broadway premier of Forever performed principal roles as well as being the Tango, in June 1997 at the Walter Kerr Theatre dance captain. From 1996 to 2001, he was one when the show was nominated for the Tony of the principal dancers at the legendary Ballet Award and Drama Desk for best choreography. Folklorico Nacional in Argentina and toured the Marcela performed at the Spoleto Festival in entire country. He has also toured throughout Italy, and toured the USA, Canada, Europe and Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Japan. In Argentina Asia with the show. She also performed at the he performed in the “Teatro Colón” with Mariano Colon Theater Opera House in Buenos Aires in Mores, as a principal dancer with Julio Bocca 1999. In 2000 she became the World Champion in “La fiesta de la cultura.” In 1999 he assisted of the Dance Sport Championship (International Miguel Angel Zotto in mounting a choreographic
14 scene with a fusion of tango-folklore and con- career at the age of 12 and soon appeared as temporary dance for a performance in Brazil. both a dancer and a choreographer in various He performed in “Tango Sinfonico” with Miguel national and international productions. Angel Zotto, Pablo Ziegler and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Opera house in In March 1995, she debuted in “Forever Tango” Australia in 2001 and 2002. He participated as in San Francisco followed by the show’s suc- a teacher and performer at the London 2002 fes- cessful run at the West End in London at the tival, and in an advertising graph for “Giordano,” Strand Theatre. The same year she performed an informal clothes company in Korea. Juan in honor of Princess Diana Spenser at the British has also interpreted and choreographed the Embassy in Argentina. DVD of Garello and Ferrer “Poet’s Dialogs and bandoneón.” Performing in different shows in In the summer of 1998, Natalia appeared with Argentina and the world: “Tanguera, the musical” the show in the long-running PBS series “Eve- as the lead role and dance captain in Buenos ning at Pops” with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Aires Chile and Spain, “Alma de Tango” in In August 2001 she performed with Forever Japan and Taiwan, “Fracanapa Tango Dance,” Tango at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. “Los Tangos de la Cabala” and “Rojo Tango” Her worldwide performances in 2003 include in Argentina. In July 2004 Juan Paulo joined appearances on NBC’s Today Show; Las Vegas Forever Tango on Broadway, in the Shubert Tango Productions; La Biennale de la Dance, in Theatre. Ever since he has been traveling with Lyon-France; and was, by special invitation, fea- Forever Tango, performing in many prestigious tured dancer at the International Tango Festival theatres throughout the world: “Kodak Theatre” in Toulouse, France. in Hollywood, “Cerritos Center for The Perform- ing Arts” in The Angels, “Jackie Gleason” in Mi- In July 2004 she appeared with “Forever Tango” ami, “Shanghai Grand Theatre,” “Taipei National on Broadway at New York’s Shubert Theater. In Theatre,” among others. October she contracted with Verizon Wireless of New York City to create the choreography VICTORIA GALOTO for a publicity campaign. In April 2005 she ap- Victoria began her career in dance training with peared once more with “Forever Tango” at the many prestigious ballet, jazz and contemporary Hollywood’s Kodak Theater (home of Academy masters known throughout Europe and United Awards.) In 2006 she was special guest artists States. She received a scholarship from Michelle at New York University’s Skirball Center with Assaff to complete her studies in dance in New “Tango, Brief Stories” and the Carnival Center York City where she also trained in many Dance for the Performing Arts in Miami-FL, among companies such as Trisha Brown Dance Com- others. In July, she appeared on television at the pany, Merce Cunningham and Alvin Ailey Dance very popular “Today Show” on NBC. In 2007, Company. She has performed in many musicals she performed at The Cabaret Theatre of the and tango shows throughout the world such as; Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville - Connecti- “Belleza Sudamericana,” she produced her own cut. In October she performed at Peter Norton show “Miniaturas” in the national dance center of Symphony Space, New York City Center and “Le Paris France; “Tanguera” the musical in Buenos Trainon de Paris” in Paris-France. Aires, Chile and Spain, and with the company “Corporacion Tango” throughout Japan. As a CAROLINA GARCIA & JULIO ALTEZ singer and dancer she has participated in musi- Carolina started her studies of Classical, Span- cals such as “Love Liza” and “Revista Nacional” ish and Folkloric dance at a very young age. choreographed by Mauricio Wainrot and Oscar Her energetic, elegant and vivid style caught Mr. Araiz. In 2007 Victoria performed in “Sweet Bravo’s attention and she opened with the show Charity” as the principal dancer. at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway in April 1998. In 1997 she won the “Festival Nacional NATALIA HILLS de Folklore de Cosquín.” She has toured with Natalia Hills was one of the dancers of the the show throughout Japan, Korea, Mexico, original cast of the Broadway and London hit Canada, Italy, Portugal and United States. “Forever Tango” and the recipient of a 1997 Tony Award nomination for Best Choreography. Julio was the winner of the Carlos Gardel Com- Her Broadway debut was at the Walter Kerr and petition, sponsored by the Argentine Govern- Marquis Theater. During her association with the ment. In 1991 he performed in Madrid at Feria company (1995-2005) she performed in major Internacional de las Naciones, and between cities throughout North America, Asia, Europe 1992 and 1997 he worked in Japan performing and México as well as for the first and only time with the Orchestra Astrorico in Kioto. The Tokyo at the historical Opera House Teatro Colón in Orchestra, Donatto Racciatti and Jorge Ardu. Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has toured throughout the United States, Born in Buenos Aires, she began her theatrical Italy, New Zealand, Mexico and Japan.
15 CARLOS VERA & LAURA MARCARIE LEONARDO BARRIONUEVO They joined Forever Tango in February 1996. Leonardo has trained in different dance tech- They studied with the old masters Pepito Avel- niques such as contemporary dance and jazz. laneda, Antonio Todaro and Celia Blanco. In He has participated as a dancer and assistant of 1990, Carlos and Laura were introduced in choreography in many tango shows in Argentina, “Grandes Valores del Tango,” the most popular Europe and Latin America. These include television musical series in Buenos Aires. Due “Tango Sur,” “Adiós Pampa mía,” “Una Noche to their success in the series, they signed a de Tango,” “Tango Evolución” in Italy 2002, “Che yearlong contract in Chile to tour in Santiago, Tango” in the Café Tortoni, in Buenos Aires. He Viña del Mar, La Serena, Carama and Puerto has also performed with the Orchestra of Juan Mont. Carlos and Laura were part of the cast de Dios Filiberto. In 2005 he toured with the that performed at the 1996 Spoleto Festival in show “Sabor A Tango” throughout Argentina, Italy, and the debut performance at the Walter Mexico and Venezuela. Leonardo has achieved Kerr Theatre on Broadway in June 1997. They first place in many Tango Festivals throughout have traveled around the world with Forever Argentina: “Festival Patagonia y Tango”2004, Tango performing in Mexico, Canada, 50 cities in “Festival Mayen Leufu” in Río Negro Argentina USA, Korea, Japan, Italy, Portugal, Teatro Colon among others. in Argentina, etc. They are also members of Mr. Bravo’s new production “Malambo.” VICTOR LAVALLEN (Orchestra Conductor) Maestro Lavallén was born in Rosario, Argen- CRISTIAN CISNEROS & VIRGINIA PORRINO tina. He began his career with Eduardo Ser- Since Cristian was a young boy, he began his rano’s Orchestra. In 1950 he played Bandoneon studies in Argentine folklore dancing. Virginia for Antonio Arciari. Afterwards he joined Miguel has studied dance techniques such as Classical Caló´s Orchestra. He has also played with Ballet, Tap, Flamenco and has participated in Angel Dominguez, Miguel Nijensohn, Enrique complete dance workshops at the San Martin Mario Francini and with Atilio Stampone where Cultural Center in Buenos Aires. he became the lead Bandoneón. In 1957 he participated in the orchestra directed by Juan In 1993 while in dancing in the Salta Folklore Jose Paz, and in 1958 he joined Osvaldo Ballet, they met, realizing that they were both Pugliese´s Orchestra, where he diligently attracted to tango dancing they soon began to assimilated and perfected the strength and polish their in tango, studying with such distin- subtleties of this Orchestra’s style. Some of the guished master as Pepito Avellaneda, etc. musical arrangements of his work that standout They toured Japan in 1999 with Beba Pugliese. are “Gallo Diego” and “Bandoneón Arrabalero” They have also performed along side Orchestras among others. In 1965, Mr. Lavallén toured like the Sexteto Mayor, Roberto Firpo , Armando with Osvaldo Pugliese throughout Russia, China Caló , Juan de Dios Filiberto and others.They and Japan. Three years later he founded the performed at the Olympia Theater in Paris, The “Sexteto Tango” and toured throughout Central Kremlin in Moscow. America, United States and France. He was also a member of the “Orchestra Municipal del In Buenos Aires they danced in La Ventana Tango.” Later on he formed a new group called Tango Show, Teatro Astral, Metropolitan , Alvear “Color Tango” in 1989, which toured throughout and Cervantes National Theater. They also Holland and Finland. In 1991 he formed part participated in the TV Tango Documentary “A of the Orchestra of Mariano Mores. Four years Tribute to Osvaldo Pugliese,” on National Geo- later in 1995, he toured throughout Japan with graphic. They Joined Forever Tango in Portugal Orlando Trípodi´s Orchestra. He joined Forever in 2006 Tango in London in 1995 and since 1996 he has become the orchestra director of one of Forever DAVID LEGUIZAMON & VANESA VILLALBA Tango’s companies. Vanesa began to study ballet at the early age of 8 years old with many renowned masters. JORGE VERNIERI (Pianist) As a couple they began their career touring The recipient of many awards for excellence in throughout Japan for many years participating in performance, he is not only a master pianist, the most prestigious festivals of Japan, perform- but also a creative composer, arranger and ing in “Tango Libertad” with Juan Carlos Copes orchestra leader. He started his musical training and with the orchestras of Osvaldo Berlingieri at the age of seven in Argentina. At ten he was and Komatsu Ryota. In Buenos Aires they have admitted to the “Manuel De Falla,” Buenos Aires’ participated in the most popular tango houses conservatory from which he graduated with a such as “La Ventanta,” “Piazzolla Tango” and Masters in Music at the age of eighteen. He “Homero Manzi.” turned professional at fifteen and played with orchestras such as: Eduardo Del Piano, Lezica – Laviè, Armando Pontier, Miguel Calò and
16 many others. He recorded with the renowned by Maestro Raúl Jaurena. Mr. De León returned Lucho Gatica. He performed post-graduate to Argentina in 1993 sharing the stage with studies on piano and composition at the Puerto Rubén Juárez, Alba Solís and Raúl Lavié at the Rico Conservatory with J. M. Sanromà. He “Café Homero.” joined Forever Tango in Toronto in 1996. Before moving to United States, Mr. Vernieri toured In 1994 he toured Japan for over two months. In extensively throughout Latin America playing 1996 he performed with Mariano Mores on the recitals as a concert pianist and performing with piano, for the Jean Cartier de Oro Awards cer- bands and orchestras in Buenos Aires, Mexico emony at the Miami Hilton’s famous “Tropigala City, Bogotá, San Juan de Puerto Rico, etc. He Club.” He was named Florida’s “Distinguished is equally capable of playing as a classical music Visitor” at the “Festival Argentino” in Miami, performer or a popular music player. He has where he also performed at the “First Tango Fes- played on TV, radio, concerts halls, resort hotels tival” together with Argentino Ledesma, Horacio and nightclubs. Deval, Alberto Podestá and Jorge Valdez, receiving the Best New Artist Award. He was the He has performed as a soloist in Toronto special guest at the “First Argentinean Week” and Montreal. He lived for many years in Los in Mexico, DF, Poliforum Siqueiros. In 1999 Angeles where he played with Lalo Schifrin and he toured Canada as part of the show “Tango the late Henry Mancini. In Georgia, Mr. Vernieri Vivo.” In 2000, De León joined “Tango Dreams,” has given concerts at the universities of Athens, performing throughout the United States and Emory, and in Salt Lake City at BYU. He was a touring Israel in 2001. In 2001, he performed member of the Florida Chamber Orchestra and Piazzolla’s “María de Buenos Aires” once again, in Las Vegas he performed concerts of classi- in Washington, DC. He also performed with the cal music and tango with The Youth Camerata show “Beats of Passion” at The Venetian Hotel Orchestra. in Las Vegas, NV. In 2003, Martín de León performed with “Tango Dreams” and the San While living in Las Vegas for five years, Mr. Ver- Diego Symphony Orchestra in New Mexico as nieri was the pianist for the Tropicana’s “Follies well as The Long Beach Arena in Los Angeles, Bergere” and the “Lido Du Paris” at the Stardust CA. In 2005 he appeared with the National and the Dunes Hotels. Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico with Piazzolla and Ferrer’s “María de MARTIN DE LEON (Singer) Buenos Aires.” He started his artistic career in the 70’s in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Martín de León arrived JEAN-LUC DON VITO (Make-up and Hair to the United States in 1975 under contract with Designer) was born in Lyon, France, where “Café Latinoamericano” in Manhattan, where he studied both the sciences and the arts. He he shared the stage with Facundo Cabral, launched his professional career when he Ginamaria Hidalgo and Maestro Savicas among won first place honors in a prominent make-up others. In 1976 he performed at New York’s competition in Paris. He has been with Forever Town Hall. Tango since 1994. Don Vito has worked on productions staged by noted directors Claudio In 1978 he held his first concert at the Carnegie Segovia and Héctor Orezzoli, including Tango Recital Hall with the show “Nueva Canción Argentino, Flamenco Puro, Black and Blue, and Latinoamericana.” In 1984 Martín performed Noche Tropical. Don Vito was also involved in throughout the USA with “The Center for the the production of Cats and 42nd Street in Paris. Performing Arts.” The success of his hit “No Me Last year, he designed Faust Argentino and Llames Extranjero” (Don’t Call me Foreigner) the revue Cabaret Coconuts for Alfredo Arias took him to The Astrodome, The Coliseum and in Europe. He has done make-up for models The Astroworld of Houston, Texas. While in New appearing in major fashion magazines such as York, he performed at the “Summer Festival” Vogue, Elle, and Glamour, and has worked on at the World Trade Center with Tito Puente. In the sets of many European films and videos. He the same year, Martín was chosen by Maestro especially thanks his master teacher Dany Sanz, Astor Piazzolla to perform his “María de Buenos creator of the line, Make-up Forever. Aires.” Also in 1987 he performed at the United Nations celebrating “100 Years of Gardel.” ARGEMIRA AFFONSO (Costume Designer) or simply “Miro,” was born and raised in the city of He was interviewed by PBS, which aired Manaus, in northern Brazil, along the Amazon nationwide. He has also performed at WABC River. Her mother sent her to learn embroidery New York Channel 7 in the program “Tiempo.” and pattern making and, though talented, Miro In 1992, he participated in a tribute to Astor had no intention of following in the footsteps of Piazzolla in New York with Al Di Meola, Dino her mother, a dressmaker. Pursuing other inter- Saluzzy, Gary Mulligan and the quintet directed ests, she enrolled at the University in Manaus
17 and studied geography and later administration. “A Evaristo Carriego” from Forever Tango. The To make ends meet, she ran her own workshop Boston Pops Orchestra dedicated a special where her designs were shown locally at fashion program with his work for the series “Evenings at shows and exhibitions. She did her first costume Pops” for PBS with Leslie Caron as a host. He work on the movie Fitzcarraldo, which was shot is deeply involved in promoting talent through his in Manaus. Broadway critics nominated her company that specializes in Argentine tango and for the Drama Desk Award in 1998 for “Best folkloric music. Costume Design.” Popular Argentine music has surprising variety. Its extremes range from the “Baguala” consist- MIKE MILLER (Sound Designer) is a native ing of three sounds sung without harmonic of Seattle. Miller is a live audio engineering accompaniment, to the sublime complexities of veteran. He has toured the world four times over, internationally renowned compositions by Astor mixing various live shows from Frank Sinatra to Piazzolla and Lisandro Adrover. The same is Queensryche. He joined Forever Tango in 1996 true in the field of dance. Within the variety, when the show visited Seattle and since then there is a sharp contrast between rural and he has traveled with the show throughout North urban characteristics, i.e. folklore and tango. America, Asia, Europe, Mexico, and Argentina. After touring for fifteen years, Mike is pleased In 2002 he created Malambo. In this production, to work with such a unique and artistic show as Mr. Bravo and his company of 30 performers Forever Tango. direct from Argentina offer an electric panorama of Argentine music, song and dance, incorporat- LUIS BRAVO (Director/Creator) ing the juxtaposition of the rural gaucho dance A world-class musician, Mr. Bravo was born tradition known as malambo, with the urban so- in Añatuya, Santiago de Estero and moved to phistication of tango, and the Spanish influence Buenos Aires when he was 8. He began guitar of fiery flamenco. studies at age 4 and later turned to the cello. Mr. The malambo was born in the early 17th century Bravo attended both the Municipal Conservatory in the Pampas grasslands of Argentina, and of Music Manuel de Falla and the University of originated as a tournament of gaucho (or cow- Buenos Aires. Shortly after his graduation, he boy) skills, danced solely by men. Rhythmic, became a member of the Argentine National unruly and characterized by virtuoso foot work, Symphony, a position he held until he moved malambo dancing incorporates a unique style to United States to study with the celebrated of heel tapping, and cepillada or grazing the teacher Ronald Leonard. His engagements have floor with the sole of the foot. It forms part of also included the, Colón Theatre Opera House, folkloric dance, born of daily activities in small Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute Orchestra, rural communities, influenced by nature and the etc. He won numerous prizes while studying landscape. in Argentina. An avid performer of Argentinean In sharp contrast, the tango took root in a culture music, Mr. Bravo made the world premier of created by European immigrants converging on the Double Concerto for Cello, Bandoneón Buenos Aires during the late nineteenth century. and Orchestra by Lisandro Adrover - a widely Urban and nocturnal, it was popularized in the praised piece which was dedicated to him and brothels as a dance of loneliness, passion and which he performed with Mr. Adrover at the lust. Cervantes National Theatre with the Argentine National Symphony. Christine Walevska has Both dances are native to Argentina, but have said about him: “I look forward to the day when come to represent the clash between the pre- I can add to the ‘Bravos’ at Luis Bravo’s concert existing and the colonizing immigrant cultures. performances, where I’m sure he will be playing Folklore remains the most American compo- to the honor and pride of his great country.” In nent, and brings to the fore the first encounter March 2001, he toured Japan with violinist Taro between the colonized and the colonizer. The Hakase with whom he recorded the tango album first confrontation, the submission and subse- “Nostalgia” for Toshiba EMI with the Forever quent deep resentments were exacerbated by Tango Orchestra. In addition to his soloist the growth of Buenos Aires and the enormous career, Mr. Bravo has firmly established himself migratory European flow. For these reasons and as an artistic producer of a recognized reputa- others, folklore and tango stand in opposition. tion. He was awarded the Spoleto Festival’s coveted Simpatia Prize for Forever Tango, which closed the Italian festival in 1996. In 1998, he received a special distinction with Ruben Blades from ACE as the two most successful Latin art- ists on Broadway. He made a special for CBC, Canadian Broadcasting Company, with Karen Kain where she performed with Jorge Torres
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Tonight’s performance is presented in collaboration with the Fine Arts Center Asian Arts and Culture program.
A Columbia Artists Production Andrew S. Grossman, Producer
Direct from China NATIONAL ACROBATS OF CHINA Tian Zichun and Jianguo Yao, Directors
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20 PROGRAM Straw Hats Juggling Spinning Plates Performers: Dong Jie, Xue Jun, Gao Zhongxin, Performers: Zhang Jianan, Xiao Jingwen, Guo Cui, Zhao Jinlong, Li Tao, Yin Yupeng, Xia Bin, Zhao Xin, Guo Yuze, Meng Yan, Meng Na, Yang Fuli, Xue Zhang DeLong Muyuan, Fan Xiaoli, Ju Wenwen, Li Xiaoli, Chen Ten male acrobats give the audience a breathtaking Ke, Zhu Lin performance with ten straw hats in their hands, Thirteen female acrobats use their skills to spin juggling, throwing, and catching hats individually plates on two iron sticks, one in each hand, and in groups. This act won the Golden Lion Award performing different tricks with accompanying at the National Acrobatic Competition of China. dance. This piece won the golden Award at the Contortion National Acrobatic Competition of China. Contortionist: Xue Muyuan Hoop Diving Dancers: Zhang Jianan, Xiao Jingwen, Guo Cui, Acrobats: Dong Jie, Wang Senlin, Xue Jun, Gao Guo Yuze, Meng Yan, Meng Na, Fan Xiaoli, Ju Zhonglong, Gao Zhongxin, Zhao Jinlong, Li Tao, Wenwen, Li Xiaoli, Yang Fuli Yin Xiaolong, Yin Yupeng, Xia Bin, Zhao Xin, Zhang A young woman shows off her body’s flexibility Wei, Zhang Lei while surrounded by dancers in traditional Chinese Twelve male acrobats jump, dive and tumble costumes. through hoops on a table with dynamic speed and Iqarian Acrobatics rhythm. The highest jump is four hoops stacked on Performers: Wang Senlin, Gao Zhonglong, Yin top of a table, over seven feet in the air. Xialong, Zhang Wei, Zhang Lei, Zhu Yonggei, Hu Diablo Jiaqi, Chen Gang, Dong Jie Performers: Zhang Jianan, Guo Cui, Guo Yuze, Male acrobats tumble and do somersaults on each Meng Yan, Yang Fuli, Xue Muyuan, Fan Xiaoli, Ju other’s feet. This act was the Gold winner at the Wenwen, Meng Na, Zhi Yanan 2007 Cirque de Demain festival in France. Ten female acrobats in colorful costumes perform Acrobatics of Five with diablos on cords tied with two sticks, juggling Performers: Li Xiaoli, Zhi Yanan, Xue Muyuan, Ye in their hands. Mingzhu, Zhang Di Russian Bar Five female performers present varying beautiful Performers: Dong Jie, Xue Jun, Li Tao, Zhang images as a group in this piece that shows their Delong contorting and balancing abilities. Two male acrobats balance the Russian bar on their Lasso shoulders while two acrobats do somersaults and Performers: Dong Jie, Xue Jun, Gao Zhonglong, tricks jumping on the bar. Gao Zhongxin, Zhao Jinlong, Li Tao, Yin Yupeng, Single Hand Balancing Xia Bin, Zhao Xin, Wang Senlin, Yin Xlaolong Performer: Ye Mingzhu Male performers show off their mastery of ropes in A female performer balances her entire body on the this piece showcasing tricks and feats. strength of one arm while positioned atop a perch. Bicycle Ye Mingzhu performed a similar act in “Dralion,” a Performers: Zhang Jianan, Xiao Jingwen, Guo Cui, Cirque du Soleil production, during the year long Guo Yuze, Meng Yan, Meng Na, Fan Xiaoli, Ju tour of Europe and Japan. Wenwen, Yang Fuli, Li Xiaoli, Chen Ke, Zhu Lin, Ye Grand Acrobatics & Martial Arts Mingzhu, Zhi Yanan Zhang Di, Xue Muyuan Acrobats: Entire Company Description: Sixteen female acrobats perform The Company shares with the audience all kinds acrobatic tricks and balances on moving bicycles. of acrobatic balancing, tumbling movements and This act was the Golden Clown winner at the Monte pyramids. One special martial arts performer shows Carlo International Circus Festival. off skills of many disciplines of martial arts. Grand Finale Featuring entire National Acrobats of China ~INTERMISSION~ Company *Program subject to change without notice.
21 ABOUT THE COMPANY The National Acrobats of China’s contribution to the international performing market for the Chinese acrobats The National Acrobats of China troupe was founded in has been great. They have performed in more than 30 June, 1956 and has been one of the most influential big countries such as Canada, Japan, Norway, Sweden, acrobatic troupes in the world. Democratic Germany, Romania, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, The National Acrobats of China have taken part in national Mongolia, Italy, Austria, India, Laos, Colombia, Venezuela, and international acrobatic competitions and festivals since Peru, Puerto Rico, England, France, America, Singapore, the 1980s and made outstanding achievements. The act Korea, Finland, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, “Benches Juggling with Feet” attended the Tenth Interna- Spain and Portugal. From 1997 till early 2007, the troupe tional Circus Festival of Monte Carlo in Monaco Monte and toured in Europe for 7 months on average each year and won “The Golden Clown Award” in December, 1984 and the performed in more than 100 cities there during the period. Silver Award in the 2nd China National Acrobatic Competi- In summer 2007, the troupe toured 40 acrobats and staff to tion in September of 1993. “Clownish Straw Hats” won Caribbean countries for three months. From November till “Copper Lion Prize” at forth Wuqiao International Acrobatics January of 2008, the troupe’s Icarian groups of 25 people Art Festival in November, 1993. “Cycling Stunts” ( Girls will perform the act separately at Circus Conelli in Zurich, Bicycle Stunts ) won “Gold Clown Award” at the second Switzerland and Carre Theatre in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Wuhan International Acrobatics Art Festival in September, In early February of 2008, the troupe will tour to Indonesia 1994. The act “Benches Juggling with Feet” was prized with and give 36 performances. Besides, the troupe’s acts were “Copper Award” at Italy International Acrobatics Art Festival also often picked up by different international circuses and in May, 1995.The “Gold Lion Prize” went to “Cycling Stunts cruises such as Swiss Circus Knie and Princess Cruises. ”( Girls Bicycle Stunts ), “Benches Juggling with Feet” and Stuttgart Winter Circus chose the troupe’s “Girls Bicycle “Handstand on chairs placed on turntables” at “the Fourth Stunts” and “Plates Spinning” in 2000 and 2001, “Aerial China National Acrobatics Competition” in September,1995. Silk” in 2005 and “Icarian Boys” in 2006. Meanwhile, “Silver Lion Prize” went to “Clownish Straw Hats”. At Moscow International Circus Festival, the special award went to the troupe’s “Hand- standing Acrobatics” and “Kick Bowls on Running Circle” obtained “Copper Bear” award. In January of 1997, “Cycling Stunts”(Girls Bicycle Stunts) won the first prize—“The Golden Clown Award” at the twenty-first Monte Carlo International Circus Festival in Monaco. “Straw Hats Juggling” and “Plates Spinning” won the Golden Awards at the Fifth China National Acrobatics Competition in October, 2000. “Dream Step Dance—Plate Spinning” were awarded “Golden Prize” at Fourth China National Youth Acrobatics Competition” in August, 2002. In February of 2007, The troupe’s “Icarian Boys” of 12 performers won the Golden Award ( President’s Award ) at the Cirque de Demain in Paris. In August of 2007, “Drum Girls” of 9 won the Silver Award at the Moscow International Circus Festival.
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Dashon Burton, baritone Chris Foss, bass Eric Hopkins, tenor Aaron Humble, tenor Adam Reinwald, baritone Paul Rudoi, tenor Gary Ruschman, tenor Shahzore Shah, tenor Tim Takach, bass
Artistic Staff: Erick Lichte, Artistic Director, Aaron Humble, Artistic Co-Director, Adam Reinwald, Artistic Co-Director, Gary Ruschman, Artistic Co-Director Administrative Staff: Joann M. Usher, Executive Director, Peter Zvanovec, Operations Manager, Timothy C. Takach, Graphic Designer
This concert is supported in part by a grant from the VIdda Foundation. The University of Massachusetts Amherst Fine Arts Center is also a 2008-09 recipient of a CMA Residency Partnership Program Grant. Funding has been provided by the Chamber Music America Residency Endowment Fund.
24 PROGRAM
Grant Us Peace Da Pacem Charles Gounod Sim Shalom Joseph Jenkins Zikr A. R. Rahman, arr. Ethan Sperry
While You Are Alive * Lux Aurumque Eric Whitacre Little Potato Malcolm Dalglish Shall I Compare Thee Stephen Paulus * A Sound Like This Edie Hill II. He Draws the Strings Tight IV. Interlude: Thinkers, Listen!
*The Turning Maura Bosch I. Some things you don’t know about me II. Then and now III. If I could say
Naked as We Came Sam Beam, arr.Timothy C. Takach
Wanting Memories Ysaye M. Barnwell
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Surprise!
* Pseudo-Yoik NT Jaakko Mäntyjärvi
Vastlalaulud Veljo Tormis I. Vistel-Vastel II. Lina loitsimine III. Liulaskmise-laul
Seinn O! Traditional Scottish, arr. J. David Moore * Shenandoah American Folk Song, arr. James Erb * Deep River African-American Spiritual, arr. H. T. Burleigh Witness African-American Spiritual, arr.
Moses Hogan Hold On, I’m Coming / Get Ready Isaac Hayes & David Porter, BMI Smokey Robinson, ASCAP; arr. Erick Lichte
*This work can be found on a Cantus recording, available in the lobby during intermission and after the concert.
25 ABOUT CANTUS ensemble dedicated to exalting the human spirit through the performance of innovative and engag- For the past thirteen years, Cantus has gained ing musical programs. The ensemble seeks not only recognition as one of America’s finest professional to sing the finest literature of the past but also to male vocal ensembles. As one of the few full-time present new music either created by its members vocal ensembles in the world, the ensemble enjoys or commissioned for the group. Cantus reaches its a vigorous schedule of national tours, subscription audience through concerts, recordings, clinics and concerts in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint by making new musical scores available. In addition Paul, several innovative residencies, collaborations, to performing, Cantus champions male choral sing- educational programs, and recording. Rehearsing ing and encourages people of all ages to sing. and performing without a conductor, Cantus has been praised by critics and the public alike for its Eric Hopkins, tenor broad repertoire, bold ensemble singing and engag- Hometown: Oregon, IL ing stage presentation.Cantus’ repertoire spans all Education: BA in Vocal Music Luther College periods and genres, including contemporary works, Aaron Humble, tenor art songs, early music, world music, and pop. Hometown: Kent, OH The ensemble regularly commissions new works. Education: BM: Millikin University, MM and DM: In- Cantus’ “Music for Men’s Voices” choral series is diana University. All Degrees in Vocal Performance published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company and and Literature. features works written for and by the members of Cantus. Paul Rudoi, tenor Hometown: Keene, NH Cantus’ coast-to-coast tours have included perfor- Education: BM Vocal Performance, The Hartt mances throughout the United States, appearing School on major concert stages from New York to San Francisco. In the summer of 2003 the ensemble Gary Ruschman, tenor made its European debut at France’s Polyfolia Fes- Hometown: Erlanger, KY tival. The ensemble has performed at the American Education: BM, Northern Kentucky University; MM, Choral Directors’ Association’s national and regional San Francisco Conservatory of Music conventions and numerous choral festivals. Last season, Cantus toured across the eastern United Shahzore Shah, tenor States with the Boston Pops, traveled to Cameroon, Hometown: Chicago, IL; then Stillwater, MN Africa for a 13-day engage¬ment, and performed in Education: BM Vocal Performance, BM Music Edu- Washington, DC at the Kennedy Center. cation, BA French: Lawrence University Conserva- tory of Music Cantus also has a rich history of collaborations with other arts organizations, including Trio Mediaeval, Dashon Burton, baritone the Minnesota Orchestra under the direction of Doc Hometown: Bronx, NY; then Williamsport, PA Severinsen, and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Education: BA in Vocal Performance, Oberlin In 2007, Cantus collaborated with Theater Latté College Da in the commissioning of a new work entitled Adam Reinwald, baritone All Is Calm: the Christmas Truce of 1914. Cantus Hometown: Eugene, OR fulfills its mission of commissioning new music Education: BM in Vocal Music Education, St. Olaf both individually and through the Male Choral College Commissioning Consortium, which it directs.Cantus has recorded nine CDs on its own label, Cantus Chris Foss, bass Recordings. Cantus’ recent self-titled CD “Cantus” Council Bluffs, IA was named one of the top 10 CD’s of 2007 by Education: BM Commercial Music, Millikin Univer- National Public Radio. Cantus fulfills its commitment sity; MM Choral Conducting, University of Nebraska to music education by encouraging people of all ages – especially men – to sing. Its members are Tim Takach, bass frequent clinicians at festivals, schools and universi- Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL; then Eden Prairie, MN ties throughout the country. Education: BA in Music Theory/Composition, BA in Studio Art, St. Olaf College MISSION Cantus is a professional, male vocal chamber
26 THE SUPPORT OF OUR SOUND We would like to thank the people who help us succeed. Cantus strives to bring excellent male vocal music to audiences and schools in Minnesota and across the country. As a non-profit organization, Un Periódico Diferente / A Different Kind of Newspaper our mission involves us extensively with education.
We frequently engage in clinics, workshops, and April Volume 3 No. 5 2007 mini-performances at the college, high school, Un Periódico Diferente / A Different Kind of Newspaper junior high school and elementary levels. Without the financial help of our supporters, our goals and endeavors would not be possible. With your tax-deductible contribution, you can help ensure ¿Dónde está the financial stability of Cantus for years to come. If mi mamá? THETHE NEWNEW BEDFORDBEDFORD RAIDRAID you are interested in donating to Cantus, go online to www.cantusonline.org, or contact our Executive Director, Joann M. Usher, at 612.435.0049.
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TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY
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29 ABOUT THE COMPANY the Trinity Irish Dance Company. Howard’s updated take on Irish dancing is not without its critics, and In 1979, at the young age of 17, Mark Howard start- his work is often at odds with traditionalists; his ed Trinity Academy of Irish Dance. Since that time, aesthetic, while earning his troupe of dancers the Chicago/Milwaukee-based school has garnered numerous world titles and critical acclaim, has a staggering 22 world titles for the United States at also resulted in his teams having been disqualified the World Championships of Irish Dance, and has more than any other. The rigid rules of competi- grown from a dozen students practicing in a church tion and traditional dance do not allow for the basement to the largest Irish dance program in the innovations Howard is known for. Where tradition world. In 1991, following the success of the acad- calls for fiberglass hard shoes or soft shoe leather emy and lamenting the fact that “competitive dance slippers, ramrod straight posture, immobile arms, is dominated by traditionalists who believe that an and customary dress, his less traditional works are art form shouldn’t move forward,” Mark Howard, performed in unitards and bare feet, in dresses with in the role of Artistic Director, founded the Trinity bare arms, have arm movements choreographed Irish Dance Company Before its creation, there with footwork, or mix hard and soft shoe, all consid- were no Irish step dancers performing collectively ered competition no-nos. outside of the competition circuit—the Company’s creation served as both an outlet for Howard’s The Company is made up of around 30 dancers pioneering choreography and as a post-competition between the ages of 18 and 28— many of whom performance opportunity, and marks the beginning have progressed through the ranks of the Trinity of Irish dance’s reform from what was essentially a Academy of Irish Dance—and has performed on competitive sport into serious concert dance. sold out tours throughout Europe and Asia, and in such prestigious U. S. venues as Washington’s Howard’s progressive take on Irish dance is an Kennedy Center, New York’s Joyce and New Victory amalgam of traditional Irish movement, Theatres, and Los Angeles’ Royce Hall. The Trinity modern dance, ballet, tap, flamenco, performance Irish Dancers have performed in several feature art, African and other World Beat rhythms, and films by Disney, DreamWorks, Touchstone, and is accompanied by a mix of Irish, rock, and Universal, including Backdraft, under the direction multicultural music, and narrative choreography. Of of Ron Howard, and the Sam Mendes-directed this unique blend, Howard says, “This new art form Road to Perdition. Trinity has turned up on the small could never have happened in Ireland. It’s a child of screen as well, appearing as featured guests on the North America.” Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, Mark Howard has taken the group outside of the Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Live with Regis, framework of ethnicity, and constantly strives to Good Morning America, and CBS this Morning, and expand the company’s range and repertoire into in the ABC special Dignity of Children, hosted by imaginative new directions. For this reason, Chi- Oprah Winfrey. In Emmy Award-winning appear- cago’s Trinity Irish Dance Company is considered ances, the Company was showcased on the PBS the birthplace of progressive Irish dance in America, Television Specials One Step Beyond and World and has led directly to such commercial successes Stage. as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. ABOUT THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Mark Howard is the founder and Artistic Director While some of his pieces retain the classic elements of both the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance and the of Irish dance, less traditional choreography goes Trinity Irish Dance Company. Born in Yorkshire, far beyond the expressionless faces and uniform England, and raised in Chicago, Howard is a dress code embedded in tradition. In Celtic Thunder North American champion Irish dancer. He began (1988), the dancers perform dynamic, rhythmic his dancing career when he was nine at the routines while moving in intricate patterns whose Dennehy School of Irish Dance, and at the age of complexity has been equated with the precision 17, launched the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance. of a Marine drill team. Howard credits this dance He later went on to earn a marketing degree at as the piece that “changed the look and direction Loyola University, but dance remains his passion of Irish dance forever.” In another innovative turn, and focus. Howard created the Trinity Irish Dance Turf (1993) features Irish dancers joined by African Company at the age of 29, and his role as Artistic American tap dancers. Many of the exciting ele- Director affords him the opportunity to continually ments of both Riverdance and Lord of the Dance choreograph new works for the company. He has take root in these early pieces first performed by
30 further expanded his independent career to work in boasts actresses Lara Flynn Boyle theater, television, concert and film. He has done and Kate Hudson, among other celebrities, as extensive film work for Disney, Touchstone, Univer- former students. In 1994 and 2001, Howard was sal, and Dream Works, and has worked with such named one of Irish American Magazine’s “Top 100 esteemed directors as Ron Howard, Sam Mendes. Irish-Americans” for his ground-breaking work in His latest foray into film saw him as the choreog- Irish dance. He has also received numerous Cho- rapher for Road to Perdition. His choreography reographers’ Fellowships awarded by the National has also been featured on the stages of various Endowment for the Arts. Under Howard’s tutelage, prestigious Chicago venues including the Goodman the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance has won 22 and Steppenwolf Theatres. World Championship titles for the United States. His progressive innovations in the field of Irish dance Mark Howard is a sought after instructor to the have significantly changed its direction and scope, stars, having most recently served Ad_Prog_RCKing_3 Easy Steps_4 xreintroducing 3.5_BW_07067-451.qxp the form as the phenomenon 7/24/2007 that it 1 as Tom Hanks’ personal dance coach. He also is today.
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