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Itzhak Perlman Musica Antiqua Köln • • • • • •Saturday, • January 27• / 4 pm • • Sunday, November 5 / 2 & 5 pm Christ the King Chapel at the “...the sound of Itzhak Perlman’s violin former St. Anthony’s Seminary is one of the wonders of the music world.” • • • • • •The Miami Herald• • • • Ross Montgomery, architect, 1901 “The level of virtuosity was astonishing.” Designed in the Romanesque style with an Italian The Boston Globe Renaissance style campanile, the Chapel has been in continuous use since its dedication. Ross • • • • • • • • • • Montgomery also designed the reredos, the $1,500 benefit ticket includes VIP seating ornamental screen behind the altar, which were and an intimate post-performance executed by Christian Mueller, a sculptor who dinner/reception with Mr. Perlman at a ornamented a number of churches, including private home. St. Paul’s Cathedral in Chicago. The Chapel offers • • • • • • • • • • a setting ideally suited to a baroque chamber ensemble (see page 13). For dinner: Limit 2 tickets per subscription order • • • • • •Limit 4 tickets • for Producers • Circle • Members • No discount on dinner portion of tickets JAIME LAREDO & LEON FLEISHER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 / 5:30 & 7:30 pm • • • • • • • • • • Montecito Country Club Bertram G. Goodhue, architect, 1916-18

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“To hear an American cellist engaged in a cross- • •cultural jam• session … •is to appreciate • how large • • • • • ASSAD BROTHERS our musical universe has become.” Chicago Tribune Sunday, APRIL 22 / 2 & 5 pm “A national institution” The New York Times The Santa Barbara County • • • • • • • • • • Courthouse Mural Room $1,000 benefit ticket includes VIP seating William Mooser III, architect, 1929 and an exclusive post-performance Called the most beautiful government building in anelian dinner/reception with the artists. D

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Hailed as the Romeo & Juliet of China, the Part II (Saturday, October 7): Romance and Resurrection captivating tale of love, beauty and marriage that inspired The Peony Pavilion has been adapted Liu Mengmei, an impoverished scholar, dreams of a beautiful lady under a plum tree who prophesies that into China’s greatest theatrical and operatic only she will bring him happiness. While traveling, he finds Du Liniang’s portrait, and falls in love with the masterpiece. Esteemed Taiwanese literary scholar image. Du Liniang’s ghost appears. Convinced of Liu Mengmei’s love, she reveals that she is a ghost, but and producer Kenneth Pai (Pai Hsien-yung) that she can be revived. Braving his own fears, Liu Mengmei opens the grave. Du Liniang returns to life. broke with tradition to bring his interpretation of the classic play to life and hand-picked young, Part III (Sunday, October 8): Reunion and Triumph beautiful actors for the lead roles, infusing a fresh The lively resolution. Liu Mengmei succeeds as a scholar, but not before being punished on suspicion of vigor to the 400 year-old story. This amazing grave robbing. Du Liniang is reunited with her parents, but not before her stern father admits that love can production features a live orchestra and a cast of conquer death. This final section contains some of the liveliest and most humorous episodes in all ofkunqu . $xx / $xxover UCS 70B studentclassically trained performers robed in $xx / $xx UCSB student exquisite traditional Chinese costumes. Presented by the UCSB Department of East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies and UCSB Arts & Lectures in association with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Opera Santa Barbara and the Music Academy of the West with generous support The Peony Pavilion is considered one of the world’s wednesday, OCTober 4 from the Peony Pavilion Performing Arts Foundation. greatest artistic accomplishments – the supreme 8 pm / Campbell Hall Generously supported by: achievement of Chinese kunqu opera, an art form Amy Chu-Hua Chang & Daniel O’Dowd $xx / $xx UCSB student refined over centuries, combining literature, music, Bruce G. Wilcox dance, and drama with purity and precision. This production of The Peony Pavilion features the Ticket prices for each performance: $100 (Gold Circle) / $60 / $45 / $15 students Madeleine Peyroux brightest talents from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Back by popular demand! mainland China, all trained by masters of kunqu, in SPECIAL Private dinner with cast of The Peony Pavilion a reenactment of the story of Du Liniang and Liu Hosted by UCSB Chancellor Henrywednesday, Yang and Dilling OCT Yangober 4 “Soulful and inviting, intimate and Mengmei, lovers caught forever in the bloom of Sunday, October 8 / 6 pm / Montecito8 Country pm / C aClubmpbell / $150 H(doesall not include ticket price). poignant, with a voice for the ages.” their eternal youth. Limited availability. No discounts on dinner portion of ticket. Christian Science Monitor Brilliant vocalist Madeleine Peyroux returns to Santa Barbara to perform an inspired mix of soulful blues and jazz numbers from her “Richly widely anticipated next album, to be released in September 2006. With her stirring, smoke- and-whiskey vocals, Peyroux’s style has expressive, rightfully gained comparisons to legendary jazz icon Etta James. Her elegant blend of wednesday, OCTober 4 country ballads, torch songs, and uptown brilliantly 8 pm / Campbell Hall blues evoke the Parisian cafes in which Peyroux came of age as a street performer, while showcasing her passion for the theatrical, improvisational spirit of jazz.

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Bulgarian National Lyon Opera Ballet Theatre in Romeo & Juliet Artistic Director, Yorgos Loukos

U.S. Premiere! “One of Europe’s most stimulating companies.” The New York Times “A collage of epochs, morals and moods.” With a reputation for risk-taking and innovation, the Lyon Opera Ballet features some of the most Now Newspaper adventurous and experimental choreography today. This renowned French ballet troupe, under the leadership of director Yorgos Loukos, has worked with an impressive array of dance pioneers Recent recipient of the Best Production of the such as William Forsythe, Nacho Duato, Bill T. Jones, and Trisha Brown. Their dazzling repertoire Year Award, presented by Bulgaria’s Ministry of and unconventional interpretations have prepared audiences to expect the unexpected. “Neither Culture for her production of Othello, director hidebound nor trendy, the company brings ballet into the modern age.” The Sunday Oregonian Lilia Abadjieva is renowned for her brilliant re- interpretations of Shakespeare plays. With a skillful (Faculty Club dinner, see p. 33) mix of parody and satire, her inspired adaptation of Romeo & Juliet uses unconventional stylistics $45 / $19 UCSB students with delightful results. With the roles played only by men (as in Elizabethan theatres), the characters speaking in contemporary jargon and a passionate background of popular rock music hits, Abadjieva reveals unexpected meaning in a beloved text.

Co-presented with Lit Moon Theatre The Lit Moon World Shakespeare Festival has been a major theatrical event in Santa Barbara since 1998. In 2006, the festival will feature companies from Santa Thursday, OCTober 19 & Friday, October 20 avalca Barbara, Poland, Bulgaria and Canada. 7 pm / Lobero Theatre C el h ose ic R $25 / $15 UCSB students M len

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10 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 11 Garry Trudeau Lou Reed: “Trudeau ranks as one of the foremost sociopolitical Songs and Noise satirists of recent decades.” Los Angeles Times “The great, magnificent, The first-ever editorial cartoonist to win a Pulitzer-Prize, towering icon of American music.” Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau truly fits the bill as an The New York Post American iconoclast. Since the introduction of Doonesbury in Santa Barbara Debut! 1970, Trudeau’s satirical commentary on culture and politics has earned him a reputation as one of the nation’s most Musical renegade and innovator irreverently entertaining critics of our time. Outspoken but Lou Reed – the ultimate art rocker never out-witted, Trudeau makes his Arts & Lectures debut in – has been challenging the mainstream what promises to be a humorous and unpredictable evening. ever since his first appearance as the Private pre-event reception with Mr. Trudeau for Producers Circle members lead singer for The Velvet Underground in the 1960s. After breaking new $40 / $20 UCSB students ground in the rock genre and influencing generations of musicians Thursday, OCTober 26 with his avant-garde style, Reed has 8 pm / Arlington Theatre gone on to a successful solo career. A renaissance man in every sense of the word, this special evening will include dynamic sets highlighting Reed’s unmistakable talent as a singer, Emerson songwriter, and guitarist. String Quartet Generously supported by “The world’s most highly Fredric E. Steck & Kelly LeBrock regarded string quartet.” The Seattle Times $55 / $20 UCSB students (limited availability) Wednesday, November 1 Not eligible for Choose Your Own Series discount The Emerson String Quartet, Limit 2 tickets per subscription order a collective of unsurpassable 8 pm / Campbell Hall talent with a raw passion for music, is the preeminent chamber ensemble performing today. Acclaimed Musica Antiqua Köln by The Washington Post for its “When this group plays, you have little “easy virtuosity, precise sense choice but to listen.” The New York Times of ensemble, rhythmic vigor and rich polished tone,” the After being expelled from conservatory school ensemble has amassed an for his innovative pursuits, Musica Antiqua impressive list of achievements, Köln founder Reinhard Goebel spent the next including six Grammy Awards 30 years earning an esteemed place in the and the prestigious 2004 Avery musical world without ever submitting to the Fisher Prize. Touring for over pressure of changing fashions. This Grammy- 25 years in concert halls around nominated Baroque chamber music ensemble, the world, the ensemble is renowned for their lively and precise lauded globally for approaching interpretations of 17th- and 18th-century both classical and contemporary music, excel in inspired and imaginative repertoire with equal mastery historical performance practice. The New York and enthusiasm. Times writes, “As usual, Mr. Goebel and his crack instrumental colleagues infuse the music Co-presented with The Music with a fierce vitality to match their virtuosity.” Academy of the West Generously supported A Pearl Chase Society Music Series event, by Christine & Robert Emmons includes reception with the artists oest Z $55 / $20 UCSB students $30 / $15 UCSB students saturday, OCTober 28 / 8 PM Sunday, November 5

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12 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 13 The Honorable Mombasa Party Madeleine K. Albright featuring the Royal “She has found a way of talking about Drummers of Burundi American foreign policy so ordinary “A celebration of ability…more Americans can understand.” virtuosic than sentimental.” The Washington Post The New York Times While in office, former Secretary of State and With awe-inspiring performances that distinguished American diplomat Madeleine have been mesmerizing audiences for Albright was renowned for her courage in decades, the music and the movement of “telling it like it is.” The first woman to serve as the Mombasa Party honor the sounds of U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Ambassador to the east Kenyan taraab artists with precision United Nations, Albright’s eloquence, humor and and exuberance. The Royal Drummers insight have fueled her unmatchable career as one of Burundi – one of the best percussion of the world’s most powerful women. She is the author ensembles performing today – use of The Mighty and The Almighty – Reflections on America, traditional rhythms to celebrate the God and World Affairs. In her lecture Albright will sketch legacy of sacred drumbeats that once a vivid portrait of her life and offer candid descriptions of heralded the coronations of African service at the highest levels of American government. kings. Together, their vibrant power, heart-stopping rhythms, and intricate Private dinner and reception with Madeleine K. Albright choreography channel the energy and generously hosted by Nancy Walker Koppelman and Larry creative spirit of the Burundi nation. Koppelman. For information, call 893.3449. Monday, November 6 Friday, November 17 8 pm / Arlington Theatre $40 / $19 UCSB students 8 pm / Campbell Hall $40 / $20 UCSB students

Christopher Buckley “The quintessential political novelist of his time.” Fortune American political satirist Christopher Buckley, Monday, November 13 winner of the ninth annual Thurber Prize 8 pm / Campbell Hall for American Humor, has been described as “one of the funniest writers in the English language” by fellow writer Tom Wolfe. The Pink Martini “Impressive at every musician’s station, the ensemble author of eleven books, including Thank You iteman produces music that is both charming and elegant.” Variety D For Smoking and God is My Broker, Buckley has

Santa Barbara debut! erri charmed audiences worldwide with his wry Sh wit and humorous insight on national politics Part Cuban dance orchestra, part classical music ensemble and part Brazilian street marching band, Pink and current events. His latest book, Florence of Martini naturally attracts a wildly diverse following. Drawing inspiration from their collective travels, the Arabia, takes an irreverent look at the Middle anders; Bottom, ensemble’s sophisticated repertoire functions as an urban musical travelogue. The result is an appealing S East, feminism and the American government. blend of multi-lingual lyrics and an array of various cultural musical traditions. Equally at home in a smoky avid R French café or on a concert stage, Pink Martini’s eclectic sound is every bit as intoxicating as its name. reenfield-

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14 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 15 Eva Yerbabuena Ballet Flamenco “Yerbabuena is one of the most refined and articulate of flamenco artists.” The Guardian, London With a unique dance style that is both spellbinding and seductive, bailalora extraordinaire Eva Yerbabuena represents flamenco at its best. Yerbabuena’s adventurous choreography, complemented by an impressive 15-member ensemble of dancers and musicians, fuses rich flamenco traditions with contemporary dance sequences. The company’s smoldering performances, punctuated by dramatic footwork and eloquent passion, treat audiences to a world of song, dance, and lyrical poetry that is true flamenco. “This young woman is touched by greatness.” The Times, London.

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Charis Alexiou Only West Coast Appearance!

“Alexiou is one of the world’s great singers, with a passion and artistry that Garrison Keillor few others can even approach.” “The funniest American writer still Boston Globe open for business.” Time Master storyteller and yarn-spinner Friday, December 1 Garrison Keillor has captivated audiences 8 pm / Campbell Hall with his charming tales of life at Lake Wobegon for over 30 years with his radio Adored by Greek fans around the world for show, A Prairie Home Companion. Most over thirty years, the extraordinarily talented recently adapted into a feature-length Charis Alexiou will seduce listeners with her film directed by Hollywood A-lister charismatic voice and captivating presence. Robert Altman, Keillor’s understated wit Alexiou has traveled throughout the world, and clever humor has propelled the radio from Greece to Australia, Russia to Africa, program into unparalleled acclaim and America to Japan, performing her seamless made it a staple in Americana folklore. blend of centuries-old Greek musical In an entertaining mix of narrative, traditions and laika, Greek popular music. Her song and invariably surprises, Keillor’s incredible emotional range and remarkable appearance promises to deliver an style of singing, often described as Byzantine, unforgettable evening of delight. have made Alexiou an internationally recognized superstar. $45 / $20 UCSB students Not eligible for Choose Your Own Series discount Co-presented with the James and Sarah Argyropoulos Program Fund in Hellenic Studies tuesday, January 23 (Faculty Club dinner, see p. 33) 8 pm / Arlington Theatre trandner S t $45 / $19 UCSB students u Tuesday, December 5

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16 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 17 “An experimental choreographer of Stephen Petronio Company whiplash force and extreme dynamics.” The New York Times Lauded by audiences and critics alike, Petronio’s dances produce powerfully modern landscapes for the senses in which new music, visual art, and fashion collide. The company’s body of work is fueled by Petronio’s artistic collaborations with some of the most talented and provocative musicians, visual artists, and designers of our times, including recording artist Rufus Wainwright,

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who provides the score for Petronio’s program, BLOOM. Thoroughly modern and fresh, BLOOM is evidence that even after 20 years as a choreographer, Petronio is “still on the edge of the edge” (New York Post).

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Itzhak Perlman, violin Janet Guggenheim, Piano “To call Itzhak Perlman a legend would be an understatement.” The Seattle Times Virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman is undeniably one of the classical music world’s greatest treasures. With a multitude of prestigious awards under his belt, including fifteen Grammy and four Emmy Awards, Perlman’s prolific talent has spanned generations. Adored for his Tuesday, January 30 charm and Saturday, January 27 8 pm / Campbell Hall respected for 4 pm / Campbell Hall his humanity, Perlman has come to be recognized by audiences all over the world for his flawless technique and irrepressible joy of making Bobby McFerrin & Voicestra music. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to “McFerrin is a musical phenomenon. Simply listen and be moved.” The New York Times

witness Perlman’s unbelievable talent in the ita h McFerrin, one of the world’s best known vocal innovators and improvisers, extends his artful mix of jazz, intimate recital setting of Campbell Hall. classical and world music into a choral setting with his interactive singing group, Voicestra. Founded ira Kinos

(For information about a private benefit dinner Ak by McFerrin in 1986, Voicestra serves as a flexible and richly textured instrument through which he with Mr. Perlman, see p. 6) can experiment and express his unique vocal style. With an entirely improvised program, McFerrin and Voicestra create a musical celebration of spontaneity, inviting the audience to be active participants in a $75 / $25 UCSB students (limited availability) grand experiment. The Washington Post writes, “Like everything else McFerrin does, this music is touched an Jaffe; Bottom, Not eligible for Choose Your Own Series discount h with magic.” Limit 2 tickets per subscription order , Jonat p o T $60 / $20 UCSB students (limited availability)

18 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 19 BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet 30th Anniversary Tour!

“Played with a spirit that feels absolutely contemporary and alive.” The Pittsburgh Tribune Rooted in Louisiana Cajun tradition – where plaintive French crooning married zesty banjo, accordion and fiddle playing – BeauSoleil makes music true to its history, with hot zydeco, blues, rock and Caribbean rhythms welcomed into the mix. The Market Theatre of Johannesburg presents Composer, singer and fiddler Michael Doucet leads the Athol Fugard’s The Island band with toe-tapping high spirits and a deep appreciation of Cajun culture. With a program combining sweet country Directed by Malcolm Purkey wednesday, January 31 waltzes with Cajun swing tunes, it’s easy to understand why 8 pm / Campbell Hall The New York Times calls them “the greatest Cajun band of California Debut! the modern era.”

“A production in which the performances … ignite our compassion and terror.” The New York Times $40 / $19 UCSB students South Africa’s Market Theatre of Johannesburg has been internationally recognized for its emotionally thursday, February 15 charged acting and powerful storytelling in the critically-acclaimed Athol Fugard play, The Island. Set in 8 pm / Campbell Hall apartheid South Africa, the production focuses on the lives of two political prisoners incarcerated at South Africa’s notorious Robben Island prison, as they prepare to do a two-person performance of Sophocles’ Antigone for other inmates and prison staff. With an impressive touring roster including Brooklyn Academy of Music and theatres across Europe, The Island’s message of humanity and tolerance sets a standard for Los Lobos Acoustic theatrical excellence. “They have long been in the top rank of bands both for consistency and for innovation.” Boston Globe $40 / $19 UCSB students Known for their distinctive rock & roll sound infused with traditional Mexican influences, Los Lobos has come a long way from playing gigs in restaurants, backyard parties, and quinceañeras in East L.A. After over 30 years together, the Grammy-winning fivesome has toured around the world with such musical luminaries as Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Dave Matthews, and the Grateful Dead. Their classic albums and Spanish Harlem high-energy live shows have made them “indisputably one of the best and most unique bands to emerge Orchestra in the second half of rock’s history” (Orange County Register). “Ferocious Afro-Caribbean Private post-concert reception with the artists for Producers Circle members rhythms … hard-riffing horns and modern jazz harmonies … $45 / $19 UCSB students lyrics of the dance floor … and the barrio.” The New York Times

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Winner of a 2004 Grammy Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album, the electrifying Spanish Harlem Orchestra bursts with energy, delivering sizzling classic salsa rhythms, tight vocals and raw percussive power in a revival of the Latin dance band scene. Formed by musicians who backed up salsa’s big names, including Tito Puente and Rubén Blades, Spanish Harlem Orchestra continues the traditions of “El Barrio” in a tribute to the golden era of salsa in 1960s and 70s. The soul-stirring seduction of their salsa beats and Wang

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(Faculty Club dinner, see p. 33) Thursday, February 22

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20 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 21 Jaime Laredo, violin & An Afternoon with Harry Shearer Leon Fleisher, piano Santa Barbara Debut! “A violinist whose art goes deeper than virtuosity” The Miami Herald “Comic social satire of a very high order.” “[Fleisher is] Elegant, insightful and affecting.” The New York Times The New York Times Prolific impressionist and wildly clever host of the nationally Noted for his rare depth and versatility, violinist Jaime distributed public radio hit Le Show, the multi-talented Laredo has won the admiration and respect of audiences, Harry Shearer brings his gift critics and fellow musicians with his passionate and for deadpan comedy and Sunday, March 4 polished performances. Prolific pianist Leon Fleisher – who satirical political commentary 4 pm / Campbell Hall recently began giving performances with both hands to Santa Barbara in his first after recovering from a debilitating ailment – is one of solo appearance. Shearer’s flair for mimicry and vocals has the most accomplished musicians in his field. For the first inspired a dizzying array of personalities including characters time together, these two winners of the Queen Elisabeth on the animated sitcom, The Simpsons, and bassist Derek of Belgium Competition will explore the great sonatas that Smalls in the original mock rockumentary, This is Spinal Tap. Schubert wrote for violin and piano. A two-time Saturday Night Live cast member, humor novelist, and celebrated TV and screen writer, Shearer has proven A Pearl Chase Society Music Series event, himself to be a renaissance man in all things funny. includes reception with the artists Friday, February 23 5:30 & 7:30 pm / Montecito Country Club $35 / $17 UCSB students $50 / $19 UCSB students

Universes’ Murray Perahia, piano Slanguage Santa Barbara Recital Debut! Directed by Jo Bonney “Perahia is one of the piano’s most “Their energy and realness is lyrical contemporary poets.” The Times, unmatchable.” The Village Voice London The boundary-smashing Dubbed “a marvel” by the Los Angeles Slanguage, Universes’ theatrical Times, Perahia’s fluency of style tour-de-force work about life in and gifted ability for articulation contemporary urban America, have made him the unrivaled was presented by the Mark Taper master of classical piano. In 2003, Forum and hailed by the Los Perahia won a Grammy for Best Angeles Times as “fierce, funny Instrumental Soloist Performance, and bitingly intelligent.” Built performing a flawless recording of loosely around the structure of Chopin’s 24 Etudes. His enormous a subway ride from Brooklyn talent is complemented by his role to the Bronx, Slanguage deftly as Principal Guest Conductor of the synthesizes traditional theater Academy of St. Martin of the Fields, with poetry, storytelling, rap, with whom he has toured extensively. gospel, jazz riffs, bluesy laments, Beloved for his poetic phrasing and and Spanish boleros, to paint depth of musicianship, Perahia’s a rich portrait of New York recital promises to be one of the City. These master wordsmiths season’s highlights. will thrill audiences with their Co-presented with the

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22 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 23 Chunky Move Artistic Director, Gideon Obarzanek

Santa Barbara Debut!

“A striking ensemble who evoke dance from every essence of their being.” Inpress Magazine It’s not everyday that a dance company comes with a warning, but The New York Times cautions audience members to “expect choreographic adventures” from this Australian company. Renowned for their innovative dance direction and creative presentation, Chunky Move will perform their aptly titled work I Want to Dance Better at Parties, a multimedia piece based on a film documentary about five individual men’s relationship to dance. Their continuous search to redefine contemporary dance through a tantalizing combination of avant-garde originality, masterful storytelling, and explosive dance style will bring you to the edge of your seat.

$35 / $19 UCSB students

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Pat Metheny + Brad Mehldau with Larry Grenadier & Jeff Ballard Friday, March 9 / 8 pm & Saturday, March 10 / 4 pm “Guitarists of [Metheny’s] timbre don’t strut their Arlington Theatre stuff everyday.”Variety “One of [Mehldau’s] generation’s most gifted and thoughtful pianists.” Washington Post The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma Jazz giant and master of improvisation, American Santa Barbara Premiere! guitarist Pat Metheny has consistently gone against convention to define a singular sound all his own. “The result is music of such unearthly beauty…if these aren’t the sounds of Paradise, they Celebrated for his versatility, Metheny’s ability to surely come close.” San Francisco Chronicle jump from brilliant jazz melodies to rock and roll riffs After performing to a sold-out crowd for his Santa Barbara solo recital in 2004, classical music luminary has earned him 17 Grammy Awards, including Best Yo-Yo Ma returns to town with his distinguished Silk Road Ensemble. An award-winning endeavor, Contemporary Jazz Album in 2006. Brad Mehldau The Silk Road Project fosters cultural exchange by uniting artists from Asia, the Middle East, and the – who Metheny himself has called “the most exciting West in creative collaborations. The Silk Road Ensemble functions not as a fixed collective but rather pianist to come along since Herbie Hancock” – is a collection of like-minded musicians dedicated to exploring the relationship between tradition and among the most compelling, daring and innovative pianists in jazz. Together, these two performers

innovation in music from the East and West. Performing new commissions as well as traditional music, ennis Katz the group’s remarkable concerts are renowned as models of ambition and range. D represent jazz at its best in an extraordinary evening of musical excellence.

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24 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 25 Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal Gradimir Pankov, Artistic Director

Santa Barbara Debut!

“Continuously ingenious and beguiling.” The New York Times The toast of Montreal and the premiere ballet company in all of Canada, this Sarah Chang, violin gorgeous ensemble of 35 dancers Ashley Wass, piano gracefully balances commitment to Santa Barbara Recital Debut! classical tradition and a willingness to innovate. Their unique hybrid style “A musician of virtuosity and artistic insight, and deep passion for dance are showcased in their unconventional program, Minus One, the equal of any now on the concert stage.” San Francisco Chronicle a full evening performance by acclaimed Child prodigy turned classical music star Sarah Chang comes to Santa choreographer Ohad Naharin. Barbara to demonstrate her astonishing talent as one of the most captivating and gifted violinists today. A natural born musician and $50 / $40 / $25 UCSB students entertainer, Chang launched her career at the impressive age of 8 in a performance with the New York Philharmonic and has gone on to collaborate with nearly every major orchestra and conductor in the Monday, April 9 world. Her breathtaking artistry and endless energy combined with 8 pm / Arlington Theatre virtuosity beyond her years continue to thrill audiences worldwide.

Generously supported by Kum Su & Mike Tweddle

Private post-concert reception with the artist for Producers Circle members generously supported by Merrill Lynch’s JWS Group

$45 / $19 UCSB students Soweto Gospel Choir “Nothing can really prepare you for the riot of exuberance Tuesday, April 3 and depth of emotion.” The Scotsman 8 pm / Campbell Hall A world music sensation, the Soweto Gospel Choir performs in six languages and blends Western pop, traditional hymns and South African harmonies to celebrate the inspirational power of African Gospel music. Drawing their members from Highland, Heath & Holler churches around Soweto, the 26-member ensemble’s diverse Celtic Music’s Voyage to Appalachia talent fuses earthy rhythms, moving solos and percussive beats into a sound that is distinctly South African. The Choir’s joyful Featuring Alasdair Fraser, Martin Hayes, & Bruce Molsky, fiddle; a cappella music transcends all cultural barriers and continues Natalie Haas, cello; and Dennis Cahill, guitar to inspire audiences with performances that are both “spirited and spectacular” (The New York Times). “The sheer spiritedness of the music is enough to lure the hardiest of fence-sitters into the fold.” The Irish Times $42 / $19 UCSB students In a celebration of the Scottish and Irish musical traditions that inspired the rich heritage of Southern Appalachia, Highland, Heath & Holler brings to life the culture, stories and music of American folklore. Their spirited program of lively jigs, toe-tapping reels, and heartwarming ballads documents this remarkable cultural journey with musicians who are both steeped in their own traditions and far-reaching in their artistic world views.

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26 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 27 The Baseball Plays Emio Greco | PC Featuring nine short plays by Michelle Carter, Anne Galjour, “Greco is in command of one of Gary Leon Hill, Naomi Iizuka, Arthur Kopit, Howard Korder, the most exciting, original and Wendy MacLeod, Eric Overmeyer, and Brian Thorstenson eccentric dance vocabularies Originally developed at the Z Space Studio in San Francisco of anyone in contemporary California Premiere! dance!” The London Times As leaders in cutting-edge “It’s a very good game – well played, cagily managed and dance for the last decade, Italian a win for the home team.” San Francisco Examiner choreographer Emio Greco and Just in time to celebrate the sports fervor of America’s favorite Dutch theatre director Pieter C. pastime, The Baseball Plays includes nine short works from Scholten have made a palpable established playwrights, including UCSB faculty member mark on the international Naomi Iizuka and the acclaimed Anne Galjour (Hurricane). The contemporary dance scene with collection of plays, a reconceived production of 1995’s smash this extraordinary company. hit Hitting for the Cycle, include four world premiere pieces and The dynamic duo, continuously five works from the original run. Hailed as “quirky and witty” by on the search for new dance the San Francisco Chronicle, these nine plays use baseball as a forms, is celebrated for their prism to distill what makes us American, what makes us human, powerful style and set design. and what makes us fans. With its combination of extreme choreography and stunning Friday, April 13 $35 / $19 UCSB students lighting effects, their program 8 pm / Campbell Hall Conjunto di NERO is a perfect example of the company’s brilliance and innovation.

Amy Tan $40 / $20 UCSB students in conversation with Pico Iyer Tuesday, April 17 “No one will deny 8 pm / Campbell Hall the pleasure of Tan’s seductive prose.” Publishers Weekly Beloved by fans around the world, Amy Tan is one of the Assad Brothers country’s literary treasures and “The best two-guitar team in best-selling author of the critically existence, maybe in history.” acclaimed novels The Joy Luck The Washington Post Club, The Bonesetter’s Daughter, Recognized for their ability to produce and The Kitchen God’s Wife. Noted a supple, flawless, unified sound, the for her insightful commentaries Brazilian-born brothers Sérgio and on the complexities of human Odair Assad are widely considered the nature and relationships, Tan will most popular and virtuosic guitar duo discuss her work with esteemed in the world. Their exceptional artistry author Pico Iyer (The Global Soul). and uncanny ensemble playing are the $27 / $15 UCSB students result of the unique closeness of their musical upbringing. Often credited for $125 includes VIP seating and reviving contemporary music for guitar

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28 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 29 Baaba Maal David Sedaris & Sarah Vowell Saturday, April 28 featuring Daande Lenol “Brutally honest and brilliantly eloquent, Sedaris is 8 pm / Arlington Theatre “Hypnotic and galvanizing, uplifting positively tonic.” Booklist and visceral.” The New York Times “Vowell is and will continue to be one of the more important voices of her generation.” Senegalese singer and guitarist Baaba Maal has earned San Francisco Chronicle critical acclaim worldwide for his remarkable talent Best-selling authors Sarah Vowell, “a Madonna of Americana” (Los Angeles Times), and David Sedaris, and captivating magnetism, fusing funk, rock and “funniest man alive” (Time Out New York), join forces in a tour de literary comedy. Sharing a love for political blues with the beats and melodies of West Africa. In an incorrectness and witty social observations, these regular contributors to NPR’s This American Life will intense explosion of sound, singing and dancing, his engage in a dueling banjos-style reading of their newest works. Their rare double appearance – a first for fiery performances are an electrifying blend of hypnotic Santa Barbara audiences – promises to deliver an evening of uproarious grooves and poignant vocals. Maal’s award-winning humor and countless laugh-out-loud moments. 2001 album Missing You (Mi Yeewnii) is a triumphant showcase of his sublime acoustic talents and reminds $40 / $17 UCSB students listeners that his message – of positive change, personal empowerment, and a peaceful united Africa – is as important as his music.

$40 / $19 UCSB students

Thursday, April 26 8 pm / Campbell Hall

Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Santa Barbara Debut!

“New Orleans funk in all its New World context.” The New York Times The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is a lively, swinging, 16-piece band steeped in the tradition of New Orleans jazz, blues, swing and spirituals. Under the leadership of Irvin Mayfield, decorated jazz musician and Cultural Ambassador for New Orleans, the non-profit New Orleans Jazz Orchestra has boldly laid a foundation to preserve America’s indigenous music and inspire a new generation of greatness. Hear the music of Jelly Roll Morton, Professor Longhair, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, and more in this electrifying extravaganza.

Generously supported by: The Warren Family in honor of James Raney Warren Meg & Dan Burnham

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30 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 31 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Will Shortz • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • “The ambassador of the crossword Performances Pl us puzzle world.” Associated Press • • • • •• • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • Dine out at the Faculty Club The only academically accredited puzzle • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • master in the world, Will Shortz is truly the UCSB Arts & Lectures with the UCSB Faculty Club are pleased to offer pioneer of enigmatology, a field of study international buffets on campus before the following performances: he created for himself in college. Shortz has been the puzzle master for NPR’s “Weekend October 24 / Lyon Opera Ballet Edition Sunday” since the program’s start Très bien French cuisine! in 1987, crossword editor of The New York Times, editor of Games magazine for 15 December 1 / Charis Alexiou years and the founder and director of the A savory culinary selection from Greece American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. February 13 / Spanish Harlem Orchestra Join Shortz, “the man with all the answers” A mouth-watering Latin buffet (Associated Press), for a program that will include brainteasers, puzzles, word games April 4 / Highland, Heath & Holler and audience participation. Delicious fish and chips All dinners cost $20 (includes tax) $35 / $15 UCSB students April 27 / Irvin Mayfield & Buffets will be served from 6 – 7:30 pm. Sunday, May 6 The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra For reservations, call The Faculty Club 4 pm / Campbell Hall Scrumptious food from New Orleans at 805.893.3096 or e-mail [email protected] UCSB Faculty Club • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Compañia Nacional de Danza 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Artistic Director, Nacho Duato • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C• ommissions• • • • • • • • • • • • • • Santa Barbara Debut! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Tuesday, May 15 8 pm / Campbell Hall

“Breathtaking sweep, vibrant musicality, and vivid Spanish soul.” The Boston Globe This dazzling dance company from Spain combines dynamic contemporary ballet with incredible technical mastery, dramatic expression, and intoxicating rhythms. Displaying sheer passion for dance, the company performs several works by the great choreographer and CND2 Artistic Director Nacho Duato, whose signature style tempers the classical formalism of ballet with an aesthetic that is thoroughly modern and Arts & Lectures believes that fostering the creation of new work and facilitating its performance are absolutely original. fundamental to inspired presenting. Therefore, we annually commission an artist to choreograph, compose music or create a theater piece. $40 / $20 UCSB students In April 2007, Arts & Lectures proudly presents its commissioned piece, The Baseball Plays as a member of the Western Presenters Commissioning Initiative, a pilot program comprised of a consortium of presenting venues dedicated to testing new models for touring theatrical works across the United States (see p. 28).

Arts & Lectures’ previous commission recipients 2001-02 Laurie Anderson / 2002-03 Chucho Valdés / 2003-04 Stephen Petronio 2004-05 Ann Carlson / 2005-06 Mark O’Connor

32 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu / 33 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Comm • •unit • y• Ou •treac • •h &• E d•ucation • • • • • • Arts & Lectures’ educational program consists of exciting master classes, informal discussions, lecture demonstrations and workshops with some of the most important artists performing today. ALL FREE • •TO UCSB • AND • THE COMMUNITY.• • •By serving • more • than • 20,000 • individuals, • •it is our • goal to• expose • • young minds to “professionals” in the performing arts industry in order to strengthen and broaden the students’ educational experience. Artists are invited into the classroom to work with students in an • •informal • environment • • as they • share • their experiences• • and • talents • with •each other. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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••Comm • •unit • y• Connections • • • • • • •• • • • • •In addition • to• providing • lively • and •varied performances,• • •Arts & Lectures• • also offers• an• exciting • array • • of educational programs and services for our audience and for the community.

• •• Demonstration • • performances• • •at schools • •TEAC •HING • COMMUNITY • • CLASSES • • • • • Free public master classes Members of the touring dance companies • Workshops and clinics presented by Arts & Lectures routinely present • •• Community • • dance • classes • • • • •• • • • • • • community classes organized by the Santa • Free family performances Barbara Dance Alliance. • •• Meet-the-artist • • discussions• • • • • • • • • • • • • ¡VIVA El ARTE de Santa Barbara! INSPIRING STUDENTS A collaboration between Arts& Lectures, the Arts & Lectures arranges performances and dem- • • • • • • • • •Marjorie • Luke• Theatre, • Isla• Vista • Youth • Projects, • • onstrations at local elementary, junior high and the Guadalupe Cultural Arts & Education Center, high schools. Students local coordinators and participate and interact 5 • • • • • • •• • • • • volunteers,• • ¡Viva • El Arte • • with performers to learn de Santa Barbara! con- about diverse art forms tributes to the weekend • •and explore• • their • own • • • • • • • • • • • • cultural scene for youth 1 1 creative potential. and families with bilingual discussions and work- 1 Paul Taylor Dance Company member, Richard Chen See, teaches UCSB Advanced Modern Dance students / 2 Dave Kikowski and • •ENTERTAINING • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • shops, and free perfor- Ed Howard from Lincoln Center Jazz coach students in the San Marcos High School Jazz Band / 3 Blues artist Keb’ Mo’ discusses life SCHOOL CHILDREN and music with the audience after his concert in a Meet-the-Artist session hosted by UCSB Professor Tim Cooley / 4 Martha Gonzales mances in neighborhood of Quetzal leads Ellwood School students in song during assembly as part of ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! / 5 Metropolitan Opera • •Arts • & Lectures • • takes • • • • • • • venues.• Perla• Batalla, • Son• • star tenor Salvatore Licitra conducts a public Corwin Master Class with UCSB students our talented touring de Madera and Quetzal artists off the stage and kicked off the program in

Th puts them into direct 2006 with generous sup- A&L warmly thanks our community • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • contact with children port from The James Irvine partners: the Santa Barbara Symphony, an and adults in a variety Foundation, the Hutton the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Opera • •of settings. • Partnerships• • • • • • • • • Foundation,• • Mon-tecito• • • Santa Barbara, Music Academy of the k and collaborations enable Bank & Trust, the Santa West, Lit Moon Theatre, Pearl Chase Yo us to develop dynamic Barbara County Commu- Society, Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, avid Bazemore D ••educational • • programs • that • serve • more • than • nity • Arts Grant• Program• • and UCSB’s• Academic• • • Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara u ages, 20,000 Central Coast residents each year. Preparation and Equal Opportunity Program. p

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A are also supported by our valued partners: the Santa Barbara Dance Alliance, the Santa Barbara County Arts 2 • •Commission, • The• Towbes • Foundation • •and the • Marjorie • Luke Theatre.• • • • • • • • 34 / Subscribe Today! 805.893.3535 • • • • • • • • • • • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu• • • • • / • 35 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Peony Pavilion Silk Road • •October • • 6 – 8, • 2006 • • •• • • • • • • • • • •Cult •ural • E nco• u•nters • •• • • • • • • • • A range of education and humanities programs will March 1 – 7, 2007 • •explore • the• artistic • legacy • of• kunqu • opera • when • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • UCSB presents The Peony Pavilion, October 6 – 8. This Arts & Lectures is proud to join with masterpiece of 16th-century drama, celebrating the UCSB’s Division of Humanities and Fine • •timeless • themes• • of passion, • death• and • resurrection • • • • • • • • • • •Arts and • the Interdisciplinary• • • Humanities • • • • • • • • • • • in song, unfolds over three performances at the Center to present The Silk Road Ensemble Lobero Theatre. Dating back 400 years to China’s musicians in a week-long residency • •Ming • Dynasty, • The• Peony• Pavilion • is considered• • the • • • • • • • • • •with Santa• • Barbara • students,• • faculty, • • • • • • • • • • model of kunqu opera, known for its refinement and community members. Through of style, poetic nuance and wide emotional range. discussion, demonstrations, and lectures, • •Recognizing • • that • the • art form • has • the power• to• • •• • • • • • •this important • • series •of educational • • events • • • • •• • • • • transcend culture and language barriers, in 2001 will continue the exploration of cultural the United Nations proclaimed kunqu as one of trends along the historic trade routes • •the • original • Masterpieces • • of • Oral and• Intangible • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • • • connecting Asia with Europe. Details to Heritage of Humanity. be announced. • •Producer• • Pai Hsien-Yung• • (Kenneth • • Pai), Professor• • • • • •• • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • •• • • Emeritus of UC Santa Barbara, and an eminent Taiwanese literary scholar, brings this youthful • •version • of• the drama• to• America. • In •his words • “The• • • • • • • • • •Yo-Yo • Ma’s • Vision • S tatement• • for• •• • • • • • • • Peony Pavilion is a hymn eulogizing youth, love and The Silk Road Project life.” Here, young performers trained by masters of • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Over twenty-five• • years• of• performing • • in different • • • • • • • • • kunqu at the Jiangsu Province Opera Theatre portray parts of the world, I have become increasingly the characters Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei, lovers in intrigued by the migration of ideas among the bloom of their youth. • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • • • • •communities. • • In my • musical • journey, • I • have had• • •• • • • • • the opportunity to learn from a wealth of different The Peony Pavilion Residence musical voices – from the immense compassion and • • • • • •• • • • hosted• by• the • UCSB D•epartment • of • East • • •grace of• Bach’s • Cello • Suites, • to the• ancient • Celtic • • • • • • • • • Asian Languages & Cultural Studies fiddle traditions alive in Appalachia, to the soulful • • • • • • • • • • Discussions• • and• demonstrations• • • by • • •strains • of the bandoneon• • of •Argentina’s • tango • cafes. • • • • • • • • • internationally known scholars and the I would like to invite you now to join me in exploring cast of The Peony Pavilion will lead local the rich cultural traditions of the Silk Road, the • • • • • • • • • • audiences• • and • students • in • exploration • • • •historic • trade •route that• connected • • the peoples • and• • • • • • • • • of the sights and sounds of kunqu opera. traditions of Asia with those of Europe. Invited scholars from the U.S. and China, • • • • • • • • • • including• • Lindy • Li Mark, • Hua • Wei, • Ron- • • •In 1998, • I founded • the• Silk • Road • Project • to study • • • • • • • • • ald Egan, Michael Berry, and production the ebb and flow of ideas among different cultures director Pai Hsien-yung (Kenneth Pai), will along the Silk Road. The Project acts as an umbrella • • • • • • • • • • create• a• context • for• the • production • • • •organization • • and common • • resource • for a• number • • • • • • • • • lending their insight on the music, char- of artistic, cultural and educational programs. By acters, costumes and makeup, stories and examining the cultural mosaic of the Silk Road, we • • • • • • • • • • rich• history • of the• kunqu • tradition. • Details• • • •seek to• illuminate • the • heritages • of •its countries • and• • • • • • • • • to be announced. identify the voices that represent these traditions today. I believe that when we enlarge our view of • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •the world • we • also deepen• • our understanding• • • of • • • • • • • • Pre-performance talks by Kenneth Pai our own lives and culture. Through this journey (Pai Hsien-yung), writer & producer, The of discovery, The Silk Road Project hopes to plant Peony Pavilion, Professor Emeritus, UC the seeds of new artistic and cultural growth, and

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