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Media representatives are encouraged to browse the media room for information about events and performances at the Temple Performing Arts Center . For additional information, images and more, call 215-204-9860. Temple Performing Arts Center plans diverse seasonBy Jazmyn Burtonjburton@temple.edu With a season that includes some of the best-known names in music, dance and theater, the Temple Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is quickly becoming a popular destination for live performance in Philadelphia. In addition to staging national acts, TPAC will host several Boyer College of Music and Dance performances and concerts produced by the Electric Factory. Located at the heart of Temple's campus and anchoring the northern end of the Avenue of the Arts, the former Baptist Temple was built in 1891 as a home for Temple University founder Russell Conwell's congregation. Historically, the venue was a stop for some of the country's most important intellectual and political figures: Martin Luther King, Jr. and President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke there, as did anthropologist Margaret Mead. After 30 years of dormancy and $30 million in renovations, the landmark reopened in 2010 as the Temple Performing Arts Center, bringing new vitality to Temple's campus and new opportunities to Philadelphia's arts, culture and business communities. Temple students receive a discount on most shows, and special ticketing prices will be offered throughout the year. Tickets are available at www.comcasttix.com, 800-298-4200 and the Liacouras Center Box Office. Fall TPAC events Tribute Concert Honoring John T. Douglas Sept. 18, 6 p.m. Featuring Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano; Eric Owens, bass-baritone; Victoria Livengood, mezzo-soprano; and John Moriarty, piano. A musical tribute to John T. Douglas, music director of Temple University Opera Theater from 1989 to 2010, featuring opera arias and ensembles from Carmen, The Pearl Fishers, Samson and Delilah and others. Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. Featuring works by Hummel and Schubert. Conducted by Dirk Brosse and featuring Alison Balsom. Madeleine Peyroux with special guest Nellie McKay Oct. 15, 8 p.m. Renowned for her interpretive song skills, vocalist Madeleine Peyroux has worked with muscians from The Rolling Stone's Bill Wayman to Bob Dylan. Named Best International Jazz Artist at the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards, she will perform with artist Nellie McKay. Ledisi with special guest Timothy Bloom Oct. 22, 8 p.m. With a simple yet soulful vibe, Ledisi is getting excellent reviews. The singer's newest album, “Pieces of Me,” tackles issues of female identity. Halloween Spooktacular featuring Temple University Symphony Orchestra Oct. 29, 1 p.m. Conducted by Luis Biava; with the Enchantment Theatre Company. The entire family is invited to dress in costume for a fun and interactive concert featuring Halloween magic and mystery alongside symphonic favorites. John Anderson and Rick Wakeman Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. The voice and sound of the classic legendary rock band YES. Compañia Flamenca Jose Porcel Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Founded in Madrid, Spain, Compañia Flamenca Jose Porcel is among the premier Flamenca dance troupes. For a complete list of Temple Performing Arts Center events, visit www.templeperformingartscenter.org. THE BAPTIST TEMPLE AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 2010-2011 SEASON Tickets on sale August 9 Philadelphia (August 12, 2010) The Baptist Temple at Temple University — a new cultural and event center for the campus and community, located on North Broad Street — has announced its inaugural 2010-2011 season. The Baptist Temple will present theater, music and dance in its 1,200-seat main stage theater, Lew Klein Hall. Season subscriptions went on sale Monday, Aug. 9, and individual tickets will be on sale Wednesday, Sept. 1. “We selected artists in music, theatre and dance to give audiences a chance to experience all art forms in this unique venue. We hope to appeal to a wide range of interests and communities as we open the doors to The Temple for its first full season,” said Charles Henry Bethea, Executive Director of The Baptist Temple at Temple University. The season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 28 with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. The 33-member ensemble, founded in 1964 by Marc Mostovoy, will delight audiences at The Baptist Temple. The evening’s program will feature Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, K.492: Overture; Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21; and Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K.551, "Jupiter," conducted by Dirk Brossé with Gabriela Martinez on piano. Thursday, Oct. 7, will feature Temple graduate Leon Bates on piano. Since winning the Philadelphia Orchestra Senior Auditions, Leon Bates has emerged as one of America's leading pianists and recording artists. A composer as well, he performs nationally and internationally. Aquila Theatre Company will perform Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Founded in 1991 by Producing Artistic Director Peter Meineck, Aquila presents a regular season of plays in New York, at international festivals and tours to about 70 American towns and cities a year. The Aquila Theatre Company is made possible by a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia returns on Thursday, Nov. 18 with a program featuring Barber’s Adagio for Strings, Op. 11; Vaughan Williams’ Concerto in A Minor for Oboe & Strings; Puccini’s Crisantemi ;and Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33. Dirk Brossé will conduct with Geoffrey Deemer on oboe and Hai-Ye Ni on cello. The fall winds down with a performance by Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company on Thursday, Nov. 18. Colorful, energetic and joyful, the company brings ethnic rites, tribal folklore and regional folk tales as expressed in music, dance, literature and arts and crafts to the stage in an authentic presentation of cultural traditions. The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia rings in the New Year with two performances during the winter months of 2011. On Tuesday, Jan. 25, the Orchestra’s repertoire will include Turina’s La oración del torero, Op. 34; Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez; and Bizet’s Symphony No. 1 in C Major featuringAndrew Grams as conductor and Gyan Riley on guitar. On Tuesday, Feb. 15, the Orchestra entices audiences with Fauré’s Pavane, Op. 5; Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 64; and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21 with Dirk Brossé conducting and Elena Urioste on violin. New Orleans’ own Hot 8 Brass Band hits the stage with their well-loved and well-worn horns on Thursday, March 3. The band plays the traditional Second Line parades, infusing its performances with the funk and energy that makes New Orleans music loved around the world. The members of the Hot 8 Brass Band were born and raised in New Orleans and many began playing together in high school. On Tuesday, March 8, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia plays its final performance of the season. The evening’s program will include Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K.466; Lutoslawski’s Funeral Music In Memory of Béla Bartók; and Haydn’s Symphony No. 103 in E-flat Major, Hob. I:103, "Drum Roll" with Ignat Solzhenitsyn conducting and on piano. The Baptist Temple’s season closes with Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro de Cuba on Thursday, April 14. For more than 80 years, Septeto Nacional Ignacio Piñeiro de Cuba has reigned supreme as the world’s foremost champion and protector of Cuban son, the musical heartbeat of Cuba. Cuban son combines elements of Spanish canción and guitar music with African rhythms and percussion and gained immense popularity around the turn of the century. The original acoustic rumba sound continues today while also incorporating elements of contemporary harmonization, wider rhythmic concepts and an exceptional repertoire that includes the most important Cuban hits. All performances take place in Lew Klein Hall. The complete season (10 performances) can be purchased for $200. The complete Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia series (five performances) can be purchased for $120. The complete Baptist Temple (BT) Presents series (five performances) can be purchased for $120. Patrons may also choose the Pick 5 series (five performances) for $120.00. Discounts are available for Temple faculty, staff, alumni and all students. Season orders must be purchased through The Baptist Temple’s administrative offices. To order, call 1-215-204-9860. Single tickets for the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and The BT Presents series are $28 for the general public, $24 for Temple faculty, staff, alumni and non-Temple University students with ID, and $12 for Temple University students with ID and children under 13. Single tickets are available starting Sept. 1 through the Liacouras Center box office at 1-800-298-4200, or online at www.TemplePerformingArtsCenter.org. |
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