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We’re proud to welcome you to the CSUN campus and the beautiful theater that proudly bears its new name this season — The Soraya. The leadership and generosity of the Younes and Soraya Nazarian family is a gift that uplifts us all, standing as testament to our shared values:

First, that arts and education, hand in hand, shape the future of Los Angeles.

Our shared future starts right here at CSUN with our student body, and creativity will be a key component of its success. CSUN prepares thousands of students for the �lm, television, and music industries and equally inspires the innovative spirits of aspiring engineers, educators, and business leaders.

Second, that the arts are most impactful when they reach the broadest audience.

Soraya Nazarian herself is a sculptor whose works grace libraries, hospitals, and schools worldwide, free for all to view. This beautiful Center for the Performing Arts that now bears her name places accessibility and inclusion center stage, with a robust arts education program, seven di�erent performance series, and its signature o�ering of international artists presented under the banner Music Knows No Borders.

The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts — our new name honors a visionary gift made with an eye to the future, an endowment that ensures that these values have a home on the CSUN campus and in this world-class facility for countless seasons to come.

With artists from 18 nations in seven di�erent series, The Soraya proudly stands at the forefront of diversity and innovation in the arts.

If there were a single performance exemplifying that spirit, it might be the Silkroad Ensemble, known for converging cultures and genre-busting brilliance. But that’s just one of many this season. The �rst authorized tribute to Mexican mega-star Juan Gabriel, a new violin concerto from Danny Elfman, jazz that crossed the Caribbean from Cuba, a fresh look at the founding fathers in a new version of the musical 1776, an evening of dance dedicated to the women’s movement by the legendary Martha Graham Dance Company — these are the performances that de�ne our 2018–19 season.

There’s no shortage of good-hearted fun too, including a century of Hollywood classics: for cinephiles, the 1925 horror classic The Phantom of the Opera with live orchestra; for the young and young at heart, Disney’s Silly Symphony; for fans of song and dance, Singin’ in the Rain the Broadway musical; for those who love to whistle a familiar tune, two concerts featuring �lm composers Hal Arlen and Henry Mancini.

Welcome to the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. With our new name, we extend a broader embrace, both onstage and in the auditorium.

PRESIDENTCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

Dianne F. Harrison, Ph.D.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE SORAYA

Thor Steingraber

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Sat 9/29 | 8PMAida Cuevas - Totalmente Juan Gabriel With Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán CSUN Symphony p. 5

$39–$86

Sun 10/7 | 7PMSoweto Gospel ChoirSongs of the FreeIn Honor of Nelson Mandela’s 100th Birthday (See inner book)

$30–$65

Sat 10/13 | 8PMMoon River and the Music of Henry Mancini Hosted by Monica ManciniMusic Director, Gregg Field p. 11

$44–$96

Wed 10/17 | 8PM Vicente Amigo (See inner book) $34–$79

Thu 10/25 | 8PMMariinsky Orchestra Valery Gergiev, Music Director & ConductorKristóf Baráti, Violin p. 6

$49–$109

Sat 10/27 | 8PMSergio MendesAnd Ana Tijoux's Roja y Negro (Red and Black) (See inner book)

$39–$86

Sat 11/3 | 8PMThe Phantom of the Opera LiveFilm with Live OrchestraRichard Kaufman, Conductor p. 6

$34–$71

Thu 11/8 | 8PMSat 11/10 | 8PM

wild Up | of AscensionChristopher Rountree, Director & Conductor Onstage experience p. 12

$29–$66

Fri 11/16 | 8PMLos Angeles Chamber OrchestraDavid Danzmayr, ConductorJennifer Koh, Violin p. 7

$49–$109

Sat 11/17 | 8PMDirect from Buenos AiresTangueros del SurNatalia Hills, Artistic Director & Choreographer (See inner book)

$34–$79

Sat 12/1 | 8PMThe Music of Harold Arlen,Wonderful Wizard of SongWith Special Guest Eden Espinosa p. 11

$39–$86

Sun 12/2 | 3PM The Okee Dokee Brothers - Winter Plaza del Sol Performance Hall p. 16

$33

Sat 12/8 | 8PMNochebuena (Christmas Eve in Mexico)Featuring Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles &Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar p. 17

$34–$79

Tue 12/11 | 8PMCanadian BrassChristmas Time is Here p. 17

$39–$86

Sat 12/15 | 8PMDianne ReevesChristmas Time is Here p. 13

$34–$86

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Sat September 29, 2018 | 8PMAida Cuevas Totalmente Juan Gabriel With Mariachi Juvenil TecalitlánCSUN Symphony

Mexico lost its most in�uential musician in 2016.With over 1,000 songs to his credit, Juan Gabriel was his nation’s prince of pop and champion of traditional music. Los Angeles Times remembered the beloved singer who “wooed crowds on both sides of the border with ballads of love and heartbreak.”

Aida Cuevas, “Queen of Ranchera,” sang at his memorial as the nation mourned his loss. At The Soraya, the U.S. premiere of her recent tribute album, Totalmente Juan Gabriel, Vol. II, pays tribute to their friendship with a full orchestra — our very own CSUN Symphony — as well as the Mexico City-based mariachi band, Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán.

$39–$86

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Sat 1/19 | 8PM Aspen Santa Fe BalletWork by Ekman, Melo, and Arias p. 14

$39–$94

Thu 1/24 | 8PM An Evening with Branford Marsalis Quartet Onstage experience p. 12

$35–$78

Sat 1/26 | 8PM Damien Sneed - We Shall Overcome A Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. (See inner book)

$34–$79

Thu 1/31 | 8PM Colburn OrchestraEsa-Pekka Salonen, Conductor p. 7

$6 fee applies

Sat 2/2 | 8PM Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Cuban Jazz OrchestraWith Changüí Majadero p. 13

$34–$79

Fri 2/8 | 8PMSat 2/9 | 3 & 8PMSun 2/10 | 3PM

1776 The MusicalMusic & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards, Book by Peter StoneLa Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment p. 10

$44–$96

Thu 2/14 | 8PMTempesta di Mare Baroque PlayersA Tale of Two Italian Cities – Chamber Music from Venice and Naples Onstage experience p. 8

$66

Fri 2/22 | 8PM Susana Baca with Banda MagdaSpecial Appearance by Michael League (See inner book)

$34–$79

Sat 3/2 | 8PMMartha Graham Dance CompanyThe EVE ProjectJanet Eilber, Artistic Director p. 15

$39–$94

Thu 3/7 | 8PMChamber Music Society of Lincoln Center—Russian MasteryWu Han, PianoOnstage experience p. 8

$66

Sun 3/10 | 3PMDisney’s Silly SymphonyAnimated Shorts with Live Orchestra, CSUN Symphony p. 16

$30–$63

Wed 3/13 | 8PMThu 3/14 | 8PM

Antonio Sanchez - Bad HombreWith Migration Onstage experience (See inner book)

$29–$66

Thu 3/28 | 8PMRed BaraatFestival of Colors (See inner book)

$30–$71

Sat 3/30 | 8PMSun 3/31 | 3PM

Cirque ÉloizeSaloon p. 16

$30–$65

Thu 4/4 | 8PMRoyal Scottish National Orchestra Thomas Søndergård, Music Director Danny Elfman, Composer, Sandy Cameron, Violin p. 7

$49–$109

Fri 4/12 | 8PMSat 4/13 | 3 & 8PMSun 4/14 | 3PM

Singin’ in the RainMusic by Nacio Herb Brown, Lyrics by Arthur FreedLa Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment p. 10

$44–$96

Thu 4/18 | 8PMBallet Preljocaj La Fresque p. 14

$39–$94

Fri 4/26 | 8PM Christian McBride Big Band p. 13 $34–$86

Sun 4/28 | 7PMSilkroad Ensemble Heroes Take Their StandsJe�rey Beecher and Nicholas Cords, Co-Artistic Directors p. 9

$44–$94

Fri 5/3 | 8PMBallet Folklórico Universidad De Colima Patria Grande (Big Homeland) (See inner book)

$34–$79

Sat 5/4 | 8PM Las Cafeteras (See inner book) $30–$71

Sun 5/5 | 3PM Fiesta Con Sonia De Los Santos (See inner book) $33

Wed 5/8 | 8PM Bell-Isserlis-Denk Trio p. 7 $49–$109

Fri 5/10 | 8PMSat 5/11 | 8PM

Vijay Iyer Sextet Onstage experience p. 12

$29–$66

Wed 5/22 | 8PM An Evening with Lea Salonga p. 10 $44–$120

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Thu October 25, 2018 | 8PMMariinsky OrchestraValery Gergiev, Music Director & ConductorKristóf Baráti, Violin All-Stravinsky Program

Stravinsky Fireworks Op. 4 Symphony in Three Movements Violin Concerto in D major Symphony in C The Firebird Suite (1919)

Founded by Peter the Great more than two centuries ago, the quintessential Russian orchestra brings an all-Stravinsky program to The Soraya, led by one of the world’s foremost conductors, Valery Gergiev. “Driving a Formula One car, trying to hold the bend,” is how one violinist describes the indomitable Gergiev.

$49–$109

Sat November 3, 2018 | 8PMThe Phantom of the Opera LiveFilm with Live OrchestraRichard Kaufman, ConductorNew West Symphony Dennis James, Organ

Terror rages at the Paris Opera House, all in the name of love. A Halloween treat pairs live orchestra with the 1925 horror classic The Phantom of the Opera on the large screen. The original score ratchets up the spook factor with organist Dennis James on the Allen theatre organ. CSUN alum Richard Kaufman returns to conduct the haunting score.

$34–$71

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Fri November 16, 2018 | 8PMLos Angeles Chamber Orchestra David Danzmayr, Conductor Jennifer Koh, Violin

Korngold Straussiana Ligeti Violin Concerto Beethoven Symphony No. 6 Pastoral

LACO has found a home at The Soraya. In its third year here, the esteemed ensemble brings Jennifer Koh, who stands at the vanguard of the next generation of classical music. From her Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut at age eleven in 1994 to her 2016 “Instrumentalist of the Year” award by Musical America, the youthful Koh is known for her intensity, as well as her technical assurance.

$49–$109

Thu January 31, 2019 | 8PMColburn Orchestra Esa-Pekka Salonen, Conductor

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SOARING

Thu April 4, 2019 | 8PMRoyal Scottish National OrchestraThomas Søndergård, Music Director Danny Elfman, Composer Sandy Cameron, Violin Soloist

Sibelius Symphony No. 7, Op. 105, C major Elfman Eleven Eleven Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Proko�ev Symphony No. 5, Op. 100, B-�at major

Danny Elfman pairs with self-proclaimed gypsy violinist Sandy Cameron and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for his new violin concerto, Eleven Eleven. Beloved by Los Angeles from his days fronting Oingo Boingo and revered worldwide for his �lm scores for Tim Burton’s cult classics, Elfman’s newest adventures bring him to concert halls worldwide, including the home of the venerable Berlin Philharmonic.

$49–$109

Wed May 8, 2019 | 8PMBell-Isserlis-Denk Trio

Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2, in C minor, Op. 66 Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2, in E minor, Op. 67 Rachmanino� Trio élégiaque No. 1, in G minor Ravel Piano Trio in A minor

A regular at The Soraya, Joshua Bell returns, this time, bringing with him two colleagues who match his talents — acclaimed British cellist Steven Isserlis and celebrated American pianist Jeremy Denk, who have collaborated with Bell for decades. The trio has performed across the globe, sharing friendship and a love of chamber music.

$49–$109

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Thu February 14, 2019 | 8PMTempesta di Mare Baroque PlayersA Tale of Two Italian Cities — Chamber Music from Venice and Naples Gwyn Roberts and Richard Stone, Co-Directors

These musical sleuths from Philadelphia scour the world in search of little-known works by Baroque composers. Their performances, on period instruments, are truly “storms at sea,” much like the name of the ensemble: Tempesta di Mare. A Valentine’s Day celebration serves up romantic fare sourced from the north and south poles of Italian music in the Baroque era — Venice and Naples.

$66

Sun April 28, 2019 | 7PMSilkroad Ensemble Heroes Take Their StandsJe�rey Beecher and Nicholas Cords, Co-Artistic DirectorsConceived by Persian Musician Kayhan Kalhor and Folklorist Ahmad Sadri

The “United Nations” of music, Silkroad Ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary with an entirely new concert, conceived by Persian musician Kayhan Kalhor. Known for traditional instruments from dozens of cultures, Silkroad’s newest piece steps into modern history with a composition by jazz pianist Jason Moran dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Since 1998, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and Silkroad Ensemble have undertaken a radical experiment in the face of globalization, elevating music alongside commerce as a bridge between peoples. In 2017, they collaborated with documentary �lmmaker Ken Burns on the 18-hour series for PBS, The Vietnam War.

$44–$94

Thu March 7, 2019 | 8PMChamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Russian MasteryWu Han, Piano Arnaud Sussman and Alexander Sitkovetsky, Violins Matthew Lipman, Viola Nicholas Canellakis, Cello

Rachmanino� Trio élégiaque in G minor for Piano, Violin, and Cello Tchaikovsky Souvenir d’un lieu cher for Violin and Piano, Op. 42 Proko�ev Sonata in C major for Two Violins, Op. 56 Taneyev Quintet in G minor for Piano, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, Op. 30

Three generations of Russian composers come together, capped by the rarely performed Piano Quintet by Alexander Taneyev, once a student of Tchaikovsky and later a mentor to Proko�ev and Rachmanino�. Chinese pianist Wu Han leads the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, who are not only in residence at the largest performing arts complex in the world, they are known nationally for regular broadcasts on SiriusXM and appearances on PBS’s Live From Lincoln Center.

$66

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Baroque mastery from the City of Brotherly Love and exquisite chamber music from the Big Apple. Sit so close to these musicians that you can almost turn the pages for them…if you dare.

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Sat October 13, 2018 | 8PMMoon River and the Music of Henry Mancini Hosted by Monica Mancini Music Director, Gregg Field

An American icon comes home. During the early years of his career, Henry Mancini and his family lived right here in Northridge. We honor the master with a tribute to his �lm scores and beloved standards. It’s a family a�air — daughter Monica Mancini and son-in-law Gregg Field front a full orchestra in an evening ranging from “The Pink Panther Theme” to “Moon River,” celebrating the man who was nominated for an astounding 18 Academy Awards and 72 Grammys.

$44–$96

Sat December 1, 2018 | 8PMThe Music of Harold Arlen, Wonderful Wizard of Song Hosted by Sam Arlen Music Director, Steve Rawlins With Special Guest Eden Espinosa

Legends like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald gave Harold Arlen a revered place in the Great American Songbook with their performances of his over 400 songs such as “It’s Only a Paper Moon” and “Stormy Weather.” Starting in a synagogue with his cantor father, Arlen’s musical roots extend through his jazz years at the Cotton Club in Harlem all the way to Hollywood and his Academy Award-winning song “Over the Rainbow.” At The Soraya, Hal’s son, Sam Arlen, leads a big band in tribute to his father, sharing the stage with Broadway powerhouse Eden Espinosa.

$39–$86

Scenes & Songs

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rlenThis is a series that covers a lot of ground — two fully staged musicals, one powerhouse vocalist, and two concerts dedicated to the men who re-wrote the American Songbook.

Fri–Sun February 8–10, 2019 | 8PM; 3PM1776 The Musical Music & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards Book by Peter Stone La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment

The 1969 Tony Award-winner for Best Musical showcases Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Je�erson — the imperfect men who �rst strived for a more perfect union — in a gripping reminder that democracy has never been easy. Humor and drama in equal measure bring their lofty aspirations to life, building to a rousing conclusion that doesn’t leave a dry eye in the house.

$44–$96

Fri–Sun April 12–14, 2019 | 8PM; 3PMSingin’ in the Rain Music by Nacio Herb Brown Lyrics by Arthur Freed Book by Betty Comden & Adolph Green La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment

The 1952 MGM song-and-dance classic that immortalized Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds appears on every list of cinema’s greatest. Adapted for the stage in 1985 by the �lm’s legendary creators Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Singin’ in the Rain comes to The Soraya thanks to a lavish new production by McCoy Rigby Entertainment. Don’t miss the antic-laden spectacle as Hollywood history is made when silent �lms transform into talkies. Umbrella's optional!

$44–$96

Wed May 22, 2019 | 8PMAn Evening with Lea Salonga

A household name since 1989 when she starred in Miss Saigon, Salonga is also a “Disney Legend,” honored for her portrayal of beloved princesses Jasmine (Aladdin) and Fa Mulan (Mulan). On television, she serves as a judge on the Philippines hit version of The Voice. She returns to The Soraya with selections from her career on Broadway and in �lm.

$44–$120

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Vijay Iyer

Sat December 15, 2018 | 8PM Dianne Reeves Christmas Time is Here With Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo, Reginald Veal, Terreon Gully

Songbird Dianne Reeves rings in the holidays at The Soraya with timeless jewels from her album Christmas Time is Here. The reigning diva of jazz was recently awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Juilliard, recognized for her “breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B style.” Join us for an evening with the four-time Grammy Award-winner for an unmatched holiday treat.

$34–$86

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Thu November 8 & Sat November 10, 2018 | 8PMwild Up | of Ascension Christopher Rountree, Director & Conductor

“A raucous, grungy, irresistibly exuberant, … excep-tionally virtuosic family.” That’s what The New York Times calls wild Up, the fun-loving classical ensemble returning to The Soraya for a journey of the celestial and religious inspired by John Coltrane’s legendary 1966 work Ascension. Artistic Director and Conduc-tor Christopher Rountree leads an evening of free jazz and the avant-garde with pieces commissioned in response to each track of Coltrane’s masterwork, one of the most pivotal jazz albums of all time.

$29–$66

Thu January 24, 2019 | 8PMAn Evening with Branford Marsalis Quartet

The eldest of the famed Marsalis brothers, Branford �rst became a household name as Musical Director of The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno. But this sax virtuoso’s jazz pedigree runs deep. The New Orleans native gained his chops gigging with giants Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, and Sonny Rollins. He formed his own quartet in 1986 and appears now and then with some of the world’s elite symphony orchestras. Experience Marsalis in The Soraya’s jazz club setting, a rare opportunity to be just feet from the master.

$35–$78

Fri May 10 & Sat May 11, 2019 | 8PMVijay Iyer Sextet

“There’s probably no frame wide enough to encom- pass the creative output of the pianist Vijay Iyer,” The New York Times observed. His Ph.D. in cogni-tive science from UC Berkeley is just the start. He’s been recognized as a bona �de “genius” by DownBeat magazine, the MacArthur fellowship, and Harvard University, and was named by GQ India as one of the 50 most in�uential Indians. The young jazz pianist is also a proli�c recording artist.

$29–$66

Jazz Club onstage sessions are intensely intimate. Branford Marsalis headlines the series, a rare opportunity to see the master up close and personal. Two of the hottest innovators in music round out the series — Chris Rountree and Vijay Iyer.

Sat February 2, 2019 | 8PMArturo O’Farrill and the Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra With Changüí Majadero

Arturo’s father, Chico O’Farrill, has been called the greatest of all Afro-Cuban artists. Like father, like son? With jazz running in his veins, Arturo was born as Cuba closed its borders, growing up instead a citizen of the world, with a Mexican mother and a New York upbringing. These in�uences forged Arturo’s pan-Latin tropical sound, with an unmistak-able nod to his father coming from his band’s Cuban percussion section. O’Farrill was among the �rst ex-pats to return to Cuba and was invited to the re-opening of the U.S. Embassy in 2015.

$34–$79

Fri April 26, 2019 | 8PM Christian McBride Big Band

A musician’s musician, bassist Christian McBride was lured away from Juilliard to continue his education on the road, playing with jazz greats like Bobby Watson and Freddie Hubbard. The experience transformed him into one of the most respected �gures in jazz. McBride is also a dedicated advocate for young talent and music education. Fueled by a boundless love of swing, the Christian McBride Big Band’s 2017 release Bringin’ It won the Grammy for Best Large Ensemble Jazz Album.

$34–$86

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Sat March 2, 2019 | 8PMMartha Graham Dance Company The EVE Project Janet Eilber, Artistic Director wild Up, Christopher Rountree, Conductor Work by Pontus Lidberg and Pam Tanowitz

The women who hit the streets for voting rights in 1920 forged a path still followed by the Women’s March today. That 100-year history is celebrated by the Martha Graham Dance Company with a program choreo-graphed by women, featuring female protag-onists, and including “Chronicle,” Graham’s unforgettable 1936 anti-war masterpiece. Artistic Director Janet Eilber says, “The EVE Project is designed to explore the many di�erent facets of womanhood — all with an underlying statement about female power.” The two-year worldwide program launches at The Soraya following their previous sold-out performances here. They are again joined by conductor Christopher Rountree and his path-breaking musical ensemble wild Up. Rountree and the Graham Company, �rst paired at The Soraya in 2017, make their Paris debuts in 2018 with Rite of Spring.

$39–$94

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Thu April 18, 2019 | 8PMBallet Preljocaj La Fresque

French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj is one of the world’s busiest dance-makers, known for his collaborations across many �elds — fashion, design, and literature. He is also known for evocative renderings of fairy tales; audiences have seen his works, Snow White and Julie Taymor’s Grendel, at the Los Angeles Music Center. At The Soraya, his company performs La Fresque (or The Painting on the Wall), based on a Chinese traditional folk story.

$39–$94

Sat January 19, 2019 | 8PMAspen Santa Fe Ballet Tuplet by Alexander Ekman Dream Play by Fernando Melo New Work by Bryan Arias

With dual homes high in the Rockies and deep out on the Southwestern plateau, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is known as an incubator for choreographic invention. Their residency at The Soraya continues for its fourth year with new and energetic pieces. Always innovators, video brings a fresh perspective to two of their dances.

$39–$94

A season of �rsts! The Soraya brings three internationally renowned dance companies, including the �rst European company to grace our stage. 

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Sun December 2, 2018 | 3PM The Okee Dokee Brothers - Winter Plaza del Sol Performance Hall See page 16 (Play Date)

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Sat December 8, 2018 | 8PM Nochebuena (Christmas Eve in Mexico) Featuring Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles & Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar Kareli Montoya, Artistic Director Jimmy K. Cuéllar, Music Director

The Soraya continues its tradition of celebrating the holidays, Mexican-style. Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles takes center stage in an evening that features the �nest of Los Angeles’ artists.

$34–$79

Tue December 11, 2018 | 8PM Canadian Brass Christmas Time is Here

A quintet that plays it all, from Baroque to Ragtime! The grand masters of the holidays crisscross the globe every December, bring-ing their hallmark gifts of virtuosity and old-fashioned fun. Beginning in 1970, Canadian Brass rescued these sometimes-overlooked instruments and placed them center stage. They have entered America’s living rooms on The Tonight Show, Entertainment Tonight, and Sesame Street, and when they’re back up north, they are called upon to perform for visiting heads of state by invitation of the Canadian government.

$39–$86

Sat December 15, 2018 | 8PM Dianne Reeves Christmas Time is Here with Peter Martin, Romero Lubambo, Reginald Veal, Terreon Gully See page 13 (Swinging)

$34–$86

WINTRY MIX

Four Performances for the Holiday Season

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Sun December 2, 2018 | 3PM The Okee Dokee Brothers - Winter Plaza del Sol Performance Hall

As childhood friends they rafted down creeks together and blazed trails in the Rockies. Today the Chicago Tribune calls them “fun big brothers eager to show their younger siblings how to have an ethically sound and green-conscious good time.” Join four-time Parents’ Choice Award winners Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing as they perform their new Winter album about a snowy journey up North that will inspire children and parents alike to get outside and get creative.

$33

Sun March 10, 2019 | 3PM

Animated Shorts with Live Orchestra CSUN Symphony John Roscigno, Conductor

Share with your family the early days of Disney animation as it vividly comes to life through the magic of a live orchestra. CSUN Symphony accompanies some of Disney’s best-loved originals on our big screen, including The Skeleton Dance (1929), The Ugly Duckling (1931), and Three Little Pigs (1933). Disney is thought to have created his 75 Silly Symphony shorts as a showcase for his studio’s talented animators and composers as they prepared for the creation of their �rst full-length animated feature in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

$30–$63

Sat March 30, 2019 | 8PM Sun March 31, 2019 | 3PM Cirque Éloize Saloon

Saloon has kept audiences laughing on four conti-nents since its 2016 premiere. Cirque Éloize’s jugglers, aerialists, and lasso masters amaze and astound as the beautiful Belle holds the cowboys under a spell that sets o� an action-packed chase worthy of any great Western, all to live musical accompaniment. So swing open the saloon doors and join the fun with Montreal-based Cirque Éloize, one of the world’s leading contemporary circuses that is equally at home on Broadway or in London’s West End.

$30–$65

Sun May 5, 2019 | 3PM Fiesta Con Sonia De Los Santos(See inner book)

$33

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The 2018–19 Student Matinée Series is

FREE for public school students

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Programs and dates subject to change

Arts Education

The Nazarians

Serving nearly 10,000 students annually, The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts’ programs in Arts Education exist to engage, enlighten, and educate the K–12 students of the San Fernando Valley and CSUN students on our campus. The world-class programming at The Soraya provides unique opportunities for students to experience multiple performing arts disciplines in state-of-the-art venues by performers from around the globe. Additionally, CSUN student artists have exclusive access to many of our artists to enhance their training by participating in The Soraya’s celebrated Master Class Series.

For more information contact: Dr. Anthony Cantrell at anthony.cantrell@csun.edu or call (818) 677-8847

Our family believes that supporting the arts is one of the most powerful ways of impacting any society. And to invest in a community such as the Valley through supporting a world-class performing arts center is a true re�ection of how we think as a family.

CSUN is a rich and vibrant community made up of many immigrants like us, the best of the best that the U.S. has to o�er. Helping to ensure the o�ering of world-class performing arts to this community is truly a privilege for us.”

— Sharon Nazarian

Mon Oct 8 | Soweto Gospel ChoirInspirational African gospel music from South Africa’s most heavenly voices.

Thu Dec 6 | Ballet Folklórico de Los ÁngelesThe nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company.

Thu Jan 17 | LA OperaPresenting the new production of The Magic Dream, a celebration of Mozart’s The Magic Flute.

Wed Jan 23 | JazzReachNationally acclaimed jazz educators promoting a deeper appreciation and awareness of our truly American art form.

Thu Feb 7 | 1776 (Invited Final Dress Rehearsal)McCoy Rigby Entertainment’s production of the celebrated musical about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Fri Mar 1 | Martha Graham Dance Company (Invited Final Dress Rehearsal)The Martha Graham Dance Company celebrates women’s history with a program choreographed by women, featuring female protagonists and including “Chronicle,” Graham’s unforgettable 1936 anti-war masterpiece.

Mon Apr 29 | Silkroad EnsembleSilkroad creates music that engages difference, sparking radical cultural collaboration and passion-driven learning to build a more hopeful world.

Tue May 7 | Sonia De Los SantosSonia De Los Santos’s musical story highlights the messages of joyful community music making and cultural bridge building to inspire and excite children and grown-ups of all backgrounds.

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In September 2017, CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison and Executive Director Thor Steingraber welcomed the Nazarian family to the venue that now bears their name, in honor of their transformative gift.  Sharon Nazarian’s words, on behalf the family, re�ect the values of this university and the performing arts in Los Angeles.

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Help us continue to present unique performances from international artists, inclusive arts education programs for local students, and engaging public programs for our community.

The Soraya’s Arts Education program partners with visiting artists from around the world for its K–12 Student Matinée Series, master classes for CSUN students, free community festivals, and professional development workshops for teachers.

The Soraya presents over 50 diverse performances a year highlighting multiple art forms that inspire re�ection, instill empathy, and elevate our spirits.

For more information on our donor bene�ts and giving levels, please contact Maria Paredes, Assistant Director of Development, at (818) 677-8849.

You may make a tax-deductible gift online at GiveToTheSoraya.csun.edu

Highlights of our Donor Bene�ts include:

Priority handling of subscription and ticket orders

Invitations to exclusive rehearsals and student performances

Receptions with visiting artists and artistic leadership

Access to the Porter Pavilion donor lounge with complimentary beverages

Support The Soraya — The Valley’s Center for the Performing Arts

The Soraya Patron’s CircleA GIFT OF $1,000Supports one of our free performances for the community

A GIFT OF $5,000Sponsors an entire student matinée reaching 1,000 students

A GIFT OF $10,000Sponsors an entire performance of your choice

The Soraya Circle of FriendsA GIFT OF $50 Give two CSUN students free tickets to attend any performance

A GIFT OF $100Provides a free arts workshop at our community festivals

A GIFT OF $250Inspires local K–12 students with an in-classroom workshop by a teaching artist

A GIFT OF $500Engages 1,000 students to attend a Student Matinée performance

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Come early for a light meal, drink, or a snack al fresco (weather permitting). Enjoy the shade of our courtyard or the view from our terrace. Lobby concessions are available year-round one hour before show time and during intermission. Beverages are welcomed in the venue with a purchase of The Soraya drink tumbler. The Soraya drink tumblers are available for purchase at concessions. Annual donors (at the $2,500 level) and their guests are welcome to join us in the Porter Pavilion for complimentary beverages before performances.

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PLAZA DEL SOL PERFORMANCE HALL PARKING

If you are attending a performance at Plaza del Sol Performance Hall, please park in Structure G3 (accessible via Zelzah Ave/Prairie St. See map).

Running late? Inclement weather? Valet parking is now regularly available at The Great Hall at The Soraya presentations for $15 (CASH ONLY). The Soraya also has convenient drop o�, just steps from the Great Hall’s south lobby doors. All Great Hall parking is accessible via the intersection of Lindley Ave/Nordho� St.Subscribers have the opportunity topre-pay for valet parking at $12 percar, per performance — a 20% savings.

VALET PARKING

Parking is included in the cost of theticket for all presented events. Please show a CSUN parking attendant your ticket, invoice, or proof-of-purchase (sent 24 hours before each performance) to receive your parking permit. Parking only valid in B1 for Great Hall events and G3 for Plaza del Sol Performance Hall (see map).

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The Soraya is proudly located on the campus of California State University, Northridge, at Nordho� St. and Lindley Ave. Don’t get lost by entering at other entrances to the campus.

For more information visit TheSoraya.org/Visit.

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Series Subscriptions SOARING See pages 6–8

8 Concerts at 20% discount: $372–$404–$460 ($518 for Premium)

Pre-paid valet $108

10/25/18 Mariinsky Orchestra Valery Gergiev, Music Director & ConductorKristóf Baráti, Violin

11/3/18 The Phantom of the Opera LiveFilm with Live OrchestraRichard Kaufman, Conductor

11/16/18 Los Angeles Chamber OrchestraDavid Danzmayr, ConductorJennifer Koh, Violin

1/31/19 Colburn Orchestra Esa-Pekka Salonen, Conductor

2/14/19 Tempesta di Mare Baroque PlayersA Tale of Two Italian Cities – Chamber Music from Venice and Naples

3/7/19 Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center—Russian MasteryWu Han, Piano

4/4/19 Royal Scottish National Orchestra Thomas Søndergård, Music Director Danny Elfman, Composer, Sandy Cameron, Violin

5/8/19 Bell-Isserlis-Denk Trio

Recommended free performance: Vicente Amigo

SWINGING CLUB See page 12

3 International jazz concerts at 20% discount: $75–$121–$168

Pre-paid valet $48

11/10/18wild Up | of AscensionChristopher Rountree, Director & Conductor

1/24/19 An Evening with Branford Marsalis Quartet

5/11/19 Vijay Iyer Sextet

Recommended free performance: Antonio Sanchez - Bad Hombre

SWINGING COMPLETE (INCLUDES CLUB) See pages 12–13

6 American jazz and big band concerts at 20% discount: $192–$255–$337

($369 for Premium) Pre-paid valet $84

Includes the 3 onstage sessions above as well as:

12/15/18 Dianne ReevesChristmas Time is Here

2/2/19 Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Cuban Jazz OrchestraWith Changüí Majadero

4/26/19 Christian McBride Big Band

Recommended free performance: Sergio Mendes with Ana Tijoux

Buy 3 or more Subscription Series and save an additional 10%. Purchase a Series Subscription and receive 1 complimentary ticket for a Music Knows No Borders performance.* See inner book.

*Does not include Silkroad Ensemble.

You can purchase tickets in person, by phone, or online.

CLAIM YOUR SEAT

In PersonThe Soraya Ticket O�ce is located in The Soraya Courtyard, o� Lindley Avenue.

By Phone818.677.3000

OnlineVisit TheSoraya.org and create an account to purchase your series subscription (see upper right corner of The Soraya website for link). Order form available online.

Ticket O�ce HoursTue–Sat 11 am–4 pm Closed all public holidays, please call before visiting.

CHILDRENAll children are welcome to our matinées and family performances. For the enjoyment of other patrons at evening performances, children �ve and above are welcome to attend, with their own ticket and favorite adult.

Photo Credits: Cover (Outside): (Left to Right) Dianne Reeves by Jerris Madison, Thomas Søndergård courtesy of CAMI Columbia Artists, Aspen Santa Fe by Anthony Tiedeman, Sonia De Los Santos by Mikel Melcon, Soweto Gospel Choir by Lorenzo Di Nozzi, Jennifer Koh by Juergen Frank; Cover (Inside): (Left to Right) Danny Elfman by May Zircus, Jennifer Koh by Juergen Frank, Monica Mancini courtesy of Monica Mancini, Aida Cuevas courtesy of IMG, Esa-Pekka Salonen by Katja Tähjä, Dianne Reeves by Jerris Madison; P.1: (Left to Right) Christian McBride by Chi Modu, Eden Espinosa by Jenny Anderson, Lea Salonga by Luis Luque, Susana Baca by Giancarlo Aponte, Valery Gergiev by Marco Borggreve, Joshua Bell by Shervin Lainez, Sergio Mendes by Andrew Southam; P.02: (Left to Right) Dianne F. Harrison, Ph.D., President by Lee Choo, Thor Steingraber by Luis Luque; P.03: (Top to Bottom) Christopher Rountree by Rus Anson, Ana Tijoux by Ana Ryn, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles by Luis Luque, Canadian Brass by Bo Huang; P.04: (Top to Bottom) Arturo O’Farrill by Laura Mariet, Disney’s Silly Symphony courtesy of Columbia Artists, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet by Jordan Curet, Las Cafeteras by Rafa Cardenas; P.05: (Front to Back) Aida Cuevas courtesy of IMG, Juan Gabriel courtesy of Rodrigo Cuevas; P.06: (Left to Right) Valery Gergiev by Alexander Shapunov, Jennifer Koh by Juergen Frank; P.07: (Left to Right) Lon Chaney / The Phantom of the Opera / 1925 directed by Rupert Julian and Lon Chaney [Universal Pictures] courtesy of Alamy Photo Stock, Danny Elfman by May Zircus; P.08: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center courtesy of David Rowe Artists; Inner Booklet (Front): (Left to Right) Tangueros del Sur by Ximena Ambrosioni, Soweto Gospel Choir by Gerard Rowan, Red Baraat by Sachyn Mital, Antonio Sanchez by Bógar Adame Mendoza, Sergio Mendes by Andrew Southam, Damien Snead by Ayano Hisa; Inner Booklet (Back): (Left to Right) Vicente Amigo courtesy of SRO Artists, Silkroad Ensemble by Max Whittaker, Ballet Folklórico De La Universidad De Colima by Sergio Tapio, Susana Baca by Francisco Salgado; P.09: Silkroad Ensemble by Liz Linder; P.10: Lea Salonga by Luis Luque; P.11: (Left to Right) Henry Mancini courtesy of Monica Mancini, Harold Arlen courtesy of Alkahest Artists & Attractions; P.12: (Left to Right) Branford Marsalis Quartet by Eric Ryan Anderson, Vijay Iyer by Lena Adasheva; P.13: Dianne Reeves by Jerris Madison; P.14: (Top to Bottom) Aspen Santa Fe Ballet by Minh Tran, Ballet Preljocaj courtesy of Constance Guisset Studio; P.15: Leslie Andrea Williams in Martha Graham’s Chronicle courtesy of Hibbard Nash Photography; P.16: Cirque Éloize courtesy of IMG; P.17: (Top to Bottom) The Soraya Fleming Grand Staircase by Luis Luque, Canadian Brass by Bo Huang, The Okee Dokee Brothers courtesy of Dandelion Artists; P.18: (Left to Right) Student Mainèe in the Great Hall by Luis Luque, Fiesta con Sonia De Los Santos courtesy of Quetzal Photography, Soweto Gospel Choir by Brett Schewitz; P.19: (Top to Bottom) Younes and Soraya Nazarian by Lee Choo, The Nazarian Family with President Harrison by Courtesy of CSUN; P.20-21: (Top to Bottom) Thor Steingraber leading a discussion at a Meet the Artist event by Luis Luque, CSUN DREAM Center Students at an opening night performance by Luis Luque, Local K-12 students attending a student matinee by Luis Luque, Students boarding bus by Luis Luque; P.22: (Top to Bottom) Plaza del Sol by Joey Solano, Ticket O�ce by Joey Solano; P. 23: The Soraya by Curt Nording.

SCENES & SONGS See pages 10–11

5 Broadway shows at 20% discount: $240–$288–$341 ($396 for Premium)

Pre-paid valet $72

10/13/18 Moon River and the Music of Henry Mancini Hosted by Monica ManciniMusic Director, Gregg Field

12/1/18 The Music of Harold Arlen,Wonderful Wizard of SongWith Special Guest Eden Espinosa

2/8/191776 The MusicalMusic & Lyrics by Sherman Edwards, Book by Peter StoneLa Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment

4/12/19Singin’ in the RainMusic by Nacio Herb Brown, Lyrics by Arthur FreedLa Mirada Theatre & McCoy Rigby Entertainment

5/22/19 An Evening with Lea Salonga

Recommended free performance: Damien Sneed - We Shall Overcome

SHAPE & MOTION See pages 14–15

3 Dance performances at 20% discount: $154–$190 ($226 for Premium)

Pre-paid valet $48

1/19/19 Aspen Santa Fe BalletWork by Ekman, Melo, and Arias

3/2/19Martha Graham Dance CompanyThe EVE ProjectJanet Eilber, Artistic Director

4/18/19Ballet Preljocaj La Fresque

Recommended free performance: Direct from Buenos Aires Tangueros del Sur

PLAY DATE / SUNDAY 3PM MATINÉES See pages 16–17 and inner book

4 Sunday matinées for the whole family at 20% discount: $120–$136–$156

12/2/18 The Okee Dokee Brothers - Winter (Plaza del Sol Performance Hall)

3/10/19Disney’s Silly SymphonyAnimated Shorts with Live Orchestra, CSUN Symphony

3/31/19 Cirque Éloize Saloon

5/5/19 Fiesta Con Sonia De Los Santos

Recommended free performance: Soweto Gospel Choir

HECHO EN LAS AMÉRICAS See page 5, 17 and inner book

3 Latin and Mexican regional performances at 20% discount: $142–$170

($196 for Premium) Pre-paid valet $48

9/29/18Aida Cuevas - Totalmente Juan Gabriel With Mariachi Juvenil TecalitlánCSUN Symphony

12/8/18Nochebuena (Christmas Eve in Mexico)Featuring Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles &Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar

5/3/19 Ballet Folklórico Universidad De Colima

Recommended free performance: Susana Baca with Banda Magda

SUBSCRIBERS ENJOY EXCLUSIVE EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES

Beginning July 31, Subscribers can exchange tickets for another performance.(Must be processed at least 48 hours before exchanged

event; �at $5 exchange fee applies).

PURCHASE A VALET PASS FOR YOUR ENTIRE SUBSCRIPTION

Subscribers have the opportunity to pre-pay for valet parking at $12 per car, per performance — a 20% savings. See the order form, or speak with the Ticket O�ce to arrange for your valet passes.

4/13

Series on sale with priority seating

Choose 8 on sale

Series renewal period begins

5/19Series renewal deadline period ends

5/29Single ticket presale for subscribers

6/12Single tickets on sale

Choose 5 on sale

7/31 Subscribers’ exchanges begin

9/22 Series sales end

9/29 Opening night

IMPORTANT DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

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