SUMMER AT ROCKPORT ROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

SUMMER AT ROCKPORTFOLK, POP & WORLD MUSIC CONCERTS

4TH ANNUALROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

SUMMER 2015

34TH ANNUAL

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

WELCOME TO THE 34TH SEASON AT

ROCKPORT MUSICCONTENTS

4 :: Rockport Chamber Music Festival June 5 - July 12 & August 1, 2015

10 :: Summer at Rockport May – September 2015

14 :: Rockport Jazz Festival August 13 – 16, 2015

17 :: Ticket Information

19 :: Order Form

ARTISTS ON FRONT COVER: JUPITER STRING QUARTET, ALICIA OLATUJA, BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN

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Celebrating the opening of the 34th Rockport Chamber Music Festival and our 5th season in the stunning Shalin Liu Performance Center, this special gala event

honors Artistic Director David Deveau for 20 years of gifted leadership.

Concert ProgramSAYGUN: Partita

BACH: Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007CRUMB: Sonata for solo cello

BACH: Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009

TICKETS: Gala Concert & Dinner Tickets :: Sold OutCONCERT ONLY: $150 (A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE APRIL 13)

ATTIRE: Black Tie

GALA CHAIRS: DIANE CHEN KOCH-WESER & JAN KOCH-WESER AND JOE & EILEEN MUELLERGALA HONOREE: DAVID DEVEAU, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Your participation supports Rockport Music’s commitment to enriching lives by offering exceptional musical performances and providing learning opportunities that deepen

a love of music and connect artists and audiences. Thank you!

OpeningNight Gala

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FRIDAYJUNE 5, 2015

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SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 8PMSHANGHAI QUARTETWith an extensive discography of over 25 recordings, the Shanghai is widely respected for championing new music. Having commissioned and performed numerous world premieres, some of the Quartet’s most recent have featured collaborations with pianist Peter Serkin and Chanticleer.

BEETHOVEN: Quartet in B-flat major, Op. 18, No. 6BARBER: String QuartetBEETHOVEN: Quartet in F major, Op. 59, No. 1

“A wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance” THE WASHINGTON POST

TICKETS: $58 | $48 | $39

PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 7:30PM

RISING STAR: IN MO YANG, violinRENANA GUTMAN, pianoYang, First Prize Winner of the 2014 Concert Artist Guild Competition and 2015 Paganini Violin Competition, joins Gutman, who is on faculty of Bard College Conservatory of Music and praised by the New York Sun for playing with “true poetry in her phrasing."

MOZART: Sonata in A major, K.305 BRAHMS: Sonata No.1 in G major, Op. 78SCHOENBERG: Fantasy for violin and piano RAVEL: Sonata No. 2 in G major

TICKETS: $34 | $28 | $19

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 8PMA SCHUBERTIADE EVENINGJennifer Koh, violin; Randall Scarlata, baritone; Benjamin Hochman, pianoViolinist Jennifer Koh joins pianist Benjamin Hochman (winner of the 2011 Avery Fisher Career Grant) and highly lauded baritone Randall Scarlata for an all-Schubert program.

SCHUBERT PROGRAMSonatina in D major for violin and piano, D.384Piano Sonata in D major, D.850Selected lieder for baritone and pianoTICKETS: $46 | $38 | $28

DINNER WITH DAVID, 5:45 PM — PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 5PMRUSSELL SHERMAN, pianoDistinguished Artist-in-Residence at the New England Conservatory, Sherman garners accolades worldwide for his grace, imagination and poetry.

“…by any measure one of the truly extraordinary pianists before the public” THE NEW YORK TIMES

ALL-BEETHOVEN PROGRAMVariations and Fugue in E-flat major, Op. 35 “Eroica”Sonata in E major, Op. 109, No. 30Sonata in F minor, Op. 57, No. 23 “Appassionata”

TICKETS: $68 | $58 | $49

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 8PMART AND MUSIC: BOSTON TRIOA collaboration with the Cape Ann Museum celebrating its ocean-related collection of works by Fitz Henry Lane and others

SALLY BEAMISH: The Seafarer (narrator and piano trio) national premiere

FAURÉ: Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 120DEBUSSY / arr. BEAMISH: La Mer national premiere

“Whenever this trio plays, drop everything and go hear them!” THE BOSTON GLOBE

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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 8PMAN EVENING OF FRENCH MUSIC Franziska Huhn, harp; Sooyun Kim, flute; Sophie Shao, cello; Pei-Shan Lee, piano; Randall Scarlata, baritone

FAURE: Fantaisie, Op. 79 for flute and harpCAPLET: Deux Divertissements for solo harpRAVEL: Chansons Madecasses (Madagascar Songs) for baritone, flute, cello and piano POULENC: Sonata for flute and pianoDEBUSSY: Sonata for cello and piano in D minor

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 5PM

SHANGHAI QUARTET WITH DAVID DEVEAU, piano

HAYDN: Quartet in G major, Op. 77, No. 1YI-WEN JIANG: Selections from ChinaSongBRAHMS: Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25

Shanghai: “Utterly sublime” THE NEW YORK TIMES

Deveau: "Altogether, this recital was, in short, one of those musical events that linger long in the memory – not for grandeur of effect and not for dazzlement, but for lyric expression that goes straight to the heart of the matter." THE NEW YORK TIMES

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FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 8PM

JUPITER STRING QUARTETThe Jupiter Quartet is the winner of multiple competitions including the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.

BEETHOVEN: Quartet in D major Op. 18, No. 3HINDEMITH: Quartet No. 4, Op. 22BRAHMS: Quartet in C minor Op. 51, No. 1

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 8PM

DAVID DEVEAU, pianoANDRÉS CÁRDENES, violinANNE MARTINDALE WILLIAMS, celloRockport Music’s Artistic Director David Deveau joins with beloved Festival favorites, violinist Andrés Cárdenes and cellist Anne Martindale Williams, to perform a program featuring what many consider Beethoven’s most beautiful piano trio – the “Archduke.”

BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97 “Archduke”SCHUBERT: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 100

TICKETS: $68 | $58 | $49

SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 8PM

MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN, piano

JOHN FIELD: Andante in E-flat major, H. 64 (Unrevealed Andante) MARC-ANDRÉ HAMELIN: Variations on a theme of PaganiniDEBUSSY: Images, Book IISCHUBERT: Four Impromptus, D. 935

“Hamelin has established himself as the thinking man’s virtuoso, and virtuosity is his main hallmark. He just employs it a lot more interestingly than most.” THE WASHINGTON POST

TICKETS: $78 | $68 | $49


SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 5PM

JUPITER STRING QUARTET; DAVID DEVEAU, pianoANDRÉS CÁRDENES, viola; ANNE MARTINDALE WILLIAMS, cello

SCHUBERT: Notturno in E-flat major for piano trioSU LIAN TAN: Life in WayangBRAHMS: Sextet in G major, Op. 36

Jupiter: “Every so often a performance leaves us in awe of its loving sophistication, its attention to the finest details of balance and expression…” DALLAS MORNING NEWS

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TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 7:30 PM

RISING STAR: MATTHEW AUCOIN, composer & FRIENDSA composer, conductor, poet and pianist, Matthew Aucoin is a 2012 graduate of Harvard College and is currently the Solti Conducting Apprentice of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The program includes Aucoin's recent instrumental and vocal chamber music, The Orphic Moment (a "dramatic cantata" for voice, solo violin and ensemble), Celan Fragments, Celan Songs, and a series of piano études.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 8PMBOSTON SYMPHONY CHAMBER PLAYERS with EMANUEL AX, pianoThe Boston Symphony Chamber Players, consisting of the BSO’s principal players, collaborates with one of the most brilliant pianists today – multi-Grammy Award winner Emanuel Ax.

SCHUMANN: Adagio and Allegro for horn and piano, Op. 70MOZART: Quartet in F major for oboe and strings, K.370SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44TICKETS: $93 | $83 | $55

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 8PM

EMMANUEL MUSICRYAN TURNER, artistic directorANDREW RANGELL, guest pianist

BACH: French Suite in D minor for solo keyboardBACH: Keyboard Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052HANDEL: Cantata Apollo e Dafne, HWV. 122

TICKETS: $52 | $41 | $31


SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 8PMPETER SERKIN & JULIA HSU, pianoSCHUMANN: Six Etudes in the form of Canons, Op. 56BIZET: Pieces from Jeux d’EnfantsMOZART: Sonata in B-flat major, K.358SCHUBERT: Lebensstürme and Rondo in A majorBRAHMS: Four Hungarian Dances, Nos. 8, 9, 11, 18

TICKETS: $78 | $68 | $49


SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 5PMCUARTETO LATINOAMERICANOWinners of the 2012 Latin Grammy for Best Classical Recording and heralded by The Washington Post as "matchless in tonal magnitude, tuneful fluency and concentrated teamwork."

FRANCISCO MIGNONE: Quartet No. 2MANUEL PONCE: Estrellita and GavotaPIAZZOLLA: Four for TangoVILLA-LOBOS: Quartet No. 5GINASTERA: Quartet No. 2TICKETS: $46 | $38 | $28

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RISING STAR: CICELY PARNAS, cello; NOREEN POLERA, pianoFirst prize winner of the 2012 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, Parnas is hailed by THE NEW YORK TIMES for a “velvety sound, articulate passagework and keen imagination.”

BEETHOVEN: Sonata in F major, Op. 5, No. 1MESSIAEN: “Louange à l’éternité de Jésus” from Quartet for the End of TimePETER JOHN: From The Zodiac (2014)BRAHMS: Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38

TICKETS: $34 | $28 | $19

THURSDAY, JULY 9, 8PM

ANONYMOUS 4Renowned for their unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, the four women of Anonymous 4 combine historical scholarship with contemporary performance intuition to create their magical sound in the ensemble’s final tour.

ANTHOLOGY 25: A program of 25 songs from Anonymous 4’s 25 albums featuring music from the Middle Ages to today.

TICKETS: $68 | $58 | $49

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 8PMRICHARD STOLTZMAN, clarinet; YEHUDI WYNER, piano DAVID DEVEAU, pianoSCHUMANN: Fantasiestücke for clarinet and piano, Op. 73HINDEMITH: Sonata for clarinet and pianoWYNER: Commedia for clarinet and pianoBRAHMS: Sonata in F minor, Op. 120, No.1

TICKETS: $68 | $58 | $49PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 12, 5PM

ESCHER QUARTET with CAROL WINCENC, fluteRecipient of the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Arts and Letters, Wincenc is “an impeccable flute soloist” (THE NEW YORK TIMES).

Escher: “played with passionate elegance and deep feeling.” THE NEW YORK TIMES

MOZART: Quartet for flute and strings in C major, K. 285bYUKO UEBAYASHI: Misericordia for flute and strings massachusetts premiere

SCHUBERT: Quartet in G major, D. 887

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 8PMBENJAMIN GROSVENOR, pianoWinner of the Keyboard Final of the 2004 BBC Young Musician Competition at age eleven, British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor is internationally recognized for his electrifying performances of the most challenging works.

“Elegant, fluent and graceful, possessing brilliance and clarity” FINANCIAL TIMES

MENDELSSOHN: Preludes & Fugues, Op. 35, Nos. 1 & 5CHOPIN: Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35RAVEL: Le Tombeau de CouperinLISZT: Venezia e Napoli

TICKETS: $46 | $38 | $28

DINNER WITH DAVID FRIDAYS, JUNE 12, 19, 26 5:45–7 pmEnjoy insightful conversations with RockportMusic Artistic Director David Deveau and the artists for the evening's concert.LOCATION: 3rd Floor Reception HallTICKETS: $35 (Includes 3-course meal)

PRE-CONCERT TALKSEVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY :: 7PM(EXCEPT OPENING NIGHT JUNE 5 & AUGUST 1)SPEAKERS: Dr. Elizabeth Seitz, Dr. William Matthews, Dr. Jan SwaffordFREE & OPEN TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS

MEET THE AUTHORBONNIE MARSDEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 :: 7PMBonnie Marsden, author of Sleeping with Schubert a collaboration with rockport public library

LOCATION: Rockport Public LibraryFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

SATURDAY, JULY 11, 8PM

ESCHER QUARTET with GILLES VONSATTEL, pianoThe Escher Quartet joins with pianist Gilles Vonsattel, top prize winner at the prestigious 2002 Naumburg International Piano Competition and the 2006 Concours de Genève, for an unforgettable performance.

MOZART: Quartet No. 15 in D minor, K.421JANÁCEK: Quartet No. 1 Kreutzer SonataTANEYEV: Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 30

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MASTERCLASSANNE MARTINDALE WILLIAMS, celloTUESDAY, JUNE 16 :: 7PMPrincipal cellist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, Williams teaches aspiring young cellists.LOCATION: Concert HallFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

OPEN REHEARSALANDRÉS CÁRDENES, violin ANNE MARTINDALE WILLIAMS, cello DAVID DEVEAU, pianoTHURSDAY, JUNE 18 :: 2PM

LOCATION: Concert HallFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

FAMILY CONCERTJUPITER QUARTETSATURDAY, JUNE 20 :: 10 AMKnown for their engaging concerts, the Jupiter’s members infuse their performance with an enthusiasm for chamber music that is infectious.LOCATION: Concert HallFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

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SUMMER AT ROCKPORT FOLK :: POP :: WORLD :: COMEDY

SATURDAY, MAY 16 :: 8 PM COLIN QUINNComedian, writer and actor Colin Quinn is known for his sharp observational hu-mor and high-profile stints on Saturday Night Live with his “Weekend Updates,” as well as his own critically-acclaimed Comedy Central show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. In addition to numerous blockbuster movies such as A Night at the Roxbury, Comedian and Adam Sandler’s Grown Ups in his credits, Quinn has also seen great success with several hit Broadway shows.TICKETS: $46 | $38 | $28SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW (Not eligible for subscription)

SATURDAY, MAY 30 :: 8 PM SOLASOne of the finest, most respected traditional Celtic bands working today, Solas infuses Irish folk music with an undeniable energy and originality. In its over twenty-year span, the beloved Irish-American ensemble has reinvigorated Celtic music on both sides of the Atlantic, releasing ten acclaimed records and touring the world several times over. TICKETS: $52 | $41 | $31

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SUNDAY, JULY 5 :: 5 PM

POKEY LAFARGEA young songwriter with an old soul, Pokey LaFarge is reinvigorating the music of the 20’s and 30’s, adding a fresh new voice and energy to ragtime blues, western swing and riverboat jazz. Employing a host of acoustic instruments, from banjos to fiddles and washboards, LaFarge and his band create a vibrant and unpredictable sound that hearkens back to early America yet with a modern, unique sensibility. TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $25

FRIDAY, JULY 17 :: 8 PM

MELANIEOPENING ACT: KERRI POWERSA singer-songwriter known for her surprise starring role at Woodstock and her subsequent #1 hit “Brand New Key,” Melanie has remained an iconic voice for the “summer of love” generation. TICKETS: $46 | $38 | $28SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

THURSDAY, JULY 23 :: 8 PM & FRIDAY, JULY 24 :: 8 PM

BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURNThe dynamic married duo of Béla Fleck and clawhammer banjo player/singer Abigail Washburn is a musical partnership that creates a sound that is both intimate and grand in scope, sophisticated yet earthy and visceral. Fleck, who almost singlehandedly reinvented the banjo for the modern era, folds classical and jazz elements into his bluegrass roots while Washburn filters her intimate songwriting through the lens of Appalachian old-time music. TICKETS: $95 | $85 | $60

THURSDAY, JULY 30 :: 8 PM & FRIDAY, JULY 31 :: 8 PM PAULA COLERockport’s own Paula Cole is a Cape Ann treasure. A multi-Grammy Award winner who has played sold-out arenas, Paula’s storytelling prowess is what brought her such smash hits as “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” Her stunning voice and melodic gifts continue to draw people in with her most recent record, Raven. “An extraordinary songwriter with a gorgeous voice” -rolling stone

TICKETS: $68 | $58 | $49

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 :: 8 PM THE KINGSTON TRIOKnown for their role in the folk revival of the early 60’s, their iconic takes on traditional folk classics like “Tom Dooley” and for their trademark three-part harmonies, The Kingston Trio returns to Rockport for an unforgettable evening of folk classics like “M.T.A,” “Worried Man,” “Greenback Dollar” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” TICKETS: $68 | $58 | $49

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 :: 8 PM AJ CROCEA talented singer-songwriter and the son of legendary folk rock artist Jim Croce, A.J. inherited his dad’s warm baritone and melodic gifts, but his boogie-woogie and barrelhouse piano skills have helped him get recognized on his own considerable artistic merits. Since his recording debut at the age of 22, Croce has released seven widely-praised albums, including last year’s Twelve Tales which features an assortment of superstar guest producers. TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $25

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 :: 8 PM CHRIS SMITHEROne of the most revered folk/blues stylists of the last fifty years, Chris Smither has left a vibrant, lasting impression on the roots music world. Armed with a warm, gravelly baritone, deft fingerpicking and a stable of wry, often heart-breaking songs, Smither remains as affecting and dynamic as he did when he burst onto the scene over 40 years ago. “…Smither turns the blues into songs that accept hard-won lessons and try to make peace with fate.” -the new york times

TICKETS: $46 | $38 | $28

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 :: 8 PM

HOWIE DAYSinger-songwriter Howie Day helped lead the surge of male-centric folk pop that dominated the airwaves in the early to mid-2000’s with hits like “Collide” and “She Says.” Due to his impressive performance style, Day was able to create an enormous grassroots following by sheer word of mouth before being signed by a major label and thrust into the spotlight. His release of a new record is set for late spring. TICKETS: $25 | $20

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 :: 8 PM

ALASDAIR FRASER AND NATALIE HAASScottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Haas have emerged as one of the most acclaimed purveyors of traditional Celtic music playing today. Fraser, a two-time Scottish National Fiddle Champion and esteemed long-time veteran of the traditional Celtic music scene, has been called “one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced” (SCOTS MAGAZINE).TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $25

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 :: 8 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 :: 5 PM

LIVINGSTON TAYLORFrom upbeat storytelling to touching ballads, Livingston Taylor is known for his ability to take audiences on a musical journey. His vast musical knowledge has led him to perform with such artists as Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett and Jethro Tull. Currently a professor at Berklee College of Music, he shares his performance knowledge and experiences with the next generation of young artists.TICKETS: $52 | $41 | $31


GUY MENDILOW ENSEMBLETALES FROM THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOMGuy Mendilow and his handpicked multicultural sextet have quickly gained a reputation as one of the most dynamic world music ensembles working today. With Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom, Mendilow weaves dramatic globe-spanning story songs and myths over a foundation of pulse-pounding rhythms, rich vocal harmonies and winding Balkan melodies."It's a folk music of hope and affirmation, sophisticated in its delivery but easily accessible to listeners anywhere." -chicago tribune

TICKETS: $34 | $28 | $19

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 :: 8 PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 :: 8 PM

TOM RUSHIn what has become Rockport Music tradition, folk legend Tom Rush brings his easy, world-weary baritone and nimble finger-picking to the Shalin Liu Performance Center. His wry, poignant songwriting made him a star of the 60’s urban folk revival with beloved songs like “No Regrets” and “Galveston Flood.”

“It was Rush’s humor – his timing was Seinfeldesque – as much as his warm voice and deft guitar-playing that carried the show.” -chicago tribune

TICKETS: $68 | $58 | $49

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 :: 8 PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 :: 8 PM

JUDY COLLINSThe folk music icon whose classically elegant voice brought her stardom throughout the folk revival returns to Rockport! Her star rose with the likes of Joan Baez and Bob Dylan with hits like “Both Sides Now” and “Send in the Clowns” which earned her two Grammy® Awards. A true Renaissance woman, Judy Collins not only performs 80-100 concerts a year, she is also an author, activist, painter and filmmaker.TICKETS: $93 | $83 | $55

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 :: 8 PM

JOAN ARMATRADINGA British superstar, singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading has steadily built a powerful fanbase on this side of the Atlantic, anchored by her distinctive, dynamic voice and uncanny ability to shift seamlessly between folk, rock, blues, jazz and funk. With multiple Grammy nominations, Armatrading has also been nominated twice at the Brit Awards for Best Female Vocalist. Her most recent recordings feature an earthier, rootsy style with Into the Blues and the jazz-soaked cool of 2013’s Starlight. TICKETS: $98 | $88 | $60

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THURSDAY, JULY 16 :: 7 PM

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MIKARIMBAMIKA STOLTZMAN, marimba | STEVE GADD, drums | EDDIE GOMEZ, bassJOHN TROPEA, guitar | DUKE GADD, drums | RICHARD STOLTZMAN, clarinet

A trailblazing jazz supergroup featuring the ebullient marimbist Mika Stoltzman and legendary drummer Steve Gadd, Mikarimba has built its reputation with a focus on pulsing grooves and infectious arrangements. With two highly acclaimed CD’s – self-titled Mikarimba in 2010 and If You Believe in 2013 – this group is “quite capable of taking a melody by Corea, Ravel… and putting a solid groove to it” (JAZZTIMES). THE NEW YORK TIMES hails the group as "a meticulous acoustic fusion, not far removed from some of Gary Burton’s work with Chick Corea."TICKETS: $61 | $51 | $41

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 :: 8 PM

ALICIA OLATUJA A dazzling young singer just now entering the height of her powers, Alicia Olatuja has quickly rocketed into the public consciousness on the strength of her wondrously supple voice and dynamic live presence. With her solo debut album Timeless released in 2014, Olatuja flirts with jazz, soul, gospel and world music, but has discovered a sound that is entirely her own, bursting with warmth and spontaneity.

"Ms. Olatuja is an American singer with a strong, lustrous tone and an amiably regal presence onstage." -the new york times

TICKETS: $46 | $38 | $28

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 :: 3 PM

JOEY ALEXANDER TRIOHandpicked by Wynton Marsalis to perform at last year’s Jazz at Lincoln Center’s gala, Joey Alexander is a jazz prodigy who has the chops and unteachable swing of a seasoned musician far beyond his 11 years of age. The moment Alexander sits down and begins to play, however, the surprise and wonder of his youth gets quickly overshadowed by the mature soulfulness of his natural-born artistry.

"Joey is a little genius" -wynton marsalis

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4TH ANNUAL ROCKPORT

JAZZ FESTIVAL

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 :: 8 PM

SEAN JONESA thrilling hard bop trumpeter and composer, Sean Jones expertly balances technical virtuosity with the music of his gospel-embedded upbringing. Jones, who served as the lead trumpet for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra until 2010, stands out from the horn-blowing pack with his bright, muscular tone and impeccable sense of swing.

"Sean Jones is a burner. He plays with the power and swagger that so many of the great trumpet heroes have mastered." -downbeat magazine

TICKETS: $46 | $38 | $28


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SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER

37 MAIN STREETROCKPORT, MA 01966

For most concerts, free parking is available in the Institution for Savings lot, located at 16 Main Street. For additional parking options and directions, please visit www.rockportmusic.org/directions-and-parking

TICKET INFORMATION

JAZZ CHATSONE HOUR PRIOR TO EACH JAZZ FESTIVAL CONCERT

LOCATION: Reception HallFREE & OPEN TO ALL TICKET HOLDERS

JAZZ WORKSHOPIMPROVISATIONTHURSDAY, AUGUST 13 :: 2 PM

LOCATION: Concert HallFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

JAZZ MASTERCLASSSKIP HADDEN, drumsFRIDAY, AUGUST 14 :: 2 PMA Berklee School of Music professor, Skip Hadden will work with young percussionists. LOCATION: Concert HallFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

FAMILY CONCERTALEXA TARANTINO JAZZ QUINTETSATURDAY, AUGUST 1510 AM2014 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition winner, Tarantino is passionate about sharing jazz with the next generation. LOCATION: Concert HallFREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED

JAZZ FESTIVALEDUCATION & OUTREACH

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 :: 7 PM

ANAT COHEN QUARTETTaking the clarinet to places it's never been, Anat Cohen completely redefines the possibilities of her chosen instrument, working Brazilian choro, klezmer, and even electronica influences into her intoxicating brand of progressive jazz. Voted "Clarinetist of the Year" from both the Jazz Journalists Association and DownBeat Magazine for several years running, Cohen has established herself as one of the most heralded reed players on the planet."She could evoke infectious joy…(and) conjure a deep, soulful melancholy." -the new york times TICKETS: $52 | $41 | $31

EDUCATION PROGRAMS SPONSORED IN PART BY:

InstItutIon for savIngsBuIldIng stronger CommunItIes together sInCe 1820

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 :: 2 PM

JULIAN LAGE TRIOJulian Lage is a virtuoso guitarist and composer who roams freely between jazz, classical and folk styles. He is already considered to be one of the most exciting and dynamic guitarists on the scene today, both as a leader and with a coterie of high-profile collaborators like David Grisman, Nels Cline, Gary Burton, Béla Fleck, Joshua Bell and others.

"A guitarist whose approach to jazz accommodates all manner of the rustic and the chamberesque: Celtic, Appalachian, South American, Baroque." -the new york times

TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $25


SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER SEATING CHART

ROCKPORT MUSIC TICKET ORDER FORM

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HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLERESTROOM

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PHOTO CREDITS: DARIO ACOSTA, CHRISTOPHER ALVANAS, ELIEZER BARROS, ROBERT BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY, KATHY CHAPMAN, MERRI CYR, SHELBY DUNCAN, JUERGEN FRANK, PAUL CAREY GOLDBERG, GRETJEN HELENE , JIMMY KATZ, FRAN KAUFMAN, LISA-MARIE MAZZUCCO, NEDA NAVAEE, SIGNE RODERIK , LAURA ROSE, TODD ROSENBERG, DINA RUDICK, SERGIO YAZBEK

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Choose 10+ concertsConcert Subtotal x (.15) =

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SUBSCRIPTION DISCOUNTMINI-FLEX

Choose 5-9 concertsConcert Subtotal x (.10) =

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CONCERT SUBTOTAL Minus Discount

NON-SUBSCRIPTION EVENTS SUBTOTAL

FACILITY PRESERVATION FEE

# Total Tkts. _______ x $2.50+

HANDLING FEE + $7.00

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION +

GRAND TOTAL

ROCKPORT MUSIC IS A 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX- DEDUCTIBLE DONATION AS PART OF YOUR ORDER.

IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL CONCERTS THAN SPACE ALLOWS, PLEASE USE SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.

PLEASE REFER TO CONCERT LISTINGS FOR SPECIFIC PRICING.

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SEATING PREFERENCE: ■ BALCONY ■ ORCHESTRA

TICKET SALES START DATESSUBSCRIPTIONS :: APRIL 6SINGLE TICKETS :: APRIL 20

MULTIPLE DISCOUNTS NOT ALLOWED

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