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SUMMER AT ROCKPORTFOLK, JAZZ, POP & WORLD MUSIC CONCERTS

5TH ANNUALROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL…WITH SIZZLING JAZZ THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

35TH ANNUALROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

SUMMER 2016

ROCKPORT MUSIC PRESENTS THE 2016 SUMMER GALA FEATURING

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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

A multiple Grammy Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient, jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis performs with his world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in an unforgettable evening of jazz with arrangements from Duke Ellington and Count Basie to Thelonious Monk and Dizzy Gillespie. Following the Gala concert in the stunning Shalin Liu Performance Center, guests will

enjoy a gourmet 3-course dinner under a beautiful tent at Millbrook Meadow.

GALA CONCERT & DINNER TICKETS

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS: $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 (includes multiple gala tickets)

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $1,250 | $1,000 | $750A PORTION OF YOUR TICKET IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

ATTIRE: BLACK TIE OPTIONALGALA CHAIRS: ELLEN & FRANK PREVITE AND CINDY & RICH TENNANT

Gala tickets available through the Development Office at 978.546.7391 x.106.

WELCOME TO THE 35TH SEASON AT

ROCKPORT MUSIC

CONTENTS 4 :: Rockport Chamber Music Festival | June 3 – July 10 & July 22, 2016

10 :: Summer at Rockport | July – September 2016 14 :: Rockport Jazz Festival | August 11 – 14, 2016

17 :: Ticket Information

19 :: Order Form

ARTISTS ON FRONT COVER: PARKER STRING QUARTET, TERENCE BLANCHARD, ANI DIFRANCO

PLEASE NOTE: ALL PROGRAMS AND ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGEPHOTO © ROBERT BENSON PHOTOGRAPHY

Rockport Music celebrates its 35th year for the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and 6th year in the seaside Shalin Liu Performance Center. This summer, Rockport Music is hosting a Summer Jazz Gala featuring Wynton Marsalis with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and returning the Opening Night Concert to the Festival. This year’s special Opening Night features legendary pianist Menahem Pressler with the award-winning Parker String Quartet.

The 5th Annual Rockport Jazz Festival opens with Terence Blanchard on August 11 and continues to sizzle with jazz all summer long with such greats as Chick Corea and Dianne Reeves. Take a moment to peruse all our summer offerings which include folk icons Arlo Guthrie and Ani DiFranco. And remember, we continue to add concerts as we get closer to the summer, so visit our website at rockportmusic.org for additions to the schedule.

Summer in Rockport…a place where memories are created!

ROCKPORT MUSIC PRESENTS THE 2016 SUMMER GALA FEATURING

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS

GALA CONCERT & DINNER TICKETS

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS: $20,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 (includes multiple gala tickets)

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $1,250 | $1,000 | $750A PORTION OF YOUR TICKET IS TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

ATTIRE: BLACK TIE OPTIONALGALA CHAIRS: ELLEN & FRANK PREVITE AND CINDY & RICH TENNANT

Gala tickets available through the Development Office at 978.546.7391 x.106.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 5PMTRIO SOLISTIWith a reputation as “the most exciting piano trio in America” (The New Yorker), Trio Solisti is Ensemble-in-Residence at Adelphi University and founders of the Telluride MusicFest.

BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3 LOWELL LIEBERMANN: Piano Trio No. 3, Op. 122BRAHMS: Piano Trio No. 1 in B major, Op. 8

TICKETS: $52 | $45 | $38

PRE-CONCERT TALK, 4 PM

SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 8PMNEXUS NEXUS is an outstanding percussion ensemble known for its improvisatory ideas and diversity of programs. The Los Angeles Times stated that their concerts “stand as one of the most memorable in any venue, anywhere."

Program: Percussion works including Steve Reich’s “Music for Pieces of Wood” and “Marimba Phase,” as well as NEXUS-member arrangements of “Mbira” and "Novelty Ragtime Selections."

TICKETS: $49 | $42 | $35

PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

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OPENING NIGHTFRIDAY, JUNE 3, 7PMPARKER STRING QUARTET & MENAHEM PRESSLER, piano The Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet joins one of the world’s most distinguished musicians—pianist Menahem Pressler, founding member and pianist of the Beaux Arts Trio—for the Opening Night concert. The Parker Quartet is hailed by The New York Times as “something extraordinary,” and Pressler as “…a poet, time and again revealing unexpected depths in works that have been endlessly plumbed and surveyed.”

HAYDN: Quartet in D major, Op. 71, No. 2BARTÓK: String Quartet No.1DVORÁK: Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81 in A major

A reception will follow the concert at the Rockport Art Association & Museum. Please note the early start time for the concert.

TICKETS: $98 | $92 | $65

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FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 8PMBRANDON RIDENOUR, trumpet & NAOMI KUDO, pianoWinner of multiple competitions including the 2014 Concert Artists Guild Competition, virtuoso trumpeter Brandon Ridenour became the youngest member ever to join the iconic Canadian Brass in 2006. He joins competition winner Naomi Kudo for a French-American program. Program: Works of Debussy, Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein, Messiaen, Ravel and more

TICKETS: $36 | $29 | $19PRELUDE SUPPER, 5:45 PM | PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 5PMOTHELLO IN THE SERAGLIO: THE TRAGEDY OF SÜMBÜL Written by Mehmet Ali SanlikolWith eleven musicians and a storyteller, this coffeehouse opera is performed on both European period instruments and traditional Turkish instruments. The story focuses on Othello in the Seraglio and is scaled to the intimate, informal setting of a coffeehouse in seventeenth century Istanbul (Constantinople).

“a true fusion of jazz and folkloric Turkish language and colors.” THE BOSTON GLOBE

TICKETS: $36 | $29 | $19

SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 8PMBEN CAPPS, cello & VASSILY PRIMAKOV, pianoPrincipal cellist of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Americas, Ben Capps has been praised for his “dazzling technique and a fearsomely meaty tone” (Holland Times). Capps is joined by pianist Vassily Primakov who is noted by Gramophone for his “empathy with Chopin’s spirit (that) could hardly be more complete.”

BRITTEN: Solo Cello Suite, No.1, Op. 72STRAUSS: Sonata in F major, Op. 6SCHUMANN: Violin Sonata in A minor, Op. 105 (arr. for cello by Capps)FRANCK: Sonata in A major (arr. for cello)

TICKETS: $36 | $29 | $19PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 8PMBORROMEO STRING QUARTET & DONALD BERMAN, piano Considered "simply the best there is" by the Boston Globe, the critically acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet joins with pianist Donald Berman, who has established himself as the definitive interpreter of the American new music canon. Together they will perform the world premiere of Elena Ruehr’s new work.

BACH: Selected Preludes and Fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier ELENA RUEHR: Piano Quintet 2016 world premiere

BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in E-flat major, No. 12, Op. 127

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 8PM

“FROM RUSSIA (AND ESTONIA) TO ROCKPORT!” Yevgeny Kutik, violin | Edwin Barker, bass | Eileen Huang, pianoA unique program for violin, bass and piano featuring Russian and Estonian works for both instruments, including the Eduard Tubin Bass Concerto. An Estonian composer (1905-82), Tubin’s concerto was premiered by Estonian bassist Judwig Jutt (and member of the Boston Symphony under Koussevitzky) in Rockport in 1949. Works by Prokofiev, Stravinsky, and others will round out this unique program!

TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29

PRELUDE SUPPER, 5:45 PM | PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 8PMKALICHSTEIN-LAREDO-ROBINSON TRIOWidely considered one of the seminal trios of the current era, the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio has set the standard for performance of the piano trio literature, consistently bringing technical mastery, expressive depth, and magnetism to the concert stage.

“Can we just be done with it, and declare the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio the greatest piano trio on the face of the Earth?” WASHINGTON POST

BEETHOVEN: Trio in B-flat major, Op.11 (transcribed from the clarinet trio)SHOSTAKOVICH: Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67BRAHMS: Trio No. 2 in C major, Op. 87

TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 8PM

LISE DE LA SALLE, piano First Prize Winner of the 2004 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, Lise de la Salle’s performance inspired a Washington Post critic to write, “For much of the concert, the audience had to remember to breathe...the exhilaration didn’t let up for a second until her hands came off the keyboard.”

BEETHOVEN: Piano Sonata in C major, Op. 2, No. 3RAVEL: Gaspard de la nuitDEBUSSY: Six PreludesBRAHMS: Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, Op. 24


SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 5PM

“BACH AND SONS”CHAMELEON ARTS ENSEMBLEThe Chameleon Arts Ensemble, one of Boston’s finest and most versatile ensembles, will present a special program in honor of Father’s Day with works by the great Johann Sebastian Bach and his three sons—Johann Christian, Wilhelm Friedemann, and Carl Philipp Emanuel—including the Brandenburg Concerti Nos. 4 and 5.

“all-star lineup of chamber musicians” THE BOSTON GLOBE

TICKETS: $52 | $45 | $38

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FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 8PMANDRÉS CÁRDENES, violin, ANNE MARTINDALE WILLIAMS, cello & DAVID DEVEAU, pianoRockport Music’s Artistic Director David Deveau joins with beloved Festival favorites—violinist Andrés Cárdenes and cellist Anne Martindale William—for a trio program of Austro-German masterpieces.

HAYDN: Trio in C major, Hob.XV:27ELLEN TAAFFE ZWILICH: Piano Trio (1987)SCHUBERT: Trio No. 1 in B-flat major, D. 898

TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47PRELUDE SUPPER, 5:45 PM | PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 5PM

ANDRÉS CÁRDENES, violin, YINZI KONG, viola, ANNE MARTINDALE WILLIAMS, cello DAVID DEVEAU, pianoThe Cardenes-Williams-Deveau Trio joins with violist Yinzi Kong to perform a dramatic program of Dohnanyi and Brahms. Yinzi Kong is a member of the Vega String Quartet which serves as Quartet-in- Residence at Emory University.

DOHNANYI: Serenade for String Trio, Op.10BRAHMS: Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26

TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47

SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 8PMFRANK HUANG, violin & GILLES VONSATTEL, pianoNewly appointed Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic, violinist Frank Huang was First Prize Winner of the 2003 Naumburg Foundation’sViolin Competition. He joins with pianist Gilles Vonsattel, top prize winner of the 2002 Naumburg International Piano Competition, for a thrilling program of Beethoven and Prokofiev.

BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 5 in E major, Op. 24 “Spring”PROKOFIEV: Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 80BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 “Kreutzer”


THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 8PMGEORGE LI, piano Winner of numerous awards including the 2015 Silver Medal at the Tchaikovsky Competition, George Li is praised for combining “staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression” (Washington Post).

HAYDN: Sonata in B minor, Hob.XVI:32CHOPIN: Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35RACHMANINOFF: Variations on a Theme by CorelliLISZT: Consolation No. 3 in D-flat majorLISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp minor

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THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 8PM

JEREMY DENK, pianoA MacArthur Award winner, Jeremy Denk has established himself as one of America’s most thought-provoking, multi-faceted and compelling artists. In this program, Denk charts the history of Western music from the Medieval and Renaissance worlds of Machaut, Couperin, and Frescobaldi to Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, the modernists Stravinsky, Cage, Ligeti, and Adams, and back to Machaut.

TICKETS: $79 | $72 | $55

FRIDAY, JULY 1, 8PMHARLEM STRING QUARTET & ALDO LÓPEZ-GAVILÁN, jazz pianoThe Grammy Award-winning Harlem Quartet has been praised for “bringing a new attitude to classical music, one that is fresh, bracing and intelligent” (Cincinnati Enquirer). The Quartet joins Cuban jazz pianist Aldo López-Gavilán, hailed by pianist Chucho Valdes as “simply a genius, a star.” The concert will include works by Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, and Billy Strayhorn, as well as several original compositions by Aldo López-Gavilán.

TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47

THURSDAY, JULY 7, 8PMCALDER STRING QUARTETWinners of the 2014 Avery Fisher Career Grant, the Calder Quartet defies boundaries by performing a broad range of repertoire, much of which they commissioned, recorded and mentored from today’s best emerging composers, including Thomas Adès, Terry Riley, and Christopher Rouse.

DEBUSSY: Quartet in G minor, Op. 10ANDERS HILLSBORG: Kongsgaard VariationsBEETHOVEN: Quartet No. 8 in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2

TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

SATURDAY, JULY 9, 8PM

“VIVA TANGO!” Cho-Liang Lin, violin | David Shifrin, clarinet | Alex Brown, piano Hector Del Curto, bandoneon | Pablo Aslan, bass Satoshi Takeishi, percussionViolinist Cho-Liang Lin is lauded the world over for the eloquence of his playing and for the superb musicianship that marks his performances. Also known as the Music Director of La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest, Lin joins Avery Fisher Prize winning-clarinetist David Shifrin and others to bring the dramatic tango-inspired music of Lalo Schifrin and Astor Piazzolla.TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 8PMJORDI SAVALL & HESPERION XXI Folias, Antiguas and Criollas: From the Ancient to the New WorldThe universally celebrated Jordi Savall and Hespèrion XXI combine forces with the Mexican folklore ensemble Tembembe Ensamble Continuo to offer an intoxicating program of music inspired by the "discovery" of the New World. This concert explores the connections and interactions ranging from the colonials to the creole, African to indigenous with works by Diego Ortiz and Pedro Guerrero, as well as colonial and folk music from across South America.TICKETS: $79 | $72 | $55


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SUNDAY, JULY 10, 5PMKIRILL GERSTEIN, pianoFirst Prize Winner of the 2001 Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition and an Avery Fisher Grant recipient, Gerstein has entered the highest ranks of international stars. His performances with the world’s greatest orchestras and solo recitals have garnered great critical acclaim, and his dual expertise in jazz and classical music sets him apart in today’s specialized music world.

BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2, “Moonlight”LISZT: Sonata après une lecture du DanteBEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 13 in E-flat major, Op. 27, No.1LISZT: Selected Transcendental Études

TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 5PM & 8PMCHANTICLEERCalled “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker and Ensemble of the Year by Musical America, the GRAMMY® award- winning ensemble Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass.

Program: Over the Moon

TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

FAMILY CONCERTPARKER QUARTETSATURDAY, JUNE 4 :: 10 AMThe Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet brings an engaging family-friendly program of classical music. Winners of multiple competitions, the Quartet is currently in full-time residence at Harvard University.LOCATION: Concert Hall

LECTURE/PERFORMANCEBORROMEO STRING QUARTET & DONALD BERMAN, pianoTHURSDAY, JUNE 9 :: 2PMLECTURER: Elena Ruehr Hear composer Elena Ruehr speak about her newly composed piece being premiered that evening. She is joined by the Borromeo Quartet and pianist Donald Berman who will perform musical selections from the piece. LOCATION: Concert Hall

PRELUDE SUPPERSFRIDAYS, JUNE 10, 17 & 24 :: 5:45PMEnjoy dinner overlooking the Atlantic while learning more about the evening’s program with Artistic Director David Deveau and an artist guest (June 24 will have a guest host as David Deveau is performing that evening). LOCATION: Reception HallTICKETS: $35

PRE-CONCERT TALKSFRIDAYS, JUNE 10, 17, 24 :: 7PMSATURDAYS, JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 :: 7PMSUNDAY, JUNE 5 :: 4PMLECTURERS: Dr. Elizabeth Seitz, Dr. Andrew Shryock, Dr. Jeremy Gill & Dr. William Matthews

LOCATION: Concert Hall

MASTERCLASS GILLES VONSATTEL, piano FRIDAY, JUNE 24 :: 2PM Winner of the 2002 Naumburg International Piano Competition, pianist Gilles Vonsattel will work with young pianists on performance practice and techniques.

LOCATION: Concert Hall

UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL EDUCATION & OUTREACH EVENTS ARE FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVALEDUCATION & OUTREACH

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FOLK :: JAZZ :: POP :: WORLD

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TUESDAY, JULY 5 :: 8 PM LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZOFor more than a half century, the world has been blessed with the hauntingly beautiful voices of South Africa’s iconic singing group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The Zulu-based ensemble—known for their distinct style of a cappella singing which combines powerful vocals with intricate harmonies and dynamic coordinated dance moves—has been nominated for 16 Grammy Awards (winning four). This year marks the 30th anniversary of their historic collaboration with Paul Simon on his revered Graceland album, a partnership which helped launch Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world stage.

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THURSDAY, JULY 14 :: 8 PM 1964: THE TRIBUTESince the early 80's, “1964” The Tribute has been thrilling audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone magazine has called the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth.” “1964” The Tribute takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever. They are hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world.

“1964 creates the magic of the Beatles.” dick clark

TICKETS: $61 | $56 | $45

SATURDAY, JULY 2 :: 8 PM AZTEC TWO-STEP & JON POUSETTE-DARTTwo of the most beloved folk rock acts of the 70’s join forces for a dynamic double bill! Aztec Two Step, the acoustic duo of Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman, continue to thrill audiences with the same pristine harmonies and infectious, jangly melodies that gave us pop chestnuts like “Baking” and “The Persecution and Restoration of Dean Moriarty.” Jon Pousette-Dart has become a fixture in the Northeast, both for his time leading the popular Pousette-Dart Band in the 70’s and for his more recent solo acoustic efforts.

TICKETS: $49 | $42 | $35

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JULY – SEPTEMBER SUMMER AT ROCKPORT

SUNDAY, JULY 17 :: 5 PM FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLO WITH BADI ASSADA guitar lover’s dream come true! Three of the world’s finest guitarists converge for a six-string summit featuring the swinging tandem of Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo, as well as the spirited samba of Brazilian star Badi Assad. Whether infusing new life into a beloved jazz standard or exploring the rhythmic possibilities of tropicalia, these three giants of the guitar will no doubt discover new, genre-defying musical avenues.

TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29

SATURDAY, JULY 23 :: 8 PM

PAULA COLERockport’s own Paula Cole has won Grammy’s and played sold-out arenas, but always returns to her hometown. Be prepared for a memorable night of smash hits like “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” and “I Don’t Want to Wait,” as well as tunes from her most recent record, 7, that Cole herself describes as “a soft, soulful album made in the 1960’s.”

“… a feisty poet with a soaring voice and a funky groove.” entertainment weekly

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MONDAY, JULY 25 :: 8 PM TUESDAY, JULY 26 :: 8 PM

CHICK COREA TRIOCHICK COREA, piano | CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, bass BRIAN BLADE, drums

Chick Corea’s newest trio features the 20-time Grammy-winning pianist in the company of a stellar rhythm tandem: the incomparable bassist/composer Christian McBride and drummer extraordinaire Brian Blade. All three musicians, each with a distinct and powerful musical personality, lead their own high profile bands and projects, making this a special musical event that shouldn’t be missed.TICKETS: $115 | $105 | $85

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FRIDAY, JULY 15 :: 8 PM DIANNE REEVESPETER MARTIN, piano | ROMERO LUBAMBO, guitar REGINALD VEAL, bass | TERREON GULLY, drums

Deftly mingling jazz with shades of pop, worldbeat and R&B, the five-time Grammy-winning vocalist has built an impressive 25 year career dominating the charts and leading the genre into new, exciting directions. The elegant singer possesses a timeless, buttery alto that often conjures the spirit of Sarah Vaughan, but Reeves’ interpretive skills and powerfully emotive delivery illustrate her own particular artistry.

TICKETS: $105 | $95 | $75

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FRIDAY, JULY 29 :: 8 PM

LIZZ WRIGHT A vocalist of uncommon talent and spirit who slides effortlessly between jazz, R&B, gospel, blues and folk, Lizz Wright has built a career centered on her smoky, supple voice and an earthy/ethereal style. Whether singing a beloved jazz standard, a reinterpreted modern pop classic or one of her dynamic originals, Wright’s artistry remains wholly and uniquely her own.

"Wright is blessed with a mighty voice and tremendous control." downbeat

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THURSDAY, JULY 28 :: 8 PM BOOKER T. JONESOne of the godfathers and architects of soul music, organist Booker T. Jones stands as a true American musical icon. As keyboardist for the Stax Records house band, Jones played on and helped arrange countless seminal recordings of legends like Otis Redding, Albert King and others. He also had enormous success with his own band, Booker T. and the MG’s, scoring 60’s soul-funk hits like “Green Onions” and “Time Is Tight.” Jones has enjoyed a career resurgence in the last few years, with a new generation of stars like Gary Clark, Jr., and My Morning Jacket’s Jim James lining up to collaborate with the soul music hero.

TICKETS: $59 | $55 | $45

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SATURDAY, JULY 30 :: 8 PM SUNDAY, JULY 31 :: 5 PM

ARLO GUTHRIEArlo Guthrie’s folk pedigree is without peer and his music a symbol of a generation of civil justice and activism. Son to America’s most beloved singer/writer/philosopher Woodie Guthrie, Arlo’s career exploded with hits like "Alice's Restaurant," "City of New Orleans," and the counterculture song he made famous at Woodstock, "Coming into Los Angeles." Guthrie performs songs from over 25 albums—playing piano, guitar, harmonica, and a dozen other instruments.

TICKETS: $105 | $95 | $75 | $50

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 :: 8 PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 :: 8 PM

TOM RUSH WITH MATT NAKOAA true Rockport Music tradition, folk legend Tom Rush brings his easy 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…as much as his warm voice…that carried the show.” chicago tribune

TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49


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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 :: 8 PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 :: 8 PM ANI DIFRANCOIn a career spanning 25 years, Ani DiFranco has completely refashioned the folk genre, infusing the style with an independent DIY punk ethos and energy that left a swath of followers in her impressive wake. She has released more than 20 studio albums, many like Dilate and Living in Clip becoming classics of the alternative folk movement. Her most recent album, Allergic to Water, reveals a sound that has grown even more textured and full, with R&B and funk influences gleaned from her adopted home of New Orleans. TICKETS: $89 | $82 | $59

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 :: 8 PMFRIDAY, AUGUST 26 :: 8 PM LIVINGSTON TAYLOR OPENING ACT: EVAFrom upbeat storytelling to touching ballads, Livingston Taylor is known for his ability to take audiences on a musical journey, whether singing hits “I’ll Come Running,” “I Will Be in Love with You” or other favorites. His vast musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genres, including folk, pop, gospel and jazz.

“An extraordinary songwriter with a gorgeous voice” rolling stone

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 :: 5 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 vintage folk classics. Featuring the talents of George Grove, Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty, the Trio will perform beloved hits like “M.T.A,” “Worried Man,” “Greenback Dollar” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 :: 8 PM

BUCKWHEAT ZYDECOLargely responsible for popularizing zydeco music and exporting it from Southwest Louisiana to the rest of the world, Buckwheat Zydeco (Stanley Dural, Jr.) remains the music’s preeminent ambassador. His music is adored the world over with such memorable releases as Lay Your Burden Down and On a Night Like This. After more than 50 years on stage, the Grammy Award-winning Buckwheat still possesses that same joie de vivre for which he’s become famous, and he doesn’t look to be taking a break any time soon.

TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 :: 8 PM

DR. LONNIE SMITH A hero of the Hammond B-3 organ, Dr. Lonnie Smith has been treading the fine line between pulsing soul jazz and funk for nearly half a century. This year he returned to the iconic Blue Note label with an acclaimed recording entitled Evolution featuring sax great Joe Lovano. It’s clear the highly charismatic organist has lost none of his funky mystical swagger.

“Dr. Lonnie Smith is a phenomenal B3 burner who can light up a room with visceral intensity or lay down some of the nastiest funk ever played on an organ.” jazztimes

TICKETS: $59 | $55 | $45

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 :: 8 PM

HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA TRIO Following in the footsteps of greats like Chucho Valdes and Gonzalo Rubalcaba, young Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa has exploded onto the Latin jazz scene with an inventive, swinging Afro-Cuban style and jaw-dropping ability. The Havana-born pianist and composer has created a sound that is unencumbered by genre boundaries, forging a unique blend that folds classical, jazz and pan-Latin rhythms together for a rich hybrid.

“effortless metrical gymnastics” -downbeat magazine

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 :: 8 PM

TERENCE BLANCHARD & THE E-COLLECTIVEKnown equally for his composing as his trumpet playing, Terence Blanchard has forged an incredibly successful career shaped by a dizzyingly restless musical spirit. The five-time Grammy winner is known to many for his frequent and highly lauded collaborations with filmmaker Spike Lee, as well as an affinity for post-bop for which he became known in the early 80’s. Now considered an elder statesman, his style has only broadened, encompassing elements of electronic fusion, Latin and modern R&B.

TICKETS: $59 | $55 | $45

In celebration of our 5th Annual Rockport Jazz Festival, Rockport Music is expanding beyond a weekend of performances with additional dates during the summer. Take a look at the Summer at Rockport list of artists for even more sizzling jazz including Chick Corea and Dianne Reeves. Rockport Music’s informal talks with jazz artists – JazzChats – continues this year providing attendees a deeper insight into these amazing artists, how they came to their careers, and the creative music-making process.

5TH ANNUALROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

AUGUST 11–14, 2016


THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 :: 2 PMFRIDAY, AUGUST 19 :: 2 PM

JAZZ MASTERCLASSESStudents will learn the Art of Making it Up – Improvisation.

LOCATION: Shalin Liu Performance CenterFREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 :: 10 AMFAMILY CONCERTFIVE PLAYFIVE PLAY presents innovative arrangements of classic and contemporary standards, as well as original music written and arranged by the band members. Their music is a unique, fresh, exciting, and powerful ensemble sound. LOCATION: Shalin Liu Performance CenterFREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 :: 7 PMFAMILY CONCERTALEXA TARANTINO JAZZ QUINTETAlexa Tarantino and her Quintet, who are the instructors for the Rockport Jazz Camp, perform a free family concert. Alexa is a 2014 Yamaha Young Performing

Artists Competition Winner and is passionate about sharing jazz with the next generation.

LOCATION: Shalin Liu Performance CenterFREE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 :: 2 PM JAZZ RISING STARS: THINKIN' BIGAn 18-piece big band made up of graduates and graduate students of the Berklee School of Music and New England Conservatory, Thinkin’ Big is bringing new life to big band music. Comprised of an impressive collection of New England’s most promising rising stars, the band performs classics from the American Songbook and vintage big band standards, as well as a healthy dose of sophisticated originals. They have released three records, the most recent being 2015’s Kaleidoscope.TICKETS: $20 | $15

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 :: 7 PM RAVI COLTRANEThis post-bop saxophonist has forged his own unique creative voice that manages to both honor the brilliance of his parents (John and Alice Coltrane) and venture into new and exciting musical paths. In his over 20-year career, the Grammy-nominated artist has released six acclaimed records, the most recent being 2012’s Joe Lovano-produced Spirit Fiction.

“a formidable presence” -chicago tribune

TICKETS: $59 | $55 | $45

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FRIDAY, MAY 20 :: 7 PM

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 :: 7 PM

HAMLET (HD BROADCAST)Due to the overwhelming popularity of this presentation, Rockport Music is providing encore showings of the incredible National Theatre broadcast of Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Frankenstein at the National Theatre) in the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy.

$22 ADULTS | $15 SENIORS & STUDENTS | $5 YOUTH

MONDAY, JUNE 27 :: 1 PM

PUCCINI: ToscaPatricia Racette portrays the tempestuous diva Floria Tosca in Luc Bondy’s production of Puccini’s enduring favorite. Roberto Alagna sings Tosca’s lover, the painter Cavaradossi, and George Gagnidze is the corrupt, lustful Scarpia. Riccardo Frizza conducts Puccini’s sweeping, dramatic tale of murder, lust, and political intrigue.

HD BROADCASTSNATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON

METROPOLITAN OPERA ENCORESTICKETS: $15

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 :: 8 PM

PAUL GALBRAITH, classical guitar Silver Medal Winner at the Segovia International Guitar Competition, Paul Galbraith’s recording of the Complete Bach Violin Sonatas and Partitas was a Grammy nominee for Best Solo Instrumental Album and chosen as one of the two best CDs of the year by Gramophone Magazine and Top 10 on Billboard’s classical charts. Galbraith's unique playing position—similar to a cello and with two extra strings—is considered groundbreaking.

“Exceptional artistry.” the new yorker

TICKETS: $29 | $24

MONDAY, JULY 11 1 PM DONIZETTI: L’Elisir d’AmoreAnna Netrebko and Matthew Polenzani star in Bartlett Sher's production of one of the greatest comic gems in opera, as the fickle Adina and her besotted Nemorino. Mariusz Kwiecien is the blustery sergeant Belcore and Ambrogio Maestri is Dulcamara, the loveable quack and dispenser of the elixir.

MONDAY, JULY 18, 1 PM PUCCINI: La BohemeAn exciting young cast stars in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, the most-performed opera in Met history. Italian tenor Vittorio Grigolo stars as the passionate writer Rodolfo, and Romanian soprano Anita Hartig makes her Met debut as his consumptive lover, Mimì. Susanna Phillips sings the flirtatious Musetta and Massimo Cavalletti is the painter Marcello.

MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1 PM

MOZART: Cosi fan TutteJames Levine conducts Mozart’s barbed romance starring Susanna Phillips and Isabel Leonard as the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella; Matthew Polenzani and Rodion Pogossov as their fiancés, Ferrando and Guglielmo; Danielle de Niese as their feisty maid Despina; and Maurizio Muraro as the cynical Don Alfonso.

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