2004-2005 Performing Arts Series

1. Lincoln Jazz with Wynton Marsalis

Wednesday 09.15.04 7:30
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, features some of the finest solists and ensemble players today, with a repertoire that spans the history of this American music tradition. From a legendary family of musicians, Marsalis is recognized for bringing jazz back to center stage and in 1997, becoming the first jazz musician to win the Pulitzer Prize in music.

2. Judy Collins

Saturday 10.30.04 7.30
With nearly 40 illustrious years in the music industry, 37 albums, a dozen top ten hits and her classic "Both Sides Now" entered in the Grammy Hall of Fame, Judy Collins is a living legend. Judy has thrilled audiences worldwide with her distinct voice and unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. She continues to create music of healing and hope that speaks to the heart.

3. Tokyo String Quartet

Sunday 01.23.05 4.00
The venerable Tokyo String Quartet has been regarded as one of the world's supreme ensembles since it was established more than 30 years. With an expansive repertoire that includes standard and contemporary works, the quartet has released more than 30 landmark recordings and earned many honors.

4. Baltimore Consort

Saturday 02.12.05 7.30
Celebrating early music of English, Scottish and French heritage, The Baltimore Consort skillfully brings this music alive not only for Renaissance music buffs, but for appreciative audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. A repertoire of ballads, dance tunes and folk songs - played on a variety of early instruments and sung by Custer LaRue - are delightfully entertaining.

5. Goshen College Opera - "Die Fledermaus"

Sunday 03.13.05 or 03.20.05 3.00
"Die Fledermaus", an operatta by Johann Strauss, showcases the extravagant life of upper crust Vienna in the late 19th century. The story is typical operatic fare: disguises, celebrations, mistaken identities, surrepitious meetings, a "pants role," cameo appearances, and more, all set to the sparking lilt of Strauss's melodies.

6. Cantus

Saturday 04.16.05 7.30
A 12-voice a cappella male chamber ensemble, Cantus exalts the human spirit through innovative and engaging concerts that feature exquisite works from the past as well as new music created either by its members or commissioned especially for the group. The CD recorded in Sauder Concert Hall in June, 2004, will be available at the concert.

Add-On Concerts

1. Gillian Welch

Friday 09.10.04 7:30
A gifted singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, honey-voiced Gillian Welch succeeds in erasing the boundaries between folk, country, rock and blues music. In 2002, she received a Grammy for her contribution to the "Oh, Brother Where Art Thou?" soundtrack recording and was part of the popular national tour "Down from the Mountain." Music partner David Rawlings joins Welch for this concert.

2. IIIrd Tyme Out

Friday 01.07.05 7:30
Since forming in 1991, IIIrd Tyme Out's success came nearly overnight as they won seven consecutive International Bluegrass Music Association awards for Vocal Group of the Year. The group's superb instrumentation and rich vocal blends makes them one of the top bluegrass and gospel bands in the country.

3. Wroclaw Philharmonic

Tuesday 04.26.05 7.30
Maestro Mariusz Smolij will lead Tchaikovsky's Third Symphony (Polish), Lutoslawski's Little Suite and join prodigy Stanislaw Drzewiecki in Chopin's First Piano Concerto. Maestro Smolij is recognized as one of the best conductors of his generation. The orchestra, from Wroclaw, Poland, is celebrating its 50th year with a U.S. tour to Philadelphia's new Kimmel Hall, N.Y.'s Lincoln Center and Sauder Concert Hall.