TOWN & GOWN

ANNOUNCES THE 60th CONCERT SEASON, 2009-2010

Saturday evening, October 3, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Ames City Auditorium

THE KALICHSTEIN-LAREDO-ROBINSON TRIO

Joseph Kalichstein, piano   Jaime Laredo, violin    Sharon Robinson, cello

"At rare intervals, some fortunate grouping turns out to have all the ingredients in the proper proportions and we see the birth of a Budapest, a Juilliard, a Guarneri, a Beaux Arts. Another of these chancy experiments has resulted in the formation of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio."  -- The New York Times

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Saturday evening, November 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.  Ames City Auditorium

LEON FLEISHER, piano

KATHERINE JACOBSON FLEISHER, piano

Solo piano and piano, four-hands

“ [Leon Fleisher] . . . a symbol of the indomitable human spirit and an inspiration to a broader public."  -- The New York Times

“Fleisher's combination of sensitivity and vigor is difficult to match, but Jacobson, his wife, proved an able partner. Their ensemble was precise and exciting, with seamless, energetic trading of phrases.”

-- The Washington Post --

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Saturday February 6. 2010

21ST ANNUAL TOWN & GOWN MUSICALE

“Our favorite night of the year” say  many of our audience members.  Splendid local talent followed by a sumptuous array of sweets and savories.  PLEASE NOTE:  not part of the subscription series.  For ticket information, see website or contact Artistic Director Paula Forrest (pforrest@iastate.edu or 515-292-3891).

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Sunday evening,  February 28, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.    Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, ISU

MUSICIANS FROM MARLBORO (clarinet and strings)

“Astoundingly gifted virtuosos...performances that radiate vitality and freshness. Playing of daring, conviction and real insight.”

– The Washington Post -

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Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.    Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, ISU

JESSE BLUMBERG, baritone                       

DEBORAH SELIG, soprano

CAMERON STOWE, piano  

“Jesse Blumberg commanded the stage, physically and vocally. His virile baritone grabbed the melodic lines with remarkable dynamic force, lighting up the hall with his every appearance.” – The  Baltimore Sun

 “ . . . [Deborah Selig’s]  considerable beauty finely detailed, her voice richly capable of any emotional nuance . . . “  -- Chautauqua Daily

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Saturday evening, April 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.     Ames City Auditorium

THE AMES PIANO QUARTET with MISHA ROSENKER, violin

"The four generated nearly limitless excitement... arching lyricism, poetic eloquence, and great accuracy."   – The Los Angeles Times

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