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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