Arts Under The Dome 2007-2008 ScheduleWilliam Kanengiser Friday, November 30, 7:30 PM Recognized as one of America’s most brilliant guitarists, William Kanengiser has developed a unique repertoire for his instrument, ranging from dazzling arrangements of Mozart, Handel and Bartok to innovative excursions into jazz and the music of Eastern Europe and the Caribbean. Praised by the Los Angeles Times for his “dizzying execution” and “exceeding vitality and warmth,” he has performed in recital and as guest soloist with orchestras in virtually every major American city, as well as throughout Europe and Asia. He is a founding member of the multiple Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. He tours and records extensively both as a soloist and with the LAGQ. www.kanengiser.com Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble Saturday, January 19, 7:00 PM The Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble was formed in 1980 to perform classic New Orleans jazz as it was originally played. These veteran musicians play on now rare instruments of the period and perform both well-known and forgotten musical treasures in their original format, from the great jazz era 1890-1930. Whether recovered from archival manuscripts or rare printed scores, reconstructed from early recordings, or passed down from the old jazz players, the arrangements of the Rep,- as the band is known – transport the listener to an earlier age. The band is the performing arm of the renowned Hogan Jazz Archive of Tulane University. www.louisianajazz.com Chris Brubeck and Triple Play Friday, February 22, 7:00PM Triple Play brings a rare level of joy and virtuosity to the folk, jazz, funk, blues and classical music they perform. Chris Brubeck (bass, trombone, piano) first distinguished himself as a jazz musician performing with his father, jazz legend Dave Brubeck. He tours with the Brubeck Brothers Quartet and records with the Dave Brubeck Quartet, as well as performing with symphony orchestras. Peter “Madcat” Ruth (harmonica, jaw harp, percussion) is called by Performance Magazine “a harmonica virtuoso who is approaching legendary status.” Joel Brown (folk and classical acoustic guitar) performs as a soloist with major orchestras throughout the world. www.brubeckmusic.com Dallas Brass Sunday, March 9, 7:00 PM Since its founding in 1983, Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group consists of a unique blend of brass instruments with a full compliment of drums and percussion, which creates a performing entity of extraordinary range with the ability to take on the most challenging compositions. The Dallas Brass concert, American Musical Journey, treats the audience to a musical travelogue through American history. From early times to the present day, music will be selected from the masters – Copeland, Bernstein, Berlin, Sousa, John Williams; from bands like Tijuana Brass and Chicago’ and styles from Dixieland, swing, Broadway, folk, patriotic, pop, and even hip hop! Dallas Brass has a strong commitment to music in the schools and they will be doing a residency, which is made possible through Mississippi Music, Accent Instruments, and the Southern Arts Federation. www.dallasbrass.com Jay Ungar and Molly Mason Sunday, April 13, 7:00 PM Since combining their enormous talents in the late 70’s, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason have become a celebrated duo on the American music scene. Their music incorporates violin, mandolin, guitar, banjo and piano, often spanning two centuries and two continents. Their performance of Jay’s haunting composition “Ashokan Farewell,” the musical hallmark of the Ken Burns PBS series “The Civil War,” is one of the most recognizable and memorable pieces in recent American music. Whether hard-driving Appalachian, Cajun or Celtic fiddle tunes, stirring Civil War period classics, sassy songs from the golden age of swing and country or a tender waltz, Jay and Molly’s music will warm your heart and feed your soul. www.jayandmolly.com Arts Under the Dome General Information Concert venue is the newly renovated sanctuary of First United Methodist Church in downtown Gulfport, on the corner of 15th Street and 24th Avenue (across from Gulfport City Hall). There is a new elevator located on the northeast corner (15th Street of the building.) This
is Arts Under The Dome’s 15th season of bringing first class national
and international touring artists to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Season
tickets are $40 for individuals and $80 for families and can be
purchased at the door. Tickets are sold at the door for all concerts
for $10 adults and $7 students (Dallas Brass $15 adults and $10
students). Any tickets may be purchased in advance from the First
United Methodist Church office, on the corner of 15th Street and 23rd
Avenue.
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