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Famous for its brightly colored costumes, the unity of content and form, and its staging—romantic, elevated, passionate and exciting—this renowned folk dance ensemble of 85 dancers and musicians has been warmly received by audiences everywhere. The ensemble’s magnificent chore...ography and diverse programming embrace the exquisite charm of Ukrainian folk dancing, the wisdom and humor of its people, and the beauty and wealth of the country’s traditions. First class performances, expressive dancers, exquisite movement, and a wealth of music have made the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company a show that must be seen!

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Michael Cooper is an eye-popping visual artist and virtuoso mime whose exquisite performances have dazzled audiences for almost thirty years. His one-man extravaganza combines his breathtaking handcrafted masks, original stories of courage and wonder, outlandish stilt dancing and a physical repertoire that ranges from ...the madcap to the sublime. Taking up to three hundred hours to produce a single paper or cloth mask, Michael has elevated this most ancient of theatre crafts to the level of fine art. The unending enthusiasm of this masked marvel captivates both young and old.

Appropriate for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. A question and answer period will follow the performance.

Tickets $12

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January 23 8:00pm & 24 7:00pm

All six of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos will be played by the Aulos Ensemble and their special guests in two concerts. Enjoy these lively Baroque masterpieces known for their influence on musicians throughout the centuries. Your ticket purchase to hear all the Brandenburgs includes a reserv...ed seat for both evenings.

Now in its fourth decade, the Aulos Ensembles’ musicianship is legendary. Formed in 1973 by five Juilliard graduates, the Aulos Ensemble was at the forefront of a movement that was to capture the imagination of the American listening public. With the release of their recording, “Masterpieces of the High Baroque,” Aulos’ reputation for exhilarating performances informed with scholarly insight was firmly established.

The Aulos Ensemble includes Christopher Krueger, flute; Marc Schachman, oboe; Linda Quan, violin; Myron Lutzke, cello; and Arthur Haas, harpsichord.

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C.P.E. Bach, son of Johann Sebastian Bach, described life in his father’s home as a “musical beehive.” It must have been, because J.S. Bach had 21 children. Many went on to successful professional musical careers, with Carl Philip Emmanuel and Johann Christian enjoying greater fame during their lifetimes than their fat...her. The family music making, along with impromptu get-togethers with friends, must have been extraordinary indeed. Members of the Aulos Ensemble will have some fun pretending to be members of the Bach family, treating us to Bach favorites, in this one-hour program specifically for young school-age musicians.

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Groovaloo—the spectacular 2009 winner of NBC’s hit TV show International Superstars of Dance—comes to the Staller stage! Combining the authenticity of A Chorus Line in freestyle/hip hop with the heart and energy of Stomp and a touch of Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk, this troupe embarks on a journey of passion a...nd purpose through the diverse world of hip hop dance. Based on their true-to-life experiences as told by the dancers who lived them, the show’s intertwined stories chronicle the struggles, hopes and triumphs of the 14-member cast as they discover the true meaning of family and share what it’s like to be “in the circle.” You won’t want to miss this hippest, hottest touring sensation!

“Groovaloo has the power to leave an audience slack-jawed and utterly blown away…I’m still not sure I believe what I saw or that human beings can move with that kind of precision and abandon.” (Los Angeles Daily News)

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Join us as Staller Center welcomes stars from the 50th Anniversary tour of the Monterey Jazz Festival. Elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms inspired The Los Angeles Times to name KENNY BARRON “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly to call him “the most lyrical piano player of ...our time.” Early in his career, Barron played with Dizzy Gillespie, James Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, Milt Jackson, and Buddy Rich.

Returning to Staller, violinist REGINA CARTER “creates music that is wonderfully listenable, probingly intelligent and, at times, breathtakingly daring—taking the listener into the future of jazz” noted Time magazine. Carter has performed with symphony orchestras across the country, recorded with such artists as Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige, and won acclaim for her solos on Wynton Marsalis’ Blood on the Fields tour and Cassandra Wilson’s Travelin’ Miles concert at Lincoln Center.

With seven Grammy nominations and six consecutive years at the top of the Down Beat Critics’ and Jazz Times readers’ polls, KURT ELLING has attained elite status in the jazz world before reaching the age of 40. His rich baritone voice spans four octaves and displays an astonishing technical facility and emotional depth, inspiring the San Francisco Chronicle to call him “the most flamboyantly creative jazz singer to emerge in the last decade.”

Guitarist RUSSELL MALONE has toured internationally with Diana Krall, receiving critical acclaim in his role as Diana's right hand both in concert and on her recordings. Russell was a featured performer in Robert Altman's film Kansas City, and has toured or recorded with Harry Connick, Jr., Bucky Pizzarelli, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Barron, Cyrus Chestnut and Patti Austin.

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Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster is one of the most versatile and exciting young musicians on both the Folk and Celtic music scenes. MacMaster’s many projects have seen her collaborate and perform with Alison Krauss, the Chieftains, Paul Simon, and Pavarotti. Now in a rare joint-performance with her husband, celeb...rated fiddler Donnell Leahy (returning to Staller after an acclaimed 2009 performance with his Leahy family) you will experience a Celtic concert that will bring you to your feet! Don’t miss the foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and worldclass step dancing of this collaboration. Hear the fruits of this renowned musical matrimony during an unforgettable evening with the “Masters of the Fiddle.”

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It may still be winter, but spring can’t be far behind. Enjoy an array of chamber music masterpieces that may conjure up images of lions and lambs, performed by the distinguished, award-winning artists at Stony Brook University. These sought-after performers have hundreds of recordings among them, encompassing the most... famous classical repertory, 20th century masterworks and new compositions. With Soovin Kim, violin; Katherine Murdock, viola; Colin Carr, cello; Kurt Muroki, double bass; Eduardo Leandro, percussion; and Christina Dahl, piano. Brahms' Sextet No. 2 will be featured on the program. Complete program to be announced.

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Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick with this performance of British Army bands at their finest. In 2010, The Band of the Irish Guards and the Royal Regiment of Scotland is making its debut tour of the United States of America with Major S.C. Barnwell, Music Director. Enjoy the band that played for the Queen's 80th B...irthday Celebration in Windsor, and who regularly plays at state ceremonial occasions at Buckingham Palace including Investitures, State Visits, Royal Weddings, Guards of Honour, Royal Garden Parties and, of course, The Queen's Birthday Parade (Trooping the Colour). The celebrated Irish Guards and Royal Regiment, bedecked in colorful traditional uniforms, promise to give the audience the same morale-boosting performance given to the troops.

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Darwin is a truly unique and innovative theatre experience where electroluminescent crayon-like creatures light up the stage with a tale of Darwin, the dinosaur, discovering the true meaning of love. To tell the story, creators Corbin Popp and Ian Carney have developed an array of creatures and characters that are mani...pulated by their hands and bodies in a blackout setting. It’s a creative and exciting journey recommended for children 7 years of age and older.

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Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive drumming and innovative choreography in a show of extraordinary precision, energy, and stamina. The stars of TAO live and train at a compound in the mountains of Japan, reaching the highest level of virtuosity only after years of intensive study. Drawing on their... diverse backgrounds, from hard rock musician, to gymnast, to composer, they bring a non-traditional flair to their performances. With hundreds of sold-out shows in nine countries and more than a million spectators, TAO has proven that modern entertainment based on the traditional art of Japanese drumming has massive international appeal.

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This sunny 19th century comic classic has been called one of the happiest ballets in existence. Encompassed in three lively acts are lighthearted renderings of love, loss, mistaken identity, revenge, reconciliation and to wrap it all up, a wedding with the promise of happily ever after. Coppelia, with choreography by A...rthur Saint-Leon and music by Leo Delibes, had its premiere on May 25, 1870 in Paris and was an instant hit. If Giselle is the 19th century’s great tragic ballet, dance historians often cite Coppelia as the century’s standout comedy.

The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 when legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet Sergei Radchenko realized his vision of a company that would bring together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company within the framework of Russian classical ballet. The Moscow Festival Ballet has toured extensively throughout the United States since 1997 and returns this year for a 17-week tour.

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RenaissanceJazz sponsored by Renaissance Technologies

Christian McBride is the premier bassist on today's jazz and pop scene. The first choice as collaborator for everyone from Sting and Billy Joel to Sonny Rollins and Pat Metheny, he is first and foremost an outstanding bandleader and composer.

In 2008 he premiered his ...major original work "The Movement Revisited," a musical meditation with chorus and orchestra on the personalities and philosophies of the Civil Rights Movement, in honor of the 40th anniversary of its peak. He continues to excel in a variety of other bandleading contexts and is quite simply without peer on the instrument. Join us as Christian McBride and his band bring “bad, bad funky jazz” to Staller’s Recital Hall.

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