36TH ANNUAL ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC...

SUMMER AT ROCKPORTFOLK, JAZZ, POP & WORLD MUSIC

6TH ANNUALROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

36TH ANNUALROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

SUMMER 2017

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WELCOME TOROCKPORT MUSIC

DAVID DEVEAUARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Rockport Music is celebrating its 36th year of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival. After 22 years of leadership, Artistic Director David Deveau will be retiring to focus on his busy career as a performer, recording artist and professor. The Festival’s Opening Night Gala is a special celebration honoring David and will feature world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell. It continues with over 20 concerts and enrichment activities through July 9 boasting some of the finest artists performing today, including pianist Garrick Ohlsson, the Canadian Brass, and the Brentano Quartet to name just a few.

The 6th Annual Rockport Jazz Festival features an exciting week of artists including John Pizzarelli with Daniel Jobim, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Fred Hersh and Danilo Pérez. The summer wouldn’t be complete without our popular offerings, including Maceo Parker, Lisa Loeb, Martin Sexton, the Subdudes and much more. New concerts will continue to be announced, so make sure you check for added concerts on our website rockportmusic.org as we get closer to the summer.

Summer in Rockport—the ocean views, the blue skies, the beach, and the music— an unforgettable experience!

CONTENTS 4 :: Rockport Chamber Music Festival | June 2 – July 9, 2017

11 :: Summer at Rockport | May – September 2017 16 :: Rockport Jazz Festival | August 6 – 13, 2017

21 :: Ticket Information23 :: Order Form

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Opening GalaNight

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 36TH ANNUAL

Celebrating David Deveau's 22 Years as Artistic DirectorFEATURING

JOSHUA BELL, violinALESSIO BAX, piano

Special thanks to our 2017 Summer Gala Partners

SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 5PMCANADIAN BRASSRenowned for genre-bending versatility and joyous performances, the award-winning Canadian Brass is almost single-handedly responsible for elevating the art of the brass quintet to what it is today. “After four decades, it’s great to see Canadian Brass…still sounding fresh, still attracting young virtuosos and, above all, still having fun with the music.” NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO

PROGRAM: Works by Bach, Monteverdi and Schumann as well as a Leonard Bernstein tributeTICKETS: $79 | $72 | $55

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 8PMJUPITER QUARTET & JASPER QUARTETTwo magnificently talented quartets—the Jupiter and Jasper Quartet— join forces for a dynamic concert culminating in a combined performance of the Mendelssohn Octet. The Jupiter has won first prize in multiple competitions, including the Banff International String Quartet Competition and the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Winner of the 2012 Cleveland Quartet Award, the Jasper is the Professional Quartet-in- Residence at Temple University's Center for Gifted Young Musicians. HAYDN: String Quartet in F major, Op. 77, No.2LIGETI: Quartet No. 1MENDELSSOHN: Octet in E-flat major, Op. 20

TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47PRELUDE SUPPER, 5:45 PM | PRE-CONCERT TALK, 7 PM

SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 5PMJUPITER QUARTET & RICHARD STOLTZMAN, clarinet Joining the award-winning Jupiter Quartet, two-time Grammy Award-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman brings his virtuosity, technique, imagination and communicative power to the sumptuous Mozart Quintet.

BEETHOVEN: String Quartet in E-flat major, Harp, Op.74GOLIJOV: Yiddishbuk for string quartetMOZART: Quintet for clarinet and strings in A major, K.581

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SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 8PMRUSSELL SHERMAN, pianoOne of the world’s musical treasures, legendary pianist Russell Sherman continues to garner accolades from critics and audiences alike for his grace, imagination and poetry.

“…by any measure one of the truly extraordinary pianists before the public” THE NEW YORK TIMES

BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90 Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101CHOPIN: Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17, No. 4 Barcarolle, Op. 60LISZT: Three Transcendental Etudes

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THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 8PMJONAH ELLSWORTH, cello HENG-JIN PARK, piano The newest member of the Boston Trio, who the Boston Globe referred to as “a kind of unrepentant Tannhäuser,” teams up with longtime Boston Trio pianist Heng-Jin Park for an intriguing program.

JANÁCEK: PohádkaMENDELSSOHN: Sonata in D major, Op. 58CRUMB: Sonata for solo celloBRAHMS: Sonata in F major, Op. 99

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SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 8PMDAVID DEVEAU & FRIENDSBayla Keyes, violin | Steven Ansell, viola | Michael Reynolds, celloDavid Deveau, pianoAn inspired foursome of seasoned chamber players (current and former members of the acclaimed Muir String Quartet as well as our own David Deveau) converge for a special concert featuring the world premiere of Charles Shadle’s Piano Quartet.

BEETHOVEN: String Trio in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3CHARLES SHADLE: Piano Quartet WORLD PREMIERE FAURÉ: Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor, Op. 15

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JOSHUA BELL, violin ALESSIO BAX, pianoOne of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful classical artists of our time, violinist Joshua Bell has become a bona fide superstar, winning a multitude of honors throughout his career including a Grammy and the coveted Avery Fisher Prize, as well as performing the score to The Red Violin, which won an Academy Award. He is also the Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.

BEETHOVEN: Sonata in A major, Op. 12, No. 2 BRAHMS: (Sonatensatz) Scherzo in C minor BRAHMS: Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108 YSAŸE: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 27 DEBUSSY: Sonata in G minor, L140 SARASATE: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25PLEASE SEE PAGE 2 FOR TICKET INFORMATION

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FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 8PMESCHER QUARTET & JOYCE YANG, piano The Escher Quartet, whose performances have been hailed as “superb” by The New York Times, joins Yang, silver medalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and known for her “poetic and sensitive pianism” (Washington Post), for an exploration of Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich.

RACHMANINOFF: Selected Etudes-Tableaux, Op. 39SHOSTAKOVICH: String Quartet No.9 in E-flat major, Op.117SHOSTAKOVICH: Quintet for piano and strings in G minor, Op.57


THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 8PMAN EVENING OF BRAHMS WITH ANDREW RANGELL & FRIENDSAndrew Rangell, piano | Robyn Bollinger & Sarita Kwok, violins Jessica Bodner, viola | Rafael Popper-Keizer, cello Rangell joins some of Boston’s finest chamber musicians to perform a dramatic all-Brahms program. Well-known for his performances of Beethoven’s piano sonatas and Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Rangell is consistently receiving critical acclaim for his interpretations.

“… Andrew Rangell genuinely stands out, at once free spirited and precise, he has the mark of an original artist." THE NEW YORK TIMES

ALL-BRAHMS PROGRAMSelection of Solo Piano WorksPiano Trio in A major, Op. PostPiano Quintet in F minor, Op.34TICKETS: $49 | $42 | $35

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 8PMHANDEL & HAYDN SOCIETYHarry Christophers, artistic director | Ian Watson, harpischord & conductorSOPRANO: Sarah Brailey, Margot Rood, Sonja DuToit Tengblad ALTO: Katherine Growdon, Emily Marvosh | TENOR: Jonas Budris, Stefan Reed | BASS: Woodrow Bynum, Sumner Thompson

Internationally recognized for its historically informed performances, the Handel & Haydn Society performs Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen (1692) in a dramatic concert presentation with a star-studded 13-member chamber orchestra, including concertmaster Aisslinn Nosky, cellist Guy Fishman, and a 9-member H&H vocal ensemble.


SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 5PM

CHAMELEON ENSEMBLE–ALL B’S!Deborah Boldin, flute and artistic director

BEETHOVEN: Variations for cello and piano on Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen, Op. 66BARTÓK: Contrasts for clarinet, violin and piano, Sz. 111BERIO: Folk Songs for mezzo-soprano, flute, clarinet, viola, cello, harp & percussionBLOCH: Quintet No.1 for piano and strings

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FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 8PMLORELEI ENSEMBLEHeralded for its “warm, lithe, and beautifully blended” sound (New York Times), Boston’s Lorelei Ensemble is an all-female vocal ensemble with expertise ranging from early to contemporary repertoire. The ensemble will perform works from Guillaume Du Fay to William Billings to new commissions from today's finest young contemporary composers like Joshua Bornfield, Peter Gilbert and Adam Jacob Simon.


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CHARLIE ALBRIGHT, pianoFirst prize winner of the 2009 Young Concert Artist Competition, the 2006 Eastman International, and the 2009 Vendome Prize, Charlie Albright has quickly become one of the most heralded and sought-after young pianists working today. The Washington Post has called him "among the most gifted musicians of his generation."

HANDEL: Chaconne in G major, HWV 435CHOPIN: Variations on Mozart’s Là ci darem la mano, Op. 2ALBRIGHT: ImprovisationKAPUSTIN: Variations, Op. 41MUSSORGSKY: Pictures at an Exhibition

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SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 8PMBETWEEN TWILIGHTSDavid Alpher, piano and composer | Robert Osborne, baritone Stephanie Chase, violin | Sophie Shao, cello One of the co-founders of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, composer and pianist David Alpher brings together three world-class artists (Robert Osborne, Stephanie Chase and Sophie Shao) for a world premiere of his newest composition.

MOZART: Piano trio in B-flat major, K.502ALPHER: Between Twilights: Seven Songs on Poems of Marsden Hartley WORLD PREMIERE

SCHUMANN: Piano Trio in D minor, Op.63


THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 8PMFRANK HUANG, violin, DAVID REQUIRO, cello, & GILLES VONSATTEL, piano Frank Huang, New York Philharmonic Concertmaster and First Prize Winner of the 2003 Naumburg Violin Competition, joins David Requiro (First Prize winner of the 2008 Naumburg International Competition) and Gilles Vonsattel (top prize winner at the 2002 Naumburg International Piano Competition) for an unforgettable piano trio concert.

BEETHOVEN: Piano Trio in E-flat major, WoO. 38CARTER: EpigramsSHOSTAKOVICH: Piano Trio No. 1 in C minorTCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Trio in A minor, Op.50

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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 8PM

NEW YORK WOODWIND QUINTET WITH MIHAE LEE, pianoIn addition to faculty positions at Juilliard, the NYWQ members—Carol Wincenc (flute), Stephen Taylor (oboe), Charles Neidich (clarinet), William Purvis (horn) and Marc Goldberg (bassoon)—are all internationally recognized performers. The Quintet is joined by Mihae Lee, founding member of the Triton Horn Trio.

HINDEMITH: Kleine Kammermusik, Op. 24, No. 2MOZART: Fantasy in F minor, K.608, arr. W. PurvisPAVEL HAAS: Wind Quintet, Op. 10 CARTER: Wind Quintet MONTEVERDI: Two Madrigals, arr. W. PurvisPOULENC: Sextet for piano and winds, FP 100

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FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 8PMBOSTON SYMPHONY CHAMBER PLAYERS WITH DAVID DEVEAU, pianoConsisting of the BSO’s principal players, the Boston Symphony Chamber Players (BSCP) is one of the world’s most distinguished chamber ensembles. They are joined by pianist and artistic director David Deveau for a stellar concert.

MOZART: Violin Sonata in B-flat major, K.454TAFFANEL: Wind Quintet in G minorBRAHMS: Trio for horn, violin and piano in E-flat major, Op.40


SATURDAY, JULY 1, 8PMBRENTANO QUARTETWinners of the Cleveland Quartet Award, the Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Royal Philharmonic Award, the Brentano became the first Ensemble-In-Residence at Princeton University, and are now the Resident String Quartet at the Yale School of Music.

GESUALDO (arr. Adolphe): Five MadrigalsSTEPHEN HARTKE: From The Fifth Book (written for the Brentano Quartet)BEETHOVEN: String Quartet No. 7 in F major, Op. 59, No.1, "Razumovsky"

“Seemingly infallible instincts for finding the center of gravity in every phrase and musical gesture" PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER


SATURDAY, JULY 8, 8PMTHE BOSTON CAMERATAAnne Azéma, artistic director Renowned as America's pre-eminent early music ensemble, The Boston Camerata's musical performances are praised for their blend of spontaneity with careful research and scholarship. The Camerata will perform Tristan & Iseult, A Medieval Romance in Poetry and Music, based on original medieval sources by Gottfried von Strassburg (ca. 1210) and Thomas de Bretagne (ca. 1155–1160). For this presentation, Azéma has imagined an original scenic approach custom-tailored to the Shalin Liu Performance Center.


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FRIDAY, JULY 7, 8PM

DEVEAU-CÁRDENES-WILLIAMS TRIOArtistic Director David Deveau performs with beloved Festival favorites— violinist Andres Cárdenes and cellist Anne Martindale Williams—for the Festival’s final weekend. The program reflects folk-inspired themes which balance both lightness and melancholy.

HAYDN: Trio in G major, "Gypsy"SHOSTAKOVICH: Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op.67DVORÁK: Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90, "Dumky"


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GARRICK OHLSSON, piano Grammy Award-winning pianist Garrick Ohlsson, who won the 1970 International Chopin Piano Competition, has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess.

SCHUBERT: Piano Sonata in A minor, D.784SCRIABIN: A selection of short piecesSCHUBERT: Sonata in A major, D.959

“The muscular grace of Ohlsson’s playing spoke volumes throughout." THE GUARDIAN

TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50

SUNDAY, JULY 9, 5PMGRAND FINALEDavid Deveau, piano | Andrés Cárdenes, violinBarry Shiffman, viola | Anne Martindale Williams, celloThe Festival closes with Artistic Director David Deveau in a grand farewell performance which includes longtime collaborators Andres Cárdenes and Anne Martindale Williams, as well as incoming Artistic Director Barry Shiffman (co-founder of the St. Lawrence String Quartet and Associate Dean at the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music). Following the concert, all patrons are invited to a post-concert reception in honor of David Deveau at the Rockport Art Association and Museum.

MOZART: Piano Quartet in G minor, K.478DVORÁK: Piano Quartet in E-flat major, Op. 87

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FRIDAY, MAY 19 :: 8 PM OTTMAR LIEBERTOne of the most successful instrumentalists working today, guitarist Ottmar Liebert has created a niche for himself, creating a sound that borrows from flamenco, new age, jazz, rock and Pan-Latin music.TICKETS: $59 | $55 | $45 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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THURSDAY, MAY 11 :: 8 PM STORM LARGE (OF PINK MARTINI)Storm Large is an actress, an author, a playwright, and of course, a vocalist. Well-known for her time singing with acclaimed lounge pop act Pink Martini and as a 2006 finalist on the CBS singing competition show Rock Star: Supernova, Large brings her dynamite musicality and charismatic stage presence to Rockport for the first time.TICKETS: $52 | $45 | $38 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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11FRIDAY, MAY 12 :: 8 PM DEB TALAN (OF THE WEEPIES)Beloved by many as one-half of the folk pop duo The Weepies, Deb Talan steps out for an acoustic tour in support of her upcoming solo record, Lucky Girl. The album features 13 gorgeous songs that are an exploration of Deb’s pop sensibility, her signature confessional writing, and of course her unmistakable voice. See and hear Talan’s supremely tender and melodically potent songwriting up close and personal. TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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OPEN REHEARSALHANDEL & HAYDN SOCIETYSATURDAY, JUNE 17 :: 3 PMExperience the final preparations of the H&H Society for their performance of Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen.LOCATION: Concert Hall

LECTURE/PERFORMANCEBEETHOVEN’S PIANO SONATA OP. 110: A LIFE’S JOURNEYTUESDAY, JUNE 20 :: 7PMLECTURER: Victor Rosenbaum NEC piano professor Dr. Victor Rosenbaum will present Beethoven’s journey to his Op. 110 Piano Sonata, considered one of his masterpieces. LOCATION: Concert Hall

LECTURE/PERFORMANCESTRINGED INSTRUMENTS: EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOWTHURSDAY, JULY 6 :: 2PMJulius Quartet David Hawthorne, bow maker Karl Dennis, luthier Learn how instrument and bow makers create their finished pieces. The Julius Quartet will demonstrate the techniques composers have used to create the sounds they desire. LOCATION: Reception Hall

FAMILY CONCERT JULIUS QUARTET SATURDAY, JULY 8 :: 10AM The Quartet is currently serving as the Graduate String Quartet in Residence at the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, where the group works with the Shanghai Quartet. LOCATION: Concert Hall

PRE-CONCERT TALKSFRIDAYS, JUNE 9, 16, 23, 30, JULY 7 :: 7PMSATURDAYS, JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24, JULY 1, 8 :: 7PMLECTURERS: Dr. Elizabeth Seitz, Dr. Andrew Shryock and Dr. Jeremy Gill LOCATION: Concert Hall

PRELUDE SUPPERSFRIDAYS, JUNE 9, 16, 23 :: 5:45PMEnjoy a gourmet dinner overlooking the Atlantic while learning more about the evening’s program with Artistic Director David Deveau (June 9 will be hosted by Executive Director Tony Beadle) and a guest artist. LOCATION: Reception HallTICKETS: $35

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UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL EDUCATION & OUTREACH EVENTS ARE FREE, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

SATURDAY, MAY 20 :: 7 PM ROCKPORT FOLK SUMMITKRIS DELMHORST & TIM GEARAN WITH DIETRICH STRAUSETwo of New England’s most cherished folk and roots artists, Tim Gearan and Kris Delmhorst, team up for a truly special night celebrating the art of songwriting. The acclaimed tunesmiths, along with heralded young troubadour Dietrich Strause, will each give a set with their own band before joining forces in an exciting song-sharing collaboration.TICKETS: $26 | $20 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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SUNDAY, JULY 23 :: 5 PM JIM MESSINAA singer-songwriter whose infectious hits graced the Billboard Charts for much of the 70’s, Jim Messina helped usher in the soft rock era. As a founding member of both the country rock supergroup Poco and the pop juggernaut Loggins & Messina (“Danny’s Song,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance”), the veteran troubadour has already made his sizable mark on rock and roll, and he’s still going strong.TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47

SUNDAY, JULY 16 :: 5 PM THE SUBDUDESA fixture in New Orleans for the last 30 years, The Subdudes combine Americana, country soul, folk and rock and roll for an intoxicated blend of passionate, joyous roots music. Their sound is centered around the songwriting and vocals of Tommy Malone (guitar) and John Magnie (accordion, keyboards), and perfectly encapsulates the bayou spirit of the Crescent City. In 2016 they released the much-heralded 4 on the Floor.TICKETS: $52 | $45 | $38

SATURDAY, JULY 22 :: 8 PM MARTIN SEXTONOwning one of the most powerful and dynamic voices in American popular music, Martin Sexton straddles the worlds of folk, soul, country, and rock and roll with ease. For the last 25 years, his songs have appeared prominently on beloved television shows like Scrubs and Parenthood. Sexton has a unique ability to connect with listeners through his voice and songs, and in 2015 he released his 10th record, the acclaimed Mixtape of the Open Road.

“His outstanding taste in songwriting as well as a soul marinated voice that can easily be compared to the likes of a young Steve Winwood or Van Morrison.” rolling stone

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FRIDAY, JULY 21 :: 8 PM THE BROTHERS FOURStill going strong after more than half a century, The Brothers Four continue to thrill audiences with their pristine harmonies and classic folk sound. The quartet’s many hits, including favorites like “Try to Remember” and “Greenfields,” turned The Brothers Four into one of the leading lights of the early 60’s folk revival.TICKETS: $49 | $42 | $35

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SUNDAY, JULY 2 :: 5 PM JOHN DAVIDSONSinger, comedian, movie actor, Broadway star, game show host…John Davidson has spent a lifetime in entertainment. Many people recognize John Davidson as the charismatic host of several popular game shows like The Hollywood Squares (both the original in the 60’s and the revival in the 80’s), That’s Incredible!, and The $10,000 Pyramid. He also starred in several Broadway shows, television series and movies. His beloved concerts feature a mix of old classics, new compositions, a dash of comedy and a whole lot of pure entertainment.TICKETS: $29 | $24

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“An outstanding performance of an enduring song.” american songwriter TICKETS: $49 | $42 | $35JULY

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SATURDAY, JULY 15 :: 8 PM ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAASScottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and cellist Natalie Haas have emerged as one of the most acclaimed purveyors of traditional Celtic music playing today. Fraser, a two-time Scottish National Fiddle Champion and esteemed long-time veteran of the traditional Celtic music scene, has been called “one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced” (Scots Magazine). Haas has taken the Celtic world by storm with her dynamic and innovative approach to the cello.

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FRIDAY, JULY 28 :: 8 PM PAULA COLERockport’s own Paula Cole has won Grammys and played sold-out arenas, but always returns to her hometown for a memorable night of smash hits like “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?” as well as tunes from her recent record, 7, that Cole describes as “a soft, soulful album made in the 1960’s.”

“… a feisty poet with a soaring voice and a funky groove.” entertainment weekly

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 :: 8 PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 19 :: 8 PM

TOM RUSH WITH MATT NAKOAIn what has become a much-anticipated Rockport tradition, folk legend Tom Rush returns to the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Rush’s easy, world-weary baritone and nimble finger-picking combined with his wry, poignant songwriting made him a star of the 60’s urban folk revival. Rush’s timeless originals, including beloved songs like “No Regrets” and “Galveston Flood,” have become true classics, residing in the heart of the folk canon. He joins with young singer-songwriter Matt Nakoa whose performances have been hailed as “intimate and genuine, soulful and bittersweet…” TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 :: 8 PM

BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCETAs the preeminent Cajun band in the world, BeauSoleil has been generously exporting the rich musical traditions of Southwestern Louisiana for close to forty years. After almost singlehandedly reviving Cajun music in the 70’s, they began incorporating various folk and world music traditions into their sound, creating a musical hybrid unlike any in the world.TICKETS: $52 | $45 | $38

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 :: 5 PM KINGSTON TRIOKnown for their role in the folk revival of the early 60’s, their iconic takes on traditional folk classics like “Tom Dooley” and for their trademark three-part harmonies, The Kingston Trio returns to Rockport for an unforgettable evening of vintage folk classics. Featuring the talents of George Grove, Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty, the Trio will perform hits like “M.T.A,” “Worried Man,” “Greenback Dollar” and “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” TICKETS: $72 | $66 | $50 AUG

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 :: 8 PM TAMIR HENDELMAN TRIO With his hard-swinging approach and feather-light touch, pianist Tamir Hendelman has emerged as one of the most intriguing jazz talents to arrive on the scene in quite some time. On top of his own trio outings as a leader, the Israeli-born artist is best known for his work with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. With the CHJO, Tamir has recorded for John Pizzarelli, Gladys Knight and Diana Krall. He is the pianist/arranger on Jackie Ryan's You and the Night and the Music and Janis Mann's A Perfect Time, and is featured on Natalie Cole's Still Unforgettable and Barbara Streisand's Love is the Answer.TICKETS: $29 | $24

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CHRIS SMITHER One of the most revered folk/blues stylists of the last fifty years, Chris Smither has left a vibrant, lasting impression on the roots music world. Armed with a warm, gravelly baritone, deft fingerpicking and a stable of wry, often heartbreaking songs, Smither remains as affecting and dynamic as he did when he burst onto the scene over 40 years ago.

"With a weary, well-traveled voice and a serenely intricate finger-picking style, Mr. Smither turns the blues into songs that accept hard-won lessons and try to make peace with fate." new york times TICKETS: $46 | $40 | $29

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 :: 8 PM

DELTA RAE A much-buzzed about folk-rock group from North Carolina that deftly balances Americana with soul and anthemic pop, Delta Rae will be making a triumphant return to Rockport following their sold-out holiday concert here in December. Having just signed to a major record label and moved to Nashville, Delta Rae has quickly risen to the top of the roots music scene.

“…a unique blend of blue-eyed soul and Americana rock" rolling stone TICKETS: $39 | $35 | $29

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 3 :: 8 PM MACEO PARKERMaceo Parker stands among the legends of funk, forging the first half of his stellar career as a sideman for the genre’s forefathers James Brown and George Clinton. From being an essential voice in Brown’s horn section to helping steer George Clinton and Parliament’s Mothership Connection to platinum status, his soulful saxophone playing and vocals are firmly rooted in funk music history. As a soloist and bandleader for the last two decades, he has had smashing success with recordings like Life on Planet Groove.

"He's no bebopper, reborn or otherwise. His roots are the church and the blues...There's no doubt about it, ‘There's only one Maceo.'" downbeat magazine

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SUNDAY, JULY 30 :: 5 PM

CHERISH THE LADIESThe Grammy-nominated Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies has played the White House and the Olympics, recorded 16 outstanding albums including An Irish Homecoming, and received an Emmy for their Public Television Special aired across America and Ireland. Under the leadership of the dynamic and irrepressible flute and whistle champion Joanie Madden, these ladies create an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing.

"passionate, tender, and rambunctious" the new york times

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 :: 8 PM PAULA COLERockport’s own Paula Cole, well-known for her smash hits like “I Don’t Want to Wait,” returns to her beginnings as a jazz singer in this concert. She will perform American jazz and roots standards from her new album Ballads, which honors such greats as Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Bob Dylan, Bessie Smith, Bobbie Gentry, Sarah Vaughan and Miles Davis. TICKETS: $59 | $55 | $45

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 :: 2 PM DIVA JAZZ ORCHESTRADIVA Jazz Orchestra is a straight-ahead, swingin' powerhouse ensemble comprised of 15 of the world's consummate jazz musicians, who just happen to be women. DIVA is rooted in the tradition and excitement of the great big bands, with a focus on originality and personality. Musical Director and critically acclaimed drummer Sherrie Maricle leads her all-star orchestra in its debut at the Shalin Liu Performance Center.

“The band punched, kicked, roared and swung with a disciplined abandon and an unaffected joie de vivre.” jazztimes

TICKETS: $29 | $24

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 :: 7 PM JOHN PIZZARELLI CELEBRATES SINATRA & JOBIM AT 50 WITH DANIEL JOBIMIn an evening that highlights the intrinsic simpatico between jazz and Brazilian music, world-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli and Daniel Jobim, grandson of Antonio Carlos Jobim, pay tribute to the 1967 Grammy-nominated album of the year, Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim (50th Anniversary). This unique concert celebrates a collection of songs from the seminal recording and is rounded out with songs specifically selected by John Pizzarelli.

TICKETS: $69 | $62 | $49

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DANILO PÉREZ WITH BEN STREET & ADAM CRUZ PANAMONK REVISITED In celebration of Thelonious Monk’s centennial, Pérez revisits his recording of 20 years ago, Panamonk. Pérez explores Monk’s music and style through a contemporary jazz lens, adding a bit of his own personal Panamanian flair. The New York Times said his, “approach was refreshing in its irreverence: rather than try to be as faithful as possible to Monk’s distinctive rhythms and harmonies, he used Monk’s vision as a jumping-off point for his own individuality as an improviser.”

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 :: 8 PM

FRED HERSCH TRIO Proclaimed “the most arrestingly innovative pianist in jazz over the last decade” by Vanity Fair, ten-time Grammy Award nominee Fred Hersch is a pervasively influential force who has long defined jazz’s creative edge as an improviser, composer, bandleader and educator. His latest release, Sunday Night at the Vanguard, garnered two 2017 Grammy Award nominations for Best Jazz Album and Best Jazz Solo.

"When it comes to the art of solo piano in jazz, there are two classes of performers: Fred Hersch and everybody else” all about jazz TICKETS: $55 | $49 | $39

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 :: 5 PM

CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT A fearless and electrifying jazz vocalist of astonishing power and originality, Cécile McLorin Salvant has vaulted into the very top of the jazz singing pantheon since her 2010 win of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocal Competition. The Grammy-winning artist and songwriter has a voice that knows no bounds, deftly incorporating jazz, blues, folk and classical into her intoxicating sound.

"The finest jazz singer to emerge in the last decade” downbeat magazine TICKETS: $65 | $59 | $47

JOHN PIZZARELLI & DANIEL JOBIM

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The 6th Annual Rockport Jazz Festival boasts a stellar lineup that includes some of the greatest jazz artists working today. Rockport Music’s informal talks with musicians–JazzChats—continue this year, providing attendees a deeper insight into these amazing artists.

6TH ANNUALROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL

AUGUST 6–13, 2017

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COMMUNITY CONCERTS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 :: 7 PM

ROCKPORT JAZZ CAMP FACULTY CONCERT

SATURDAY, JULY 22 :: 10 AMSATURDAY, JULY 29 :: 10 AM

VISITING ARTIST–TEACHER CONCERT OPENING ACT: CAMP STUDENT ENSEMBLE

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 :: 7 PM

ALEXA TARANTINO QUINTETAlexa Tarantino, saxophone | Nick Finzer, trombone Chris Ziemba, piano | Emiliano Lasansky, bassEric Metzgar, drums

As Jazz Camp director and faculty, the Alexa Tarantino Quintet perform a free family concert featuring jazz standards and original compositions. An award-winning saxophonist, Alexa performs regularly with the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and various musical theater productions, as well as serving on faculty for Jazz at Lincoln Center's Youth Education Programs. Generously sponsored in part by Mary and Frank Fritsch.

THURSDAY, MAY 18 :: 7 PMWEDNESDAY, JULY 12 :: 7 PM

OBSESSION Jude Law (The Young Pope, Closer, The Talented Mr. Ripley) stars in Obsession, directed by Ivo van Hove (NT Live: A View from the Bridge, Hedda Gabler) in a new stage adaptation of Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film about a drifter, Gino, who encounters husband and wife, Giuseppe and Giovanna. He and Giovanna start a fiery affair and they plot to kill her husband. RATING: R

TUESDAY, JULY 25 :: 7 PM

PETER PAN When Peter Pan loses his shadow, Wendy helps him reattach it. A delight for children and adults alike, Sally Cookson (NT Live: Jane Eyre) directs this wondrously inventive production.

SCREENINGS ARE HELD AT THE SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER $22 ADULTS | $15 SENIORS & STUDENTS | $5 YOUTH

The Rockport Jazz Camp is an engaging camp for young musicians ages 10–18 who want to learn more about improvisation, ensemble playing and more.

SESSION 1: JULY 17-22 | SESSION 2: JULY 24-29Registration Deadline: June 1, 2017

For further details please visit rockportmusic.org/jazzcampEMAIL: [email protected] | PHONE: 978.546.7391 x116

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 :: 7 PM

ANGELS IN AMERICAPart 1 Millennium ApproachesTUESDAY, AUGUST 8 :: 7 PM

ANGELS IN AMERICAPart 2 Perestroika ANGELS 2-NIGHT DEAL: 10% DISCOUNT Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Angels in America, a play in two parts, will be directed by Marianne Elliott and features Andrew Garfield, Denise Gough, Nathan Lane and Russell Tovey. The influential play covers the AIDS epidemic in New York in the 80's and was recently filmed as an HBO miniseries. RATING: R

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 :: 7 PM

SALOMÉ The story has been told before, but never like this. This charged retelling turns the infamous biblical tale on its head, placing the girl we call Salomé at the center of a revolution. RATING: R

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 :: 7 PM

YERMA The incredible Billie Piper (Penny Dreadful, Great Britain) returns in her award-winning role as a young woman who is driven to the unthinkable by her desperate desire to have a child.

HD BROADCASTSNATIONAL THEATRE OF LONDON

JUDE LAW IN OBSESSION

CONCERTS ARE HELD AT THE SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER, NO TICKETS REQUIRED.

PHONE 978.546.7391 : 19

EDUCATION & OUTREACHROCKPORT JAZZ CAMP

A ROCKPORT MUSIC — ROCKPORT SCHOOLS COLLABORATION


SUBSCRIPTIONSSUPER-FLEX :: Choose 10 or more concerts and save 15%

MINI-FLEX :: Choose 5-9 concerts and save 10%

Opening Night Gala not included in subscription series.

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS• Up to 15% savings off the full ticket price

• Ticket Exchange privileges

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• Advanced seating prior to single ticket sales

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DISCOUNTSYOUTH: 18 and under are eligible for free tickets (limited number available).

STUDENTS: 19-26 with college ID are eligible for $12 tickets (Tier 3 only, Will Call only).

SENIORS: 5% discount

WGBH MEMBERS: 10% discount (Will Call only)

GROUPS: Groups of 15 or more are eligible for 10% discount of full ticket price.

ORDER CHARGESAs part of our ongoing efforts to protect the Shalin Liu Performance Center for generations to come, a Facility Preservation Fee of $2.50 per ticket ($1 for tickets under $20) will be applied, plus a Handling Fee of $7 per order (no fee for print-at-home tickets purchased via web).

PURCHASE 5 OR MORE CONCERTS AND SAVE UP TO 15%!ORDER EARLY TO SECURE THE BEST SEATS!

EXCHANGES/REFUNDSRefunds are not available and exchanges are not allowed for single concert purchases. Subscribers (Mini-Flex or Super-Flex are eligible) may exchange tickets for any performance during the 2017 summer season, subject to availability.

FOUR EASY WAYS TO ORDER1. MAIL: Mail order form with

credit card payment in envelope to: Rockport Music, 37 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966

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4. IN PERSON: Rockport Music Box Office, 35 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966 (M-F, 10-4)

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For most concerts, free parking is available in the Institution for Savings lot, located at 16 Main Street. For additional parking options and directions, please visit www.rockportmusic.org/directions-and-parking

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TUESDAY, JULY 11 :: 7 PM BIZET: LES PECHEURS DE PERLESBizet’s lush, melodic romance Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers) is directed by Penny Woolcock with a cast led by Diana Damrau as the beautiful priestess Leïla.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 :: 8 PM

HESPERUS PLAYS THE MARK OF ZORROWorld-renowned early music ensemble Hesperus performs the musical accompaniment to the classic silent film The Mark of Zorro! Hesperus performs music from Old and New Spain —Spanish and Native American music from the 16th–18th centuries—giving the audience a real sense of place and time.

TICKETS: $24–$29

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SCREENINGS ARE HELD AT THE SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER TICKETS: $15

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TUESDAY, JULY 18 :: 7 PM VERDI: MACBETHSoprano Anna Netrebko delivers her searing portrayal of Lady Macbeth, the mad and murderous mate of Željko Lucic’s doomed Macbeth.ˇ �

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 7 PM VERDI: NABUCCOJames Levine conducts Verdi’s early drama of Ancient Babylon with Plácido Domingo.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29 7 PM BIZET: CARMENRichard Eyre’s mesmerizing production of Bizet’s steamy melodrama returns with mezzo-soprano Elına Ganarca singing the role of the ill-fated gypsy temptress and Roberto Alagna as Don José.

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