Newton 2008-2009 CONCERT SERIES

Jasper County Concert Association Location
Newton Community High School Center for Performance
South 8th Ave. East & East 5th St. South, Newton, IA
 

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Russian ballads, Cossack & Ukrainian dances, gypsy love songs, accompanied by balalaika, garmoshika, guitar, and more! Only the best in Russian, Cossack and Ukrainian dance and music business performers can become a member of the ensemble. Top folk dancers, traditional virtuoso musicians and top singers of the ensemble Barynya use to perform with world renowned companies: Moiseev Dance Company, Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company, Don Cossacks of Rostov Don, Andreev State symphonic balalaika orchestra, Moscow State Folk Center “Russian Song”, Ensemble of Black Sea Navy Dancers, Riverdance, “Beryozka Dance” from Moscow, Russia and others.

Trumpet Invasion – Trumpet & Piano Duo

Rich and son, Brandon Ridenour weave comedy and pizzazz through Chopsticks, Mozart and Gershwin with their thrilling adaptations. Trumpet Invasion is a father and son duo who both graduated from Julliard. Rich Ridenour, pianist and Brandon Ridenour on trumpet, together play a wide repertoire of music. It’s a treat to have father and son in our concert series.

Opus Two - Piano Duo

The award-winning Opus Two has been internationally recognized for its commitment to expanding the violin – piano duo repertoire. Seasoned chamber players, violinist William Terwillinger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock specialize in the duo literature and have developed an uncanny sense of musical unity. They play across the globe with impelling rhythm, and stunning sounds in music from Copland and Schoenfield to Chopin and Beethoven.

April Verch – French-Canadian “Blue Grass” Band

Virtuoso fiddler, vocalist and step dancer April Verch and her acoustic band, bring easy-listening with charm, humor, and boundless energy in Celtic & South American to bluegrass. April Verch has a contagious energy and a side of comedic flare. Infused with both Canadian and Appalachian influences, her fiddle playing and vocals are a sweet mix of old and new.

The Metro Community Concert Association Location
See Schedule, Waterloo, IA

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Two guitars, mandolin, bass and percussion. The FRANK VIGNOLA QUINTET has shattered the barriers between popular music and traditional jazz to create an exciting new sound in acoustic string music. Led by one of the world’s finest jazz guitarists, Frank Vignola, these five guys will knock your socks off. Bring a list of your favorite tunes, because they will play your requests.

Gold Medal Winner of the 2005 World Piano Competition, ILYA YAKUSHEV is a fresh and exciting new presence in the piano world. He has performed at major venues on three continents. Ilya is a native of St. Petersburg where he won his first award at age 12 as a prizewinner of the Young Artists Concerto Competition.

Featuring triple-threat performer – Janice Martin on violin, piano & voice. Janice Martin stars in this high-voltage ride through the genius works of George and Ira Gershwin. Janice wows her audiences as she shows her virtuosity on violin, piano and her spectacular soprano voice. She is accompanied by a jazz trio consisting of piano, drums, and bass.

Kevin Maynor has a fabulous deep bass voice that is well known in the concert halls and opera houses of the world, but on this tour he will be performing the repertoire of the famous Paul Robeson which consists of spirituals, work songs, some Broadway songs and folk songs.

Playing all of their big hist – such as Amapola, Tangerine, Song of India, and Green Eyes – this great 16-piece big band will help you “re-live” your “dreams” from the music of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. This fine band is led by Bill Tole on trombone and features Nancy Knorr on vocals