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15 September 2005 |
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Northridge, CA: ArtsNorthridge at
California State University, Northridge continues to present a
unique boutique collection of artists in 2005-2006 like no other.
From Carmen to Charles Dickens to Angela M. Brown to Parsons Dance
Company—and tickets are ALWAYS at popular prices…a great array of
performers that fits everybody’s budget! |
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| State Street Ballet performing their new ballet
version of Georges Bizet’s Carmen Saturday, November 5, 8:00 pm Tickets $45/$30 Carmen is a vivid and passionate story of lust, treachery and fate based on the fabled temptress of Seville. A ballet of dramatic intensity and blazing emotion, it is set to the beautiful and richly evocative music of Georges Bizet and choreographed by William Soleau. This passionate story has captured the imagination of audiences around the world. Bolero will feature the raw energy of Ravel’s mesmerizing score. Nous Sommes is the signature work of Jimmy Gamonet set to Songs of Overgne by composer Cantoube and sung by Kiri Pekanowa. This program has been underwritten by the generosity of Leni Fe Bland, Patricia Gregory and the Peninsula Foundation. |
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| The Gramercy Trio Sunday, November 13, 2:00 pm Tickets $45/$30 The Gramercy Trio will mark their Los Angeles debut at the CSUN Performing Arts Center. They have toured throughout the country presenting concerts and residencies for audiences of all ages. The Trio, featuring pianist Randall Hodgkinson, violinist Sharan Leventhal and cellist Jonathan Miller will perform a program featuring Mozart, Brahms and the world premiere of a newly commissioned work, Piano Trio by Nicholas Underhill. This performance of "Piano Trio" by Nicholas Underhill is sponsored by the American Composers Forum through its Encore Program, supporting repeat performances of new works. |
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| Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Friday, December 9, 8:00 pm Saturday, December 10, 8:00 pm Sunday, December 11, 2:00 pm Tickets $30/$20 (Children/Students $10) A Christmas Carol is back by popular demand! This will surely be a joyful second haunting by the Ghosts of Christmas: Past, Present and Future, at the CSUN Performing Arts Center. A family favorite that is beloved by one and all. Produced in association with MET2. |
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| New York Metropolitan Opera Star, Angela M.
Brown with ‘Met’ Baritone Gregg Baker Sunday, March 26, 4:00 pm Tickets $75/$50 (reception tickets available) Dean’s Circle Spring Opera Gala presents Angela M. Brown in Concert. The New York Times exclaimed, “At last an Aida…” The CSUN Performing Arts Center booked Miss Brown last fall immediately following her Metropolitan Opera House triumph in Aida. This will be her first performance in California since her smash hit at the Met! The program will include opera classics, the music of George Gershwin and a few special surprises. A concert that is certain to deliver unsurpassed singing. This performance is produced in association with LTM Artists, Inc. |
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| Parsons Dance Company Saturday, April 22, 8:00 pm Tickets $45/$30 The Parsons Dance Company is comprised of nine full-time dancers and maintains a repertory of over 70 works (20 with commissioned scores) by Mr. Parsons. A primary goal of the Company is to allow Mr. Parsons to create as many new works as possible and to commission original musical scores and theatrical designs from leading artists as well as introducing new dances created by members of the Company. The Parsons Dance Company is presented by Columbia Artists Management, LLC |
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| Spring Concert TO BE ANNOUNCED! The Dean’s Circle will once again present another of the great talents of our age. |
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| Tickets are now on sale for all events (group
rates available). Student tickets are available for $15 with current
proper ID (sorry, not available online). There is a “Choose your
own” series available when three different events are purchased
together. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Ticket Office at
818-677-2488 or log on to http://www.artsnorthridge.csun.com/ All programs and artists are subject to change. |
The Performing Arts Center is located on Zelzah Avenue, between Prairie and Plummer Streets in the Student Union Complex. Patrons should use Parking Lot G4 and are required to purchase a $4 parking permit for all performances on the CSUN campus. For press seating and information contact: William C. Martin, Artistic Director and Marketing for the Performing Arts Center: 818-677-7687, Fax 818-677-6617 or e-mail: william.c.martin@csun.edu High-resolution photographs (300dpi) are available for download at http://www.cvpa.csun.com/newsflash_imageArch.html |