Another Successful Season
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 11:37AM Thank you all for joining us for our 2012 Season. Here's a look back at our performance line-up:
Around the Musical World in 80 Minutes
Community Performing Arts has commissioned world famous violinist, Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, to produce and perform in this world premier engagement. Audiences will enjoy a whirlwind of musical exploration as the musicians and dancers guide their journey around the world, featuring some of the greatest works of Mozart, Brahms, Verdi, and Puccini, to name but a few. Soprano and tenor soloists, internationally renowned pianist, taiko drummers, tango dancers, cello, harp, violins and guitar await.
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Conrad Tao and Jonah Kim w/ Orchestra
Two virtuosos are brought together for a fabulous engagement to be long remembered. A full symphony orchestra will accompany Rachmaninoff’s Concerto No. 2 (Conrad Tao) and Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto(Jonah Kim). You will be dazzled by the polished technique of these two amazing prodigies.
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Vienna-Budapest-Paris AN OPERETTA EXTRAVAGANZA
This production draws from the magic of Vienna’s beloved New Year’s Day tradition — a spectacular celebration of music and dance. Attila Glatz, producer of A Salute to Vienna, has assembled a brilliant cast of over 50 musicians, singers, and dancers in a splendid program, featuring some of the best arias fromDie Fledermaus, The Merry Widow, and The Csardas Princess.
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Bowfire
(Series 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Only)
The total string experience, virtuosity in the hands of masters, this is a fast-paced show with first-class production values — great sound, choreography, dramatic lighting, set design, and costumes, taking audiences on a musical odyssey, moving seamlessly between classical, Celtic, Klezmer, and jazz.
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Dallas Brass featuring piano soloist
(Series 1, 7, 8, 9 Only)
This well known audience favorite synthesizes a unique blend of brass, piano, and percussion, creating performances of extraordinary range. Their diverse repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic music.
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DANCING with the STARS' LOUIS VAN AMSTEL'S Ballroom with a Twist
Dancing with the Stars choreographer, Louis van Amstel, pushes the boundaries of ballroom, capturing the energy of the hottest dance styles. An evening of breathtaking performances, magnificent music, and stunning costumes featuring stars from American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.
