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J A Z Z • F O L K • P I A N O • T H E A T E R • F I L M C H A M B E R M U S I C • C H O R A L M U S I C

E A R L Y M U S I C • W O R L D M U S I C

Las Cafeteras, October 28

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There is a sign, made of inlaid tile, stretched across the main pedestrian street of Sarajevo, Bosnia, that says: “Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures.” If I could, I’d like to have such a sign made for our recital hall. Because even though we live in a very little corner of the planet, we come together almost every Friday night and celebrate other places, times, people, and traditions, and are energized and connected by this experience.

This year’s season is designed with cultural journeys in mind. From the traditional, to the mind-blowingly new (and sometimes both at the same time); from the minute-to-minute thrills of Quebec’s Le Vent du Nord, to the strength and calm of Bosnian duo Aritmia; from the stories and legends of the Medieval Judeo-Spanish Ladino people, to the urban Latino/a sensibility of Las Cafeteras; from the Italian elegance and passion of

pianist Beatrice Rana, to a Malian/French exploration of truly original musical beauty: we are really making a global journey on this year’s Lane Series.

There is great joy in this music, as well as sadness and more complex emotions. Many of these ensembles represent diaspora and the idea that culture travels through music. People move across borders, but their music is like a turtle’s shell — a home they carry with them, and freely share with us.

And, to be fair, there’s also quite a bit of pure musical pleasure on this year’s Lane Series! Tom Chapin and Livingston Taylor with a fantastic female trio; the Bumper Jacksons, who swing their way through the American songbook of the 1920s and 30s; Mike Daisey riffing on Star Trek and Moby Dick; and classical music like the great Pacifica Quartet to knock our collective socks off.

You’re all invited! See you at the hall.

Natalie Neuert, Director, UVM Lane Series

A MEETING OF CULTURES

Vincent Ségal & Ballaké Sissoko, February 24

indicates a Lane Series/Flynn Center for the Performing Arts co-presentation

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S E P T E M B E R 24 An Evening of Mozart, Bartók, and Crumb —

D. Thomas Toner & Nicola Cannizzaro, percussion; David Feurzeig, Paul Orgel, & Sylvia Parker, piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

30 Le Vent du Nord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

O C T O B E R 7 Aritmia: Merima Ključo, accordian;

Miroslav Tadić, guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 15 Guy Mendilow Ensemble —

“Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom” . . . . . . 5 21 Pacifica String Quartet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 28 Las Cafeteras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

N O V E M B E R 4 Lavrova Primakov Piano Duo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9+10 Mike Daisey — “Khan and the Whale:

The Wrath of Moby Dick” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 18 ATOS Trio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

D E C E M B E R 1+2 The Rose Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 9 A Cape Breton Holiday Concert with Còig . . 12

J A N UA RY 27 Taylor, Chapin, & EVA, featuring

Livingston Taylor and Tom Chapin . . . . . . . . 13

F E B RUA RY 3 Orion Weiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 10 Nordic Voices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 17 Rhythm Future Quartet,

with Frank Vignola, guitar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 24 Vincent Ségal, cello &

Ballaké Sissoko, kora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

M A RC H 3 Jenny Scheinman’s Kannapolis:

A Moving Portrait — documentary film with live music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

10 Ladysmith Black Mambazo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 24 ETHEL — “Blue Dress” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 31 Beatrice Rana, piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

A P R I L 13 Stefon Harris, vibraphone,

with the UVM Big Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 21 Bumper Jacksons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 28 Three Women and the Truth —

Eliza Gilkyson, Gretchen Peters, & Mary Gauthier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Taylor, Chapin, & EVA, 1/27

Beatrice Rana, 3/31

Stefon Harris, 4/13

S P O N S O R E D B Y :

D. T H O M A S T O N E R & N I C O L A C A N N I Z Z A R O,

P E R C U S S I O ND AV I D F E U R Z E I G ,

PA U L O R G E L , & S Y LV I A PA R K E R ,

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U V M L A N E S E R I E S A N DU V M D E PA R T M E N T O FM U S I C P R E S E N T

AN EVENING OF MOZART, BARTÓK, AND CRUMB

THE LANE SERIES PIANO CONSORTIUM

To begin our season, the Lane Series showcases some of our superb area musicians and colleagues with a powerhouse program celebrating piano and percussion. To focus our minds, we open with the delightful Mozart Andante and Variations in G, KV 501, for piano four-hands. The main course is an adventure: Bartók’s Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, and Crumb’s Makrokosmos Volume III. Both works are masterpieces of 20th century repertoire. The Bartók is revolutionary in terms of its unique instrumentation — upon its premiere, it was hailed as his most powerful and valuable work yet. Crumb’s Makrokosmos III was written specifically as a companion piece and homage to the Bartók. We are delighted to present this collaboration as our opening performance.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 7:30 PM

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LE VENT DU NORD


“ If you’ve seen them before, you already know. And if you’ve never seen them, words won’t do them justice…one of the best bands touring today, no matter your musical taste.”

— SYR ACUSE NEW TIMES

Last year, watching Le Vent du Nord at a small club in Montréal, the thought occurred, “How is it even possible that this band keeps getting better and better?” Indeed, these four electrifying Québécois musicians show us something new and thrilling every time we hear them. Their blend of traditional music with a gutsy cosmopolitan edge, polished instrumentation, and unbelievable harmonizing vocals creates an experience of sheer musical delight for audiences. If you have had the pleasure of hearing them before, you are most likely a lifelong fan. If you haven’t, we promise that you are about to become one.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 7:30 PM



ARITMIAM E R I M A K L J U CO, A C C O R D I A NM I R O S L AV TA D I C, G U I TA R


“ The two play with such serene authority that the listener is almost afraid to take a breath...the result is this quietly compelling and deeply felt music.”

— ALL ABOUT JA ZZ

Interestingly, this is not our first time presenting a guitar/accordion duo (remember Julien Labro and Jason Vieaux?). This concert should prove just as extraordinary as two celebrated instrumentalists come together for an evening of intimate musical connections to explore their common Balkan roots and shared love of classical and traditional music. In a program that includes original compositions; arrangements of Falla, Bartók, and Satie; and the mournful music of sevdah (sometimes called ‘Bosnian blues’), Ključo and Tadić share the fruits of their unique musical partnership and heritage, creating unforgettably beautiful and poignant music.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 7:30 PM


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GUY MENDILOWENSEMBLE

“ TA L E S F R O M T H EF O R G O T T E N

K I N G D O M ”“ …vibrant musical storytelling awash with harmonies, captivating rhythms and rollicking, fast-paced vocal improvisations.”

— C AMBRIDGE CHRONICLE

A cultural diaspora told through song and story, “Tales from the Forgotten Kingdom” traces the history of the Sephardic Ladino-speaking people. Expelled from their homes in Spain and Portugal in the 15th century, they wound their way through Europe, settling and bringing their distinctive music, food, language, and culture to Sarajevo, Salonica, and Jerusalem. The award-winning Guy Mendilow Ensemble performs traditional Jewish Sephardi songs and legends, sung in the endangered Judeo-Spanish language, Ladino. Epic tales of sailors and love lost to the seas, fantastic dreams, and the intrigue of kings and queens all come to life in a performance that crackles with rich musical storytelling, beautiful singing, and exquisite arrangements.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 7:30 PM


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PACIFICA STRINGQUARTET


“ The performance highlighted the remarkable expressive range and tonal beauty of this ensemble…”

— THE NEW YORK TIMES


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We look forward to welcoming the Pacifica Quartet back to the Lane stage. Much loved by our audience and recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has gained international stature as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. The Pacifica tours extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, playing regularly in the world’s major concert halls to popular acclaim, and is also currently the quartet-in-residence at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. The program includes the Quartet in G minor, Op. 76, No. 1 by Haydn; Quartet No. 3 by Shostakovich; and the Quartet in F Major, Op. 59, No. 1 by Beethoven.



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LASCAFETERAS

“ …blending contemporary Afro-Mexican rhythms and hip-hop beats with the centuries-old musical genre…Las Cafeteras aim to represent the culture of East L.A. in music…”

— L A MAGA ZINE


Young, energetic, traditional, political, and cutting edge, this East LA band’s sounds derive from Veracruz, Mexico, and the rhythms of the infectious musical form Son Jarocho. Formed in a neighborhood café, Las Cafeteras uses Afro-Mexican rhythms, Afro-Caribbean marimbol and cajón, and acoustic instruments like jarana, requinto, a donkey jawbone, and a wooden platform called the Tarima to form the backbone of their music. Their songs incorporate poetry in English and Spanglish with inspiring lyrics that tell stories of love and the fight for justice and equity in a harsh environment. We’re excited to welcome them back to Burlington after a sold-out show at Signal Kitchen this past spring. In addition to their concert on the Lane Series, they’ll be participating in workshops and class visits with UVM’s Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program.



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“ Lavrova and Primakov play with brilliance and depth. They have excellent unity and do not hesitate to go with full power.”

— MUSICWEB INTERNATIONAL

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The Lavrova Primakov Piano Duo was established in August 2010. Since then, they have performed extensively throughout the U.S. and garnered accolades from audiences and critics. Their longstanding friendship and collaborative partnership translates easily to the concert stage, and they enter each project with a level of pride, respect, and devotion to their audiences. Trained at the Moscow Conservatory and at Juilliard, Natalia Lavrova enjoys a diverse international career and is also the director of the Music School of New York City. Vassily Primakov is a Juilliard graduate and a Young Concert Artists Winner, and is hailed as a pianist of world-class importance. He appeared on the Lane Series in 2012 and was joined for his encore by Ms. Lavrova. Their duo program includes the Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasie by Tchaikovsky; Suite No. 1, Op. 5, by Rachmaninoff; the Sonata for Two Pianos by Brahms; and La Valse by Ravel.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 7:30 PM




MIKE DAISEY “ K H A N A N D T H E W H A L E : T H E W R AT H O F M O BY D I C K ”


“ A charismatic performer, his shows have the insightful hostility of the best comedy.”

— THE NEW YORKER

The brilliant and controversial monologist Mike Daisey returns, this time with a performance honoring the 50th Anniversary of Star Trek. In his hilarious, insightful, and inimitable way, Daisey takes on Herman Melville’s masterpiece of revenge, fate, and whaling terminology in a hilarious and breathtaking ninety minutes. Weaving Melville’s epic saga Moby Dick together with the greatest and most perfect film [in his opinion] of the twentieth century: STAR TREK II: The Wrath of Khan. Daisey explores the language and power of Moby Dick as well as the birth of the movie franchise and the lasting legacy of Star Trek. Ultimately he connects these two epic tales in a sweeping story of revenge, ornate nautical slipknots, tattooed harpooners, and creative genius.

WEDNESDAY + THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9 + 10, 8:00 PM

FlynnSpace[ $35 ADULT ] [ $31 STUDENT ]

A U V M L A N E S E R I E S/F LY N N C E N T E R C O-P R E S E N TAT I O N

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ATOS TRIO

“ The ATOS Trio creates a musical excitement of symphonic proportions.”

— SUDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG

The Berlin-based ATOS Piano Trio (Annette von Hehn, Thomas Hoppe and Stefan Heinmeyer) has been performing together since 2003. Praised for its warmth of sound, pitch-perfect unanimity of phrasing, and dynamic interpretations, the ensemble impresses both audiences and critics alike and performs regularly at prestigious venues and festivals all over the world. The Trio has released several acclaimed albums of classical repertoire and has also won several awards, including the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award and First Prize, Grand Prize, and Audience Prize at the 5th Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition. For the Lane Series, the ATOS will perform the Trio in B-flat Major, KV502, by Mozart; Trio in D Major by Korngold; and Trio No. 2 in c minor, Op. 66, by Mendelssohn.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 7:30 PM






One of our favorite early music groups, The Rose Ensemble brings us a new holiday concert, A Rose in Winter: A Garden of Medieval and Renaissance Music for the Nativity. Uniting virtuosic vocal artistry with scholarly research, The Rose Ensemble creates musical and educational programs that connect audiences to compelling stories of human history, culture, and spirituality from around the world. This program explores the miracle of new life amid the cold of winter through beautiful music honoring the Madonna and Child, including works by William Byrd and Jean Mouton, medieval English ballads, Spanish cantigas, and the beloved German carol, Es ist ein Rose entsprungen. The impeccable musicianship, scholarship, and vibrant personality that the Rose Ensemble brings to each program is what makes its concerts so popular, and we are thrilled to be able to present them during the holiday season once again.

THURSDAY + FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 + 2, 7:30 PM


THE ROSEENSEMBLE

“ This program wasn’t a performance. It was more like a resurrection. The Rose Ensemble breathes life into stark, ancient manuscripts …restores them as new creations.”

— AMES LIFE & TIMES

THE PRESIDENT’S CONCERT SERIES

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CÒIGA C A P E B R E T O NH O L I DAY C O N C E R T W I T H

“ Five acclaimed, award winning solo musicians in their own right, in one explosive ‘coming together’…Collectively they are a Cape Breton trad triumph…”

— DAVIE GARDNER, THE SHETL AND TIMES, UK


It almost never happens: the instantaneous rebooking of a band immediately following the performance. But after last season’s spectacular holiday concert with Cape Breton Quintet Còig, we simply couldn’t resist. This ensemble of young Cape Breton musicians simply has the magic of great playing and singing, a warm and friendly stage presence, and, of course, the music, which is Celtic in tradition and new world in spirit and energy. Initially formed as a showcase band for the Celtic Colours Festival, Còig deserves the incredible accolades and sold-out houses that continue to grow as the ensemble matures into one of the truly great traditional bands performing today.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 7:30 PM


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TAYLOR, CHAPIN

& EVAF E AT U R I N G

L I V I N G S T O N TAY L O R A N D T O M C H A P I N

It’s a folk extravaganza! Taylor, Chapin & EVA is a collaboration between two beloved American folk artists and three superb women vocalists/multi-instrumentalists with their own contemporary brand of folk music. This hootenanny will feature favorite songs by the great Tom Chapin and Livingston Taylor, two musicians who have toured the world for over 50 years of personal, political, and joyful music-making. What a treat to hear their familiar voices along with the great female harmonizing of the ensemble EVA: Kath Buckell, Liz Simmons, and Nicole Zuraitis, on classic American roots, original tunes, and folk-revival music.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 7:30 PM


LIVINGSTON TAYLOR TOM CHAPIN

EVA


LE VENT DU NORD930

PACIFICA STRING QUARTET1021

MIKE DAISEY119+10

A CAPE BRETON HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH CÒIG

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NORDIC VOICES210

JENNY SCHEINMAN — ”KANNAPOLIS”

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BEATRICE RANA331

THREE WOMEN AND THE TRUTH428

AN EVENING OF MOZART, BARTÓK, AND CRUMB

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GUY MENDILOW ENSEMBLE1015

LAVROVA PRIMAKOV DUO114

THE ROSE ENSEMBLE122

ORION WEISS23

VINCENT SÉGAL & BALLAKÉ SISSOKO

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ETHEL324

BUMPER JACKSONS421

ARITMIA — MERIMA KLJUČO & MIROSLAV TADIĆ

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LAS CAFETERAS1028

ATOS TRIO1118

TAYLOR, CHAPIN, & EVA127

RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET WITH FRANK VIGNOLA

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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO310

STEFON HARRIS AND THE UVM BIG BAND

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ORION WEISS

One of the most sought-after soloists of his generation, pianist Orion Weiss has won worldwide acclaim for his exceptionally crafted performances and his technical mastery. His impressive list of awards includes the Gilmore Young Artist Award, an Avery Fischer Career Grant, and the Mieczyslaw Munz Scholarship. He made his debut with the Cleveland Orchestra in February, 1999, and quickly followed that up as a last-minute replacement for André Watts in a performance of Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Baltimore Symphony. Named the Classical Recording Foundation’s Young Artist of the Year in September 2010, Weiss regularly performs with major orchestras, in solo appearances, and with chamber ensembles across the U.S. and Europe. Weiss attended the Cleveland Institute of Music and also graduated from the Juilliard School in 2004 as a student of Emanuel Ax. His Lane Series program includes the Sonata in A Major, Op. 101, by Beethoven; Six Pieces, Op. 118 by Brahms; Sonata No. 1 by Ginastera; and Janacek’s In the Mists.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 7:30 PM


“ When you’re named after one of the biggest constellations in the night sky, the pressure is on to display a little star power — and the young pianist Orion Weiss did exactly that…”

— THE WASHINGTON POST



NORDIC VOICES

“ Intonation? Impeccable. Ensemble? Unfailing precision in phrasing, dynamics, color — everything finely tuned for a succession of works ever-changing in style and expressive meaning.”

— WASHINGTON POST



Considered one of the leading international vocal ensembles in its genre, Nordic Voices is a six-voice a cappella group that performs a repertoire ranging from medieval to contemporary works. The vocalists offer an unusual blend of sophisticated music-making and stylish performances, and they pride themselves on their artistic creativity, versatility, and technical precision. Nordic Voices first appeared on the Lane Series two years ago, and our audience was so captivated by the exquisite performance that we wanted to bring the group back as soon as possible. The program, “Everything’s Gonna Be All Right,” is about love, comfort, and playfulness, and it includes songs by Giovanni Gabrieli, Lasse Thoresen, Luca Marenzio, Gavin Bryars, and others.


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THE LANE SERIES BOARD

RHYTHMFUTURE

QUARTET


“ They have rocketed the music into the future by incorporating multiple influences…teaming it with their own virtuosity and playing it all with a joyful abandon that is downright infectious.”

— HUFFINGTON POST


W I T H F R A N K V I G N O L A , G U I TA R

Hot hot hot! The last time we heard Jason Anick, the violinist and leader of this new gypsy jazz quartet (named for a Django Reinhardt tune), it was with the stellar guitarist John Jorgenson. Jason stood out right away as a true master of the style, with swinging energy and chops to spare (a true phenom, he’s also the youngest professor of music ever appointed at Berklee). Now he has his own band, Rhythm Future Quartet, and they’ve invited the spectacular guitarist Frank Vignola to sit in with them. We’ve wanted to bring Frank for a long time, so this seemed like a great opportunity, especially since we, and our audience, LOVE this music. Hot club jazz to warm us up in February — what could be more fun?



FRANK VIGNOLA


“ …the interplay between this African harp and the cello was transcendent. It’s simply delightful and uplifting to witness.”

— BOB BOILEN, NPR


This is soulful, elegant music created by two masters of their instruments. After years of touring together and two acclaimed albums, Ballaké Sissoko, from Mali, and Vincent Ségal, from France, have created their own hybrid tradition: one that draws on the ancient well of West African Griot tradition, the rich heritage of Baroque music, and an elusive but somehow clearly contemporary sensibility. It is breathtakingly beautiful original music which will sound extraordinary in our acoustically superior Recital Hall.



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A UVM L ANE SERIES/FLYNN CENTER CO-PRESENTATION


KANNAPOLIS:J E N N Y S C H E I N M A N ’ S

A M O V I N G P O R T R A I TF I L M W I T H L I V E M U S I C — M U S I C B Y J E N N Y S C H E I N M A N ,

F I L M BY F I N N TAY L O R , F O O TA G E S H O T B Y H . L E E WAT E R S

Acclaimed composer, singer, and violinist Jenny Scheinman invites us into the captivating visual world of Depression-era filmmaker, H. Lee Waters. From 1936–42, Waters documented towns in the South in a collection he called “Movies of Local People.” Waters travelled extensively, filming people going about their lives, and then worked with local movie theaters to screen his silent shorts, inviting his subjects for a wholly novel experience — to see themselves on the silver screen. Originally commissioned by Duke Performing Arts, Kannapolis: A Moving Portrait marries Scheinman’s brilliant original live score to Waters’ footage, masterfully reworked into a new film by director Finn Taylor. Scheinman and her small ensemble perform a live soundtrack of new songs, fiddle music, and field sounds to accompany this fascinating footage. The humanity in these images bares a transcendent, universal quality that speaks to any community as much as to the Piedmont region where it was filmed.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 7:30 PM


“ Scheinman [has] a distinctive vision of American music, suffused with plain-spoken beauty and fortified all at once by country, gospel, and melting-pot folk, along with jazz and the blues.”

— NEW YORK TIMES


F U N D E D I N PA R T B Y T H E E X P E D I T I O N S P R O G R A M O F T H E N E W E N G L A N D F O U N D AT I O N F O R T H E A R T S , M A D E P O S S I B L E W I T H F U N D I N G F R O M T H E N AT I O N A L E N D O W M E N T F O R T H E A R T S , W I T H A D D I T I O N A L S U P P O R T F R O M T H E S I X N E W E N G L A N D S TAT E A R T S A G E N C I E S .

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Born in the townships of South Africa, raised to international stardom through their magnificent contribution to Paul Simon’s Graceland, and unparalleled in their vocal artistry and mastery, Ladysmith Black Mambazo is truly one of the world’s great ensembles. Assembled in the 1960s by their leader, Joseph Shabalala, the group was renowned regionally long before Mr. Simon set foot in South Africa. In a career that’s produced over 50 albums, Ladysmith has won four Grammy Awards and has been nominated for 16, including a 2016 nomination for Best World Music Album.


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“ It isn’t merely the grace and power of their dancing or the beauty of their singing that rivets the attention but the sheer joy and love that emanates from their being.”

— PAUL SIMON

A U V M L A N E S E R I E S/F LY N N C E N T E R C O-P R E S E N TAT I O N



ETHEL“ For nearly 18 years…ETHEL has been exploding the boundaries of conventional quartet music by combining its classical training with rock ’n’ roll enthusiasm and musical traditions from around the world.”

— NEW ORLE ANS ADVOC ATE

At the heart of ETHEL, the acclaimed New York City-based contemporary music quartet, is a collaborative ethos — a quest for a common creative expression that is forged in the celebration of community. Founded nearly 20 years ago, the group conceives, commissions, produces, and performs rich multimedia concert works and has released several acclaimed albums. The ensemble brings its collaborative discoveries to audiences through multi-dimensional musical repertoire and community engagement. They’ll be performing a program called “Blue Dress” which pays homage to the brilliant, gorgeous, and masterful women who are making their musical mark on the 21st century. Full of creativity, composers like Anna Clyne, Missy Mazzoli, and Pulitzer Prize-winner Julia Wolfe, are, through their own voices, warriors and champions of music today.


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IN MEMORY OF MILTON H. CROUCH, LANE SERIES AFICIONADO

“ B L U E D R E S S ”A C E L E B R AT I O N O F

W O M E N C O M P O S T E R S

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P I A N O

The Lane Series enthusiastically welcomes back pianist Beatrice Rana. Winner of the Silver Medal and the Audience Award at the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Beatrice’s incredible energy and warm and friendly personality shine through on the stage, and she has aroused admiration and interest from concert presenters, conductors, critics, and audiences in many countries. Last year alone, she performed on concert series and festivals in Zurich, Vienna, Paris, London, Washington D.C., Hamburg, Toronto, Vancouver, Montpellier, Saratoga, Florence, Dresden, Torino, and Brisbane. Her debut album was released in November, 2015, on Warner Classics and includes recordings of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and Sir Antonio Pappano. On the Lane Series, she will perform J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations.



“ Rana deftly conveyed reverie, impishness and irony through her unfussy but beautifully calibrated playing, and in the energetic finale there was also a haunting beauty to the delicate solo passages.”

— CL ASSIC AL SOURCE



STEFONHARRIS,V I B R A P H O N E

W I T H T H E U V M B I G B A N D, A L E X S T E WA RT, D I R E C T O R &

G U E S T E N S E M B L E F E AT U R I N G U V M J A Z Z FA C U LT Y

At the age of 36, Stefon Harris is already considered one of the great all-time masters of the vibes. Usually touring with his band Blackout or the stellar San Francisco Jazz Collective, we’ve nabbed him for a rare solo gig. As an added treat, he’ll be joined by our spectacular UVM Big Band for part of the program. An astonishingly virtuosic player, he is a thrill to watch on stage: a truly physical player on one of the most physical of instruments. He’s devoted to educating the next generation of jazz artists and loves to play with young performers. We’re sure his two-day residency with UVM students will be an unforgettable experience.

THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 7:30 PM



“ His music needs no labels like ‘postmodern’ or ‘cutting edge’. It is Stefon Harris music, as Charles Mingus, he insisted, was Mingus music.”

— NAT HENTOFF, JA ZZ TIMES MAGA ZINE


I N A S S O C I A T I O N W I T H

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If you’ve ever been clubbing in New Orleans, you’ve seen bands like the Bumper Jacksons. These musicians are young and incredibly talented, and they perform old-time jazz, blues, and swing music with originality and verve. Boldly and elegantly balancing tradition and their own unique sound, the Bumper Jacksons have been honored as the 2015 “Artist of the Year” and “Best Folk Band” at the Washington Area Music Awards. From Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday classics, to original tunes in a honky-tonk vein, the Bumper Jacksons are such fun – their peppy vocals, bluesy clarinet solos, and funky pedal steel guitar keep things rolling right along. (If you loved Hot Club of Cowtown, these guys will be right up your alley!)

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 7:30 PM


“ Bumper Jacksons evoke a bygone era of American music, integrating early jazz, bluegrass, blues, swing, and folk into a raucous, all-inclusive hybrid that sounds as loud and energetic as it had to have sounded decades and decades ago.”

— POP MAT TERS



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“ This is not jukebox music–the stuff that exists to fill in the pauses in conversation. This IS the conversation.”

— ASSOCIATED PRESS


THREE WOMENAND THE TRUTH

E L I Z A G I L K Y S O NG R E T C H E N P E T E R S& M A R Y G AU T H I E R


A trifecta! Three women, three guitars, and wisdom from three lifetimes spent in pursuit of song. Eliza Gilkyson is one of our favorite songwriter/singers. An Austin legend, she will be performing for the third time on the Lane Series. She is joined by two equally gifted friends: Mary Gauthier and Gretchen Peters. Mary has written songs recorded by dozens of artists, including Jimmy Buffett, Blake Shelton, and Tim McGraw. Her songs have been used in film and TV, most recently on the ABC hit show Nashville, HBO’s Banshee, and Masterpiece Theater’s Case Histories. Twice Grammy-nominated and CMA Song Of The Year winner for the groundbreaking “Independence Day” (Martina McBride), Gretchen Peters has cut her own artistic path, releasing nine critically-acclaimed albums on the way, and is a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Trisha Yearwood, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville Brothers, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Bryan Adams, and Faith Hill.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 7:30 PM



V ERMON T S H AKE SPE A REFESTIVAL PRES ENTS

JULIUS CAESAR

Summer Shakespeare is back at the Royall Tyler Theatre! Join this thrilling company of actors for an unforgettable evening of theatre as they present their 9th summer season. Their professional company of 14 actors brings Shakespeare’s seminal play, Julius Caesar, to life with power-packed action. The Ides of March have come… but not gone. Shakespeare’s dazzling masterpiece depicting one of the formative events in human history is no less relevant in today’s political arena. What does it take to sway the public? What happens when people can no longer trust their elected leader? The play examines the balance between loyalty and morality in the face of political turmoil and danger. “O judgment, thou are fled to brutish beasts, and men have lost their reason!”

FRIDAY + SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 + 6, 7:30 PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2:00 PM

Royall Tyler Theatre[ $30 ADULT ] [ $27 SENIOR ] [ $15 STUDENT ]


I N C O L L A B O R A T I O N W I T H

S H O W S


We sincerely hope you will consider joining the family of Lane Series supporters, whose contributions are integral to helping us achieve our mission of bringing a unique combination of arts, education, and culture to the community. Lane Series income comes from four important sources: ticket sales, a yearly dividend from our founding endowment, gifts from businesses and individuals in direct support of our concerts and events, and donations from individuals to our Annual Fund. In addition to the general support of our Series, donors to our Annual Fund make the following Lane Series outreach activities possible:

■ Free tickets for underserved community members through our ARTIX program

■ Pre- and Post-talks with our artists

■ Master classes with musicians for University of Vermont students, grade school and high school students, and members of our community

■ $10 and under student tickets

■ Educational outreach activities, including workshops, classes, and seminars

■ Post-concert receptions that include an opportunity to meet the artists

■ Collaborative performances with UVM’s Department of Music and Dance and other cross-campus and community partners

Ticket sales and the endowment created by the Lane family in 1955 have never covered the costs of a Lane Series season and the important activities listed above. We therefore rely on the generosity and support of individuals in our community to continue to help make our valuable institution thrive. Your tax-deductible gift to the Annual Fund can be generally designated to the Lane Series or can be specifically designated to the Lane Series Concert Artists Fund (which supports classical chamber music and solo recitals). In addition to check and credit card payments, we welcome gifts of stock and securities, and we can also help you if you are interested in making a planned gift or charitable bequest. Please call our office at (802) 656-4455 with any questions.

Your gift is extremely important to us. Thank you for your consideration and for being such an integral part of the UVM Lane Series.

ANNUAL FUND

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You can make your gift securely online at uvm.edu/laneseries

(click on the “Support Us” tab), or go.uvm.edu/givelane or you can mail

your gift to: UVM Lane Series, 392 South Prospect Street, Burlington, VT 05405


M E D I A S P O N S O R S

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IN MEMORY OF MILTON H. CROUCH, LANE SERIES AFICIONADO

UVM’S LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN STUDIES

PROGRAMAN ANONYMOUS DONOR

UVM’S HOLOCAUST STUDIES PROGRAM


OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES, DIVERSITY AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

THROUGH THE UVM PRESIDENT’S INITIATIVE FOR DIVERSITY FPO

THE PRESIDENT’S CONCERT SERIES

THE LANE SERIES BOARD

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DESIGN: Steve Wetherby, Wetherby Design

PRINTING: Queen City Printers, Inc.

PHOTOGRAPHY: (by page): COVER: Wind Music; INSIDE FRONT COVER: Peter Ringenberg; 1: LaNita R. Adams, Max Germer, Amber Davis, Marie-Claude Meilleur, ; 2: Courtesy Lisa Fischer, Djeneba Aduayom; 3: Roman Cho; 4: Gonzalo Donoso; 5: Michelle Fowlis; 6: Lynn Goldsmith; 7: Kevin Hill, Max Germer; 8: courtesy Shanghai Quartet, Wind Music; 9: Lindsay McWilliams; 10: John Lauener; 11: Hayley MacPhee, Jenni Grace Welsh; 12: Liz Linder, Christian Jungwirth; 13: Steph MacKinnon, R&J Photography; 14: Lars Borges; 15: Andrew McNaughton; 16: UVM Department of Dance; Andy Duback; 17: Peter Ringenberg; 18: Catherine Levin, Paul Wiancko; 19: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco; 20: Marie-Claude Meilleur; 21: courtesy Dervish & Cathy Jordan; 22: Janette Beckman, Gal Oppido; 23: Lisa-Marie Mazzucco; 24: courtesy Sequentia; 25: Piotr Redlinski, courtesy David Kaplan; INSIDE BACK COVER: courtesy David Kaplan; BACK COVER: Michelle Fowlis

LANE SERIES STAFF

Natalie Neuert, DirectorRebecca Stone, ManagerFreda Farrell, CoordinatorSarah Sherrill, Stage Manager

ADDRESS392 South Prospect Street Burlington VT, 05405 802.656.4455 phone email: [email protected]

BUSINESS HOURSMonday–Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm

THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT LANE SERIES IS A PROGRAM OF UVM’S COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESThomas Sullivan, President William Falls, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Tanya & William CimonettiPeter & Bari DreissigackerRenée Reiner & Michael DeSantoCatharine M. Rogers Family FundPat Robins & Lisa Schamberg

The Lane Series Piano Consortium is a funding initiative for our concerts that feature piano. In exchange for their donation, Consortium members receive reserved complimentary tickets to piano concerts and invitations to special receptions and events with a keyboard theme.

For more information about giving or to become a member, please call the Lane Series office at 802.656.4455 or email [email protected].

LANE SERIES BOARD

George DameronAnne FrancisMarian FritzGregory GaylordPaul JacobsAaron KimballChristopher LeffTracey Maurer Monica OstbyStewart PiersonRenée ReinerAmy Tomas Kevin TrainorGlen L. Yates


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