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2007–2008 Festival Series Announced

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

With five of six artists and ensembles making their local debuts, the 28th season of the College of Musical Arts’ Festival Series will offer both fresh and traditional talent to northwest Ohio audiences.

The series opens Sept. 28 with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble giving the Lois M. Nitschke Memorial Concert. Bassist Edgar Meyer and mandolin player Mike Marshall will perform on Oct. 12. Imani Winds returns to the series on Nov. 9. Marimbist Naoko Takada makes her debut on the Festival Series on Jan. 31, 2008. Dianne Reeves, the world’s pre-eminent jazz vocalist, will appear on March 14. The season concludes April 4 with the Louise F. Rees Memorial Concert, featuring Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Montero.

Festival Series performances begin at 8 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

Subscription prices for adults are $80, $120 and $150. Student subscriptions are $50, $80 and $120. Subscriptions may be charged using MasterCard, Visa or Discover.

The complete festival series information is available in the events section of the college’s Web site.