1989–1990 Festival Series
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The Intimate P.D.Q. Bach
Thursday, October 19, 1989
P.D.Q. Bach has been called everything from “history’s most justifiably neglected composer” to “Hey, you!” He lavished his deviant inspiration on all musical genres—from teeny little piano pieces to great big operas, but it is perhaps in his chamber music that he gave his truest, most revealing self-portrait. And what a portrait it is—what a sight for sore ears! Come celebrate a most unusual opening night!
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra
John Adams, conductor
Tuesday, November 7, 1989
If there ever was a case of love at first sound, this is it. The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is the foremost ensemble of its kind in America, producing the kind of music audiences have come to expect from the more venerable European chamber orchestras. This program features works by Copland, Ives and Creative Chair John Adams. The event marks the opening of the 10th Annual New Music and Art Festival at Bowling Green State University as well as American Music Week.
Jazz Arts Group
Tuesday, February 6, 1990
The music’s hot, the people are warm and it doesn’t take very long to feel like part of hte family. As part of Black History Month, JAG salutes the music of two American national treasures, Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
Erick Hawkins Dance Company
Thursday, March 29, 1990
The Festival Series presents this exciting company in its continuing commitment to excellence in modern dance. Erick Hawkins unfetters our spirits when he brings his effortless gravefulness to the stage. He is a one-man revolution in this art form.
King’s Singers
Friday, April 27, 1990
The Rolls Royce of barbershop quartets—with six voices. This sound is voluptuous enough to seduce even the harshest critic. The singers’ repertoire ranges from medieval folk songs to works written just for them by leading contemporary composers to fresh arrangements of show tunes and pop songs. Join us for this fantastic Festival finale.