Prelude: Events & Performances

Latin Jazz Ensemble
and featuring the Hand-Drumming Class
(Afro Cuban Folkloric)

Michael Spiro, Director
Michael Mixtacki, Hand-Drumming Associate Instructor
Ben Sampson, Latin Jazz Ensemble Co-Director

Ellegua
     Bata, Bembe
Yemaya
     Bata, Arara, Guiro, Bembe, Bata Rumba
Candela (Palo Quimbombo)
     Guaguanco, Conga de Comparsa
          Hand-Drumming Class

Mauleón: Second Wind
Mossman: Moss Code
Torres: Sun God
Matamoros, arr. Madera: Lagrimas Negras
Barretto: Guarare
          Latin Jazz Ensemble

This program is dedicated to the memory of K. Robert Schwarz (1956-1999), who passed away ten years ago on December 6th, shortly before his 43rd birthday.

Joseph Klein: Occam's Razor
P. Q. Phan: Songs of Solitude
Atar Arad: Listen (2009) World Premiere
Don Freund: Tests of Time (2009) World Premiere

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Jeff Cook
Choreographer: Michael Vernon
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

A Bloomington Tradition

Don’t miss this holiday favorite, featuring choreography by Michael Vernon. Set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky, with magical sets and costumes, The Nutcracker tells the story of young Clara, who receives a toy soldier nutcracker from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. When she falls asleep with the nutcracker in her arms and starts to dream, magical things begin to happen!

"To the Pointe" pre-ballet lecture takes place at 7:00 p.m.in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Jeff Cook
Choreographer: Michael Vernon
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

A Bloomington Tradition

Don’t miss this holiday favorite, featuring choreography by Michael Vernon. Set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky, with magical sets and costumes, The Nutcracker tells the story of young Clara, who receives a toy soldier nutcracker from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. When she falls asleep with the nutcracker in her arms and starts to dream, magical things begin to happen!

"To the Pointe" pre-ballet lecture takes place at 1:00 p.m.in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Jeff Cook
Choreographer: Michael Vernon
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

A Bloomington Tradition

Don’t miss this holiday favorite, featuring choreography by Michael Vernon. Set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky, with magical sets and costumes, The Nutcracker tells the story of young Clara, who receives a toy soldier nutcracker from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. When she falls asleep with the nutcracker in her arms and starts to dream, magical things begin to happen!

"To the Pointe" pre-ballet lecture takes place at 7:00 p.m.in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Conductor: Jeff Cook
Choreographer: Michael Vernon
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

A Bloomington Tradition

Don’t miss this holiday favorite, featuring choreography by Michael Vernon. Set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky, with magical sets and costumes, The Nutcracker tells the story of young Clara, who receives a toy soldier nutcracker from her mysterious godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. When she falls asleep with the nutcracker in her arms and starts to dream, magical things begin to happen!

"To the Pointe" pre-ballet lecture takes place at 7:00 p.m.in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

International Vocal Ensemble
Katherine Strand, Director
Catherine Bennett, Assistant Instructor

and the

Afro-Cuban Folkloric Ensemble
Michael Spiro, Director
Michael Mixtacki, Assistant Instructor

 Introductions

Tarkeada (Peru)                

South American Performance and Culture Course in the Folklore and Ethnomusicology Department, Javier León, director

El Quiaqueño Los Fronterizos (Argentina)       
Toro Mata (Peru)                

Cale Hoeflicker, guitar
Javier León, charango
Wolodymyr Smishkewych, bombo legüero

A Charm of Children’s Songs

Peixinho no mar (Brazil)              
Emiliano/La Cucaracha (Mexico)
Don Gato (Mexico)           
Terezinha de Jesus (arr. Hector Villa-Lobos (1887-1959))
Nessa Rua (arr. Hector Villa-Lobos (1887-1959))

Rebecca Colborg, violin"
Katarzyna Bugaj, viola
Cale Hoeflicker, guitar

Songs of the Lovelorn
Que es Sacado Con Quererte (Chile/Mapuche)
El Gorro de Lana (Chile)   

Cale Hoeflicker, guitar
Wolodymyr Smishkewych, bombo legüero

Songs from the Christian Faith

“Credo” from the Misa Criolla (Ariel Ramírez)
“Sanctus” from the Misa Criolla

Wolodymyr Smishkewych, tenor soloist & bombo legüero
Cale Hoeflicker, guitar
Javier Leon, guitar
Jared Rousch, piano

Song and Dance from Afro-Cuban Traditions   
Afro-Cuban Folkloric Ensemble and
International Vocal Ensemble
Michael Spiro, director
Iris Rosa, choreographer

Asojano/Babalu Ayé
Sabaniye/Pa’ Los Mayores                                                                                                     
Yemaya                                                                                                                      

The International Vocal Ensemble would like to extend deepest gratitude to the cultural experts who have worked with us throughout this semester: Michael Spiro, Wolodymyr Smishkewych, Javier León, Iris Rosa, Gabriela Montoya-Stier, and Marilia Hagen

Ponchielli: La Gioconda: Dance of the Hours
Lalo: Cello Concerto in D Minor -- Francisco Vila, soloist
Bartók: Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta

A Hoosier holiday tradition

Whether it's part of your family's annual tradition or you're enjoying Chimes of Christmas for the first time, this uplifting show is certain to put you in a holiday mood.

Each year, IU's prestigious Jacobs School of Music presents Chimes to a packed house, with rousing performances by the IU Wind Ensemble, the Trombone Choir, and the Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers, the nation's premier collegiate show choir.

The show includes all of your favorite Christmas classics along with inspiring, spiritual, fun (and sometimes funny) new songs the whole family can enjoy. You may have the chance to sing along to some carols.and maybe, just maybe, there will be a visit from the jolly old elf himself.

Bring your friends and family for a night of musical magic that will spark the holiday spirit in your heart-and that is sure to become part of your family's own annual celebration.

SHOW WEBSITES

IU Auditorium (with Ticket links)

Official website of The IU Singing Hoosiers

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Librettist: Salvatore Cammarano, based on Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Bride of Lammermoor
Premiere: Teatro San Carlo, Naples, September 1835
Conductor: Arthur Fagen
Stage Director: James Marvel
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

Go Mad for Lucia!

Set in 17th-century Scotland
Despite long-standing family feuds, Lucia and Edgardo exchange vows of love before he leaves for Scotland, but Lucia’s brother Enrico tricks her into believing that Edgardo is untrue to her. Broken-hearted, she agrees to marry Enrico’s friend Arturo. The wedding is interrupted by the return of Edgardo, who, believing himself betrayed, denounces her. Her mind as well as her heart are broken, and she kills Arturo in their marriage chamber then horrifies the lingering guests by a display of madness before collapsing. After learning of Lucia’s tragic death, Edgardo takes his own life.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

"Opera Insights" pre-opera lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Librettist: Salvatore Cammarano, based on Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Bride of Lammermoor
Premiere: Teatro San Carlo, Naples, September 1835
Conductor: Arthur Fagen
Stage Director: James Marvel
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

Go Mad for Lucia!

Set in 17th-century Scotland
Despite long-standing family feuds, Lucia and Edgardo exchange vows of love before he leaves for Scotland, but Lucia’s brother Enrico tricks her into believing that Edgardo is untrue to her. Broken-hearted, she agrees to marry Enrico’s friend Arturo. The wedding is interrupted by the return of Edgardo, who, believing himself betrayed, denounces her. Her mind as well as her heart are broken, and she kills Arturo in their marriage chamber then horrifies the lingering guests by a display of madness before collapsing. After learning of Lucia’s tragic death, Edgardo takes his own life.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

"Opera Insights" pre-opera lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Librettist: Salvatore Cammarano, based on Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Bride of Lammermoor
Premiere: Teatro San Carlo, Naples, September 1835
Conductor: Arthur Fagen
Stage Director: James Marvel
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

Go Mad for Lucia!

Set in 17th-century Scotland
Despite long-standing family feuds, Lucia and Edgardo exchange vows of love before he leaves for Scotland, but Lucia’s brother Enrico tricks her into believing that Edgardo is untrue to her. Broken-hearted, she agrees to marry Enrico’s friend Arturo. The wedding is interrupted by the return of Edgardo, who, believing himself betrayed, denounces her. Her mind as well as her heart are broken, and she kills Arturo in their marriage chamber then horrifies the lingering guests by a display of madness before collapsing. After learning of Lucia’s tragic death, Edgardo takes his own life.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

"Opera Insights" pre-opera lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti
Librettist: Salvatore Cammarano, based on Sir Walter Scott’s novel The Bride of Lammermoor
Premiere: Teatro San Carlo, Naples, September 1835
Conductor: Arthur Fagen
Stage Director: James Marvel
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

Go Mad for Lucia!

Set in 17th-century Scotland
Despite long-standing family feuds, Lucia and Edgardo exchange vows of love before he leaves for Scotland, but Lucia’s brother Enrico tricks her into believing that Edgardo is untrue to her. Broken-hearted, she agrees to marry Enrico’s friend Arturo. The wedding is interrupted by the return of Edgardo, who, believing himself betrayed, denounces her. Her mind as well as her heart are broken, and she kills Arturo in their marriage chamber then horrifies the lingering guests by a display of madness before collapsing. After learning of Lucia’s tragic death, Edgardo takes his own life.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

"Opera Insights" pre-opera lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Librettist: G. Adami from the German libretto by A. M. Willner and H. Reichert
Premiere: Théâtre du Casino, Monte Carlo, March 1917
Conductor: David Effron
Stage Director: Vincent Liotta
Set & Costume Designers: Bill Forrester and Linda Pisano

This Bird You Cannot Change

Set in mid-19th-century Paris
Magda begins as wealthy Rambaldo’s jaded mistress, but Prunier’s poetic ballad restores her faith in love. Inspired, she disguises herself as a shop girl to pursue her romantic dream. While acting under her alias, Magda finds love with Ruggero, only to realize that she must choose between wedded bliss and telling the truth. In the end, like a swallow, she flies back to Rambaldo, leaving Ruggero heartbroken.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Opera Insights Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Librettist: G. Adami from the German libretto by A. M. Willner and H. Reichert
Premiere: Théâtre du Casino, Monte Carlo, March 1917
Conductor: David Effron
Stage Director: Vincent Liotta
Set & Costume Designers: Bill Forrester and Linda Pisano

This Bird You Cannot Change

Set in mid-19th-century Paris
Magda begins as wealthy Rambaldo’s jaded mistress, but Prunier’s poetic ballad restores her faith in love. Inspired, she disguises herself as a shop girl to pursue her romantic dream. While acting under her alias, Magda finds love with Ruggero, only to realize that she must choose between wedded bliss and telling the truth. In the end, like a swallow, she flies back to Rambaldo, leaving Ruggero heartbroken.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Opera Insights Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Giacomo Puccini
Librettist: G. Adami from the German libretto by A. M. Willner and H. Reichert
Premiere: Théâtre du Casino, Monte Carlo, March 1917
Conductor: David Effron
Stage Director: Vincent Liotta
Set & Costume Designers: Bill Forrester and Linda Pisano

This Bird You Cannot Change

Set in mid-19th-century Paris
Magda begins as wealthy Rambaldo’s jaded mistress, but Prunier’s poetic ballad restores her faith in love. Inspired, she disguises herself as a shop girl to pursue her romantic dream. While acting under her alias, Magda finds love with Ruggero, only to realize that she must choose between wedded bliss and telling the truth. In the end, like a swallow, she flies back to Rambaldo, leaving Ruggero heartbroken.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Opera Insights Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Libretto: G. Adami from the German libretto by A. M. Willner and H. Reichert

Premiere: Théâtre du Casino, Monte Carlo, March 1917

Conductor: David Effron

Stage Director: Vincent Liotta

Set & Costume Designers: Bill Forrester and Linda Pisano

This Bird You Cannot Change

Set in mid-19th-century Paris
Magda begins as wealthy Rambaldo’s jaded mistress, but Prunier’s poetic ballad restores her faith in love. Inspired, she disguises herself as a shop girl to pursue her romantic dream. While acting under her alias, Magda finds love with Ruggero, only to realize that she must choose between wedded bliss and telling the truth. In the end, like a swallow, she flies back to Rambaldo, leaving Ruggero heartbroken.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Opera Insights Pre-concert lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Conductor:
Jeff Cook

Serenade
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography by George Balanchine

Rubies
Music by Igor Stravinsky
Choreography by George Balanchine

Rodeo
Music by Aaron Copland
Choreography by Agnes de Mille

"To the Point" pre-ballet lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine

Conductor:
Jeff Cook

Serenade
Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography by George Balanchine

Rubies
Music by Igor Stravinsky
Choreography by George Balanchine

Rodeo
Music by Aaron Copland
Choreography by Agnes de Mille

"To the Point" pre-ballet lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine

Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Librettist: Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by Arthur Laurents, after Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Premiere: Broadway, 1957
Conductor: Rob Fisher
Stage Director/Choreographer: Joshua Bergasse
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

Sharks vs. Jets!

Set in New York City in the mid-1950s
All the bitterness, hatred, and turbulence in the lives of young people of Manhattan’s West Side streets are uncovered in only two days. Tensions boil when Tony, who belongs to the Anglo gang, the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the leader of the rival Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks. Despite all the ugliness, there are also flashes of beauty, love, and hope. Featuring the dynamic original Jerome Robbins choreography and some of the most popular music of all time.

Sung in English with English supertitles

"Opera Insights" Pre-opera lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Librettist: Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by Arthur Laurents, after Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Premiere: Broadway, 1957
Conductor: Rob Fisher
Stage Director/Choreographer: Joshua Bergasse
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

Sharks vs. Jets!

Set in New York City in the mid-1950s
All the bitterness, hatred, and turbulence in the lives of young people of Manhattan’s West Side streets are uncovered in only two days. Tensions boil when Tony, who belongs to the Anglo gang, the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the leader of the rival Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks. Despite all the ugliness, there are also flashes of beauty, love, and hope. Featuring the dynamic original Jerome Robbins choreography and some of the most popular music of all time.

Sung in English with English supertitles

"Opera Insights" Pre-opera lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor

Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Librettist: Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by Arthur Laurents, after Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Premiere: Broadway, 1957
Conductor: Rob Fisher
Stage Director/Choreographer: Joshua Bergasse
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

Sharks vs. Jets!

Set in New York City in the mid-1950s
All the bitterness, hatred, and turbulence in the lives of young people of Manhattan’s West Side streets are uncovered in only two days. Tensions boil when Tony, who belongs to the Anglo gang, the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the leader of the rival Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks. Despite all the ugliness, there are also flashes of beauty, love, and hope. Featuring the dynamic original Jerome Robbins choreography and some of the most popular music of all time.

Sung in English with English supertitles

"Opera Insights" Pre-opera lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.

Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Librettist: Stephen Sondheim, based on the book by Arthur Laurents, after Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Premiere: Broadway, 1957
Conductor: Rob Fisher
Stage Director/Choreographer: Joshua Bergasse
Set & Costume Designer: C. David Higgins

Sharks vs. Jets!

Set in New York City in the mid-1950s
All the bitterness, hatred, and turbulence in the lives of young people of Manhattan’s West Side streets are uncovered in only two days. Tensions boil when Tony, who belongs to the Anglo gang, the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of the leader of the rival Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks. Despite all the ugliness, there are also flashes of beauty, love, and hope. Featuring the dynamic original Jerome Robbins choreography and some of the most popular music of all time.

Sung in English with English supertitles

"Opera Insights" Pre-opera lecture at 7:00 p.m. in the Musical Arts Center Mezzanine.