The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College 2014-2015 Season Brochure

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MarchDanúNatalieMerchantandthePSOCompagnieKäfigTheKlezmaticsAcademyofStMartinintheFields

AprilJACKQuartetSing-a-Long-a Sound of MusicBBCConcertOrchestra

MayPattiLuPoneThe Lady with the TorchRIOULTDanceNYConservatoryChamberPlayers

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Table of ConTenTs NYO-USASummerPiano

SeptemberAn Evening with Branford Marsalis MarthaClarke’sChéri

OctoberMikeBirbigliaThank God for JokesAn Afternoon with David Sedaris BlackViolinPreservationHallJazzBandandAllenToussaintTheChamberMusicSocietyofLincolnCenter

NovemberSuzanneVegaTheCzechPhilharmonic Basetrack OrpheusChamberOrchestra

DecemberTheSuzanneFarrellBalletEdgarMeyerTheRobMathesHolidayConcertMusicaSacra:Handel’sMessiah

JanuaryCameronCarpenterTheKnightswithBélaFleck

FebruaryDavidMamet’sA Life in the TheatreMidoriDecodaPaulTaylorDanceCompany

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orChesTrasTheCzechPhilharmonicOrpheusChamberOrchestraTheKnightswithBélaFleckAcademyofStMartinintheFieldsBBCConcertOrchestra

GreaT PerformersEdgarMeyerCameronCarpenterMidori

Chamber musiCTheChamberMusicSocietyofLincolnCenterDecodaJACKQuartetConservatoryChamberPlayers

DanCe MarthaClarke’sChériTheSuzanneFarrellBalletPaulTaylorDanceCompanyCompagnieKäfigRIOULTDanceNY

TheaTre MarthaClarke’sChéri Basetrack DavidMamet’sA Life in the Theatre

familyBlackViolinCompagnieKäfigSing-a-Long-a Sound of Music

film HarlanJacobson’sTalkCinema**Fixedpackageonly.IndividualscreeningscannotbepurchasedaspartofaCreate-Your-Ownseries.

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DearArtsLover,

We usually refer to the booklet you’re holding in yourhandsasourseasonbrochure.Iprefertothinkofitasacatalog.Acatalogofgreatartandentertainment.

AsachildIwouldawaitthearrivaloftheholidaycatalogslike the “SearsWishBook,”chock fullof the latest toys,withgreatanticipation.ThePerformingArtsCenter’sWishBookoffersoptionsthatarenolessfunorintriguing:thesecond appearance of the National Youth Orchestraof the USA, household names like Branford Marsalis,Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Midori, Paul TaylorDanceCompany,andPattiLuPone.You’llalsofindsomewho may be new discoveries: RIOULT Dance NY, thesizzling choreography of Compagnie Käfig, one-of-a-kindorganistCameronCarpenter,andtheripped-from-the-headlinesperformancepieceBasetrack.

We also have an exciting new partnership withThe Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, ourcountry’s leadingrepertorycompanyforchambermusic,withrecitalsfeaturingworksbyFaure,Mozart,andVivaldi(The Four Seasons).

Please take a few moments with this Wish Book. Turndown the corners of pages featuring the artists andperformances you wish to see, mark the dates on yourcalendar.Andthengetyourtickets!Subscriptionsareonsalenow;singleticketswillbeavailablestartingAugust5.

OurwishisthatwewillseeyouoftenatTheCenterthistheseason!

HarryMcFaddenDirector

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“NationalYouthOrchestra’smusiciansactasambassadorsaroundtheworld” – The Washington Post

Join us this summer for a very special event. Be the first to meet and applaudAmerica’s newest National Youth Orchestra, 120 of the best and brightest youngmusicians, before they embark on their coast-to-coast tour. A project of CarnegieHall, the 2014 NYO-USA tour will be preceded by a residency at PurchaseCollege, culminating in the premiere performance right here in the Concert Hall.The orchestra will perform under the baton of David Robertson, with guest soloistGilShaham.

BERNSTEIN SymphonicDancesfromWest Side StoryBRITTEN ViolinConcerto,Op.15SAMUELADAMS Radial Play (commissionedbyCarnegieHall)MUSSORGSKY Pictures at an Exhibition(orch.Ravel)

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orChesTraDaviD robErtson • conDuctor gil shaham • violinsunDay • July 20 • 3pm

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“Quitesimplyanamazingpianist”– The New York Times

One of the most versatile and constantly interestingmusiciansofourtime,VladimirFeltsman’svastrepertoireencompasses music from the Baroque to 21st-centurycomposers.HisprogramatPurchasewillbeall-Schumann:Kinderszenen, Op. 15 “Scenes from Childhood”;Faschingsschwank aus Wien, Op. 26; and Fantasie inCMajor,Op.17.

TwoconcertspresentedinpartnershipwiththePurchaseCollegeSchooloftheArtsConservatoryofMusic

“Hermusic isadventurous,personal,andapowerfulforcetobereckonedwithinthejazzworld”– International Review of Music

A classical prodigy who rebelliously fled to the worldof jazz, Helen Sung is a musical iconoclast. Her pianoplaying is awe-inspiring, whether performing theworks of master composers, jazz greats, or her owncompositions.Theprogram,tobeannouncedfromstage,will include selections from her 2014 major label debutAnthem For A New Day(ConcordRecords)aswellashercurrentrepertoire.

WEDnEsDay • august 6 • 7:30PmtuEsDay • July 22 • 7:30pm

BOTHEVENTSRecitalHallA $15

SummerPianoismadepossiblebyFoundingSupporterMarionH.Levyand

CorporateSponsorSteinway&Sons.

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“BranfordMarsalisandhisgroupengagedastrategyofvirtuosityandcockiness,clarityandclout” – San Jose Mercury News

Kicking off our season, one of the greats. Having gained initial acclaim through hiswork with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and his own brother Wynton’s quintet,saxophonist Branford Marsalis has long been considered a star in his own right −a NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner, and Tony Award nominee. One of themost revered instrumentalists of our time, his music pays homage to the jazzgiants with whom he’s worked, a veritable “who’s who” including Miles Davis,DizzyGillespie,HerbieHancock,andSonnyRollins.

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ConcertHallA $80B $65C $45

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“Chérioffersanirresistiblechancetoencounterbelovedperformersinanewcontextandtoviewtheirartistrywithanewintimacy”– The New York Times

The reviewswereecstaticwhen this tragic taleofforbiddenlovein1920sParispremieredatNewYorkCity’s Signature Theatre this winter. “Entrancinglyluminous and gorgeous dance,” proclaimed The New York Times. “A voluptuous dream,” wrote theStar Ledgercritic.“Awhirlofsensualityandgrace,”cheered the Daily News. Martha Clarke’s fusion oftheater,livemusic,anddancefeaturesAcademyandGoldenGlobeAwardnomineeandObieAwardwinnerAmyIrving,pianistSarahRothenberg,AmericanBallet Theatre principal dancer Herman Cornejo,and prima ballerina assoluta Alessandra Ferri.Dramatic text is by playwright Tina Howe, theTonyAward-winningwriterofPainting ChurchesandCoastal Disturbances.

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“Ridiculouslyenjoyable…amasterofthebarelyrelevantaside” – The New York Times

Perhapsyou’veheardhimonPublicRadio International’s“This American Life” where he’s been one of Ira Glass’smost popular contributors for the past several years.Or you’ve seen him on one of his many appearances onLetterman,Kimmel,Conan,andFallon.Theaward-winningcomedian,author,andfilmmakerreturnstothestagewithmorepainfullyawkwardstoriesinashowaboutjokesandhowtheycangetyouintotrouble.JoinBirbigliaashevisitsCats-a-chusetts, argues with a stranger about her nutallergy, hosts an awards show for angry celebrities, andlearnsthatFozzieBearisatoughacttofollow.(RatedPG-13)Thank GoD

For JoKEs

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an afTernoon wiTh“Sedaris’ droll assessment of themundane and the eccentrics whoinhabit the world’s crevices makehim one of the greatest humoristswritingtoday.”–The Chicago Tribune

TheNPRhumoristandbestsellingauthorofNaked,Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and Let’s Explore Diabetes With OwlsbringshissardonicwitandpenetratingsocialobservationstotheConcertHall.You’llfindyourselfnodding inagreementand laughingout loudasheslicesthrough cultural euphemisms and political correctnesswithskillandprecision.Bringyourbooks;he’llbesigningthemaftertheshow.


ConcertHallA $60B $50C $40sunDay • octobEr 12 • 3pm

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“BlackViolinworkshard,butmakesitalllooklikeplay.Sometimestheyplay with the intense seriousnessof orchestral soloists; at othersthey fiddle as if at a hoedown”– The New York Times

WillBandKevMarcusspeakforthemselvesabouttheirbrilliantperformancesonviolinandviola:“It’ssomethingeveryone can enjoy, whether you’re an 80-year-oldgrandmother or a kid in kindergarten. It’s classical,hip-hop,rock,R&B,pop…justgoodmusic.”Theseguysfirst started playing together in high school, receivedthebestclassicaltraining,andnowtravelthecountrystrutting stages like the huge stars they plan to be,introducingnewgenerationsto“justgoodmusic”alongtheway.

behinD The sCenes wiTh blaCk violin1:30pmDon’t just watch – participate! New this season, weareofferingaseriesofhands-on,pre-showworkshopsforkidsages6-16toenhanceyourexperienceofourFamilySeriesperformances.Tickets:$5perchild

Seehowit’sdone! Inthisuniqueworkshopyourchildwill get to enter the theater before the audience,experiencealivesoundcheck,asktheartistsquestions,and then take an on-stage tour to see the incrediblearrayofequipmentandinstrumentsthatmakesBlackViolinsoundfantastic.

Thisworkshopisforchildren6-16only.(Sorry,parents,youjustgettowatch.)•Spaceislimitedto50participants,pleasereserveinadvance•Aticketisrequiredforadmission•Atickettotheaccompanyingperformancemustbepurchasedinordertopurchasetheworkshopticket•Childrenunder12mustbeaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian•Parentsandguardiansareadmittedfreeofcharge.

This engagement of Black Violin is made possiblethrough the ArtsCONNECT program of Mid AtlanticArts Foundation with support from the NationalEndowmentfortheArts.

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“AquintessentialNewOrleansinstitution”– The New York Times

Deriving its name from Preservation Hall, the venerable music venue located in the heart of New Orleans’French Quarter, the “best jazz band in the land” brings a bit of a joyful, timeless spirit of the Big Easy withthem wherever they go. They’ll be joined by The Southern Knight himself, Mr. Allen Toussaint, known for hisdistinctively deft and funky feel on the piano. His career has already spanned five decades, and he shows no signsofslowingdown.DonotmissthechancetoseethesetwoiconsofjazzandR&Btogetherononestage!

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“ANewYorkpowerhouse”– Chicago Magazine

As the nation’s premier repertory company for chamber music, The ChamberMusic Society of Lincoln Center is committed to bringing audiences the finestperformances of an extraordinary body of repertoire. Artistic Directors Wu HanandDavidFinckelhaveplannedmorethan100concertsandeventsforCMS’s45thAnniversaryseason;threeofthemwilltakeplaceinourRecitalHall.Wearethrilledthatthisisthefirstyearofathree-yearresidencyforCMSatPurchase.Helpusmakethemfeelwelcome!

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Fauré&YsaÿeMozart&Currier

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The four seasons

On the program: Mozart’s Quintet in A Majorfor Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, K. 581,QuartetinAMajorforFlute,Violin,Viola,andCello,K.298,andDuoNo.2inB-flatMajorforViolinandViola,K.424,aswellasSebastianCurrier’sParallel WorldsforFlute,TwoViolins,Viola,andCello.

Vivaldi’smasterpieceaswellasBaroqueworksbyAlbinoni,Geminiani,andTelemann.

Program includes Fauré’s Dolly Suite, Sicilienne, Papillon,andPianoQuartet No. 1, andYsaÿe’s Rêve d’enfant andSonatainAMinorforTwoViolins.

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“Thatvoice,analmostchillingblendofwhisperandbite,haslostnoneofitsallure”– Sydney Morning Herald

New York’s Greenwich Village, early 1980s. The scene is a basement club. Thesinger, sultry-voiced, with no drama, but chock full of emotion, sings “My nameis Luca…” She’s Suzanne Vega and she’s soon to be regarded as one of the mostbrilliant songwriters of her generation, a leading figure of the folk music revival.Vega seamlessly merges her poetry with contemporary folk song, a sound thatisutterlyuniqueandidentifiabletoheralone;sherecentlyreleasedherfirstalbumofnewsongsinsevenyears,Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles.

FriDay • novEmbEr 7 • 8pm

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“TheCzechPhilharmonic’sperformancebreathesaconvictionandbeneath-the-skinrapture”– The New York Times“Welivemusic!”proclaimthemusiciansoftheCzechPhilharmonic,andyouwillbelivingittoowhenthisseaofmusicianstakesthestage.Onopeningnightin1896theorchestrawasconductedbyAntonínDvorák,anauspiciousbeginningtomorethanacenturyoftradition,innovation,andacclaim.ThisrarevisittoU.S.soilisanopportunitytoexperienceoneofEurope’sfinestorchestrasattheheightofitsartisticpower.

PROGRAMJANÁCEK Taras BulbaLISZT PianoConcertoNo.2inAMajorDVORÁK SymphonyNo.9inEMinor,Op.95,“FromtheNewWorld”

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Jirí belohlávek • Chief ConDuCTor & musiC DireCTor • JEan-yvEs thibauDEt • Piano

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“Forsixweekstotwomonths, inthemountains,wedodgedthesamebulletsandlivedinthesamefoxholes”- Teru Kuwayama

Storytellingisasoldastime,andgreattheatreisstorytellingat itsbest.Basetrack,directedbySethBlockley,isagrippingperformancepiecedrawingonthepowerofindividualstoriestoexaminethecollectiveexperienceofthosewhohaveservedinAmerica’slongestwar.Thismulti-disciplinarywork,adaptedbyJasonGrotefromawildlypopularFacebookpageandOne-Eight Basetrack,thewebsiteofphotosandvideostakeninAfghanistanby embedded journalist Teru Kuwayama, is at the intersection of theatre, music, new media, journalism,andtechnology.

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orPheus Chamber orChesTra JEnniFEr Koh • violin “This conductorless ensemble

is at its most memorable whenit revels unabashedly in thesumptuousnessofitsownsound”– The New York TimesTwenty years after winning the InternationalTchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, Jennifer Kohismoreindemandthaneverasaguestartist.Eachyearshehasherpickofsomeoftheworld’sfinestorchestras and conductors. How lucky for us thatshechoseOrpheus!Nowenteringits42ndyear,andalwayswithoutaconductor,PACaudiencefavoriteOrpheuscontinuestoredefinethenotionofclassicalmusicpartnershipandcollaboration.

PROGRAMGRIEG Holberg Suite,Op.40BACH ViolinConcertoNo.1inAMinorANNACLYNERest These Hands(WorldPremiere)MOZART SymphonyNo.34inCMajor,K.338

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“She never ceases to address diverse facets of hermaster’s genius, reviving different — often rare —balletseveryyear” – The New York Times

Astonishing the dance world, this ballet company started as a small educationalprogramattheKennedyCenterinWashington,DC,andinjustadecadehasbecomeoneofthemosthighlylaudedballetcompaniesinthecountry.SuzanneFarrellwasoneofGeorgeBalanchine’smostcelebratedmuses,andshecontinuestothisdayas a keeper of the flame for Balanchine’s legendary choreographies, staging hisworks throughout theworld.Theprogramon theDecember7thwill includehisenchantingone-actclassic,Swan Lake.

Swan Lake Tchaikovsky/BalanchineAllegro Brillante Tchaikovsky/BalanchineAgon Stravinsky/Balanchine

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“Themostremarkablevirtuosointherelativelyunchronicledhistoryofhisinstrument” – The New Yorker

Unique.Compelling.Brilliant.Uniquebecauseit’snoteverydayyouheara full-lengthsoloconcertbyaclassical double-bass player. Compelling, becausehis unparalleled technique and musicianship havewonhimahugefollowing;heplaysbeforesold-outhalls throughout the world. And brilliant? Just asktheMacArthurFellowshippeople: theygavehima“genius”grant in2002(and let’sadd thathe’s theonlybassisttoreceivetheAveryFisherPrize).You’llneverlookatabassthesamewayagain.

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“This holiday production puts a newspinonChristmasclassics”– The New York Times

NowenteringhisthirddecadeasaPerformingArtsCenterholidaytradition,RobandhisbandofNewYorkCityAll-Star musicians are back for this annual celebration. It’sa heart-warming evening that features original tunes,holiday classics, and Mathes favorites to put you in thespiritoftheseason.EmmyAward-winningandGrammy-nominated Rob Mathes has worked with virtually everybig name in the music industry, arranging, producing,directing, recording, and performing with the likes ofBono, Bennett, Sting, and Springsteen. Despite his busyschedule,healwaysfindstimetobringhisuniquemusicalmagichomefortheholidays,andwearethrilledtohavehimhere!

Asalways,Rob’sHolidayConcertwillhelpbenefita localcharity.

PepsiCoTheatreA $75B $50B $40

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“KentTritle...thebrighteststar inNewYork ‘schoralmusicworld.”- The New York Times

Noneed togoall theway toCarnegieHall− thisholiday season,ourConcertHallwillonceagainreverberatewiththesoundofthe“HallelujahChorus.”MusicaSacramarkstheir50thanniversarythisyear;acclaimedfor their performances of the great choral masters as well as thecontemporaryvocalrepertoire,theysetthestandardbywhichallotherMessiahsarejudged.TheirsoaringvoiceswillbeconductedbyrenownedconductorKentTritle.

SoloistsLianneCoble,SopranoSilvieJensen,Mezzo-SopranoLawrenceJones,TenorJohnBrancy,Bass

ConcertHallA $75B $60C $45D $30

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“Extravagantlytalented…theaudience’sresponsewasraucous…everythinghetouchesturnsfantasticalandmemorable”– The New York Times

Audiencesatthisperformancewillexperienceararedoubletreat:amasterorganistwhosmashesstereotypes,playingaone-of-its-kindinstrument.CarpenterisanincredibletalentandunabashedshowmanwhojustdebutedhisInternationalTouringOrgan−amonumental,yetportable,digitalorganofhisowndesign−atLincolnCenterthisyear.AccordingtoThe New York Times,“Withitsmultiplemanuals,pedalsandsideboardsofstops,itlookedlikeahipperversionofwhatyou’dseeinacathedral.Sohowdoesitsound?Quiteterrific.”

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“Itisajoytoseesuchdeeplycommittedmusicmaking” – The Washington Post

Whentwomusicalentitiesofsuchhighcaliberjoinforces,theresultsarethrilling.TheKnights,aninnovativechamberorchestrabasedinNewYorkCity,havetraveledthe world, creating engaging musical experiences and collaborating with artistsof every dimension. Their open-minded spirit of camaraderie is always present,aswithbanjovirtuosoBélaFleck,whoisknownforhisinnovativeprogramswithmusicians of every genre, from all corners of the globe. Combined, The Knightsand Fleck promise their audiences an evening of bold musical exploration unlikeanyother.

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ThiseventispartofTheNewYorkStatePresentersNetworkPresenter-ArtistPartnershipProjectmadepossiblethrougha regrant from the New York State Council on the Arts, astateagencywiththesupportofGovernorAndrewCuomoandtheNewYorkStateLegislature.

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“Thisistheshowtosee!Iwasenthralled!” – The Wall Street Journal

Thetitlesaysitall!A Life in the Theatre,producedbytheWalnutStreetTheatreCompany on Tour, is David Mamet’s loving and laugh-filled behind-the-sceneslookatbackstageegotrips,feuds,fears,andactingtips,asanolder,experiencedactor shares a dressing room with a newcomer. The New Yorker declared, “Mr.Mamethaswritten– ingentle ridicule; in jokes,broadand tiny;and incomedy,high and low – a love letter to the theatre. It is quite a feat, and he has pulleditoff.”Please note that this production includes mature language.

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“The years have only deepenedtheartistrythatwentalongwithherastonishingtechnicalgift.” – The Chicago Tribune

It’s been more than 30 years since Midori tooktheclassicalmusicworldbystormasan11-year-old, last-minute violin replacement in a New YorkPhilharmonicconcertdevotedtoyoungperformers.Three years later a front page headline in The New York Times proclaimed “Girl, 14, ConquersTanglewood with 3 Violins.” It’s a great story,especiallythepartwhereLeonardBernsteinkneelsbeforeherinawe(Googleit!).Audiencesthroughouttheworld share thegreatmaestro’s senseof awe,but insteadofkneelingtheyleaptotheirfeetwiththunderousstandingovations.

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“Askilledpoolofyoungerfreelancemusicians” – The New Yorker

They’re back for season number three…making them a Performing Arts Centertradition! Decoda were introduced at The PAC in 2012 as The Declassified.Asmashingsuccess,thischambermusicsocietyofaccomplishedyoungmusiciansreturns, bringing a matchless fervor and edginess to their playing, whether it’sa work from the tried-and-true classical music canon or a new work destinedforposterity.

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“Mr.Taylorproveshimselfthegreatestchoreographeralive” – The New York Times

AvisitfromPaulTaylorandhisextraordinarydancersis likeavisitfromanoldfriendorbelovedrelative.They’vebeenonourstagesomanytimesthattheyreallyarefamily.Sometimesthey’vebeenherewithperformancesofTaylor’sclassicworks.Occasionallythey’ll throw in a rarely performed piece. SeveralyearsagoourConcertHallstagewasthesiteoftheworldpremiereofhisacclaimedGossamer Gallants.Youneverknow.Thisisavisitingfriend/relativewhoalwayscomesbearingdelightfulsurprises.

Paul Taylor

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“Avibrantmixofvirtuosity,energy,andempathy” – The Washington Post

Thisistherealdeal.Flute,tinwhistle,fiddle,buttonaccordion.Throwinabouzoukiforgood measure, vocals in Irish and English, and you have Danú, one of today’s leadingtraditional Irish ensembles. Hailing from County Waterford, their concerts are trueevents featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish musicandnewrepertoire.The2014-2015seasonmarksthisextraordinaryensemble’s20thanniversary,andtheyjustkeepgettingbetter.

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“Natalie Merchant has made apowerful and lasting impressiononaudiences,withherdistinctivevoiceandhersong-writingabilities”– Tulsa World

Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant’s 30-year careerhas propelled her to a distinguished place amongAmerica’s most respected recording artists. Havingachieved great fame and acclaim first as the lead singerfor10,000Maniacsandasasoloartist,shethensetoffon a new artistic path: creating songs to be performedwith orchestras. The “PSO” she’ll be performing withis none other than the Purchase Symphony Orchestra,made up entirely of students from our ConservatoryofMusic:acoupforthem,forus,andforouraudiences.

FriDay • march 20 • 8pm

ConcertHallA $75B $65c $50

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“Merzouki’s choreography, asubtle fusion of hip hop andcontemporary dance, neverceasestoentertain” – The Scotsman

Energy,sizzle,and11dazzlingBrazilianguys.Dancethat blends bossa nova, samba, capoeira, and hip-hop.ArtisticDirectorMouradMerzouki’sencounterwiththesedancersfromRiodeJaneiroinspiredhimtocreatetwoheart-stoppingworksthatshowcasethe dancers’ dazzling virtuosity: Correria, whichplungesusintothehecticraceofourdailylives,andAgwa, all about water, the most vital componentofthehumanbody.

busT a move 6:30pmDon’t just watch – participate! New this season,we are offering a series of hands-on, pre-showworkshops for kids ages 6-16 to enhance yourexperience of our Family Series performances.Tickets:$5perchild

Learn the essential moves before the show in thisHip-Hopclass,ledbyoneofourtopTeachingArtists.No dance experience required. Imagine your childlooking up on stage at the amazing Käfig dancersandthinking,“Hey,Icandothattoo!”

Thisworkshopisforchildren6-16only.(Sorry,parents,youjustgettowatch.)•Space is limitedto50participants,pleasereserve inadvance•Aticket isrequiredforadmission•Atickettotheaccompanyingperformancemustbepurchasedinordertopurchasetheworkshopticket•Childrenunder12mustbeaccompaniedbyaparentorguardian•Parentsandguardiansareadmittedfreeofcharge.

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“OneofthemostadventurousrootsbandsinNewYorkformorethanquarterofacentury” – The Guardian

Oftencalleda“Jewishrootsband,”theKlezmaticshavebeenplaying–andcelebrating–the heritage of Eastern European Jewish music and Yiddish culture for more than 25years.Althoughtraditionisatthecoreofwhattheydo,theKlezmaticshavedevelopedauniquemusicalhybrid,rootedintheklezmergenrebutverymuchofthemodernworld.Notfamiliarwithklezmer?Noworries.PreviousexperienceisnotrequiredinordertobetransportedbytheKlezmaticstoanotherplaceandtime.

PepsiCoTheatreA $35B $25C $20

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The KlEZmatics

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“A pianist youwant to hear nomatter what he performs, inwhatever combination – bothfor his penetrating intellectualengagementwiththemusicandforthegenerosityofhisplaying.” – The New York Times

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II annually grantsan “Award of Export” to a company that excels atinternationaltradeorinnovation.Manufacturersandsoftwarecompanies tendtodominate the list,butthe Academy of St Martin in the Fields has madethe cut. Britain’s finest and most famous chamberorchestra is, indeed, one of the country’s best-known “exports.” The Academy will be joined byone of America’s most thought-provoking, multi-faceted, and compelling artists, award-winningpianistJeremyDenk.

PROGRAMSTRAVINSKY ConcertoinDMajor “BaselConcerto”BACH KeyboardConcertoNo.1inDMinorBACH KeyboardConcertoNo.5inFMinorSTRAVINSKY Apollon Musagète in D Major for String Orchestra

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“Explosivevirtuosity” – Boston Globe

“Thestringquartetmaybea250-year-oldcontraption,”notedThe Washington Post, “but young, brilliant groups like the JACK Quartet are keeping it thrillinglyvital.”FoundedattheEastmanSchoolofMusicanddrawingonthelettersoftheirfirstnames(John,Ari,Chris,andKevin), JACKfocusesalmostsolelyonnewandrecent works. Of course they’re acclaimed for their astounding technique andfearlessperformances.Theywouldn’tbeonourscheduleotherwise.ButJACKaddsafreshelementtochambermusic…theseguysarejustplainfun.

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Part karaoke, part costumecontest – the mother of allsing-a-longs!

OpenyourVonTrappsandsing!Attendtheeveningperformance intended for an adult audience,orthefamily-friendlyshowingonSundayafternoon.Either way, you can take down those drapes andre-purposethemasdirndlsandlederhosen,putonyourwarmwoolenmittens,orjustwrapyourselvesin brown paper tied up with string. This screeningof the classic movie musical invites you to dowhat you’ve been doing in the privacy of yourhome every time you watch it: sing along! Comein costume if you’re up to it. And, yes, grown-ups: you can be 16 going on 17 all over again.


sinG • a • lonG • a sounD of musiCsaturDay • april 18 • 8pm • sunDay • april 19 • 3pm

besT CosTume ComPeTiTionsunDay, 1:30pm Don’t just watch – participate! New this season, weareofferingaseriesofhands-on,pre-showworkshopsforkidsages6-16toenhanceyourexperienceofourFamilySeriesperformances.

Freeofchargewiththepurchaseofaticket.

Calling all Nuns, Goat Herders, Baronesses, or anyof your favorite things! Every Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music screeningallover theworld isaccompaniedbythefamous“FancyDressCompetition.”OnSundayafternoon,thiscompetitionisforkidsonly!Showupincostume,stepuptoourjudges’tableanytimebetween1:30and2:30,andshowusyourcreativity.Thetop5entrieswillbeinvitedtostruttheirstuffonourPepsiCoTheatrestagebeforetheperformancestarts.

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“Its style is gutsy…the ensembleissolidandknowsitswayaroundascore” – Los Angeles TimesAstheBritishBroadcastingCompany’s“houseband,”theBBCConcertOrchestramaybethemost-heardclassical ensemble in all of the United Kingdom. Itprides itself on being a populist ensemble, playingamixofclassical,lightclassical,andpopularmusic.Conducted by Poughkeepsie-born Keith Lockhart,alsotheconductoroftheBostonPops,theorchestrawillbejoinedby25-year-oldpianistCharlieAlbright,recipientofthe2014AveryFisherCareerGrant.

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Charlie albriGhT •Piano


ConcertHallA $95B $80c $65D $55

PaTTi luPoneThe laDy wiTh The TorCh saturDay • may 2 • 8pm

“PattiLuPonehasamiracleofavoice.It can be as big and bold as a brassband or as plaintive as a solitarywoodwind.”– People

Her name is Patti LuPone, but, really, no last name isneeded. Withbreathlessenthusiasmpeoplerefertoheronlybyherfirstname.Onefanwillexclaim,“DidyouseePatti as Rose in Gypsy? Brilliant!” Another will boast, “IlovedPattievenbeforeEvita.”Yetanother:“AsfarasI’mconcernedColePorterwroteAnything GoesforPatti!”

TheBroadway,concert,andcabaretstarreturns inallofher larger-than-life glory for a one-night-only concertoftorchsongsbysuchcomposersandlyricistsasArthurSchwartz, Howard Dietz, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, BillyBarnes, Harold Arlen, George and Ira Gershwin, andCole Porter, sure to delight aficionados of the Americansongbook.Youtoowillbeabletobrag:“IsawPattiatThePAC.Magical!”

ConceivedandDirectedbyScottWittmanMusicalDirectionbyJosephThalkenOrchestrationsbyJonathanTunickDialoguebyJeffreyRichman

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“Echoes of Martha Graham andofMarkMorris” – The New York Times

Celebrating its 20th year, Rioult Dance NY hasestablished its place in modern dance, creatingandpresentingthesensualandarticulateworksofchoreographerandcompanyfounderPascalRioult.Born into the modern dance tradition, Rioult iscreatinghisownlegacyofcontemporarydancethatspeaks to the mind and heart, acclaimed by AnnaKisselgoffinThe New York Timesashaving“metthechallengeofcomparisonwithGeorgeBalanchine….”

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ConservaTory Chamber Players:

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PurchaseCollege’snewfacultyensemble

WhydoclassicalmusicstudentscometoPurchaseCollege?Becausetheygettostudywiththebest.ConservatoryChamberPlayers,thenewvirtuosicfacultyensemblefromPurchaseCollege’sConservatoryofMusic,willpresentaprogramofbest-lovedmusicbyBach,Handel,Purcell,andVivaldi.RecitalHall

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Talk CinematuEsDays • 7pm• sEptEmbEr 16 • octobEr 21• novEmbEr 25 • DEcEmbEr 16

• January 27 • FEbruary 24• april 14 • may 12

PepsiCoTheatre4FILMS$50Fall4FILMS$50Spring8FILMS$100Series

$10 GeneralAdmission$9 Seniors(65andover)$5 PurchaseCollegeStudentsFREE Children15andunder

Smartfilmsforsmartpeople.

Don’twaitforthereleasedate—joinWestchester’shottestfilmclubandseeitherefirst.TalkCinemaisasubscriptionseriesofexclusivepre-releasescreenings,showingthebestnewindependentandforeignfilms.Hand-pickedfromleadingfestivalsbyfilmcriticHarlanJacobson,theselectionofthenightmaybeaquirkyindiecomedy,aprovocativeforeignfilm,orthenextbigbreakouthit.Youwon’tknowwhatyouaregoingtoseeuntilthetheatregoesdark,butthat’spartofthefun.Trustus;itwillbeafilmyou’llbetalkingbeabout.

Toroundouttheevening,comeearlyforadrinkandasnackatThePACCafé,andstay late to rubelbowswithcritics, scholars,andfilmmakersduringthealwaysstimulatingpost-filmdiscussions.

ABenefitforThePerformingArtsCenter

Don’t miss this juried event featuring over 100 ofAmerica’sbestemergingandestablishedcraftartists.Presented by Artrider, producers of the nationallyacclaimed Crafts at Lynhurst and CraftNEWYORK,in collaboration with The Center’s volunteer corps,ThePrompters.ProceedsbenefitThePerformingArtsCenter.Thankyouforyoursupport!

Formoreinformation,contactArtriderwww.artrider.comor845.331.7900

CrafTs aT PurChasesaturDay • novEmbEr 1 • 10am - 6pm sunDay • novEmbEr 2 • 10am - 5pm

Thisseasonwedeepenourcommitmenttoprovidea fully immersive educational experience throughworldclassperformancesandactiveengagement.

Weareproudtoannouncethatforthefirsttimethisseasonweofferpre-showvisitsforselectedevents,withaspeciallytrainedTeachingArtistwhowillleadstudents through a fun, educational, and engagingintroductiontoourperformances.

And that’s not all! Active engagement continuesafter the performance with new and excitingopportunities to enhance the selected eventsthroughpost-showworkshops.

2014-2015. A year of discovery. Come and beengaged!

FormoreinformationaboutourArtsinEducationprogramspleasecall914-251-6232.

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blaCk violinmonDay, oCTober 20Grades:3-8

lilly’s PurPle PlasTiC Purseomaha TheaTer ComPanymonDay, november 24Grades:Pre-K-3

The nuTCraCkernew york TheaTre balleTweDnesDay, DeCember 17thursDay, DEcEmbEr 18Grades:K-5

Paws: PerforminG arTs workshoPs for seConDary sTuDenTs tuEsDay, January 6Grades:9-12

stElla, thE QuEEn oF The snowmermaiD TheaTre of nova sCoTiathursDay, January 22Grades:Pre-K-2

freeDom bounDmaD river TheaTre worksThursDay, february 5Grades:4-7

The aDvenTures of harolD & The PurPle CrayonenChanTmenT TheaTre ComPanyWEDnEsDay, march 18Grades:Pre-K-3

romEo anD JuliEtThe ConservaTory of TheaTre arTs, PurChase rePerTory TheaTreWEDnEsDay, march 18Grades:6-10

The man of The houseDaviD gonZalEZweDnesDay, aPril 15 thursDay, april 16Grades:3-8

The very hunGry CaTerPillar anD oTher eriC Carle favoriTesmermaiD TheaTre of nova sCoTiaTuesDay, aPril 21weDnesDay, aPril 22Grades:Pre-K-2

The musiCal aDvenTures of flaT sTanleyDallas ChilDren’s TheaTer ComPanytuEsDay, may 19Grades:K-4

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Founded by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1967astheculturalgemof theStateUniversityofNewYork system, Purchase College enjoys a world-class reputation for its arts programs and highrankings for its liberal arts and sciences programs.The College attracts students and faculty fromaroundtheworldtoits550-acresuburbancampuslocated just 35 miles north of New York City.The focus and diversity at Purchase College arenotable.Theapproximately4,000studentsand300facultymembersatPurchaseseektoactivelydeveloptheirtalents,expandtheirminds,andprepareforalifeofintellectualandcreativeindependence.

Formoreinformation,pleasevisitpurchase.edu

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Come be entertained by the next generationofleadingdanceartists!PurchaseDanceCompany,comprised of professional caliber Conservatoryof Dance students, performs each program withtechnicalvirtuosityandinfectiousenergy.Discoverourworldofdance!

sPrinG DanCe ConCerTFriDay & saturDay • april 24 & 25 • 8pm saturDay & sunDay • april 25 & 26 • 2pmRepertory for the Spring Dance Concert featuresclassical and contemporary dance by outstandingchoreographers. This exciting concert is an annualtradition, the culmination of the conservatory’syear. Information on this season’s program willbe available in early spring 2015 on our website:www.purchase.edu/danceTickets$20Seniors$18Faculty,Staff,andStudents$10

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PurChase symPhony orChesTraConductor Ransom WilsonFriDay• sEptEmbEr 26 • 7:30pmFriDay • novEmbEr 21• 7:30pmFriDay • DEcEmbEr 12 • 7:30pmFriDay • april 24 • 7:30pmPurchaseSymphonyOrchestra,underthebatonofRansom Wilson, brings another exciting season toThePACRecitalHall,featuringrepertoirebyStrauss,Ravel,Bizet,Tchaikovsky,andRachmaninov.

PurChase orChesTra eleCTriC!Artistic Director Jakub Ciupinski FriDay • FEbruary 20 • 7:30pmThis dynamic new ensemble under the ArtisticDirection of Jakub Ciupinski combines classicalandelectronicmusic inaspectacularshowof lightandsound!

naTalie merChanT anD The PurChase symPhony orChesTraConductor Ransom WilsonFriDay, march 20, 7:30pm Specialticketpricingapplies.Seepage27formoreinformationaboutthisexceptionalevent.

PurChase symPhoniC winDsConductor William OwensWEDnEsDay • DEcEmbEr 10 • 7:30pm WEDnEsDay • april 29 • 7:30pmConducted by their new Artistic Director, WilliamOwens, Purchase Symphonic Winds performs botholdandnewrepertoire, includingmusicbyMozart,Strauss,Corver,andAdams.

PurChase oPeraDirector Jacque Trussel • Conductor Hugh Murphy

hansel & GreTel Evening PerformancesFriDay • novEmbEr 14 • 7:30pmsaturDay • novEmbEr 15 • 7:30pm sunDay • novEmbEr 16 • 2:30pm Purchase Opera presents its award-winningproductionofHumperdinck’sHansel and Gretel,themagicaltalefollowingabrotherandsisterwhogetlost deep in the woods where they encounter anevilwitchwhotheyoutwittosavethelivesofthegingerbreadchildren.

Thismuch-lovedproductionforbothadultsandchildrenismadepossiblewithagenerousgrantfromtheWestchesterCommunityFoundation’sReimssFund.

Children’s ConcertsWEDnEsDay • novEmbEr 12 • 10:30am thursDay • novEmbEr 13 • 10:30amFriDay • novEmbEr 14 • 10:30amFormoreinformationaboutthechildren’sconcerts:[email protected]

The marriaGe of fiGaro thursDay • march 12 • 7:30pm FriDay • march 13 • 7:30pmsaturDay • march 14 • 2:30 & 7:30pmPurchase Opera brings ten-time winner of theNational Opera Association’s “Best Opera” Award,Mozart’s incredible Marriage of Figaro, to ThePAC.InthiscontinuationoftheBarber of Seville, the Count, who once only had eyes for his wife, nowtakes interest in many women - especially hisservant Figaro’s fiancée! Figaro devises a plan toembarrasstheCountwhiletheCounttriestodelayFigaro’smarriage.

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$22.50$17.50$5Notethatthesepricesdonotapplytotheperformance with Natalie Merchant. Refertopage27forfurtherinfoandpricing.

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PurchaseCollegeStudents,Faculty&Staff

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ThePurchaseRepertoryTheatreofTheConservatoryofTheatreArtsshowcasestomorrow’sleadinglightsofstageandscreen,inaseasonofBFAproductionsfeaturingthetalentofourJuniorandSeniorActingcompanies and Design/Technology students inbold and exciting interpretations of classic andcontemporaryworks.

In addition, the Conservatory’s BA program inTheatre&PerformancepresentsbothprofessionallydirectedandstudentproductionsinThePerformingArtsCenter’sUndergroundperformancespace.

For more information about performance datesandtimes,pleasecheckourwebsite.www.purchase.edu/ta

Tickets:$20Seniors&Non-PurchaseStudents:$15SeasonPass:$75

Welookforwardtoseeingyouatourshows!

PurChase rePerTory TheaTre (bfa)2014-2015 sEason

Tales from The vienna wooDs By Odon von Horvath • Translated by David Harrower • Directed by David BassukoctobEr 10 - 18

The PerseCuTion anD assassinaTion oF JEan-paul marat as pErFormED by The inmaTes of The asylum of CharenTon unDer The DireCTion oF thE marQuis DE saDE By Peter Weiss • Directed by A. Dean Irby octobEr 31 - novEmbEr 8

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muD, river, sTone By Lynn Nottage • Directed by Joyce Sylvester

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The Green birD By Carlo Gozzi • Directed by Trezana BeverlyFEbruary 6 - 14

romEo anD JuliEt By William Shakespeare • Directed by Anya Saffirmarch 13 - 21

sTaGe DoorBy Edna Ferber and George S. KaufmanDirected by Christopher McCannapril 17-25

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The neuberGer museum of arT The Neuberger Museum of Art is the premiermuseum of modern, African, Latin American, andcontemporary art in the Westchester/FairfieldCounty region. An outstanding arts and educationinstitution, the Museum was conceived with thedualpurposeofservingbothasanimportantculturalresource to its regional, national, and internationalaudiences, and as an integral part of PurchaseCollege. The Museum’s mission is to educate ourdiverseaudiences in,about,andthroughthevisualarts. Our goal is to engage and inspire by activelyfosteringthestory,appreciation,andunderstandingof our collection and changing exhibitions. Thisyear, we will celebrate the Neuberger Museumof Art’s 40th Anniversary with two specialexhibitions: Becoming Disfarmer: A Portrait Photographer and His Archive (Fall2014)andKuba Textiles: Geometry in Form, Space, and Time (Spring2015). Special events and programming are alsoplanned.Visitwww.neuberger.org,subscribetooure-news, or connect on Facebook for updates andinformation.

sChool of The arTs: arT+DesiGn riCharD & Dolly maass GalleryLocated within the School of Art+Design, theRichard&DollyMaassGallerypresentsexhibitionsthat provide professional context for students andinteract with theirdaily classroom experience. Thegallery’sprogramfocusesonemergingartists,A+Dalumni, current faculty, and student work. Thisseries includes yearly MFA and BFA student groupexhibitions. In conjunction with the NeubergerMuseum, the School also connects artists whosework is featured at the Museum with students,often as a project space. Through this connection,studentshavetheuniqueopportunitytoworkwithprofessional national and international exhibitingartists,designers,andculturalproducers.

The PassaGe Gallery ThePassageGalleryservesasaprofessionalqualityinterdisciplinary media gallery and exhibition spacefor student work at Purchase College. The galleryopens new shows on a regular cycle of three tofour weeks, representing the breadth of culturalproductionattheschool. Itprovidesavenueforadiversearrayofmedia,includingpainting,sculpture,photography, digital media, video, and theatredesign, as well as performance and conceptualartforms.

visualarTsWurkun/Bikwinpeoples,NigeriaVertical Mask (detail),possiblylate19th/early20thcenturyWood,palmoil47x13x15inchesCollectionFriendsoftheNeubergerMuseumofArt,PurchaseCollege,StateUniversityofNewYork,EL78.01.01


“We make a living by what we get,butwemakealifebywhatwegive.”- Winston Churchill

Youmakeitallpossible!Notonlywillyourcontributionhelpbridgethegapbetweenticketsalesandoperatingcosts,butitwillalsoensureThePAC’scontinuationofpresentingworld-class performances, nurturing emerging artists, providingaccess across economic boundaries, and developing thenextgenerationofartisticandculturalcitizens.

MakeYourGiftToday!Enjoy a wide array of benefits designed especially forthose who support the Annual Fund. Benefits increasewith each level of giving, including advance notice ofevents and performances, invitations to private events,accesstothePatrons’Lounge,priorityseatingprivilegeswithVIPPatrons’DeskTicketingService,exclusiveuseoftheDirector’sBoothforaperformanceofyourchoice,andmuchmore!

For further informationon thebenefitsofgiving,pleasecall Sarah Recca, Associate Director of Developmentat914-251-6189orvisitwww.artscenter.org/support.

Thankyouforyourgenerosity.

BoardofTrustees*ChristopherT.ClarkTomLallaHarryMcFaddenVivianMilsteinBettyB.OsmanBarryPearson

DeanSchafferHannahShmerlerCarolA.StrickbergerThomasJ.SchwarzJeannineStarrLucilleWerlinich*as of June 2014

ThePACacknowledgeswithgreatappreciationourmajorfundersandsponsors:

TheVivianandSeymourMilsteinEndowedFund

Chair EmeritiEmilyGrant,PurchaseCollegeFoundationDonaldLandis,ThePerformingArtsCenterFoundationAnnScheuer,ThePerformingArtsCenterFoundation

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orDerinG TiCkeTsByMailPACBoxOffice,POBox140,Purchase,NY10577-0140ByPhone914-251-6200ByFax914-251-6171Onlinewww.artscenter.org(singleticketsalesonly,startingatnoononAugust5,2014)

InPersonTheboxoffice is located inthe lobbyofThePerformingArts Center, just inside the main entrance. Hoursof operation are Tuesday – Friday from noon to 6pm,andoneveningsandweekendsbeforeperformances.

loCaTionThePerformingArtsCenter is locatedonthecampusofPurchaseCollege,justeastofWhitePlains,NY,andjustwestofGreenwich,CT,easilyaccessiblefromroutes287,684,theHutchinsonRiverParkway,andtheMerrittParkway.Theaddressis735AndersonHillRoad,Purchase,NY10577.

PaTron informaTionFees• Allpricesincludea$2.50collegeadministrativefee perticketperevent.• Allsingleticketsaresubjecttoahandlingcharge inadditiontothepriceoftheticket. Online:$3perticket Byphone,mail,orfax:$4perticket Inperson:$1perticket.• Allcollegeadministrativeandhandlingfeesare non-refundable.• Intheeventofacancellation,onlythefacevalue oftheticketwillbereturned.

On-SaleDatesSingleticketsforTheCenterSerieswillgoonsaleAugust5. Orders for single tickets added on to a subscriptionwil be processed at the time of order. Orders for singleticketsreceivedbeforetheon-saledatewillbeheldandprocessedbeginningAugust5.

Tickets for Conservatory performances will go on saleAugust 5 by phone, online, and in person. Conservatoryticketsaresubjecttoadministrativeandhandlingfees.

AccessibilityTheorchestralevelsofallofourtheatresarewheelchairaccessible;theGrandTierandSecondTieroftheConcertHall and the Balcony of the PepsiCo Theatre are onlyaccessible by stairs. Please mention your needs whenorderingyour ticketssothatanappropriateseatcanbereservedforyou.

DisCounTsSubscribersFixed series subscribers save 20%, create-your-ownsubscriberscansave15to20%.Seetheorderformfordetails.

GroupsGroupsof15ormorewhoattendthesameCenterSeriesperformance save 15% off the regular ticket price. CallTania Mather at 914-251-6200 to reserve tickets foryourgroup.

PurchaseCollegeFaculty&StaffSpecial discounted tickets are available: $25 for mostperformances.

YouthFull-time students with a valid ID and children 16 andundersave50%offtheregularticketprice.

SeniorsSeniorcitizensage65andoverreceiveadiscountof10%offtheregularsingle-ticketprice.

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