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Jelly and George featuring Aaron Diehland Cécile McLorin Salvant 3/14 (p. 26)

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An Evening with George Takei 10/15 (p. 16)

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Dr. Raj Patel 3/13 (p. 26)

National Geographic Live: Jodi Cobb 4/26 (p. 30)

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Diego El Cigala 11/1 (p. 18)

Havana Cuba All-Stars 11/12 (p. 19)

Black Arm Band 2/8 (p. 23)

The Chieftains 2/19 (p. 24)

Dervish | Le Vent du Nord 3/17 (p. 27)

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Maceo Parker withThe Jones Family Singers 10/28 (p. 17)

The Real Nashville: The Del McCoury Band& Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn 3/21 (p. 28)

Arlo Guthrie 4/15 (p. 29)

From acoustic folk to electric blues, from soulful gospel to classic rock, a celebrationof our musical legacy.

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The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center 12/11 (p. 20)

Itzhak Perlman, violinRohan De Silva, piano 1/14 (p. 21)

Joshua Bell, violin 2/2 (p. 22)

Venice Baroque Orchestra 2/25 (p. 24)

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China Philharmonic Orchestra 12/3 (p. 20)

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Bruckner Orchester Linz 2/11 (p. 23)

St. Petersburg Philharmonic 3/18 (p. 27)

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Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo 1/29 (p. 22)

Mucca Pazza 4/1 (p. 28)


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Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE,A Dance Company 11/5 (p. 18)

Dance Theatre of Harlem 3/2 (p. 25)

ODC/Dance 4/29 (p. 31)

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The Passing Zone 10/16 (p. 17)

Lightwire 2/26 (p. 25)

Diavolo 3/26 (p. 28)


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Cashore Marionettes 10/23–30 (p. 17)

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia 11/6 (p. 19)

Sound Maze by Paul Dresher 4/8–9 (p. 29)

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Music, puppetry and storytelling, oh my! Introducing the joys of live performance to our youngest patrons.

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Science Friday Experience a live taping of a show its creator, Ira Flatow (right), describes as “brain fun, for curious people.” Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology and other cool stuff. The program airs on NPR stations across the country, including Capital Public Radio.

SAT, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21

Speakers Series, see p. 4

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestrawith Wynton Marsalis The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, is made up of 15 of the finest soloists, ensemble players and arrangers in jazz music today. With each visit, the group continues to surprise with new repertoire, as well as presenting jazz classics from the likes of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and others.

WED, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $55 $42 $23

Jackson Hall Jazz Series, see p. 3

INDIA IN THE ARTIST’S EYE

Bickram Ghosh’s Drums of IndiaPresented with the Ravi Shankar Foundation

Comprised of four master drummers from India, playing a variety of traditional Indian percussion, and supported with sitar, this ensemble has thrilled audiences throughout the Indian continent.

FRI, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 8PM JH ADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21

Rising Stars of Opera Members of San Francisco Opera Adler Fellows UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Christian Baldini, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

Rising Stars of Opera presents members of the San Francisco Opera’s Adler Fellows in recital and with the beloved UC Davis Symphony Orchestra. This special event is provided free to the community through the generosity of our dear Mondavi Center friend, Barbara K. Jackson.

SAT, OCTOBER 1, 2016 7PM JHFREE. Limit 4 per order.This event does not count towards a CYO Subscription.

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Bumper Jacksons The Bumper Jacksons paint America’s story from New Orleans’ Storyville to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78s, the band pays homage to the richest threads of American music tradition while fashioning their own unique, DIY style.

WED–SAT, OCTOBER 5–8, 2016 8PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $40

EthelDocumerica In 1971, the newly established Environmental Protection Agency launched Project Documerica, commissioning photographers to create a massive “snapshot” of America. Inspired by the massive archive of this tumultuous time, modern string quartet Ethel created Documerica, a multimedia project that interweaves stunning projections of over 3,000 vintage photographs with newly commissioned contemporary music.

SAT, OCTOBER 8, 2016 8PM JH STAGEADD-ON & CYO $30

SFJAZZ Collective The Music of Miles Davis and Original Compositions

As a composer, bandleader and instrumentalist, Miles Davis pushed jazz music and culture in countless new directions. The SFJAZZ Collective reckon with Davis’ influence with stunning new arrangements of his compositions played alongside their own.

FRI, OCTOBER 14, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21


An Evening with George Takei Where No Story Has Gone Before

George Takei is best known for his founding role of Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek. With uncanny eloquence and signature wit, Takei shares his dramatic story, from his family’s forced internment during WWII to his passionate fight for LGBTQ rights and marriage equality.

SAT, OCTOBER 15, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $47 $38 $30


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The Passing Zone The Passing Zone Saves the World After meeting in college, Jon Wee and Owen Morse decided to forego careers in economics and psychology, and instead, lit some torches and started throwing stuff into the air. They have since gone on to win prestigious juggling competitions, opened for comedy legends and performed for presidents.

SUN, OCTOBER 16, 2016 3PM JHADD-ON & CYO $43 $33 $23

Marvels Series, see p. 12

Joey Alexander Trio Joey Alexander taught himself to play piano by listening with his father to classic jazz albums. His musical gift flourished quickly, resulting in a 2016 Grammy nomination for his recording debut, My Favorite Things. This is a rare opportunity to see a prodigious musical talent at the outset of his career.

WED–SAT, OCTOBER 19–22, 2016 8PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $40

Studio Jazz Series, see p. 5

Cashore MarionettesSimple Gifts

Virtuoso manipulation, theatrical illusion, artistic vision and stunning music by such composers as Vivaldi, Strauss, Beethoven and Copland create a series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes from everyday life. An entertaining and sensitive vision of what it is to be human.

SUN, OCTOBER 23, 2016 4PM VSTSAT–SUN, OCTOBER 29–30, 2016 2PM & 4PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $34

Children’s Stage Series, see p. 13

Maceo Parker withThe Jones Family Singers Saxophonist Maceo Parker is a funk pioneer who has worked with icons James Brown, George Clinton and Prince. This pairing digs into the gospel roots of funk with The Jones Family Singers, a Texas-based powerhouse that infuses joyful songs with vintage soul, funk and R&B.

FRI, OCTOBER 28, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $43 $33 $23

American Heritage Series, see p. 6


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Lara Downes America Again

A recital of American music inspired by the Langston Hughes poem Let America Be America Again. Selections from Gershwin, Barber, Beach, Copland, Ellington, Bernstein and more join in a chorus of voices inspired by the often unrealized American dream of equality and opportunity.

SAT, OCTOBER 29, 2016 8PM JH STAGEADD-ON & CYO $30

Diego El Cigala Diego El Cigala has often been touted as “the Sinatra of Flamenco.” The Madrid native and three-time Grammy winner has earned a reputation for seamlessly melding the rhythms and melodies of his Spanish Gitano heritage with styles ranging from bolero to tango and Afro-Caribbean jazz.

TUE, NOVEMBER 1, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21

World Stage Series, see p. 7

Los Angeles Philharmonic Gustavo Dudamel, MUSIC AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Since his arrival in 2009, Gustavo Dudamel’s work with the Los Angeles Philharmonic has expanded access to a wide variety of symphonic music. The orchestra’s eagerly anticipated Mondavi Center debut will feature Gustav Mahler’s final symphony.

Mahler Symphony No. 9

WED, NOVEMBER 2, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $191 $128 $64

Orchestra Series, see p. 9

Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE A Dance CompanyRonald K. Brown’s work acquaints audiences with the beautyof traditional African forms and rhythms. This program includes a rousing ensemble piece exploring Afro-Cuban rhythms and a look at the parallel journey of U.S., Cuban and West African traditions towards love.

SAT, NOVEMBER 5, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $42 $31 $21

Dance Series, see p. 11


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Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny

Goodnight Moon is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mom. The acclaimed Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings a fresh appreciationto stories beloved by several generations.

SUN, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 3PM JHADD-ON & CYO $17


Alexander String Quartet The Gathering Storm

Britten Three Divertimenti for String Quartet (1933, rev. 1936) Haas String Quartet No. 3 (1938)

SUN, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 2PM & 7PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $64 (2PM) $47 (7PM)

ASQ Series

David Sedaris Whether he is reading from one of his many best-selling essay collections, recommending a must-read book or answering questions from the audience, David Sedaris—one of America’s preeminent humor writers—remains a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

FRI, NOVEMBER 11, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $43 $33 $23

Havana Cuba All-Stars Cuban Nights

In their inaugural tour of North America, the Havana Cuba All-Stars presents Cuban Nights, an eclectic yet intimate collection of sounds revealing the rich Cuban tapestry of music that includes Latin, European and African roots as well as influences from Caribbean neighbors Haiti and Jamaica.

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Vienna Boys Choir Christmas in Vienna

The Vienna Boys Choir offers an extraordinary program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces and holiday favorites.

TUE, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 7PM JHADD-ON & CYO $67 $53 $31

China Philharmonic Orchestra Long Yu, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

Julian Rachlin, VIOLIN

The China Philharmonic Orchestra continues to drive its own cultural revolution both at home and abroad. This program combines an exhilarating work from Chinese/French composer Qigang Chen with a landmark concerto from Mendelssohn and one of Bartók’s most enduring compositions.

Qigang Chen Enchantments Oubliés Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 Bartók Concerto for Orchestra

SAT, DECEMBER 3, 2016 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $106 $78 $53


American Bach Soloists Messiah Jeffrey Thomas, MUSIC DIRECTOR

Upon its debut in 1742, Handel’s Messiah was so popular that ladies were asked to leave their hoop skirts at home so more people could fit into the concert hall. Audiences continue to pack houses for the masterwork, especially when the acclaimed American Bach Soloists come to town.

SAT, DECEMBER 10, 2016 7PM JHADD-ON & CYO $43 $33 $23

The Chamber Music Societyof Lincoln Center The Complete Brandenburg Concertos

The exquisite players of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center bring Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos—the pinnacle of Baroque music art—to the Mondavi Center in celebration of the holiday season. J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concertos, BWV 1046-1051

SUN, DECEMBER 11, 2016 4PM JHADD-ON & CYO $67 $53 $31

Concert Series, see p. 8


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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Holiday Show

Celebrating “30 plucking years” of twanging, foot-stomping entertainment featuring only the “bonsai guitar,” the Ukes continue to share the astonishingly rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles, this time with a first-ever holiday program.

TUE, DECEMBER 13, 2016 7PM JHADD-ON & CYO $67 $53 $31

With A Twist Series, see p. 10

Itzhak Perlman, violin Rohan De Silva, piano Itzhak Perlman is treasured by audiences throughout the world and is classical music’s most prominent ambassador. His longtime accompanist Rohan De Silva joins Perlman in yet another peerless evening of music-making.

SAT, JANUARY 14, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $106 $78 $43

Concert Series, see p.8

Curtis on TourCurtis Chamber Orchestra Shmuel Ashkenazi, VIOLIN

Roberto Díaz, VIOLA

Curtis Institute of Music alumni, such as Lang Lang, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein and others, have assumed prominent positions in leading orchestras and ensembles. Here, the future stars in the Curtis Chamber Orchestra will play all of Mozart’s violin concertos in one day.

This performance is broken into two parts around an extended dinner break and is sold as a single event.

3PM:Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 Violin Concerto No. 3 Violin Concerto No. 5

8PM:Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 2 Violin Concerto No. 4 Sinfonia Concertante

SAT, JANUARY 21, 2017 3PM & 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $64

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PKF—Prague Philharmonia Emmanuel Villaume, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

Gautier Capuçon, CELLO

Drawing on the rich musical legacy of Czech composers, the Prague Philharmonia features the delightful river travelogue by Bedřich Smetana, followed by Dvořák’s cello concerto and innovative, joyful, eighth symphony. Smetana Die Moldau Dvořák Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op.104 Dvořák Symphony No. 8, Op. 88

SAT, JANUARY 28, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $106 $78 $53


Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Celebrating over 40 years of presenting their playful but decidedly rigorous view of traditional, classical ballet en travesti, this company of professional male dancers continue to charm with their inspired blend of comic approach and critically acclaimed dance performance.

SUN, JANUARY 29, 2017 7PM JHADD-ON & CYO $49 $40 $21


Bassem Youssef The Joke is Mightier than the Sword

Known as “the Jon Stewart of Egypt,” surgeon-turned-satirist Bassem Youssef has charted the tumultuous political path of his homeland through humor. The Joke is Mightier than the Sword is an off-the-cuff discourse about comedy, freedom of the press and the state of his native region.

WED, FEBRUARY 1, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21


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Joshua Bell, violin For more than two decades, Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty. Equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestra leader, his restless curiosity and multifaceted musical interests have taken him in exciting new directions.

THU, FEBRUARY 2, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $106 $78 $43


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Black Arm Band dirtsong

Set against a stunning backdrop of moving images and performed in 11 different Aboriginal languages, dirtsong is an unforgettable and powerful multimedia journey through Australia’s cultural heartland.

WED, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21


Bruckner Orchester Linz Dennis Russell Davies, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

Robert McDuffie, VIOLIN

The Bruckner Orchester Linz dives into a fascinating mix of modern repertoire that begins with a suite from Duke Ellington’s landmark jazz symphony and closes with a pair of Philip Glass works in celebration of the composer’s 80th birthday.

Ellington Black, Brown & Beige SuiteGlass Violin Concerto No. 1Glass Symphony No. 11

FRI, FEBRUARY 10, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $72 $47 $30

Bruckner Orchester Linz Dennis Russell Davies, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

Robert McDuffie, VIOLIN

One of the premier orchestras in Central Europe, the Bruckner Orchester Linz thrives in both classical and contemporary repertoire. The classical side is featured in this program with Schumann’s first symphony, Barber’s intimate violin concerto and a suite of music from the famed Strauss opera.

Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Minor, Op. 38 “Spring” Barber Violin Concerto, Op. 14 Strauss Der Rosenkavalier Suite

SAT, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $106 $78 $53


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Edmar Castaneda TrioHarpist Edmar Castaneda plays an intricate and fascinating music that draws on South American sounds and the improvisational language of jazz. He crafts almost unbelievable feats of cross-rhythms, layered with chordal nuances rivaling the most celebrated flamenco guitarist’s efforts.

WED–SAT, FEBRUARY 15–18, 2017 8PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $40


The Chieftains After five decades of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, the Chieftains remain as fresh and relevant as when they first began. Their ability to transcend musical boundaries and to blend traditional with modern music has garnered these cultural ambassadors six Grammy Awards.

SUN, FEBRUARY 19, 2017 7PM JHADD-ON & CYO $49 $40 $21


Sichuan Opera Theater Flaming Mountain

Sichuan Opera Theater’s spectacular stagings of traditional Chinese opera have been winning acclaim across the globe. Flaming Mountain, a tale of a Buddhist monk on pilgrimage to India accompanied by a Monkey King with magical powers, is told through traditional singing, martial arts-inspired dance and brilliant acrobatics.

FRI, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $42 $31 $21

Venice Baroque Orchestra Vivaldi’s Four SeasonsNicola Benedetti, VIOLIN

There are few pieces of music as instantly recognizable as Vivaldi’sFour Seasons. And yet, the complete piece still has the capacity to surprise and delight, especially in the hands of violinist NicolaBenedetti.

Galuppi Concerto a Quattro No. 2 in G Major Avison Concerto Grosso No. 8 in E Minor, after D. Scarlatti Geminiani Concerto Grosso for strings in D Minor, “La Follia” Vivaldi Concerto in D Major for violin, strings and basso continuo, RV 212a, “Per la solennità della S. lingua di S. Antonio in Padua” Vivaldi The Four Seasons

SAT, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $67 $53 $31


Richter Uzur Duo Guitarist Brad Richter and cellist Viktor Uzur pair original compositions, blazing improvisations and iconic works ranging from rock, Eastern European folk, North American indigenous music and classical composers such as Bartók, Gershwin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Saint-Saëns.

SAT, FEBRUARY 25, 2017 8PM VSTSUN, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 2PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $30

Lightwire Dino-Light A Glow-in-the-Dark Adventure Lightwire Theater is internationally recognized for their signature brand of electroluminescent artistry, poignant storytelling and evocative music scores that create an imaginative audiovisual experience. In Dino-Light, a famous scientist brings a friendly dinosaur to life and helps him find the true meaning of love.

SUN, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 3PM JHADD-ON & CYO $43 $33 $23


Dance Theatre of Harlem From its creation by Arthur Mitchell in 1969 to its current tenure under Virginia Johnson, this company has grown into a multi-cultural dance organization with an extraordinary legacy of providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence across an eclectic repertoire.

THU, MARCH 2, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $49 $40 $21


INDIA IN THE ARTIST’S EYE

Sikkil Gurucharan and Shujaat Khanin Concert A Jugalbandi

Jugalbandi, a term that translates as “entwined twins,” describes a musical dialog between two solo performers. India’s two great classical music systems, the Carnatic and Hindustani, are showcased by two legendary Indian musicians, vocalist Sikkil Gurucharan and sitarist Shujaat Khan.

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Brian Jagde, tenor with special guest Ailyn Pérez, soprano Brian Jagde has emerged as one of the most engaging lyric tenors of his generation. Ailyn Pérez is winner of the 2012 Richard Tucker Award, the only Hispanic recipient in the award’s 35-year history. The duo will explore romantic arias and duets from the operatic repertoire.

SAT, MARCH 11, 2017 8PM ANN E. PITZER CENTERADD-ON & CYO $64

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Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battlefor the World Food System

In the book, and in this talk, Raj Patel explains the steps to regain control of the global food economy, stop the exploitation of farmers and consumers and rebalance global sustenance. Patel has worked for the World Bank and WTO—and protested against them around the world.

MON, MARCH 13, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21


Jelly and George featuring Aaron Diehl and Cécile McLorin Salvant Pianist Aaron Diehl and singer Cécile McLorin Salvant turn the spotlight on timeless classics and little-known gems by Jelly Roll Morton, a ragtime and stride legend, and George Gershwin who worked on the borders of jazz, classical and popular song.

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Shane Koyczan Winner of the U.S. Slam Poetry Championship and the Canadian Spoken Word Olympics, Koyczan is best experienced up close and personal, with his rhythmic verse in high gear, piloting his audience through social and political territory with a furious honesty and a tender humanity.

THU–SAT, MARCH 16–18, 2017 8PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $30

DervishLe Vent Du Nord Dervish is the preeminent traditional music band from Ireland’s Wild West with a colorful 20-year career that has taken the band to every corner of the globe. They are joined by their Celtic cousins to the west, Juno Award-winning Le Vent du Nord, who draw on deep Quebecois folk traditions.

FRI, MARCH 17, 2017 7PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21


St. Petersburg Philharmonic Yuri Temirkanov, MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR

Garrick Ohlsson, PIANO Pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins the oldest and most celebrated symphonic ensemble in Russia for the turbulent, romantic first piano concerto by Brahms, paired with Shostakovich’s fifth symphony, whose heroic strains won the composer a reprieve from Stalin. Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1 Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

SAT, MARCH 18, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $106 $78 $53


Alexander String Quartet Their Finest Hour Bartók String Quartet No. 6 (1939) Britten String Quartet No. 1 (1941)

SUN, MARCH 19, 2017 2PM & 7PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $64 (2PM) $47 (7PM)

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The Real Nashville Featuring the Del McCoury Band,Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn This special tour dives deep into Americana. Del McCoury is bluegrass royalty with the most awarded band in bluegrass music. Béla Fleck, long known for his adventurous expansion of the banjo, teams with vocalist and banjo player Abigail Washburn for an equally creative exploration of American sounds.

TUE, MARCH 21, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $43 $33 $23


Danilo Brito Trio A mandolin virtuoso and composer, the supremely gifted Danilo Brito explores the unique cultural tradition of choro music from his native Brazil, an instrumental form marked by virtuosity, improvisation, syncopation and counterpoint.

WED–SAT, MARCH 22–25, 2017 8PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $30

Diavolo L.O.S.T.: Passengers

Diavolo celebrates 25 years of visceral and awe-inspiring works that reveal how we are affected emotionally, physically and socially by the spaces we inhabit. On and around a giant morphing staircase with shifting surfaces, dancers reckon with transitions and tenuous balance.

SUN, MARCH 26, 2017 3PM JHADD-ON & CYO $43 $33 $23


Mucca Pazza Combining marching band traditions and street theater spectacle with rock and roll sensibilities and a high level of musicianship, Mucca Pazza performances will surely incite future and former band geeks to rescue instruments from dust bunnies, lockers and local pawn shops.

SAT, APRIL 1, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21


March–April

Aziza Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke and Eric Harland A true jazz supergroup: Dave Holland is a giant of jazz bass; Chris Potter’s powerful saxophone playing is matched by his progressive spirit; guitarist Lionel Loueke carries the spirit of his native Benin; and Eric Harland is a globetrotting rhythmic powerhouse.

WED, APRIL 5, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21


Michael Fabiano, tenor Considered one of the most important young talents in the world today, Michael Fabiano has “[a] rich, honeyed tenor ... that promises a huge amount in the future” (Opera Britannia). Fabiano will appear in the cabaret setting onstage, allowing vocal fans a rare opportunity to enjoy his artistry in an intimate setting.

THU, APRIL 6, 2017 8PM JH STAGEADD-ON & CYO $64

Sound Maze by Paul Dresher Sound Maze is an immersive, interactive experience of sound and mechanics, consisting of over a dozen newly invented musical instruments and sound sculptures. Designed for audiences of all ages—regardless of musical experience—participants are fully encouraged to experiment with these extraordinary inventions.

SAT–SUN, APRIL 8–9, 2017 VST Timed entry. See mondaviarts.org for info.ADD-ON & CYO $17


Arlo Guthrie Running Down the Road The beloved 1960s counterculture singer-songwriter and social commentator revisits his classic album Running Down the Road, bringing his singular voice, timeless stories and unforgettable classic tunes including the folk-rock styling of “Coming into Los Angeles.”



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L.A. Theatre Works Judgment at Nuremberg

One of the great courtroom dramas of the last century, Judgment at Nuremberg became an Academy Award-winning film and a stage play that is both surprising and unsettling. L.A. Theatre Works presents its unique live radio theater-style performance of the WWII classic with a first-rate cast and Foley artist.

TUE, APRIL 18, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $42 $31 $21

Alexander String Quartet The Hinge of Fate Britten String Quartet No. 2 (1945) Walton String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor (1946)

SUN, APRIL 23, 2017 2PM & 7PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $64 (2PM) $47 (7PM)

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Jodi Cobb, Photographer Stranger in a Strange Land National Geographic Live

Known for breaking through barriers and going undercover to reveal hidden societies, veteran photographer Jodi Cobb has captured fascinating glimpses of worlds such as Japan’s secret Geisha culture and the cloistered lives of Saudi Arabian women.

WED, APRIL 26, 2017 8PM JHADD-ON & CYO $38 $30 $21


Etienne CharlesCreole Soul Etienne Charles cuts across musical boundaries in the most appealing of ways. Whether dropping stirring improvisation into Afro-Caribbean grooves or diving into the work of calypso legends, Charles has a knack for connecting with his musical roots.

WED–SAT, APRIL 26–29, 2017 8PM VSTADD-ON & CYO $40


ODC/Dance Boulders and Bones Boulders and Bones is a landmark work by one of San Francisco’s finest dance companies—and is inspired by the creations of visual artist Andy Goldsworthy. Set to a commissioned score by acclaimed cellist Zoë Keating, the choreography touches on transformation in both art and nature.



Young Artists Competition The Young Artists Competition (YAC) supports young artists in the early stages of their careers, providing scholarships to further their musical studies as well as valuable performance opportunities to encourage their artistic growth. The weekend-long finals celebration includes three events:

Young Artists Competition All-Stars Concert The weekend kicks off with a celebratory concert featuring competition alumni in a mixed repertoire program.

FRI, MAY 5, 2017 8PM JH

Young Artists Competition Finals Talented young musicians from across the U.S. take the stage with their best repertoire before an esteemed panel of judges.

SAT, MAY 6, 2017 10AM JH

Young Artists Competition Winners Concert Mondavi Center resident pianist Lara Downes hosts the celebratory concert featuring the incredibly talented winners.

SUN, MAY 7, 2017 2PM JH

Young Artists Competition is sold as a 3-event package.

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Alexander String Quartet Triumph and Tragedy Britten String Quartet No. 3 (1975) Shostakovich String Quartet No. 8 (1960)

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September 9/24 Science Friday9/28 Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis9/30 Bickram Ghosh’s Drums of India

October 10/1 Rising Stars of Opera10/5–8 Bumper Jacksons10/8 ETHEL10/14 SFJAZZ Collective10/15 George Takei10/16 The Passing Zone10/19–22 Joey Alexander Trio10/23–30 Cashore Marionettes10/28 Maceo Parker with The Jones Family Singers10/29 Lara Downes

November 11/1 Diego El Cigala11/2 Los Angeles Philharmonic11/5 Ronald K. Brown/ EVIDENCE, A Dance Company11/6 Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia11/6 Alexander String Quartet11/11 David Sedaris11/12 Havana Cuba All-Stars11/29 Vienna Boys Choir

December 12/3 China Philharmonic Orchestra12/10 American Bach Soloists12/11 The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center12/13 The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

January 1/14 Itzhak Perlman, violin Rohan De Silva, piano1/21 Curtis on Tour Curtis Chamber Orchestra1/28 PKF—Prague Philharmonia1/29 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

February 2/1 Bassem Youssef2/2 Joshua Bell, violin2/8 Black Arm Band2/10–11 Bruckner Orchester Linz2/15–18 Edmar Castaneda Trio2/19 The Chieftains2/25 Venice Baroque Orchestra2/25–26 Richter Uzur Duo2/26 Lightwire

March 3/2 Dance Theatre of Harlem3/4–5 Sikkil Gurucharan and Shujaat Khan 3/11 Brian Jagde, tenor with special guest Ailyn Pérez, soprano3/13 Dr. Raj Patel3/14 Jelly and George featuring Aaron Diehl and Cécile McLorin Salvant3/16–18 Shane Koyczan3/17 Dervish & Le Vent du Nord3/18 St. Petersburg Philharmonic3/19 Alexander String Quartet3/21 The Real Nashville3/22–25 Danilo Brito Trio3/26 Diavolo

April 4/1 Mucca Pazza 4/5 Aziza: Dave Holland, Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke and Eric Harland4/6 Michael Fabiano, tenor4/8–9 Sound Maze by Paul Dresher 4/15 Arlo Guthrie4/18 L.A. Theatre Works4/23 Alexander String Quartet4/26 Jodi Cobb4/26–29 Etienne Charles4/29 ODC/Dance

May 5/5–7 Young Artists Competition5/21 Alexander String Quartet

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