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Great Performances brings internationally known performing artists to Southern Rhode Island. Prices are usually substantially lower than at up-state venues. There's not much dance, but thanks to Roxana Tourigny, their dance-saavy director, what does come in is first rate. See the schedule below for dates and times.
Great Performances Schedule
Friday September 28, 2007
Rebel Baroque Orchestra
L'Estro Armonico
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $20 General, $15 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
L'Estro Armonico, or 'musical inspiration', the title of Antonio Vivaldi's brilliant opus 3 aptly describes an exuberant
and colorful extravaganza of rarely performed concerti for trumpet and multiple violins. For this event the orchestra includes trumpet, 4 violins, 2 violas, cello, bass, theorbo & harpsichord. Works by
Telemann, Valentini, Ragazzi, Stradella and Vivaldi are also featured in this performance.
Friday October 12, 2007
The Rose Ensemble
Oli and Mele
Retracing the Path of Early Hawaiian Vocal Tradition
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $20 General, $15 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
Through Music, movement and narration, this touching presentation honors the Hawaiians' struggle to keep alive
the rich musical and cultural traditions nearly eradicated by the arrival of Captain Cook and the American
missionaries. It features haunting ancient Hawaiian chants (oli and mele), fun-loving cowboy
songs (paniolo) and gorgeous compositions by Queen Lili'uokalani (and other Hawaiian monarchs)
in addition to an impressive array of traditional Hawaiian musical instruments. The Rose Ensemble members
use musical examples to illustrate important time periods and basic element of language, instruments and musical styles.
Friday November 2, 2007
Music From China
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $15 General, $12 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
This acclaimed ensemble opens a window to Chinese culture through an unforgettable musical experience. The harmonious blending of sounds of lutes, zithers, fiddles, bamboo flutes evokes images of the tangible and sublime.
Friday November 16, 2007
Aureole Trio
with guest percussionist Gregg Charest
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $15 General, $12 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
Aureole's unique and colorful blend of flute, viola, and harp has captivated audiences around the world. For this performance, Rhode Island native and URI graduate, percussionist Gregg Charest will join the trio for some Hispanic music.
Friday February 8, 2008
Shamou, The Legendary Persian Percussionist
Assisted by Annegret Baier
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $15 General, $12 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
In collaboration with the URI Jazz & World Music Festival
Shamou's drumming career began at an early age in his native Iran. He began his formal music training in Tehran, studied with teachers from the Royal College of Music in London and completed his training at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Friday March 28, 2008
Cashore Marionettes
Life in Motion
Time: 3pm
Tickets: $15 General, $12 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
Special Location
Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
Joseph Cashore presents his collection of marionette masterworks. Characters of depth, integrity, and humanity are portrayed in a full evening unlike anything else in theater today. The performance is a series of comic and poignant scenes taken from everyday life, through a combination of virtuoso manipulation, humor, pathos, classical music, and poetic insight. The Cashore Marionettes take the audience on a journey that celebrates the richness of life. Life in Motion is recommended for adults and young adults.
Saturday March 29, 2008
Cashore Marionettes
Life in Motion
Time: 7pm
Tickets: $15 General, $12 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
Special Location
Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
Joseph Cashore presents his collection of marionette masterworks. Characters of depth, integrity, and humanity are portrayed in a full evening unlike anything else in theater today. The performance is a series of comic and poignant scenes taken from everyday life, through a combination of virtuoso manipulation, humor, pathos, classical music, and poetic insight. The Cashore Marionettes take the audience on a journey that celebrates the richness of life. Life in Motion is recommended for adults and young adults.
Friday April 4, 2008
In a Spanish Mood
Pianist Arlene Kies & Tap Dancer Brian Jones
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $15 General, $12 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
Brought back by popular demand in a unique performance of rich Spanish Music, Ms. Kies and the astonishing Mr. Jones will collaborate in this spectacular event entitled In a Spanish Mood. This event, featuring brilliant examples of Spanish music from around the world will include solo piano, solo dance and collaborative performances, is being curated by Great Performances.
Sunday May 4, 2008
Grand Derangement
Time: 4pm
Tickets: $20 General, $15 Faculty/Staff/Seniors, $5 Students
Where Acadian song, dance and theater ignite the stage. The bow fires up the fiddle...the sparks fly...the audience can't sit still! The name refers to the expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1766, but it also alludes to the group wanting to rouse its audience. This is an Encore performance.
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University of Rhode Island
Great Performances
Concert Hall
Fine Arts Center
University of Rhode Island
105 Upper College Road
Kingston RI 02881
Unless otherwise noted, performances are held
at the URI Fine Arts Center
Courthouse Center for the Arts
3481 Kingstown Road
West Kingston, RI 02892
Courthouse Website
March 28 & 29, 2008 only
Box Office: 401-874-2627
Checks, credit cards (MasterCard, Visa) & cash (in person only)
The Box office opens one hour before each performance
Ticket Order Form (pdf)
All seats are assigned and all sales are final
If you have a disability and need special seating, please notify the box office BEFORE you purchase your ticket.
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