Zuill Bailey & Awadagin Pratt - biography Music Program October 16, 2009 7:30 PM El Paso - Coronado High School Ross Capshaw Auditorium "In Concert" - Brahms Missed the Las Cruces performance? The dynamic duo of world renowned cellist Zuill Bailey and piano virtuoso Awadagin Pratt opened the El Paso Pro-Musica season in 2002 and return again with another electrifying concert. Order Tickets Sponsored by Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation

Amarcord - biography Music Program November 18, 2009 7:30 PM UTEP Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall "Vocal Sensation" - Wednesday, 7:30 pm The amazing vocal ensemble from Leipzig, Germany entices its audiences with music from the middle Ages and the Renaissance period, not to mention their collaboration with contemporary composers. From madrigals to romantic compositions and a capella arrangements of crowd pleasing favorites, this vocal quintet delights audiences worldwide. Order Tickets Sponsored by Ken & Beverly Jinkerson

Chamber Music Festival
January 6th - January 31st

Music Film Series - Tous les Matins du Monde January 06, 2010 Directed by Alain Corneau - Trinity First United Methodist, 7:00 pm FREE Racked with grief after his wife’s untimely death, gifted viola da gamba player Monsieur de Sainte Colombe (Jean-Pierre Marielle) moves into a small house in his garden to keep himself and his two young daughters (Anne Brochet and Carole Richert) safe from the outside world. But their solitude is broken when a young musician comes calling (played by Gerard Depardieu’s son, Guillaume, and later by Depardieu himself) in search of a lesson. Source: NetFlix Broadcast Film Critics Association Order Tickets

BACH's Lunch - Free Concert - biography January 07, 2010 El Paso Museum of Art, Noon Enjoy world class chamber music in the middle of the day! Free and open to the public. Featured Artists: David Leisner, Guitar, Nathaniel Rosen, Cello & Matt Herskowitz, Piano Music Program United Bank of El Paso del Norte

Opening Night World Premiere - biography January 08, 2010 UTEP Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, 7:30 pm For more than a decade the works of American composer Roberto Sierra have been part of the repertoire of many of the leading orchestras, ensembles and festivals in the USA and Europe. Tonight, Roberto Sierra and his work come to El Paso. Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

An Evening of Guitar with David Leisner - biography January 09, 2010 Western Hills Methodist Church, 7:30 pm One of the world's leading classical guitarists, his superb musician ship and provocative programming have been applauded by critics and audiences around the world. Celebrated for expanding the guitar repertoire, Leisner has composed new works and tirelessly works to preserve neglected musical gems of the past. Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Jazz@2900 with Mad Fusion - biography January 09, 2010 2900 Kitchen/Lounge, 9:30 pm - El Paso, Texas Mad Fusion represents a progressive blend of Jazz and Classical traditions with a mixture of world music, funk, club and pop. Together with pop legend Barry Manilow, they recorded the Billboard Chart topping award winning CD, "In the Swing of Christmas." Manilow describes their music as the most thrilling he has heard in years saying, "their music gives me hope for the future." *Special event not included in season ticket price. Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Afternoon Classics Schubert/Gershwin - biography January 10, 2010 First Baptist Church, 2:00 pm The Schubert Trout Quintet perform a Medley of Gershwin Compositions. Join us for a wonderful night of music not to be missed. Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Music Film Series - Thirty Two Short Films about Glenn Gould January 13, 2010 Directed by François Girard - Trinity First United Methodist, 7:00 pm FREE As the title suggests, this dramatised documentary about the eccentric Canadian pianist Glenn Gould is broken up into thirty-two short films (mirroring the thirty-two part structure of Bach's 'Goldberg Variations', the recording that Gould made famous), each giving us an insight into some aspect of Gould's life and career. Out of respect for the music lead actor Colm Feore is never seen playing the piano, merely reacting to Gould's own recordings, which are extensively featured. Broadcast Film Critics Association Order Tickets

BACH's Lunch - Free Concert - biography January 14, 2010 El Paso Museum of Art, Noon Enjoy world class chamber music in the middle of the day! Free and open to the public. Featured artist: Zuill Bailey Music Program United Bank of El Paso del Norte

Simone Dinnerstein/American Contemporary Music Ensemble - biography January 15, 2010 LAS CRUCES - NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall, 7:30 pm American pianist Simone Dinnerstein has fast been gaining international attention since making a triumphant New York recital debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall in 2005, performing Bach's Goldberg Variations. Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Simone Dinnerstein/American Contemporary Music Ensemble - biography January 16, 2010 UTEP Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, 7:30 pm ACME was founded by cellist Clarice Jensen and is dedicated to the outstanding performance of masterworks from the 20th and 21st centuries in programs that are both avant-garde and archetypal. The ensemble aims to present cutting edge contemporary literature by living composers alongside the “classics” of the contemporary. Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Afternoon Classics - Dvorak - biography January 17, 2010 First Baptist Church, 2:00 pm Dvorak was one of several composers from the Romantic era who let his cultural roots shine through his music. Although the structure of his music follows generally along classical lines, his rhythms and melodies seem to embody the folk traditions of his native Czechoslovakia and surrounding regions. Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Music Film Series - Note by Note - The Making of Steinway L1037 - biography January 20, 2010 Directed by Ben Niles - Plaza Philanthropy Theater, 7:00 pm FREE Note By Note is a feature-length independent documentary that follows the creation of a Steinway concert grand, #L1037— from forest floor to concert hall. It explores the relationship between musician and instrument, chronicles the manufacturing process, and illustrates what makes each Steinway unique in this age of mass production. **Steinway Piano from the film will be performed on by Steinway pianist, Ms. Lara Downes January 24, 2010 at Western Hills United Methodist Church. Sponsored by: Broadcast Film Critics Association/Sponsorship of the Steinway Piano by: Steinway and Sons, courtesy of Charles Rempel, Charles Pianos, 5000 Menaul N.E., Albuquerque, NM 505-881-1650 Order Tickets

BACH's Lunch - Free Concert - biography January 21, 2010 El Paso Museum of Art, Noon Zuill Bailey & Lara Downes Enjoy world class chamber music in the middle of the day! Free and open to the public. Featured Artist: Lara Downes Zuill Bailey Music Program United Bank of El Paso del Norte

EPPM/EPSO Symphony Concert featuring Zuill Bailey - biography January 22, 2010 Plaza Theater, 7:30 pm Tickets only available through El Paso Symphony, (915) 532-3776. A multi-faceted musician of consummate virtuosity, Zuill Bailey has established himself as one of the most sought-after and active cellists today. Music Program Order Tickets

EPPM/EPSO Symphony Concert featuring Zuill Bailey - biography January 23, 2010 Plaza Theater, 7:30 pm Tickets only available through the El Paso Symphony, (915) 532-3776. A multi-faceted musician of consummate virtuosity, Zuill Bailey has established himself as one of the most sought-after and active cellists today. Music Program Order Tickets

Steinway Artist Lara Downes - biography January 24, 2010 Western Hills Methodist Church, 2:00 pm Barber/Chopin Celebration Charmingly personable, intensely musical, and brilliantly virtuosic, pianist Lara Downes is an exceptionally engaging artist dedicated to creating diverse programs that run the gamut of emotions and musical styles from Bach to the Beatles. **Steinway Piano from the film - Note by Note - The Making of a Steinway L1037 will be performed on by Ms. Lara Downes Music Program Sponsored by: Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation/Sponsorship of the Steinway Piano by: Steinway and Sons, courtesy of Charles Rempel, Charles Pianos, 5000 Menaul N.E., Albuquerque, NM 505-881-1650 Order Tickets

Music Film Series - Song of Love - biography January 27, 2010 Directed by Clarence Brown - Trinity First United Methodist, 7:00 pm FREE With a little too much leisure, but no lack of pageantry, this love story for the ages (part of Columbia's informal Song series that began with the 1945 Chopin bio-pic, A Song to Remember) concerns the marriage of composer Robert Schumann (Paul Henreid) and Clara Wieck Schumann (Katharine Hepburn). Broadcast Film Critics Association Order Tickets

BACH's Lunch - Free Concert - biography January 28, 2010 El Paso Museum of Art, Noon Enjoy world class chamber music in the middle of the day! Free and open to the public. Featured Artists: Navah Perlman, Orion Weiss, Jeffrey Solow, Elena Urioste Music Program United Bank of El Paso del Norte

Maud Powell Tribute - biography January 29, 2010 Western Hills Methodist Church, 7:30 pm Featuring works dedicated to and arranged by Maud Powell. Featured artists: Rachel Barton Pine - violin, Orion Weiss - piano, Zuill Bailey - cello Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Perlman & Zukerman in Concert - biography January 30, 2010 UTEP Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, 7:30 pm The First Daughter's Club Soprano Arianna Zukerman (daughter of Pinchas Zukerman) with a remarkable voice combing range, warmth and facility of a Rossini mezzo is coupled with pianist Navah Perlman (daughter of Itzhak Perlman), known for her lyrical eloquence on stage and considered one of the most poetic and admired pianists of her generation. Don't miss their world debut. Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Schumann and His World - biography January 31, 2010 First Baptist Church, 2:00 pm Featured Artists: Arianna Zukerman - Soprano, Navah Perlman - Piano, Rachel Barton Pine - Violin, Jeffrey Solow - Cello, Stephanie Meyers - Viola, Elena Urioste - Violin, Orion Weiss - Piano Music Program Western Refining, Marlene & J.O. Stewart, Jr. Foundation, Hunt Family Foundation Order Tickets

Denver Brass - biography April 06, 2010 Tuesday, 7:30 PM - Las Cruces, NM - NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall Denver Brass - Featuring Colonel Lowell Graham, Conductor The Denver Brass is an energetic evening of music with musicians who have dedicated themselves to presenting fresh and exhilarating concerts of diverse and dynamic music styles. Colonel Lowell Graham, renowned recording artist served as the Commander and Conductor of the U.S. Airforce premiere music organization in Washington, D.C., as well as the senior ranking musician in the Department of Defense. He is the Dean of Music at the University of Texas at El Paso. Music Program Sponsored by El Paso Disposal Order Tickets

Denver Brass - biography April 07, 2010 Wednsday - 7:30 pm - El Paso - UTEP Magoffin Auditorium Denver Brass - Featuring Colonel Lowell Graham, Conductor An energetic evening of music with musicians who have dedicated themselves to presenting fresh and exhilarating concerts of diverse and dynamic music styles. Colonel Lowell Graham, renowned recording artist served as the Commander and Conductor of the U.S. Airforce premiere music organization in Washington, D.C., as well as the senior ranking musician in the Department of Defense. He is the Dean of Music at the University of Texas at El Paso. Music Program Sponsored by El Paso Disposal Order Tickets