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2012 Performances
January 28, 2012

Thomas Pandolfi
The young American pianist THOMAS PANDOLFI is an exciting virtuoso who, with each passing season, is becoming more and more sought after by audiences worldwide, and showered with superlatives by critics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. His orchestral appearances often feature not only the beloved masterpiece concerti by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Liszt, but also the equally brilliant ones by Paderewski, Rubinstein and Moszkowski. Additionally in the "Pops" genre, Thomas is considered a leading interpreter of the works of George Gershwin. Read more ....
http://www.thomaspandolfi.com/audiocuts/LisztTRK1cut.mp3
7:30 pm. All seats $12
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February 25, 2012
  Plunky & Oneness
Back by popular demand, this dynamic group has opened shows for Patti Labelle, Ray Charles, Earth Wind & Fire and more. For more than 15 years they have toured playing rousing funk, R&B, jazz, African, reggae, gospel and rap. Through his own record label, N.A.M.E. Brand Records, Plunky has released 25 albums. www.plunkyone.com
Sponsored in by part by VA Commission for the Arts
7:30 pm. $15 General Admission, $12 Seniors and students.

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March 16
  Alex Caton and Pat Egan and Friends: An Evening of Irish Music and Dance
Pat Egan and Alex Caton met while both living in Asheville, NC. They quickly formed a close friendship and musical partnership that combined their love and respect for traditional music of Ireland and the Appalachian Mountains. Like earlier immigrants from Ireland and Great Britain, these ex-pats chose to settle in musically rich areas along the Appalachian Mountains. Pat and Alex’s sound can best be described as magical.
Sponsored in part by Corduroy Charitable Trust.
7:30 pm. All seats $15.
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April 15
 

Sopranos Elaine Dalbo and Susan Sevier
OPERA 101:  Admit it, you aren’t sure if you like opera, but you’ve been listening to it for most of your life.  In cartoons, TV commercials and movies, opera has played a leading role.  Dalbo and Sevier will take the sting out of opera, leaving you wanting more.  Go ahead, admit it, you want to come to this performance! Sunday, April 15 - 2:00pm
All seats: $12.00
Sponsored in part by Corduroy Charitable Trust.

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May 19th
 
Brass 5

Enjoy an evening of the “Sounds of The Big Bands” as Brass 5 takes the stage of the Cooke-Haley Theater.  Brass 5 is a professional brass quintet based in Roanoke, Virginia that performs for educational and entertainment events.  For 27 years the band has been and active part of the Mid-Atlantic arts scene and has presented more than 3,200 programs in schools and concert halls throughout the United States and Europe. www.brass5.com
7:30 pm.
Tickets:
General Admission: $15 / Seniors and Students: $12
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June 23
 

Ash Lawn Opera Young Artists
Enjoy an evening of excerpts from your favorite operas sung by the Ash Lawn Opera Young Artists in a semi-staged performance accompanied by piano.  These talented and charismatic singers have completed their studies and have already embarked on careers across the country.  Say that you were among the first to hear them in Louisa County!
7:30PM. General Admission: $12 / Seniors and Students: $10
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July 28
  Invencia Piano Duo
The Invencia Piano Duo has won high critical acclaim for compelling interpretations of diverse and adventurous repertoire from Baroque to contemporary composers.  Describing the duo’s performances music critics have praised them as flawless, dazzling, electrifying, authoritative, etc.   Hailing from Armenian and Ukrainian families, Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn were educated at the Moscow State Conservatory and came to the United States in the 1990s to pursue advanced studies at Indiana University in Bloomington.  They are presently on the faculty at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Additionally, they serve as Artistic Co-Directors of the Norfolk Chamber Consort.
7:30PM. General Admission: $15 / Seniors and Students: $12
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September 8
  Guitar Masters of The Blue Ridge

Wildly popular guitar trio of Wayne Henderson, Jack Hinshelwood, and Brandon Davis are top-notch guitar players who have performed nationally and internationally, including Carnegie Hall.  They love to play Appalachian, Bluegrass and Country showcasing their musically rich, southwest-Virginia roots.  Each of the Guitar Masters is a star in his own right, with numerous awards for their superb talents on the guitar.
7:30PM. All Seats: $12
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October 20
  Stephanie Nakasian / Jazz in The Gallery
For the first time we present Jazz in The Gallery as Stephanie Nakasian and her trio perform in the Purcell Gallery. Enjoy her tribute to Billie Holiday. The Purcell Gallery and Lobby will be set up as a Jazz Club. Soft drinks, wine and beer will be available, as well as snacks throughout the performance. www.stephanienakasian.com
7:30PM. All Seats: $12
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November 17
  Virginia Handbell Consort
You won’t want to miss this English handbell ringing by a group of auditioned musicians performing on bells and chimes and other percussion instruments. Concert repertoire includes spectacular selections of secular, classical, and sacred pieces which demonstrate a multitude of bell techniques currently being explored by composers. http://www.virginiahandbellconsort.com/
7:30PM. General Admission: $15 / Seniors and Students: $12
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December 9th
  Theatre IV Presents: One Appalachian Christmas

The year is 1936. Christmas is coming but Addie Parker and her friend Clyde Runion are afraid that “Santy Claus” won’t be coming to their poor little town in the Appalachian mountains. But, the two are determined to make the holiday the best it can be. With some hard work and the help of family and friends, they learn that the best Christmases don’t come from the pages of a mail order catalog.
Cookies and Warm Cider in the Purcell Gallery following the performance.
2pm. General Admission: $10. Children 12 and under admitted FREE.
Sponsored in part by VA Commission for the Arts
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December 15th
  Robin and Linda Williams & Their Fine Group
Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group return to the Cooke-Haley Theater to perform their Holiday Program. .Robin and Linda Williams are like your next-door neighbors - assuming your neighbors are the salt-of-the-earth and top-flight performers to boot. One minute you picture borrowing a cup of sugar from these two; the next, you're completely stunned by their jaw-dropping talent. Bottom line: You feel right at home at a Robin and Linda concert, and their music stays with you like an old friend.  Read more…
Sponsored in part by VA Commission for the Arts
7:30PM. General Admission: $18 / Seniors and Students: $15

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2011 Performances
2010 Performances
2009 Performances

 
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