Harriman-Jewell Series

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Helzberg Hall

Kansas City, Missouri

Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 2:00 PM

Patrons will remember that top-of-the-world tenor Juan Diego Flórez sang his American recital debut in 2002 for the Series and returned for thrilling concerts in 2004 and 2008. The Peruvian star was a favorite discovery of the Series’ late founder, Richard Harriman, who was especially honored to attend Juan Diego’s 2008 wedding in Lima. The bond between artist and presenter continues as the renowned bel canto singer returns for his fourth recital in Kansas City.

Presenter: Harriman-Jewell Series

Bononcini: Per la gloria d'adorarvi

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Ciampi: Tre giorni son che Nina

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Piccinini: En butte aux fureurs de l'orage

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Rossini: L'esule

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Rossini: La promessa

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Rossini: Tiranna spagnola

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Meyerbeer: Popoli dell'Egitto

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Gounod: L'amour

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Lalo: Vainemant ma bein aimee

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Offenbach: Au mont Ida

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Padilla: Princesita

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

La Calle: Amapola

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Soutullo and Vert: Bella enamorada

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Donizetti: Allegro io son

Artist: Juan Diego Flórez (Tenor)

Ray Chen- Violinist | Free Discovery Concert

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Helzberg Hall

Kansas City, Missouri

Sunday, 11 March 2012 - 3:00 PM

Print-at-home tickets are now available. (Limit: four tickets per household.)

Ray Chen is among the most compelling young violinists today and has the distinction of being the first Series Discovery Concert artist to perform in the Kauffman Center. Winner of the 2009 Queen Elizabeth Competition and the 2008 Yehudi Menuhin Competition, his recent performances have enraptured audiences and critics. “Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin,” raved Anne Midgette for the Washington Post.

The intent behind the Harriman-Jewell Series Discovery Concerts is to introduce excellence and artistry to new audiences by eliminating the barrier of cost.

Please tell friends about this free concert.

Presenter: Harriman-Jewell Series

Bach: Partita for Violin solo no 3 in E major, BWV 1006

Artist: Ray Chen (Violin)

Bach: Partita for Violin solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004

Artist: Ray Chen (Violin)

Ysaÿe: Sonatas (6) for Violin solo, Op. 27: no 2 in A minor "Obsession"

Artist: Ray Chen (Violin)

Paganini: Caprices (24) for Violin solo, Op. 1

Artist: Ray Chen (Violin)

Milstein: Paganiniana

Artist: Ray Chen (Violin)

Murray Perahia- Pianist

Folly Theater

Kansas City, Missouri

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 - 7:30 PM

In the more than 35 years he has been performing on the concert stage, American pianist Murray Perahia has become one of the most sought-after classical artists of our time. As a young adult, the Grammy Award winner collaborated with Rudolf Serkin and Pablo Casals and later Vladimir Horowitz. “Perahia may be the closest thing to a pure conduit of music,” reported the Seattle Times. “The soul of a poet, the mind of a thinker, the hands of a virtuoso: no wonder audiences love this guy.”

Presenter: Harriman-Jewell Series

Bach: French Suite no 5 in G major, BWV 816

Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)

Beethoven: Sonata for Piano no 27 in E minor, Op. 90

Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)

Brahms: Pieces (4) for Piano, Op. 119

Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)

Schubert: Sonata for Piano in A major, D 664/Op. 120

Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)

Chopin: Polonaises (2) for Piano, Op. 26

Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)

Chopin: Preludes (24) for Piano, Op. 28

Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)

Chopin: Mazurkas (4) for Piano, B 105/Op. 30

Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)

Chopin: Scherzo for Piano no 3 in C sharp minor, B 125/Op. 39

Artist: Murray Perahia (Piano)

Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Helzberg Hall

Kansas City, Missouri

Friday, 16 March 2012 - 8:00 PM

Formed in 1977 to entertain USSR troops, the company debuted on the Series in 1992 as part of its first United States tour. Under the artistic leadership of Nikolai Rabovsky, Red Star ensemble’s singers, dancers, and instrumentalists dazzle critics and audiences worldwide with pageantry, passion, virtuosity, and spectacle.”The young dancers in the mini-Moiseyev numbers are first class and the vocal soloists are, in fact, opera singers,” reported the New York Times.

Presenter: Harriman-Jewell Series

Program TBA

Ensemble: Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts: Muriel Kauffman Theatre

Kansas City, Missouri

Saturday, 31 March 2012 - 7:30 PM

When the Series introduced Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to audiences in 2009, it was clear that this brilliant 12-dancer company’s reputation preceded its debut. Savvy patrons were abuzz about this new ensemble that the New York Times called “A breath of fresh air!” Its performance of mixed repertory was a triumph. “The Harriman-Jewell Series gave us a feast to savor for some time, and we look forward to experiencing other dishes on the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet menu,” wrote Sandy Eisenberg for KCMetropolis.

Presenter: Harriman-Jewell Series

Program TBA

Ensemble: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Giuseppe Filianoti- Tenor | American Recital Debut

Folly Theater

Kansas City, Missouri

Saturday, 21 April 2012 - 8:00 PM

The Harriman-Jewell Series is well known for star tenors making American recital debuts. That tradition continues with Italian-born Giuseppe Filianoti, considered the pre-eminent lyric tenor of his generation. The beauty of his voice, passionate lyricism, and the dramatic fervor on stage has won widespread critical acclaim and recognition. “Audience members applauded and stomped their feet... Remember his name: he’s going to be a major tenor,” wrote The Associated Press music critic Ronald Blum.

Presenter: Harriman-Jewell Series

Cilèa: Serenata