South American Rhythms
BRASIL GUITAR DUO
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
10:30 AM

• Winners of the 2006 Concert Artists Guild International Competition
• Guitar duo draws from a broad repertoire of classical guitar and the traditional music of its native land

Exceptional High School Talents
RISING STARS
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
10:30 AM, 12 PM

• Classical music students from all of New Jersey’s 21 counties perform — only 12 winners are selected to perform at the Algonquin Theatre
• Reserve early—extraordinarily popular show

Charms of the Harp
BRIDGET KIBBEY
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
10:30 AM

• Award-winning harpist and Julliard School graduate
• Performs classical as well as new music from Harrison Birtwistle, Pierre Boulez, Kaija Sarriaho, Augusta-Read Thomas, and Charles Wourenin

America's Welsh Nightingale
JODEE JAMES
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
10:30 AM

• Join “America’s Welsh Nightengale”, Jodee James in celebrating Saint Dwynwen’s Day (Welsh Valentine’s Day)
• Her duo weaves songs and stories from Celtic Wales

Flawless Violin
JESSICA LEE
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
10:30 AM

• Accomplished violinist and member of the Johannes String Quartet
• First Prize Winner of the 2005 Concert Artists Guild International Competition

Yiddish Swing
EVE SICULAR & MEMBERS OF
METROPOLITAN KLEZMER
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
10:30 AM

• Trio brings eclectic exuberance to Yiddish musical genres
• Performs vibrant versions of lesser-known gems from wedding dance, trance, folk, swing and tango styles

Brassy Morning
STEIN BROTHERS JAZZ
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
10:30 AM

• Asher (alto sax) and Alex (tenor sax) are winners of Burch Fellowships
• The group draws upon Latina and Caribbean influences as well as Grammy award winning arranger Slide Hampton

Violins, Viola and Cello
PARKER STRING QUARTET
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
10:30 AM

• Well-known collaborators with jazz, folk and world artists
• 2005 Winners of Concert Artists Guild Competition & Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition