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Corner on Classics Series
The Singletary Center for the Arts continues its commitment to a 26 year community tradition of presenting world-acclaimed artists through its Corner on Classics series which presents and stages concerts by renowned musicians, dancers, and ensembles from every corner of the globe. The 2006-07 Corner on Classics season will be as exciting, diverse, and artistically stellar as any before it. All performances are held at 7:30pm.
Subscription Prices
Regular Adult: $140
UK Faculty/Staff: $125
Senior: $125
Student: $85
Pick 3 Prices
Regular Adult: $90
UK Faculty/Staff: $81
Senior: $81
Student: $60
Mark O'Connor - October 6, 2006
Widely recognized as one of the most gifted contemporary composers in America,
O'Connor is surely one of the brightest talents of his generation. From his first recorded composition for Sony, Appalachian Waltz, a collaboration
with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer, to his Grammy-winning follow up release, Appalachian Journey, Mark has been hailed a "genius" by the Baltimore
Sun, "brilliantly original" by the Seattle Times, and "one of the most talented and imaginative artists working in
music—any music—today" by the Los Angeles Times.
Royal Drummers of Burundi - October 19, 2006
The second concert in the series will be the legendary Royal Drummers of Burundi, arguably Africa's most famous percussion ensemble, and certainly
one of the most sought after world music groups performing today. These artists continue to perform as they have for centuries, passing down
traditions and techniques from father to son. Their unique sound has resulted in a number of successful collaborative recordings with popular
artists such as Joni Mitchell, Bow Wow Wow, and Adam and the Ants, among others. Also performing in this concert will be Mombasa Party, a string
and vocal ensemble from Kenya. The live performances of The Royal Drummers of Burundi are the ultimate African drum experience.
The Bulgarian State Opera - January 18, 2007
In January, the Bulgarian State Opera visits the Singletary Center Concert Hall with its production of Puccini's Turandot. This prestigious
organization is quickly gaining international acclaim as one of the world's great opera companies. Having already performed on many of the world's
most cherished stages, their first visit to Kentucky promises to be a highlight of the season. With a large choir and orchestra, stellar
soloists and esteemed conductor, the story of the legendary Peking princess, Turandot, comes to life in a most passionate and theatrical fashion.
Savion Glover in "Classical Savion" - January 30/31, 2007
Unanimously considered the world's finest tap dancer, Savion Glover was one of the youngest men ever to be nominated for a Tony award. He starred
on Broadway at the age of twelve in The Tap Dance Kid, subsequently performing with the late, great Gregory Hines in Jelly's Last Jam.
In 1996, he won a Tony for his incredible work in Bring in Da Noize, Bring in Da Funk. Now, for the Singletary Center, Savion has set his
sights on bringing classical music into a new light with Classical Savion. The tap impresario, with orchestra, will perform his uniquely
innovative choreography to music by a host of master composers such as Medelssohhn, Vivaldi, Stravinski, and others, proving he is just as comfortable
with classical music as he is with jazz, hip-hop, funk, and rhythm and blues.
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble - February 20, 2007
The Corner on Classics series concludes with The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, accompanied by the Hungarian Folk Orchestra. Now in its 55th year,
this unique folkloric dance ensemble continues to collect, perform and preserve authentic folk music and dance, as well as traditional costumes of
Hungary, achieving its aim of revitalizing the singular culture of the Hungarian people. Their rich repertoire of folk music, which inspired classical
composers such as Liszt, Brahms, Kodaly, and Bartok, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
Turning the Corner Series
2002 marked the beginning of the Turning the Corner series, designed to respond to the musical interests of the UK students. Featuring artists that are best in contemporary music and relevant to the University student, this series provides audiences the opportunity to enjoy popular music in an intimate concert setting.
Past Turning the Corner Series artists include:
Ani DiFranco
Wilco
Nickel Creek
moe.
Guster
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones
Ben Folds
Howie Day
Maroon 5
Phantom Planet
Indigo Girls
Yo La Tengo
Blues Traveler