The U.S. Army Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Oct 24, 2018

The 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus perform regularly in some of the most famous concert halls -- and just as often in the humblest auditoriums in the smallest of communities. Their vast repertoire stretches from orchestral masterworks and operatic arias to Sousa marches, jazz classics, and Broadway musicals and they have recently shared the stage with the likes of the Boston Pops and the National Symphony Orchestra.

Finding Neverland

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Oct 26 - Oct 28, 2018

The winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash "captures the kid-at-heart," says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, “It’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Directed by visionary Tony-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award winning film, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan.

Dhoad Gypsies of Rajasthan

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Oct 30, 2018

They have performed for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, for the prime minister of India, the president of France and, lest we forget, the birthday party of Mick Jagger. Direct from Jaipur, India comes a 17-member ensemble that shares a repertoire of song, music, and dance from the semi-nomadic travelling musicians of Rajasthan. “Authentic without any of the heavy lifting, their catchy melodies and intense grooves -- a heady blend of Hindustani classical and Sufi devotional music -- are hypnotic, joyous and instantly likeable" (Irish Times).

Ronn McFarlane

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Nov 02, 2018

Grammy-nominated lutenist Ronn McFarlane strives to bring the lute - the most popular instrument of the Renaissance -- into today’s musical mainstream and make it accessible to a wider audience. The superb acoustics of Stage 3 will enhance an unforgettable concert. Since taking up the lute in 1978, Ronn has made his mark in music as the founder of Ayreheart, a founding member of the Baltimore Consort, touring 49 of the 50 United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany and Austria, and as a guest artist with Apollo’s Fire, The Bach Sinfonia, The Catacoustic Consort, The Folger Consort, Houston Grand Opera, The Oregon Symphony, The Portland Baroque Orchestra, and The Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra.

Jim Messina

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Nov 03, 2018

Jim Messina’s legacy spans five decades and three acclaimed rock super groups: Loggins & Messina, Buffalo Springfield, and Poco. And he’s had a vibrant solo career, plus a dizzying array of producing and engineering credits for such luminaries as The Doors, Joni Mitchell, and Herb Alpert. Performing with his band -- which includes Poco alum Rusty Young -- the evening will include songs we all know and love, from across his storied career.

The Secret Language of Dreams: Exhibit by Claudia Cohen

Presented by Gallery at 48 Natoma at Gallery at 48 Natoma

Sep 14 - Nov 08, 2018

The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom is honored to exhibit fantastic artwork by Claudia Cohen. California Bay Area artist Claudia Cohen brings a sense of surrealism to many of the bronze and ceramic sculpture she forms. Her recent paintings bring a similar narrative vision to another dimension. Claudia's works bring to life human nature in ways that deconstruct pre-conceived notions about humanity and stimulates the observer’s imagination. Described as comic-surrealism, her style blends objective reality with mythology and flights of fancy with reference to classic art history. In the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, advanced student work from Folsom High School Studio Art Class Show will be on display. Instructor Jeff Carter has been an award-winning teacher of the arts program at this school, his students have gone on to receive many accolades and awards.

For the Love of Music Fundraiser

Presented by Hope Presbyterian Church at Community Bible Church

Nov 10, 2018

This is a fundraising event to help the Vista Del Lago High School's music department purchase music stands and an oboe, featuring some of Sacramento's finest talent. There is also a GoFundMe for additional donations.

Russian String Orchestra

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Nov 13, 2018

They return with a new name, under the baton of their celebrated founder, Misha Rachlevsky. Founded in 1991, the orchestra features some of Russia’s finest young players and is renowned for their warmth and high energy, creating concerts described as “addictive.” “From work to work, Rachlevsky drew from his players' gleaming tone quality, finely nuanced timbres, carefully shaded textures and focused ensemble coordination.” (Washington Post). The orchestra’s 30+ recordings have received widespread acclaim, such as the Diapason d’Or award in France, Critics Choice in London’s Gramophone, and the Critics Choice in The New York Times.

William Shakespeare’s Macbeth

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts and Falcon's Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College at Harris Center for the Arts

Nov 02 - Nov 18, 2018

The Falcon’s Eye opens its twelfth season with William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Driven to bloody deeds by their lust for power, Macbeth and his Lady fight to hold on to their sanity and to each other by any means necessary. Shakespeare’s tragedy is an unrelenting examination of the dark side of humanity. Note: This production contains mature content and simulated violence, it may not be suitable for children Age 13 or younger.

Rudoph the Red-Nose Reindeer: The Musical

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Nov 19 - Nov 23, 2018

The beloved TV classic Rudoph the Red-Nose Reindeer soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. Come see all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in Rudoph the Red-Nose Reindeer: The Musical. It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special. Don’t miss this wonderful holiday tradition that speaks to the misfit in all of us. Based on the animated television special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage. Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and orchestrations by Timothy Splain.  

50th Anniversary: The Beatles' White Album

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Nov 25, 2018

A 40-piece orchestra featuring all-star area players, along with popular local singers/musicians and top students from The Sacramento Preparatory Music Academy (SPMA) will liberate the Beatles’ White Album from wax and perform the album in its entirety. The Beatles’ White Album will feature Sacramento’s favorite master of ceremonies & entertainer/singer, Peter Petty (2018 Sammie Award Winner "Best Live Entertainer"); Kurt Spataro (Skyler’s Pool guitarist); Gabe Nelson (Cake/Bellygunner), and student Justice Nelkin, Casey Lipka (Singer/Bassist-Classical Revolution); Greg Williams and student Angelica Hays (lead guitarists); and student Simon MacBride (drums). Also featuring George Holden’s Liquid Light Show & Live Cinema. SPMA, led by founder and ravenous Beatles fan Ben McClara, has painstakingly transcribed and arranged The Beatles’ White Album “In It’s Entirety,” for rhythm section + nine-piece strings section, six-piece woodwinds section, six-piece brass section, percussion, and four-person background choir. This concert is the major yearly fundraiser supporting the SPMA. For McClara, the staff and especially…

Django Festival All-Stars

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Nov 28, 2018

“On this stage, you see… five gypsies!” Carrying forward the “Hot Jazz” legacy of the great Django Reinhardt, this internationally renowned group features one of Europe’s greatest musical families, guitarist/violinist Dorado Schmitt and his sons Samson and Amati. Joined by virtuoso violinist Pierre Blanchard and accordionist extraordinaire Ludovic Beier, who “played as great a solo on his accordian as Toots Thielemans at his zenith " (Downbeat), don’t miss what will certainly be "the greatest jazz show in town" (Wall Street Journal).

Voices of California: Merry and Bright

Presented by Voices of California at Harris Center for the Arts

Dec 01, 2018

An annual highlight! Join the Voices of California and other top local performing groups for an afternoon of top notch harmony that is a great way to kickoff your holiday season!

Christmas Concertos by Candlelight

Presented by Sacramento Baroque Soloists at Harris Center for the Arts

Dec 01 - Dec 02, 2018

Sacramento Baroque Soloists explore the splendor and beauty of Baroque Christmas Concertos in this musical feast of works by Corelli, Charpentier, Corrette, Torelli, and Locatelli. This concert features Robin Fisher, soprano. Sacramento's professional baroque music ensemble, the Sacramento Baroque Soloists creates vibrant, engaging performances of music from the 17th to 19th Centuries. The group has a local reputation for quality and compelling programming. Inevitably, audience members leave these intimate concerts feeling moved and inspired. In 2018-19, the ensemble performs their 17th concert season. Repertoire includes Sonatas to concertos and sinfonias, from Uccellini and Gabrielli to Lully, from Vivaldi to Biber and Bach. Audiences enjoy the many varied themes and historical program notes presented through the years.

LeAnn Rimes: You and Me and Christmas

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Dec 05, 2018

LeAnn Rimes is an internationally multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter. Globally, she has sold more than 44 million units, won two Grammy Awards; 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; one Country Music Association Award and one Dove Award. At 14, Rimes won "Best New Artist” making her the youngest recipient of a Grammy Award.

Historic Folsom Holiday Home Tour

Presented by Folsom Historical Society/Folsom History Museum and Murer House Foundation at Folsom History Museum

Dec 07 - Dec 08, 2018

Celebrating its seventh anniversary, the 2018 Historic Folsom Holiday Home Tour will feature charming historic homes beautifully adorned for the holidays, historic churches, and the newly remodeled Folsom Hotel.  You’ll also find a wonderful art and hand-crafted holiday gift boutique at the Murer House,  docents in period clothing and an opportunity to enjoy the season as you step back in time. This is benefit tour for the Folsom Historical Society and the Murer House Foundation.

Jake Shimabukuro

Presented by SBL Entertainment at Harris Center for the Arts

Dec 09, 2018

Jake Shimabukuro can still vividly remember the first time he held a ukulele, at age four. It was an encounter that would shape his destiny and give the world one of the most exceptional and innovative uke players in the history of the instrument -- an artist who has drawn comparisons to musical titans such as Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis. That first brush with musical fate took place in Honolulu, Hawai’i, where Jake was born and still makes his home. Growing up, he studied and played a number of other musical instruments -- drums, piano and guitar. “But none of those instruments spoke to me the way the ukulele did,” he says. “There was something about the uke that was different. Music was my passion, but I had no idea that I could make it as a musician.”

Christmas Radio

Presented by Cantare Chorale of the Sierra Foothills at Harris Center for the Arts

Dec 14 - Dec 16, 2018

A 90-minute choral concert featuring our favorite Christmas selections, from classics to pops -- songs you love to hear in 4-6-8-part harmonies. Cantare Chorale of the Sierra Foothills was founded in 1992 to bring the joy of choral music to the citizens of El Dorado County and beyond. The singers, with varied backgrounds, have been fulfilling this mission for more than 25 years and continue to expand their sphere of influence. Under the direction of Mariia Pechenova they create an impressive sound and inspire their audience.

A Master Singers Christmas

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Dec 20, 2018

The Sacramento Master Singers, this region’s most accomplished choral chamber ensemble, presents "A Master Singers Christmas". Conductor Ralph Hughes has searched the globe for traditional carols and newly-minted holiday songs to share with the choir’s devoted audiences. The opening candlelight processional will feature Eric Whitacre’s mesmerizing “Lux Arumque,” celebrating its 15th anniversary. The program will also include the delightful “Winter Songs” by Ola Gjeilo and the comforting “How Still He Rests” by Brent Pierce. Join Harris Center for a magical, uplifting celebration of the season.

An Irish Christmas 2018

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Dec 22 - Dec 23, 2018

Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing, and authentic Irish traditional music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season. Following last year’s sold-out performances at the Harris Center, An Irish Christmas returns with an award-winning cast of Irish dancers, led by Riverdance principal dancer Caterina Coyne and Connor Reider (principal dancer Celtic Fyre, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, The Chieftains). A memorable night of family entertainment that sparkles with the charm and magic that only this festive time of the year can bring. A perfect family event!

Robert Dubac’s The Book of Moron

Presented by Emery Entertainment at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 04, 2019

Robert Dubac’s newest Off-Broadway solo hit, The Book of Moron, has been described as one of the most “hilarious,” “intelligent,” and “scorching” satirical attacks on idiocracy since Mark Twain. (And “idiocracy” isn’t even a word. How dumb is that?) The New York Times raves, “Riding shotgun with intelligence and absurdity, there’s laughter for all!” Are you craving for some satire that cuts with a clever intelligent edge? Are you tired of adolescent comedies generated by the mediocrity of television? Then buckle up for a hilarious joy ride over the pot-holed highways of cultural hypocrisy with Robert Dubac’s The Book of Moron! It’s comedy on steroids. Think your funny bone can handle it?

The Great Composers Chamber Music Series: Rising Stars

Presented by VITA Academy at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 06, 2019

Susan Lamb Cook gathers together musicians from around the country to present exciting and engaging performances of some of the greatest chamber music ever written. The Great Composers Chamber Music Series presents “Rising Stars of Chamber Music,” young emerging artists performing chamber music classics.

The Joyous Music of Beethoven: Keyboard Conversations

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 11, 2019

Keyboard Conversations are concerts with lively commentary. Prior to performing each work, internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel briefly, and in non-technical language, engagingly speaks about the music. These programs enrich the listening experience for the avid music lover as well as provide an inviting, entertaining, instantly accessible introduction to great music for the novice. The boisterous "Rage Over a Lost Penny," the exhilarating "Polonaise," the intimate "Bagatelles," the "Theresa Sonata" (who was she?), and the "Farewell Sonata" (who was leaving, and why was Beethoven deeply affected?).

Home for the Holidays Art Exhibit

Presented by Gallery at 48 Natoma at Gallery at 48 Natoma

Nov 16, 2018 - Jan 12, 2019

The holidays bring memories of homecoming to many people. However, homes come in all different shapes and sizes, from the quaint ideal of a European country village square to the extreme, elegantly carved doorways and portals of palaces to the imagined architecture of fantasy. The Gallery at 48 Natoma will display the art of three acclaimed artists: Rod Williams (watercolors), Judith Monroe (sculptures), and Boni Canning (photography) in Home for the Holidays. In the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, over 100 photographs in the 12th Annual Folsom Focus Photography Contest, sponsored by the Folsom Arts Association, will be on display from November 9, 2018 to January 10, 2019. This year’s categories include Macro, Folsom Outdoors, Folsom People, urban Scenes of Folsom and Cell Phone Photography in both youth and adult age groups.

Paris Combo

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 13, 2019

Two decades spent crisscrossing the globe -- playing to enthusiastic audiences from Sydney to San Francisco and Berlin to Beijing -- have enabled France’s Paris Combo to create a unique, cosmopolitan sound, a fun-loving mix of swinging gypsy jazz, cabaret, French pop and Latino and Middle Eastern rhythms. Fronted by the charismatic vocals of Belle du Berry whose “onstage demeanor is so expressive that communication is never an issue. "Part gamine charm, part playful seduction, her delivery fuses theatrical instincts with jazz inflected phrasing that accentuates the band’s irresistible rhythmic and melodic hooks.” (The Age, Melbourne 2017)

Mark Hummel's 2019 Southern Harp Blowout

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 17, 2019

Grammy Nominee Mark Hummel returns and, as always, his guests are stellar: Bobby Rush is a 2017 Grammy winner, Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, 10 Ten Blues Music Award Winner, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, and Rolling Stone "King of the Chitlin’ Circuit” winner. Kenny Neal is a second-generation southern Louisiana bluesman, 2017 Grammy-nominee and winner of two Blues Music Awards for his Bloodline CD. And Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone studied harmonica with Junior Wells and James Cotton; his former band Jumpin Johnny’s Blues Party was the foundation of the New Orleans-based The Iguanas. Blues supergroup Golden State/Lone Star Blues Revue is also accompanying this talented lineup.

Jersey Boys

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 22 - Jan 26, 2019

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard...and the radio just couldn't get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story - a story that has made them an international sensation all over again. Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award-winning true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that's just too good to be true. Featuring the legendary Top Ten hits "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like A Man," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," and "December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)." Note: Content is recommended for Ages 12+

Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King

Presented by Folsom Lake Community Concert Association at Harris Center for the Arts

Jan 27, 2019

Carole King is without question the most successful and revered female singer-songwriter in pop music history. Tapestry: Tribute to Carole King, starring Jeannie Austin on piano and vocals with her back-up singers and band, faithfully recreates the glorious sound of a Carole King concert, leaving you with memories of the great music she wrote and recorded, including "You’ve Got a Friend," "Take Good Care of My Baby," "The Loco-Motion," "Natural Woman," "It’s Too Late," "So Far Away," "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "One Fine Day," "Beautiful," and "I Feel the Earth Move."

Russian National Ballet

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 06 - Feb 07, 2019

Two distinct programs mark the 2019 return of Russian National Ballet Theatre to Folsom. On Wednesday, the company of 50 exquisite dancers will twice perform Cinderella, a full-length ballet in two acts, with music by Prokofiev. On Thursday the company performs a Gala Program, with excerpts from the world’s greatest ballets with music by Tchaikovsky, Saint-Säens, Prokofiev, and more. Under the artistic direction of Elena Radchenko, a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet, Russian National Ballet Theatre was founded during Perestroika, when many principal dancers from the great ballet companies migrated to Russian National Ballet Theatre to tour the world and uphold the grand tradition of the major Russian ballet works.

Folsom Lake Symphony: Romantic Tales

Presented by Folsom Lake Symphony at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 09, 2019

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Romantic Tales! Program includes Gershwin’s Selections from Porgy and Bess, Saint-Saens’ "Piano Concerto No. 2," and Rimsky-Korsakov’s "Scheherazade." Guest pianist Tien Hsieh will perform. Pianist Tien Hsieh has received the prestigious Roy M. Rubenstein Award and Li-Ching Cultural and Educational Foundation Grant and is past winner of the International Liszt Competition, Artists International Presentations Auditions and Pacific Piano Competition and Festival as well as many other competitions across the U.S. Following her debut at Carnegie Hall, she performed an all-Liszt program in Budapest.

International Guitar Night

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 19, 2019

Each year, Brian Gore assembles a new cast of guitar luminaries from around the world -- musicians who embody the diversity and virtuosity of the acoustic guitar. And each year, the Harris Center welcomes IGN onto Stage One -- it is, by now, a beloved tradition. Guest host Luca Stricagnoli, Italy's explosive contemporary showman, returns by popular demand. He will be joined by two of France's acclaimed young prodigies, swing guitarist Antoine Boyer and Flamenco guitarist Samuelito, and the ground-breaking Turkish fretless guitarist Cenk Erdogan.

Evita

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Feb 21 - Feb 23, 2019

Eva Peron enthralled a nation and enchanted the world. Her story unfolds in Evita, the Tony® Award-winning Best Musical, a high flying theatrical experience adored the world over. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's groundbreaking musical captures the rise and fall of one of the world's most glamorous first ladies in this classic Broadway and London hit. From the geniuses behind Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita captures musical gold with its Grammy® Award-winning score. Evita combines Latin music, pop, jazz and musical theatre styles that have captivated audiences for more than 40 years.

Masters of Hawaiian Music

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 06, 2019

The masters return, bringing Hawaii's unique folk styles and the delightful experience of kī-hō'alu (slack key guitar) to the mainland. Four-time Grammy-winner and master slack key guitarist George Kahumoku Jr. will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Nathan Aweau (a member of such award-winning groups as HAPA and Ka'eo) and slack key guitarist David "Kawika" Kahiapo (winner of two 2015 Na Hoku Awards). Together, they will weave the distinctly Hawaiian style of open tunings, ukulele, and Hawaiian vocals into a performance that will carry you back to the Islands.

An Evening with Ron Paul

Presented by Folsom Lake College at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 12, 2019

Dr. Ron Paul ran for President of the U.S. three times -- as the Libertarian Party candidate in 1988 and the Republican Party candidate in 2008 and 2012. Serving in Congress during the 1970-80s, he served on the House Banking Committee, where he was an outspoken critic of the Federal Reserve’s inflationary measures. An unwavering advocate of pro-life and pro-family values, he voluntarily relinquished his House seat in 1984 and returned to his medical practice. He returned to Congress in 1997, serving on the House Financial Services and Foreign Affairs Committees. He is the author of several best-selling books, most recently Swords Into Plowshares, a personal reflection on America's history of war, foreign intervention, and prospects for peace.

Monty Python’s Spamalot

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 21 - Mar 24, 2019

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, begins its search for the Holy Grail in the Fall of 2018. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences worldwide are eating up Spamalot!

Collectif9

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 25, 2019

Montreal’s cutting-edge classical string band has been gathering steam since its 2011 debut, attracting diverse audiences in varied spaces. Known for energized, innovative arrangements of classical repertoire, collectif9 employs lights, staging, and amplification to create genre-bending classical performances. Playing short excerpts of works arranged for the group, collectif9 pays close attention to the energy, flow, and variety of each show as a whole, highlighting the use of familiar dance rhythms, developing transitions between pieces, talking to the audience, and using lighting effects to emphasize the character of each piece. Come for a one-of-a-kind experience with classical music! "This, ladies and gentlemen, is where chamber music is going." (Ottawa Chamberfest)

Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Mar 30, 2019

Emmy Award-winning comedienne Vicki Lawrence is one of the most beloved television personalities of her generation. Plucked out of total obscurity as a high school senior, Vicki went on to become part of the now-legendary cast of The Carol Burnett Show. "I went to the Harvard School of Comedy in front of America," says Ms. Lawrence of her Burnett Show training. In the seventh season, and hundreds of hilarious sketches later, at the ripe, old age of 24, Vicki created her most endearing character to date, Thelma Harper, or "Mama" as she is better known to her fans. After the Burnett Show, Vicki went on to star in "Mama's Family," which consistently topped the ratings for its entire six-year run of original shows. "Mama" has attained almost a cult status among her legions of loyal television viewers. Ms. Lawrence decided that the time is right to take Mama out of…

Australian Chamber Orchestra

Presented by Harris Center for the Arts at Harris Center for the Arts

Apr 01, 2019

The reviews say it all: “If there’s a better chamber orchestra in the world today, I haven’t heard it” (The Guardian); “The energy and vibe of a rock band with the ability of a crack classical chamber group” (Washington Post); “They don’t play New York nearly often enough. But, on the rare occasion that they do come in from Down Under, they leave an indelible mark on the city’s music scene” (TimeOut New York); “Early music doesn’t get much hipper than this” (Los Angeles Times). Performing as a flexible and versatile ‘ensemble of soloists’ on modern and period instruments, their repertoire spans six centuries and their performances are marked with a vitality and virtuosity unmatched by other ensembles: In a nod to past traditions, only the cellists are seated, and the resulting sense of energy and individuality is one of the most commented-upon elements of an ACO concert experience.