Cal Performances 1819 Season Brochure

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From the Executive and Artistic Director Published by the United Nations in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights asserts that “everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community.” Exercising this right opens us to wonderful experiences. We may find ourselves—by chance or choice—next to strangers or people we know. They, in turn, may come from varied backgrounds, beliefs, and income. Together, we may share views or disagree. Yet when the curtain rises, we become part of a vibrant community. Attending a performance remains one of society’s most democratizing acts.The performing arts encourage us to reflect and imagine in new ways, to explore places andspaces we have never visited, as well as those we would like to recall or reimagine. As wereflect on a performance, we engage in a spirited dialogue with what we see and hear; weaccommodate differences in vision and beliefs. We hope for a dialogue between what wewitness and the awareness of our own experience. And we aspire to enlightenment.Cal Performances’ 2018/19 Season offers a wealth of opportunities to consider the richnessof the human experience. And our Berkeley RADICAL programming initiative presentsconcentrated and deeply engaging examinations of two consequential issues in the publiceye—the role of women creators in the performing arts, and the complex nature of citizenship.You will undoubtedly recognize many of the artists, companies, and works describedin these pages—and some, we expect, will be new discoveries. What I hope will feelfascinating and welcome are the relationships between one work and another, and the manyways we include the rich and diverse communities that constitute our society.So please join in and take part in this invigorating community adventure—as together,we celebrate what we share at Cal Performances: the very finest in music, dance, theater,and much more.Welcome to the 2018/19 Season!Matías TarnopolskyExecutive and Artistic DirectorCal Performances

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“When the curtain rises, we become part of a vibrant community. Attending a performance remains one of society’s most democratizing acts.” —Matías Tarnopolsky HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGODance

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Subscribe now Best Seats We know that seating matters. That’sto lock in thebest seats at why our Subscribers and Donors get access to the bestthe best prices! seats in the house in advance of single-ticket buyers. And your seats are guaranteed for our most sought-after performances, including two special events at the Greek: Yo-Yo Ma and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and special guest Jon Batiste. Choice and Flexibility This season, we’re offering more ways than ever before for you to choose the exact events you want with our new Choose-Your- Own By Genre Subscription (see details below). Plus, you still have the flexibility of advance ticket exchanges that are easy and free of service charges. Savings Save up to 30% on single-ticket prices. Plus, save 10% on additional ticket purchases added to your subscription and throughout the season.Season Subscription OptionsChoose-Your-Own Choose-Your-Own ChooseBy Number By Genre Berkeley RADICALSave up to 20% Save 25% Save 30%The widest choice of New this season!performances. The more you Immerse yourself in the Get the full perspectivesee, the more you save! kinds of performing arts and discover somethingSave 10%: Select 4 or 5 you love! Select four or new or unexpected. Join usevents on a single order. more performances in the for all of the performancesSave 15%: Select 6 or 7 same genre and save 25% on one of our Berkeleyevents on a single order. (some performance date RADICAL programmingSave 20%: Select 8 or more restrictions apply). strands and save 30% onevents on a single order. single-ticket prices.Subscribe today!calperformances.org/subscribe2

2018/19 Season CalendarSeptember December April23 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra 2 Shai Wosner, piano 3 Monterey Jazz Festival on Tourwith Wynton Marsalis 7–9 Pavel Zuštiak and Palissimo 60th Anniversary Celebrationand special guest Jon Batiste; Company; Custodians of Beauty Starring Cécile McLorin SalvantCelebrating Duke Ellington 8 Charles Lloyd & The Marvels, 4 The Tallis Scholars;28–30 Mark Morris Dance Group; and Lucinda Williams Music Inspired by the Sistine ChapelPepperland 7 So– Percussion; Mallet Quartets and 13–16 Big Dance Theater; 17c the Keyboard Reimagined30 Yo-Yo Ma, cello; Bach Suites January 2019 9–14 Alvin Ailey AmericanOctober Dance Theater 18–20 Hubbard Street Dance Chicago5 Max Richter with the American 20 David Finckel, cello; Wu Han, piano 13 Havana Cuba All-StarsContemporary Music Ensemble 25 Kronos Quartet; Fifty for the Future 27 Nicola Benedetti, violin; 15 Murray Perahia, piano6 Aida Cuevas Alexei Grynyuk, pianowith Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán 26–28 Théâtre National de Bretagne;A Tribute to Juan Gabriel February Julius Caesar7 Sandeep Das and the 1 Yefim Bronfman, piano 29 Gil Shaham, violin;HUM Ensemble; Delhi to Damascus 2–3 Kodo; One Earth Tour: Evolution Akira Eguchi, piano 8 Cantus; Alone Together12–13 Schaubühne; 17 Danish String Quartet MayAn Enemy of the People 20 Joyce DiDonato; SONGPLAY 22–24 The 7 Fingers; Reversible 1 Alisa Weilerstein, cello;13 Jerusalem Quartet with 24 Takács Quartet The Complete Bach SuitesPinchas Zukermanand Amanda Forsyth March 3 Silkroad Ensemble; Heroes Take Their Stands13 Soweto Gospel Choir; 2-3 Akram Khan; XENOSSongs of the Free 3 Takács Quartet 5 Michael Barenboim, violin 10 Nicolas Hodges, piano;20–21 Sasha Waltz & Guests; Körper Jennifer Koh, violin; 11–12 Song of the Goat Theatre; Anssi Karttunen, cello Songs of Lear and25 An Evening with Pat Metheny Hamlet: A Commentary 15–17 Philharmonia Orchestra, London;26–28 Barber Shop Chronicles Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor 17 Los Angeles Master Chorale; Lagrime di San PietroNovember 22–24 Quote Unquote Collective; (Tears of Saint Peter) Mouthpiece1 Pierre-Laurent Aimard 31– June 2 Eifman Ballet; Pygmalionand Tamara Stefanovich, pianos 23 An Evening with Ira Glass; Seven Things I’ve Learned Pre- and Post-3 Jordi Savall; Performance TalksThe Routes of Slavery (1444 –1888) 31 Zakir Hussain and For select performances, your ticket the Masters of Percussion includes entry to pre- and post-10 Daniel Barenboim and the performance talks with artists andWest-Eastern Divan Orchestra scholars for exclusive insights into the program you are attending. These half-16–17 Compagnie Käfig; Pixel hour talks take place in the performance venue one hour prior to curtain or directly after the performance. Pre- and post-performance talks for the 2018/19 season will be announced in September. 7

Special Eventsat the GreekSecure your seats nowfor our Special Events!Special Events are likely to sell out. Subscribingnow is the best way to lock in your seats beforesingle tickets go on sale to the general public onJune 12 for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestrawith Wynton Marsalis and special guest JonBatiste on Sep 23 and Yo-Yo Ma on Sep 30.Add these events now to any subscriptionorder and save 10% on single-ticket prices.Include them in a Choose-Your-Own By Numbersubscription of 6 or more events in a single orderand save even more. Single-ticket discounts donot apply.Want priority for the best seats? Order early andconsider a donation with your purchase. Donorsand renewing Subscribers are seated first.8 Subscribe today! calperformances.org

Yo-Yo Ma, celloBach SuitesSun, Sep 30, 7pm, GTJoy, sorrow, passion, regret, hope—in the handsof a master, the entire range of human experienceseems encapsulated in Bach’s stunning cellosuites. Yo-Yo Ma has been performing them fordecades and lends a wisdom, playfulness, anddepth of expression to these seminal works,unmatched by any other living performer. Mareturns to the majestic Greek Theatre for thisspecial performance, his warm, distinctivetone miraculously transforming the open-airamphitheater into the perfect venue for an intimateand unforgettable chamber music concert. AsMa himself noted onstage at his Greek Theatreconcert in 2017 (with Edgar Meyer and ChrisThile), “It doesn’t get any better than this.”Major support provided by The Bernard OsherFoundation and Patron Sponsors Nadine Tangand Bruce Smith. YO-YO MA 9

Special Eventsat the GreekJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestrawith Wynton Marsalisand special guest Jon BatisteCelebrating Duke EllingtonSun, Sep 23, 5:30pm, GTAs summer turns to fall, celebrate under the stars in thestunning Greek Theatre, with one of the greatest jazzorchestras in the world! International jazz ambassador,nine-time Grammy winner, and Pulitzer Prize recipientWynton Marsalis and his legendary Jazz at Lincoln CenterOrchestra transform the magnificent outdoor theater into thebiggest—and swinging-est—party in town. The orchestra isjoined by charismatic pianist and music director of The LateShow with Stephen Colbert’s house band, Jon Batiste, for aprogram celebrating the legacy of Duke Ellington. Expect thefull panorama of Ellingtonia, from early Cotton Club “jump”classics, to dreamy big-band ballads, to selections from theDuke’s lushly orchestrated suites.Residency and education activities generouslyunderwritten by Maris & Ivan Meyerson. JON BATISTE10 Subscribe today! calperformances.org

GattheGARLAEEK A BENEFIT FOR CAL PERFORMANCES’ EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS Gala Co-Chairs: Helen Meyer, Maris Meyerson, and Sara E. Wilson Gala Committee: Kit Leland, Sylvia Lindsey, Jen Lyons, Laura Perloff, Leigh Teece, Carol Jackson Upshaw Built around this rousing performance of Duke Ellington classics by a stellar line-up of world-class artists, the Gala at the Greek raises funds in support of Cal Performances’ Education and Community Programs, vital activities that build future audiences for the arts. For the pre-performance cocktail reception, we return to the University Club—with its stunning, panoramic views. And the post-concert backstage dinner with the artists will unfold under the twinkling lights of the iconic Greek Theatre lanterns. GALA DINNER AND PERFORMANCE $2,500 ($2,190 tax-deductible) $1,500 ($1,190 tax-deductible) Includes pre-performance cocktail reception, premium performance seating, post-performance dinner, and reserved parking for one, as well as recognition in Gala materials. COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND PERFORMANCE $500 ($270 tax-deductible) Includes pre-performance cocktail reception, preferred performance seating, and reserved parking for one. For questions, please contact Amanda Wu, Individual Giving and Special Events Manager, at [email protected] or 510.642.7837. Gala at the Greek is not available as part of a subscription.WYNTON MARSALIS 11

RBeArDkeICleyALResearch And Development Initiativein Creativity, Arts, and LearningCal Performances’ groundbreaking Berkeley RADICALinitiative explores two important and timely culturalissues: the role of women creators in the arts andbeyond, and the nature of citizenship in today’sincreasingly polarized world. Explore these themes withus through two series of powerful stage performancesand associated discussions and events, all designed toexpand and enhance your experience.Women’s WorkWomen’s Work shines a spotlight on remarkablefemale artists—directors, musicians, andchoreographers. While Cal Performances has alwayspresented female artists of the highest caliber anddistinction, we take a specific look this season at theextraordinary artistry of five women who are not onlyprincipal creators of works on our 2018/19 season,but more broadly, are expanding the definition of whatit is to be an artist in the 21st century. In a series ofpre-performance talks, we will learn more about theunique process that drives these world-class artists tocreate, and in doing so, open ourselves to new waysof experiencing these works of art.Visit calperformances.org in fall 2018 for more detailson the events surrounding these core performances.12 Subscribe today! calperformances.org

We realize the Cal Performances in Oakland AIDA CUEVASimportance Aida Cuevas 17Cof our voices NICOLA BENEDETTIonly when we with Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlánare silenced. A Tribute to Juan Gabriel—Malala Yousafzai Oct 6, PT An icon in her native Mexico, “Queen of Mariachi” Aida CuevasSASHA WALTZ & GUESTS in 2018 became the first female singer to win a Grammy inKÖRPER the mariachi genre. Cuevas is the only artist authorized by the estate of her dearest friend and mentor, the legendary singer/songwriter Juan Gabriel, to record and tour his music. A master of the mariachi art song, her unique voice and style have left a deep imprint in the history of Mexican music. See p. 41 for event details. Sasha Waltz & Guests Körper Oct 20–21, ZH The former director of Berlin’s famed Schaubühne theater and the soon-to-be joint artistic director of the Staatsballett Berlin, Sasha Waltz strips away narrative, characters, and scenery in her signature work, Körper, to take an unflinching look at our bodies—and the ways that medicine, commerce, technology, politics, and reproduction make demands on them. See p. 19 for event details. Big Dance Theater 17c Dec 13–16, ZP American choreographer, dancer, and director Annie-B Parson, the co-founder of Brooklyn’s Big Dance Theater, has collaborated with such renowned artists as Mikhail Baryshnikov, David Byrne, Laurie Anderson, Sarah Ruhl, Wendy Whelan, Esperanza Spalding, Salt-N-Pepa, Nico Muhly, and the Martha Graham Dance Company. She conceived, choreographed, and co-directed 17c, which uses the 17th-century diaries of Samuel Pepys as a springboard to explore the erasure of women’s voices in historical texts. See p. 31 for event details. Nicola Benedetti, violin Alexei Grynyuk, piano Jan 27, ZH One of the most accomplished violinists of her generation, Nicola Benedetti is in demand with major orchestras and conductors for her innate musicianship and dynamic stage presence. In addition, she is a high-profile and energetic advocate for classical music. Benedetti was awarded the Queen’s Medal for Music in 2017—the youngest-ever recipient—in recognition of her international career and work with musical charities throughout the United Kingdom. See p. 27 for event details. Quote Unquote Collective Mouthpiece Mar 22–24, ZP Norah Sadava and Amy Nostbakken combined their formidable talents to create Mouthpiece, an insightful and profound portrait of a woman struggling to find her voice. The work has since received numerous honors, including the Toronto Theatre Critics Award for Best Canadian Play, as well as a private showing in Los Angeles sponsored by Jodie Foster, and an international tour that began at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Mouthpiece is now being adapted into a feature film by acclaimed Canadian director Patricia Rozema. See p. 33 for event details. MOUTHPIECE 13

RBeArDkeICleyALResearch And Development Initiativein Creativity, Arts, and LearningCitizenshipThe diverse series of performances that form theCitizenship theme provide engagement opportunitiesthat spotlight the human side of the current debateon immigration and nationalism. By sharing uniqueperspectives on the threats to—and responsibilitiesof—citizenship, the artists included here illustrate theuniversal need for belonging and home, and invokethe very real sense of urgency and peril that pervadesthe world today.Visit calperformances.org in fall 2018 for more detailson the events surrounding these core performances.The ache forhome lives in allof us, the safeplace where wecan go as weare and not bequestioned.—Maya Angelou10 Subscribe today! calperformances.org

Schaubühne AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLEJIMMY LÓPEZ An Enemy of the People BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES by Henrik Ibsen JORDI SAVALL Oct 12–13, ZH A whistleblower in a small town is ostracized when he tries to do the right thing, and director Thomas Ostermeier wants us, the audience, to weigh in. Berlin’s famed Schaubühne theater asks us to reconcile our responsibilities to each other as citizens, with our personal moral obligations, calling attention to the contemporary threats and erosion of rights that we experience when the truth is deliberately obfuscated. See p. 31 for event details. Barber Shop Chronicles A Fuel, National Theatre, and West Yorkshire Playhouse co-production by Inua Ellams Oct 26–28, ZH A playful exploration of male identity and the potential for citizenship to form lasting bonds, Inua Ellams’ poignant play follows the personal stories of African men as they contend with who they are, and where they are from—in barber’s chairs situated throughout the African Diaspora. See p. 31 for event details. Jordi Savall The Routes of Slavery (1444 –1888) Nov 3, ZH Gathering more than two dozen musicians from 15 countries and three continents, Jordi Savall’s far-ranging program pays tribute to the enormous contributions of enslaved Africans to world culture. Savall contextualizes the celebratory tone of the music with historical readings, illuminating both the cruelest depths and extraordinary resilience of the human spirit. See p. 35 for event details. Daniel Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Nov 10, ZH Nearly 20 years ago, Israeli conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian scholar Edward Said founded this orchestra of Israelis and Arabs as a model for cooperation across the brutal divides of the Middle East. In doing so, they hoped to replace ignorance with education, knowledge, and understanding; to humanize the “other”; and to imagine a more hopeful future. Since then, this now-legendary ensemble has bridged deep political and ideological divides, standing today as a shining example of music’s ability to bring us together. See pp. 12–13 for event details. Esa-Pekka Salonen, principal conductor & artistic advisor Philharmonia Orchestra, London Dreamer Mar 15–17, ZH An ambitious new work, co-commissioned by Cal Performances, Dreamer explores the reality of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients—young adults brought to the United States as children by parents seeking refuge or opportunity, who have no legal status as of this writing. Composer Jimmy López (an immigrant from Peru) and playwright/poet Nilo Cruz (a refugee from Cuba) weave a musical story based on interviews with real people from the Bay Area community, revealing how classical music in the 21st century can help us understand the plight of those whose dreams of citizenship are threatened. See pp. 14–15 for event details. DANIEL BARENBOIM 11

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Daniel Barenboim and theWest-Eastern Divan OrchestraDaniel Barenboim, conductorSat, Nov 10, 3pm, ZHR. STRAUSS Don QuixoteTCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 5A not-to-be-missed season highlight! One of the toweringfigures of classical music leads a stellar internationalensemble in its Berkeley debut. Daniel Barenboim,revered pianist, conductor, activist, author, and directorof the Berlin State Opera and the Staatskapelle Berlin,has had close ties with the music world’s most augustinstitutions over his 60-year career, from the ChicagoSymphony Orchestra to Teatro alla Scala. In this rareBay Area appearance, Barenboim visits with one of hisproudest accomplishments, the West-Eastern DivanOrchestra, founded nearly 20 years ago with Palestinianscholar Edward Said as a model for cooperation acrossthe political and religious divides of the Middle East.The Arab and Israeli musicians in the orchestra spangenerations and geopolitical boundaries and have beenpraised for the vitality of their performances. “DanielBarenboim may be the biggest figure classical musicpossesses” (The Telegraph, London).Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details. 17

OrchestraIn Cal Performances’ annual major orchestral residency,Esa-Pekka Salonen and London’s PhilharmoniaOrchestra return with three ambitious programs thatinclude a recent cello concerto by Salonen himself andthe West Coast premiere of a Cal Performances co-commission exploring the lives of Bay Area immigrants.Esa-Pekka Salonen,principal conductor & artistic advisorPhilharmonia Orchestra, LondonEsa-Pekka Salonen, conductorFri–Sun, Mar 15–17, ZHFRI, MAR 15, 8PMSIBELIUS The OceanidesESA-PEKKASALONEN Cello Concerto Truls Mørk, celloBARTÓK Concerto for OrchestraSAT, MAR 16, 8PMSCHOENBERG Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night)BRUCKNER Symphony No. 7SUN, MAR 17, 3PMJIMMY LÓPEZ Dreamer (Cal Performances Co-commission) Libretto by Nilo Cruz Ana María Martínez, sopranoSTRAVINSKY The Firebird (complete)DreamerEngaging with an issue that speaks uniquely to our times,acclaimed Peruvian composer Jimmy López, who earnedhis doctorate at UC Berkeley, will compose Dreamer, anew oratorio informed by interactions with Bay Area andcampus immigrant communities, telling deeply personalstories through music and opening his process to audiencesthrough a series of public programs. A rising star on theinternational scene, López has been called “one of the mostinteresting young composers anywhere today” (ChicagoSun Times). For Dreamer, he teams up with a frequentcollaborator as librettist—the Pulitzer Prize-winning, CubanAmerican playwright Nilo Cruz.Additional Residency HighlightsFollowing on the success of the orchestra’s Stravinskyprograms two seasons ago—praised as “musically thrillingand dramatically potent” (The Mercury News)—Salonenconducts the rarely performed complete score for TheFirebird. Bartók’s virtuosic Concerto for Orchestra, his lastcompleted work, is paired with Salonen’s dazzling 2017 CelloConcerto, featuring Norwegian cellist Truls Mørk, and Sibelius’evocative The Oceanides. And Bruckner’s magnificentSeventh Symphony shares a program with Schoenberg’smoody tone poem for strings, Verklärte Nacht.Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details.Major support provided by The Bernard OsherFoundation and Patron Sponsors Gail and DanRubinfeld, and Annette Campbell-White and RuedigerNaumann-Etienne.Dreamer was created with funding from a Hewlett50 Arts Commission, and by Patron SponsorsLiz and Greg Lutz.18 Subscribe today! calperformances.org

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Jerusalem Quartet with Takács Quartet PINCHAS ZUKERMANPinchas Zukerman andAmanda Forsyth Sun, Feb 24, 3pm Sun, Mar 3, 3pm, HHSat, Oct 13, 8pm, FCC The peerless Takács Quartet welcomes its newestR. STRAUSS String Sextet from Capriccio member, second violinist Harumi Rhodes—theSCHOENBERG Verklärte Nacht players’ distinguished colleague at the University (Transfigured Night), Op. 4 of Colorado—following the May 2018 retirementTCHAIKOVSKY String Sextet in D minor, of founding member Károly Schranz after a career Op. 70, Souvenir de Florence spanning more than 40 years. “We are thrilled that Harumi has accepted our invitation,” membersThe Jerusalem Quartet, known for stirring and of the group said. “She is a wonderfully versatilepassionate renditions of the most beloved violinist and chamber musician.”repertoire, is joined by the star husband-and-wife From the complete Bartók cycle (2013/14), toduo of Pinchas Zukerman and Amanda Forsyth, the heroic Beethoven cycle (2016/17), to quintetsfor a special program of rarely heard string with pianist Garrick Ohlsson (2017/18), the Takácssextets. Each work here is bursting with dramatic ensemble seems to raise the bar with each visit,power and evocative imagery, from the searingly inviting us on their journey through centuries ofintense opening of Strauss’ last opera, Capriccio; repertoire and “revealing the familiar as unfamiliar,to Schoenberg’s richly chromatic symphonic making the most traditional of works feel radicalpoem Verklärte Nacht; to Tchaikovsky’s sunny once more” (The New York Times). The quartetreminiscences of the Italian countryside, Souvenir returns with two diverse programs that showcasede Florence. “Tonally, Forsyth’s bronze is a this ensemble’s vast expressive range and abilityperfect match for Zukerman’s gold, while the to bring us to the edge of our seats in both raptnature of their personal relationship spills over contemplation and delight.in communicative music-making of enormousintimacy” (Limelight Magazine).Support for the presentation of Israeliartists is provided by the Sir Jack LyonsCharitable Trust.Cantus SUN, FEB 24, 3PMAlone Together HAYDN Quartet in D Major, Op. 20, No. 4 BARTÓK Quartet No. 1 in A minor, Op. 7, Fri, Feb 8, 8pm, FCC Sz. 40, BB 52In a marvelously diverse program that connects GRIEG Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 27Beethoven, Bernstein, the Beatles, andcontemporary works by Libby Larsen, David Grieg’s daring, dense Quartet No. 1 is a rarelyLang, and Gabriel Kahane, the stellar men’s performed gem, and Bartók’s Quartet No. 1 wasvocal ensemble Cantus sings of the challenges his first major work to employ folk rhythms andof connecting in our modern age. Beloved for its melodies encountered during his excursions tosumptuous tone and exquisite blend, the choir the Hungarian countryside. The fourth of Haydn’scharmed the Cal Performances audience at its imaginative Op. 20 quartets finds the composer atspectacular performance in the 2014/15 season, the height of his powers.commemorating the Christmas Truce of 1914.“For sheer vocal finesse and sophistication, themen of the Cantus vocal ensemble are nearlyunrivaled” (Star Tribune, Minneapolis).Danish String Quartet SUN, MAR 3, 3PM CANTUSSun, Feb 17, 3pm, HH HAYDN Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. 1HAYDN Quartet in C Major, Op. 20, No. 2 BARTÓK Quartet No. 6, Sz. 114, BB 119WEBERN Quartet (1905) MENDELSSOHN Quartet No. 6 in F minor, Op. 80BEETHOVEN Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135 For its second program, the quartet performs Bartók’s fiery final quartet, and the last major workThat rare ensemble that comes along perhaps once Mendelssohn composed before his death, anin a generation, the Danish String Quartet has the eloquent eulogy to his beloved sister Fanny. Thepower to make centuries-old music come alive with first of Haydn’s Op. 76 quartets is grand in vision,a modern sense of urgency and dynamism. The and full of surprises.quartet made its Cal Performances debut in the2013/14 season and quickly became an audiencefavorite—admired in Berkeley and beyond for finelywrought interpretations that balance precision andsubtlety with youthful vigor. Here, they performBeethoven’s playful, congenial final quartet; anearly quartet composed by Webern while he wasstill a student of Schoenberg; and the second ofHaydn’s influential Op. 20 quartets. “The group is infull artistic flower…this is one of the best quartetsbefore the public today” (The Washington Post).Major support provided by The BernardOsher Foundation. TAKÁCS QUARTET 21

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Mark Morris Dance Group MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP SASHA WALTZ & GUESTSPepperlandSgt. Pepper at 50Choreography by Mark MorrisEthan Iverson, composerA Cal Performances Co-commissionFri, Sep 28, 8pmSat, Sep 29, 2pm & 8pmSun, Sep 30, 3pm, ZHMark Morris celebrates the 50th anniversary ofSgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with anexuberant new dance work that revels in theeccentric charm and joyful optimism of the Beatles’groundbreaking album. The production, a smash hitwith audiences at its Liverpool premiere last season,features a score by longtime Morris collaborator EthanIverson, who leads a unique chamber ensemble througharrangements of iconic songs from the record mixedwith imaginative original compositions. “A truly joyous,celebratory work of art… a brilliant homage to one ofthe great rock albums” (The Telegraph, London).Patron Sponsors: Helen and John MeyerCorporate Sponsor: U.S. BankSasha Waltz & GuestsKörperSat, Oct 20, 8pmSun, Oct 21, 3pm, ZHIn her signature work, Körper (Bodies), groundbreakingBerlin choreographer Sasha Waltz explores the visceraltangle of humanity from the perspectives of history,science, and architecture. Waltz premiered Körper inher first season as artistic director of the Schaubühnetheater in 2000 and now revives the work as she ispoised to take on the co-directorship of the Berlin StateBallet next year. Set on 13 male and female dancers,the movement evokes a staggering range of embodiedexperience through a series of living tableaux, both epicand intimate—the dancers morph and converge, meldand squirm, join and are torn apart, creating a powerfuland unforgettable emotional landscape.Please note: this performance includes nudity.Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details.Compagnie KäfigPixelFri–Sat, Nov 16–17, 8pm, ZHPrecision, energy, speed, power—Compagnie Käfigmerges elements of Brazilian urban dance and capoeirawith hip-hop, modern dance, and circus arts in itsbreakneck productions. Pixel was created by founderMourad Merzouki in collaboration with the French digitalproduction studio Adrien M & Claire B and featuresthe company’s 11 outstanding dancers navigating asophisticated interactive environment of light and lasersthat confounds our perceptions of what is virtual andwhat is real. “They’re animated by waves of energy, as ifvolts of electricity were traveling from muscle to muscleand limb to limb. Then that tightly controlled powerexplodes into fireworks” (Times Union, Albany, NY). COMPAGNIE KÄFIG 23

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Pavel Zuštiak andPalissimo CompanyCustodians of BeautyFri–Sat, Dec 7–8, 8pmSun, Dec 9, 3pm, ZPIn this richly multisensory work, choreographer PavelZuštiak and his brilliant Palissimo Company ask: Wheredo we find beauty today, and does it need our defense?Zuštiak creates an immersive visual experience forCustodians of Beauty, combining movement withimagery, light, and sound in response to a 2009speech by Pope Benedict XVI, reminding artists of theirresponsibilities as “custodians of beauty in the world.”Through formal abstraction and restrained, minimalistgesture, Zuštiak explores the human body as sculpture,emotional trigger, and political symbol.Hubbard Street Dance PAVEL ZUŠTIAK ANDChicago PALISSIMO COMPANYFri–Sat, Jan 18–19, 8pmSun, Jan 20, 3pm ZHPROGRAM A (1/18, 1/20)ALEJANDRO CERRUDO Silent GhostWILLIAM FORSYTHE N.N.N.N.NACHO DUATO Jardi TancatCRYSTAL PITE Grace EnginePROGRAM B (1/19)EMMA PORTNER New Piece (music: Dev Hynes,and LIL BUCK with Third Coast Percussion) (Bay Area Premiere) Over its 40-year-history, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGOhas tackled a thrilling range of repertoire, workingwith both veteran choreographers and fresh voicesreimagining contemporary dance for new generations.For Program A, the company’s “brisk and hot-blooded”(The Washington Post) dancers perform Nacho Duato’sfirst work, Jardi Tancat; Crystal Pite’s fierce GraceEngine; Alejandro Cerrudo’s slow, tender Silent Ghost;and William Forsythe’s quartet N.N.N.N. Program Bfeatures the Bay Area premiere of a new collaborationby two twentysomethings redefining what it means tomake dances today—Emma Portner, who has becomea sensation for her imaginative viral dance videos; and LilBuck, who brings the street to the stage as the foremostpractitioner of jookin, a vibrant urban dance form thatoriginated in Memphis during the 1990s. The music isby producer Dev Hynes (aka Blood Orange) and featuresChicago’s new-music sensation Third Coast Percussionperforming live.Major support provided by The BernardOsher Foundation.Akram KhanXENOSA Cal Performances Co-commissionSat, Mar 2, 8pmSun, Mar 3, 3pm, ZHRevered dancer, choreographer, and theater artist AkramKhan is a genre unto himself—known for physicallydemanding, visually spellbinding solo productions thatcombine Indian kathak with modern dance, and minepersonal and cultural histories in works of sublimestorytelling. Seen here in an exclusive West Coastengagement, XENOS is Khan’s final solo creation beforehis planned retirement as a performer. A powerfulwork that reveals the beauty and horrors of the humancondition through the myth of Prometheus, it is told fromthe perspective of an Indian soldier recruited to fight inthe trenches of World War I for the British Crown. “Xenos”means “stranger” or “alien” in Greek, and Khan’s workbravely explores the soldier’s alienation as he is trappedbetween two cultures in the colonial system. AKRAM KHAN 25

Dance ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATERAlvin AileyAmerican Dance TheaterRobert Battle, artistic directorMasazumi Chaya, associate artistic directorTue–Fri, Apr 9–12, 8pmSat, Apr 13, 2pm & 8pmSun, Apr 14, 3pm, ZHThe revered Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater—which first visited Cal Performances a full 50 yearsago in 1968—returns to Berkeley for its annualresidency. Under the direction of Robert Battle,the company looks forward with provocative andstirring works by living choreographers, whileremaining firmly rooted in the enduring legacyof its founder. The Ailey dancers, many of whomhave worked with the company for more thana decade, deliver Ailey’s classic Revelationswith arresting authority: “The texture of theirdancing is powerful and juicy, brilliant in speedand marvelous in slowness. You feel as if you’vealways known them” (The New York Times).26 Subscribe today! calperformances.org

Eifman BalletPygmalionFri–Sat, May 31–Jun 1, 8pmSun, Jun 2, 3pm, ZHFor 40 years, across a shifting political climatefor artists in his native Russia, the defiantlycontroversial choreographer Boris Eifmanhas created “works that hinge on extremetheatricality, acrobatic pas de deux, andspectacular effects” (The New Yorker) forhis Saint Petersburg company. In Eifman’sproductions, the costumes are sumptuous, thedancing is exquisite, and the drama is riveting.Here, the company performs a brand new ballet,Pygmalion, set to a score by Johann Strauss Jr.“...this Russian dancemaker and his dancers areamong the most fascinating artists before thepublic today” (San Francisco Chronicle). EIFMAN BALLET 27

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Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Tamara Stefanovich, pianos Thu, Nov 1, 8pm, ZH BARTÓK Seven pieces from Mikrokosmos RAVEL Sites auriculaires HARRISON BIRTWISTLE Keyboard Engine, construction for two pianos (Cal Performances Co-commission) MESSIAEN Visions de l’Amen Consummate French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard and PIERRE-LAURENT AIMARD brilliant Yugoslav-born pianist Tamara Stefanovich— AND TAMARA STEFANOVICH partners off-stage as well as on—return with a program SHAI WOSNER of exquisite contemporary works for one and two pianos. British iconoclast Harrison Birtwistle contributes a new work composed especially for the duo, co-commissioned by Cal Performances. Messiaen’s sparkling and sensual Visions de l’Amen was written as a vehicle for the composer himself along with his muse and future wife, the pianist Yvonne Loriod (who would later become Aimard’s teacher). “Both pianists bring impeccable precision and clarity to Messiaen…quite simply impossible to imagine it better done” (The Guardian, London). Shai Wosner, piano Sun, Dec 2, 3pm, HH SCHUBERT Sonata No. 16 in A minor, D. 845 SCHUBERT Sonata No. 17 in D Major, D. 850, Gasteiner SCHUBERT Sonata No. 18 in G Major, D. 894, Fantasie Born in Israel and educated at Juilliard, pianist Shai Wosner is internationally acclaimed for his insightful and probing interpretations of the music of Schubert. In Wosner’s hands, complex works speak with pristine clarity, and here he explores the crystalline textures and emotional urgency of three of the composer’s mercurial middle-period sonatas—the emotionally expansive Sonata No. 16, the sprightly Gasteiner, and the serene Fantasie—the only three published during the composer’s lifetime. Of his most recent Cal Performances recital in 2013, the San Francisco Chronicle praised, “Superb… Wosner gave full voice to the Schubertian world.” Patron Sponsor: Bernice Greene David Finckel, cello Wu Han, piano Sun, Jan 20, 3pm, HH BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 BRAHMS Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38SHAI WOSNER MENDELSSOHN Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58 American chamber music royalty, pianist Wu Han and cellist David Finckel continue to inspire with their tireless advocacy work, stunning musicianship, and boundless creative energy. The husband-and-wife duo, co-artistic directors of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Music@Menlo, visit with a program of three cello sonatas that highlight the towering mastery of the German Classical and Romantic traditions. Beethoven’s lyrical Op. 69 sonata is matched with Brahms’ emotive Sonata in E minor, and Mendelssohn’s exhilarating, ebullient Sonata in D Major. DAVID FINCKEL 29 AND WU HAN

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Nicola Benedetti, violinAlexei Grynyuk, pianoSun, Jan 27, 3pm, ZHBACH Chaconne from Partita No. 2 PROKOFIEV Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 94aWYNTONMARSALIS New Work (West Coast Premiere)R. STRAUSS Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 18Scottish violin star Nicola Benedetti lends hersumptuous, gleaming tone to Bach’s gloriousChaconne from Partita No. 2, and is joined by longtimeaccompanist Alexei Grynyuk for richly Romantic sonatasby Prokofiev and Richard Strauss. She also performsthe West Coast premiere of a new solo violin work byWynton Marsalis.Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details.Patron Sponsors: Will and Linda SchieberYefim Bronfman, piano NICOLA BENEDETTIFri, Feb 1, 8pm, ZHSCHUMANN Humoreske in B-flat Major, Op. 20DEBUSSY Suite bergamasqueSCHUBERT Sonata No. 19 in C minor, D. 958Yefim Bronfman last graced the stages of Cal Performanceswith a heroic cycle of the complete Prokofiev pianosonatas. Here, he further reveals the emotional breadthof his musical temperament, in works ranging fromSchumann’s mercurial Humoreske, to Debussy’s richlyimpressionistic Suite bergamasque, and Schubert’s late-period gem the Sonata in C minor. “Bronfman combinedfire and poetry…his fingers have always burned up thekeyboard, but his lyricism has become more remarkablewith age” (Seattle Post-Intelligencer).Patron Sponsors: Annette Campbell-White andRuediger Naumann-EtienneJoyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano YEFIM BRONFMANSONGPLAYWed, Feb 20, 8pm, ZHReturning after her captivatingly theatrical War and Peaceprogram in 2016, radiant mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonatoshowcases her more playful side with SONGPLAY. Thelighthearted recital program mixes Italian Baroque ariaswith jazz ballads and songs from the Great AmericanSongbook, and features a versatile ensemble of piano,drums, bass, and trumpet seamlessly connecting theimprovisational spirit of Baroque ornamentation with thefree-spirited charm of American popular music. “Theperfect 21st-century diva—an effortless combination ofglamour, charisma, intelligence, grace and remarkabletalent” (The New York Times).Patron Sponsors: Michael A. Harrison andSusan Graham HarrisonNicolas Hodges, pianoJennifer Koh, violinAnssi Karttunen, celloMusic by Kaija Saariaho andMagnus LindbergSun, Mar 10, 3pm, HHThree new-music virtuosos convene to explore thecreative output of a pair of Finland’s most influentialmusical minds. Cellist Anssi Karttunen has long enjoyedcollaborations with composers Kaija Saariaho andMagnus Lindberg, who have each written demandingworks specially for him. Here he is joined by two giftedpartners, pianist Nicolas Hodges and violinist JenniferKoh, for a program of contemporary music. JENNIFER KOH 31

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Murray Perahia, pianoMon, Apr 15, 8pm, ZHA revered elder statesman who plumbs the depthsof Classical and Romantic repertoire with exquisiterefinement and magisterial grace, Murray Perahia isamong the most exalted pianists of his generation.His recitals are often transformative experiences, asthe reviews for a recent Bay Area performance attest:“powerful and revelatory, as astounding a concert asI’ve attended in recent memory…it appeared as thoughthe entire history of music was being unraveled rightbefore us” (The Mercury News).Gil Shaham, violin MURRAY PERAHIAAkira Eguchi, piano GIL SHAHAMMon, Apr 29, 8pm, ZHHis lustrous tone matched by masterful phrasingand supremely elegant technique, Gil Shaham isamong the world’s preeminent violinists. He dazzledaudiences at his last Berkeley visit in the 2015/16season, when he performed Bach’s complete soloviolin works accompanied by mesmerizing slow-motionvideo projections: “Joyousness, above all, characterizedShaham’s performance…his sound was sustainedand powerful…a Bach experience like no other”(San Francisco Classical Voice). Shaham is joined hereby longtime collaborator, pianist Akira Eguchi.Alisa Weilerstein, celloThe Complete Bach SuitesWed, May 1, 8pm, FCCPerhaps the leading cellist of her generation anda commanding, nuanced interpreter of a range ofrepertoire, Alisa Weilerstein performs a marathon three-hour concert of Bach’s complete cello suites in herCal Performances debut recital. Weilerstein was aMacArthur Fellow before age 30, is a recipient of theLeonard Bernstein Prize, and has been honored withan Avery Fisher Career Grant from Lincoln Center. Asshe told the New York Times, the Bach cycle “demandseverything of you emotionally, cerebrally, instrumentally…At the very end, I am emotionally exhausted, physicallyexhausted, and my brain is turned to mush—and it’s themost wonderful feeling, a cathartic feeling. I love it.”Michael Barenboim, violinSun, May 5, 3pm, ZHBOULEZ Anthèmes IBARTÓK Sonata for Solo ViolinBACH Violin Sonata No. 3 in C MajorBOULEZ Anthèmes IIViolinist Michael Barenboim enjoys a robust career asconcertmaster with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra(see pages 12–13) and frequent soloist with symphonicensembles across the globe. But it is the solo recital thatbest reveals his mastery of a staggeringly wide range offiendishly challenging violin music: from Bach’s inventiveSonata in C Major, to Bartók’s meaty, folk-tinged solosonata, to Boulez’ demanding Anthèmes I and II, thesecond performed with live interactive electronics. MICHAEL BARENBOIM 33

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Schaubühne AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE BARBER SHOP CHRONICLESAn Enemy of the People 17C 35by Henrik IbsenDirected by Thomas OstermeierIn a version by Florian BorchmeyerFri–Sat, Oct 12–13, 8pm, ZHBerlin’s esteemed Schaubühne theater presents aradically revised adaptation of An Enemy of the People,Ibsen’s potent 1882 drama about individual and socialresponsibility. The story of a whistleblower in a smalltown whose efforts to speak truth to power are shutdown by his self-interested neighbors, the play bothimplicates and exhilarates its audience in a conversationabout the perils of democratic capitalism. Directed byThomas Ostermeier, for decades a leading creative voiceand provocateur in European theater, the productionhas received strong reactions from audiences and criticsalike, largely because of its controversial handling of theplay’s climactic scene (no spoilers here!).Please note: this program is performed in German,with English supertitles.Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details.Barber Shop ChroniclesA Fuel, National Theatre, andWest Yorkshire Playhouseco-productionby Inua EllamsDirected by Bijan SheibaniDesigned by Rae SmithFri–Sat, Oct 26–27, 8pmSun, Oct 28, 2pm, ZHA work the Times of London called a “joyous, surprising,moving production,” Barber Shop Chronicles exploresthe diversity of black male identity through the ritualsand verbal banter of the urban barbershop. Thecast riffs on topics both personal and political—fromfamily to race relations to views about fatherhood andmasculinity—as we eavesdrop on conversations in sixdifferent barbershops in London, Lagos, Johannesburg,Accra, Kampala, and Harare over the course of a singleday. Created by Nigerian-born, UK-based poet andplaywright Inua Ellams, the play has been a sold-outsensation in multiple London runs, resonating withaudiences and critics alike for its deeply engaging senseof humor and humanity.Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details.Big Dance Theater17cConceived and directed by Annie-B ParsonCo-directed by Paul LazarChoreographed by Annie-B Parsonand the companyThu–Fri, Dec 13–14, 8pmSat, Dec 15, 2pm & 8pmSun, Dec 16, 3pm, ZPFor more than two decades, the Obie Award-winningBig Dance Theater has been making uncategorizable,galvanizing work that gleefully undermines genreboundaries. The company’s latest effort is a portrait ofSamuel Pepys, the outlandish 17th-century politicianwhose obsessive, tell-all diaries are a startling precursorto our own social media culture. The ensemble weavesmusic, dance, video, and text in an exploration—partcelebration, part inquisition—of the moral murkiness ofPepys’ legacy as statesman and notorious philanderer,juxtaposing his own writings with the radical feminism ofhis contemporary, the playwright Margaret Cavendish,and the cult of online annotators at pepysdiary.com.Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details.

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Quote Unquote Collective IRA GLASS JULIUS CAESARMouthpiece HAMLET: A COMMENTARY 37Created and performed by Amy Nostbakkenand Norah SadavaDirected by Amy NostbakkenFri–Sat, Mar 22–23, 8pmSun, Mar 24, 3pm, ZPA two-woman show acclaimed for its raw honesty andinsightful portrayal of womanhood, Mouthpiece follows awoman over the course of a day, as she struggles to find hervoice and contend with the formidable shadow cast by hermother. The engrossing work is co-created and performed bythe Toronto-based Quote Unquote Collective, the performersseamlessly integrating sung a cappella passages with spokentext and moments of extraordinary physicality. “A smart show,beautifully put together and performed, and one that speaksup for all the women who daily bite their tongues”(The Guardian, London).Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details.An Evening with Ira GlassSeven Things I’ve LearnedSat, Mar 23, 8pm, ZHIra Glass began working in public radio at age 19 and neverlooked back. The beloved host of NPR’s hit weekly radio showThis American Life invites us into his creative process, mixingaudio clips, music, and video to tell captivating stories liveonstage, and sharing lessons and insights gathered over hiscareer. “A storyteller who filters his interviews and impressionsthrough a distinctive literary imagination, an eccentricintelligence, and a sympathetic heart” (The New York Times).Théâtre National de BretagneJulius Caesarby William ShakespeareDirected by Arthur NauzycielFri–Sat, Apr 26–27, 8pmSun, Apr 28, 7pm, ZHFrench director Arthur Nauzyciel revives his “visually stunning,musically moody, and unceasingly stylish” (The Boston Globe)production of Julius Caesar, first created for Boston’s influentialAmerican Repertory Theater in a US election year, 10 yearsago. Now artistic director of the Théâtre National de Bretagne,Nauzyciel highlights the continuing relevance of Shakespeare’sgreat political tragedy—with costumes and design that evokethe era of JFK, a live jazz trio, and provocative staging thatrefocuses the action so that the tyranny unfolds as the dreamof a minor character, Brutus’ slave Lucius.Song of the Goat TheatreSongs of Lear andHamlet: A CommentaryDirected by Grzegorz BralMusic by Jean-Claude Acquavivaand Maciej RychlySongs of LearSat, May 11, 8pm, Venue TBAHamet: A CommentarySun, May 12, 3pm, Venue TBAAn audience favorite at Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival, Warsaw-based troupe Song of the Goat Theatre integrates movement,song, and text to mine historical works for fresh insights. Theaward-winning Songs of Lear retells the tragic king’s story as adramatic oratorio blending Corsican folk music and Gregorianchant—a production the New York Times called “viscerally aweinspiring.” Hamlet: A Commentary is a prequel to Shakespeare’sHamlet, set two months before the actual play begins, andfeatures 14 actors interpreting the characters, events, andemotions of the Hamlet story through polyphonic song.

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Jordi Savall JORDI SAVALL THE TALLIS SCHOLARSThe Routes of Slavery (1444–1888)Directed by Jordi SavallSat, Nov 3, 8pm, ZHJordi Savall returns with an ambitious new programcharacteristic of his expansive, inclusive musicalimagination. The Routes of Slavery unites more than twodozen musicians from 15 countries on three continents,in a reverent and uplifting celebration of the influenceof enslaved Africans on the culture of the Americasand Europe. Vocalists from the United States, Mali,Colombia, and Catalonia blend with instrumentalistsfrom Madagascar, Morocco, Europe, and West Africa,with historic readings intertwined throughout. Sponsoredby UNESCO, this massive cross-cultural musicalreconciliation serves as an extraordinary tribute to theresilience of the human spirit.Please note: this program is performed withEnglish supertitles.Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details.Patron Sponsors: Charles and Helene LinkerThe Tallis ScholarsMusic Inspired by theSistine ChapelThu, Apr 4, 8pm, FCC“One of the UK’s greatest cultural exports” (BBC Radio3), the Tallis Scholars return with a magnificent selectionof Renaissance choral works composed for and inspiredby the choir of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. At the centerof the program is a composite mass by Palestrina,the Missa Papae Marcelli, as well as AlexanderCampkin’s Miserere Mei for double choir, a new settingcommissioned by the ensemble as a response toGregorio Allegri’s strikingly moving Miserere. The TallisScholars are no strangers to this refined repertoire: theywere invited to perform in the Sistine Chapel to celebratethe final restoration of the Michelangelo frescoes in 1994.Los Angeles Master ChoraleLagrime di San Pietro(Tears of Saint Peter)Orlando di Lasso, composerGrant Gershon, conductorPeter Sellars, directorFri, May 17, 8pm, ZHVisionary director Peter Sellars returns to CalPerformances with a profound and stirring a cappellawork by one of the Renaissance’s most reveredcomposers. Orlando di Lasso’s Lagrime di San Pietro(Tears of Saint Peter) depicts the grief and remorse ofthe Apostle Peter, as he reflects on his fateful denial ofJesus on the day of his arrest. The work is sung by the21 voices of the formidable Los Angeles Master Chorale,with Sellars’ stark staging illuminating the biblical story’sstriking connections to the concerns of our modern world.Lagrime was praised by the Los Angeles Times in itsDisney Hall premiere as, “a major accomplishment for theMaster Chorale, which sang and acted brilliantly. It is alsoa major accomplishment for music history.” LOS ANGELES MASTER 39 CHORALE

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Cal Performances in Oakland PAT METHENYAn Evening with Pat Metheny LUCINDA WILLIAMSwith Antonio Sánchez, Linda MayHan Oh, and Gwilym SimcockThu, Oct 25, 8pm, FTWith scores of original compositions and dozens ofaward-winning albums to his credit, 20-time Grammywinner and 2018 NEA Jazz Master Pat Metheny is a forceof nature. The dazzling guitarist with an unmistakablesound is known for his broad and expressive rangeacross a variety of guitars, from Gibson “archtop”and nylon-string to guitar synthesizer and the unique42-string Pikasso. Metheny’s fans also prize his uncannyability to assemble a fantastic band—his latest all-starquartet finds him with longtime drummer AntonioSánchez, rising star bassist Linda Oh, and versatileBritish pianist Gwilym Simcock.Charles Lloyd & The Marvels,and Lucinda Williamsfeaturing Bill Frisell,Reuben Rogers, Eric Harland,and Greg LeiszSat, Dec 8, 8pm, ZHIconoclast saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master CharlesLloyd celebrates his 80th year with a new project thatfinds his fiery revolutionary spirit intact. In response tothe presidential inauguration of 2017, Lloyd and hisband The Marvels joined with folk-rock pioneer LucindaWilliams to release a rendition of Bob Dylan’s protestsong “Masters of War.” The success of that single hasled to a new collaboration and Blue Note album—to bereleased in June 2018—that adds Williams’ distinctivevoice to an all-star lineup that already includes jazz-Americana heroes Bill Frisell on guitar, Reuben Rogerson bass, Eric Harland on drums, and Greg Leisz onpedal steel. “The group speaks directly to the currentnational predicament. While riding on a groove of hopeand joy, this music dares to challenge the darker side ofauthority” (Santa Barbara Independent).Monterey Jazz Festivalon Tour – 60th AnniversaryCelebration StarringCécile McLorin SalvantWed, Apr 3, 8pm, ZHJazz vocal sensation Cécile McLorin Salvant returnsto Berkeley after her smash debut in February 2018,this time backed by the extraordinary musicians of theMonterey Jazz Festival on Tour. Salvant, who is not yet30 but sings with a presence and poise that far beliesher years, just won her second Grammy this year andhas been charming critics and audiences alike with hergorgeous tone and a beguiling repertoire that traversesblues, folk music, and lesser-known jazz standards. AsBay Area jazz critic Andy Gilbert wrote, “Salvant delivereda tour-de-force…more than satisfying, the concert wasbuzz-inducing” (San Francisco Classical Voice). CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT 41

New MusicSo– PercussionMallet Quartets andthe Keyboard ReimaginedSun, Apr 7, 3pm, HHVIJAY IYER Torque (working title, West Coast Premiere)CAROLINE SHAW TaxidermyJASON TREUTING Nine Numbers 4 (West Coast Premiere)SUZANNE FARRIN New WorkDAN TRUEMAN Song, from Nostalgic Synchronic, Etudes for BitKlavier (West Coast Premiere)DONNACHA Broken Unison (West Coast Premiere)DENNEHY With innovative multi-genre original productions,sensational interpretations of modern classics, and an“exhilarating blend oYfoprkreecr)i,sSioo_n Paenrdcuasnsairocnhyh,arsigroerdaenfidnedbedlam,” (The Newthe scope and vital role of the modern percussionensemble. The group—comprised of Eric Cha-Beach,Josh Quillen, Adam Sliwinski, and Jason Treuting—visitsBerkeley with four West Coast premieres, including a newwork by Vijay Iyer, music director of the Ojai at Berkeley2016 music festival. “Through a mix of consummate skilland quirky charm, this mercurial quartet has helped toignite an explosive new enthusiasm for percussion musicold and new” (The New York Times).42 Subscribe today! calperformances.org

Max Richter MAX RICHTER KRONOS QUARTET with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble performing Infra and music from The Leftovers Fri, Oct 5, 8pm, ZH Admirers of Max Richter’s music use words like “exquisite,” “ravishing,” and “bewitching” to describe his singular compositional voice. The electro-acoustic composer-pianist, whose work is a ubiquitous presence in dance, film, and television, creates seductively moody scores that reveal themselves with a slow, aching beauty. Here, with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble, a group of “contemporary music dynamos” (NPR), he performs selections from his work Infra, inspired by T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land, and from his score for the dystopian HBO drama The Leftovers. Kronos Quartet Fifty for the Future Fri, Jan 25, 8pm, ZH When Haydn wrote his first string quartets in the 1700s, he could never have imagined what the form would become, centuries later, in the hands of an imaginative ensemble like Kronos. After 45 years spent re-inventing the string quartet, Kronos is committing itself to the next generation of musical innovators, with Fifty for the Future. The ambitious and much-lauded commissioning initiative returns to Berkeley, where Cal Performances is among the project’s partners, with a program of new works by a diverse international cohort of stellar composers. “Kronos remains as geographically, politically and spiritually feisty as ever” (Los Angeles Times). Silkroad Ensemble Heroes Take Their Stands A Cal Performances Co-commission Fri, May 3, 8pm, ZH PAUCHI SASAKI Elektra (working title) COLIN JACOBSEN Arjuna at Kuru: Discourse with Lord Krishna JASON MORAN Martin Luther King, Jr. (working title) KAYHAN KALHOR Siavosh in Touran: Farewell to his Wife and Horse ZHAO LIN Dou E at ChuzhouSo– PERCUSSION With the bold new project Heroes Take Their Stands, the Grammy-winning Silkroad Ensemble engages with the social and political turmoil of our time, asking us: What does it mean to take a stand in a moment of moral uncertainty? What does an everyday hero look like? And how can an ordinary person make a difference? The program tells the stories of five heroic figures from diverse cultures—from the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., to Elektra from Greek mythology, to Arjuna from Hindu epic poetry—through five new works commissioned from members and friends of the ensemble, each composer working with artists in other media. Collaborating partners include Bharatanatyam dancer Aparna Ramaswamy (working with Colin Jacobsen) and puppeteer/filmmaker Hamid Rahmanian (working with Kayhan Kalhor). SILKROAD ENSEMBLE 43

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SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR Cal Performances in Oakland Aida Cuevas AIDA CUEVAS with Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán SANDEEP DAS A Tribute to Juan Gabriel KODO Sat, Oct 6, 8pm, PT The “Queen of Ranchera Music,” Aida Cuevas pays tribute to one of Mexico’s most prolific and beloved songwriters in this spirited tribute to Juan Gabriel. Over her 40-year music career, Cuevas has sung many hits composed by Gabriel, and here she revisits audience favorites such as “Te Lo Pido Por Favor,” “Te Sigo Amando,” and “La Diferencia.” She is joined by Mexico City-based Mariachi Juvenil Tecalitlán, with special guests on requinto, accordion, percussion, and keyboards. “Cuevas is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation’s spirit” (Kansas City Star). Berkeley RADICAL. See pp. 8–11 for details. Sandeep Das and the HUM Ensemble Delhi to Damascus Sun, Oct 7, 3pm, HH Tabla virtuoso and Grammy Award-winning member of the Silkroad Ensemble, Sandeep Das celebrates the vibrant cultural heritage shared by India and Syria in his latest project with the thrilling HUM Ensemble. Driving strummed strings, pulsating drums, hypnotic bowed drones, and soaring raga and maqam melodies rooted in Sufi poetry come together to connect ancient civilizations with modern virtuosity in Delhi to Damascus. Das is joined by Syrian oud master Issam Rafea, Indian vocalist and sarangi player Suhail Yusuf Khan, and sitar player Rajib Karmakar to explore centuries of classical and folk music that emerged along the winding trade road from Jaisalmer in India to Damascus in Syria. Cal Performances in Oakland Soweto Gospel Choir Songs of the Free Sat, Oct 13, 8pm, PT Worldwide ambassadors of South African culture, the Soweto Gospel Choir routinely brings audiences to their feet—clapping, stomping, singing, and being transported by the choir’s exuberant performances. Clad in their famously vibrant robes, and swaying with deft ensemble choreography, the two-time Grammy winners perform renditions of Zulu, Xhosa, and Sotho folk and gospel music, American spirituals, and African pop, in a dozen different languages. “Absolutely thrilling singers…dazzling music” (Billboard). Patron Sponsors: Annette Campbell-White and Ruediger Naumann-Etienne Kodo One Earth Tour: Evolution Sat, Feb 2, 8pm Sun, Feb 3, 3pm, ZH One of the most beloved and influential taiko ensembles in the world, Kodo returns with Evolution, a breathtaking retrospective that traces the group’s history by presenting signature works created from the 1970s to the present. Kodo harnesses the raw power and thunderous energy of traditional Japanese taiko drumming in sleek theatrical productions, its athletic drummers coaxing both delicate sounds and pounding fury from a whole family of drums, including the gigantic o-daiko, weighing in at 660 lbs. “Its music is a matter of flesh and blood, wood and stretched skin. Kodo can raise the roof, but the group can also show extraordinary finesse” (The New York Times). 45

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The 7 Fingers THE 7 FINGERS ZAKIR HUSSAINReversibleDirected by Gypsy SniderFri–Sat, Feb 22–23, 8pmSun, Feb 24, 3pm, ZHMontreal’s award-winning contemporary circustroupe presents its latest creation, a playfuland poignant exploration of the role ancestorsplay in the shaping of modern identities. ForReversible, each of the company’s cast membersresearched generations of family history,interviewing grandparents and great-grandparentsabout their aspirations, struggles, and secrets.Through astonishing acrobatics, aerial stunts, anddynamic dance movement, the artists build anintergenerational bridge between past and present,then and now. “The collective virtuosity of thistroupe is something to see—and, crucially, to feel”(The Boston Globe).Zakir Hussain and theMasters of PercussionSun, Mar 31, 7pm, ZHTabla wizard and master improviser Zakir Hussainis a natural collaborator—and there are perhapsno artists he enjoys working with more than hisfellow percussionists. For his popular Mastersof Percussion program, Hussain is joined by aninternational cast of accomplished fellow drummers,and together they explore traditional North Indiandrumming, along with the layered, animated rhythmsof popular and folk music from around the world.Expect virtuosic solos, playfully competitive duets,and thrilling ensemble jams.Cal Performances in OaklandHavana Cuba All-StarsSat, Apr 13, 8pm, PTThe swish of a sequined skirt, a warm tropicalbreeze, the faint scent of cigar smoke on astarched shirt collar: travel back in time to thegolden era of Cuba’s posh ballrooms and sultrydance halls with the Havana Cuba All-Stars.Returning this season after its warmly receivedBerkeley debut two years ago, the ensemblespecializes in the evocative vintage sound ofCuban son, with layered percussion, guitars,trumpets, and strings playing the infectiousrhythms of rhumba, chachacha, habanera, andguaguanco. For this special “Asere” (friendship)tour, the musicians are accompanied by a troupeof expert dancers from the island. HAVANA CUBA ALL-STARS 47

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With Thanks Design: Cuttriss & HambletonCal Performances thanks the followingfoundations and corporations for their leadsupport of the 2018/19 season.Foundation Support:THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATIONFunding for large-scale artist residencies andCal Performances’ suite of student life and learningprograms, including innovative semester-long coursesthat bring together campus academic programs withCal Performances’ programs and artists for uniquestudent engagement opportunities, is provided byThe Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.THE WALLACE FOUNDATIONA multi-year grant supporting programs designed todeepen and increase participation among UC Berkeleystudents is provided by The Wallace Foundation as partof their Building Audiences for Sustainability initiative.KORET FOUNDATIONFunding for K-12 education programs, new-audiencedevelopment initiatives, and co-presentations withStanford Live is provided by the Koret Foundation.WILLIAM AND FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATION,ANN AND GORDON GETTY FOUNDATION, andTHE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATIONGeneral operating support is provided by theselead funders.Corporate Support:Season SponsorZellerbach Hall’s state-of-the-art sound systemis generously provided by Meyer Sound.Major support for public programs is provided byBank of America.

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