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April 16, 1999
Purdue Convocations announces lineup for 1999-2000WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue Convocations announced today (Friday, 4/16) that its 1999-2000 season of performing arts events will include the Broadway sensations "Camelot" and "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber," an international array of classical, jazz, and folk music, ballet, opera and dance, plus a few surprises."Purdue Convocations brings it all to you," Director Lorna Myers said. "That's what we're about: bringing the very best and the most diverse variety of music, dance and theater performances from all over the world to our community here in Greater Lafayette. And the 1999-2000 season will do just that. You'll be able to explore a variety of stimulating and entertaining arts experiences right in your own backyard. Get your series tickets now so you won't miss out on any of your favorites -- and you'll get the best seats at the best prices." Special discounts on series subscriptions are offered to Purdue students, Purdue retirees and senior citizens. Single tickets are also on sale at a discount until Sept. 20. (Single ticket prices listed below are the discounted price available through Sept. 20.) Series and single tickets are available at campus box offices or by phone at (765) 494-3933 or (800) 914-SHOW. Series orders from members of Friends of Convocations, the Convocations donor organization, will be filled first. Also, patrons may request a 1999-2000 season brochure by calling the Convocations' administrative offices at (765) 494-9712 or (800) 914-SHOW.
Lively Arts PackageThe lineup for this series, perhaps Convocations' most popular, includes the traditional mixture of opera, ballet, symphony and Broadway shows -- with the return of two popular companies: San Francisco Opera's touring arm, Western Opera Theatre, and Ballet de l'Opera de Bordeaux. Patrons again may choose two of the three Broadway musicals to complete their series subscription. Series ticket prices for the public range from $46 to $100, depending on seat location in Elliott Hall of Music.Friday, Sept. 24. 7:30 p.m. "Annie," the perennial family favorite celebrating its 20th anniversary. Tickets: $14, $22 and $28 for the public; $10, $14 and $16 for Purdue and K-12 students. (Note the special early performance time to accommodate family audiences.) Friday, Oct. 15. 8 p.m. "Camelot," Lerner and Lowe's classic. Tickets: $14, $22 and $30 for the public; $14 and $16 for Purdue students. Friday, Oct. 22. 8 p.m. "Don Giovanni," Western Opera Theatre, Mozart's tale of passion and revenge. Tickets: $14, $20 and $28 for the public; $10 and $13 for Purdue students. Sunday, Jan. 23. 3 p.m. "Romeo and Juliet," Ballet de l'Opera du Bordeaux. Tickets: $14, $20 and $28 for the public; $10 and $13 for Purdue students. Sunday, Feb. 13. 3 p.m. Brahms' German Requiem, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra with guest conductor Christof Perick, soprano Ute Selbig and baritone Wolfgang Holzmair. Tickets: $14, $20 and $28 for the public; $10 and $13 for Purdue students. Thursday, April 6. 8 p.m. "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber," with extensive excerpts from his greatest musicals. Tickets: $14, $22 and $30 for the public; $14 and $16 for Purdue students.
Loeb Music CollectionThis series of classical and chamber music performances at Loeb Playhouse in Stewart Center has a devoted following of subscribers and single ticket buyers. Series tickets are $78.Wednesday, Oct. 13. 8 p.m. International Sejong Soloists with Eugenia Zukerman, flute. Tickets: $22 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Thursday, Nov. 4. 8 p.m. Awaddagin Pratt, piano. Tickets: $18 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Tuesday, Dec. 7. 8 p.m. Takacs Quartet. Tickets: $16 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Wednesday, March 8. 8 p.m. Peabody Trio with Charles Neidich, clarinet. Program includes the seldom-heard "Quartet for the End of Time" by Olivier Messiaen. Tickets: $16 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Thursday, March 30. 8 p.m. Moscow Virtuosi with Vladimir Spivakov, violin/conductor. Tickets: $22 for the public, $12 for Purdue students.
Jazz SetThis series of three concerts manages to exemplify the diversity and freshness of the jazz idiom. Concerts are at Loeb Playhouse in Stewart Center. Series tickets are $50.Friday, Oct. 29. 8 p.m. Percussionist Ray Barretto and New World Vision with special guest guitarist Kenny Burrell in "Ellington En Clave," a tribute to the Duke emphasizing his Latin influences. Tickets: $23 for the public, $13 for Purdue students. Friday, Jan. 21. 8 p.m. T.S. Monk Big Band with the Nnenna Freelon Trio in conjunction with Purdue Bands' Annual Jazz Festival. Tickets: $23 for the public, $13 for Purdue students. Friday, April 7. 8 p.m. Tommy Flanagan Trio. Tickets: $18 for the public, $10 for Purdue students.
Patron's Choice EventsTrue to its title, these events allow patrons to choose from a wide variety of performing arts events including contemporary dance, new vaudeville, Celtic and Cajun music, and multicultural performances. Add to a subscription series or purchase individual events alone.Friday, Oct. 1. 8 p.m. MOMIX, an imaginative contemporary dance/ illusion/ acrobatic company featuring the Midwestern premiere of "In Orbit," a piece about space exploration. Tickets: $18 for the public, $13 for Purdue students. Sunday, Nov. 14. 3 p.m. Ensemble Galilei with theater artist/clown Bob Berky, classical and Celtic music on authentic instruments with a little zaniness thrown in. Tickets: $15 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Thursday, Jan. 20. 7 p.m. Tomas Kubinek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible. Tickets: $13 for the public, $8 for Purdue students. (Note the special early performance time to accommodate family audiences.) Thursday, Feb. 17. 8 p.m. "Hoagy Carmichael Centennial Celebration," featuring orchestra, vocalists, a tap dancer, and more. Tickets: $18 for the public, $13 for Purdue students. Friday, Feb. 25. 8 p.m. International percussion sensation KODO Drummers of Japan. Tickets: $23 for the public, $16 for Purdue students. Friday, March. 24. 8 p.m. "Bayou to Bourbon Street," a musical caravan of Cajun, zydeco and New Orleans blues. Tickets: $18 for the public, $13 for Purdue students. Most performances in this series are at Loeb Playhouse. The exceptions are the Hoagy Carmichael Centennial Celebration, which will be at Long Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Lafayette, and KODO Drummers of Japan, which will be in Elliott Hall of Music.
Discovery ConcertsThis series offers the opportunity to experience young classical artists whose careers are just starting but who show promise of being the classical superstars of tomorrow. Because of their newness to the concert scene, single tickets are particularly affordable at $7 each. Presented in Fowler Hall at Stewart Center, this series is made possible by the support of Friends of Convocations.
Source: Lorna Myers, (765) 494-9712; lgmyers@convos.purdue.edu Writer: Sue N. Stevens, Convocations publicist, (765)494-5045; snstevens@convos.purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu
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