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Beyond Messiaen

ASU Herberger College of the Arts

November 10, 2008

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Celebrate the influence of French composer Olivier Messiaen's centennial year with works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and former Messiaen student, William Bolcom, who will be in attendance. Before the performance will be a pre-concert lecture at 6:15pm by Alex Ross, music critic for The New Yorker and author of The Rest is Noise. Following the concert at 9:30pm, there will be a post-concert screening of Paul Festa's film, Apparition of the Eternal Church, exploring listeners' reactions to Messiaen's music.

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  Tickets: Free Admission

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  Dates:
  November 10, 2008

  Times:
  Monday 7:30pm

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  ASU Gammage

  1200 South Forest Avenue Tempe, AZ 85287

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  Tempe

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  • Event Name: Eurydice
    "Great Production from the Woman's POV!"
    Review posted by: Lainey Torello from Tempe, AZ, Feb 09, 2009
    

    This is a fabulous production, made all the more poignant as it is told from the POV of the dead person, Eurydice, who is the wife of Orpheus of Greek mythology fame. The site-specific staging at ASU... Expand

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    This is a fabulous production, made all the more poignant as it is told from the POV of the dead person, Eurydice, who is the wife of Orpheus of Greek mythology fame. The site-specific staging at ASU Downtown Atrium Lobby is way cool! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Anon(ymous)
    "Don't waste your time..."
    Review posted by: Theatre Junkie! from Tempe, AZ, Nov 26, 2008
    

    If you want to see quality musical theatre, go to Tempe Center for the Arts and see Kiss Me, Kate. "Kate" is directed by local actor, Jeffrey Middleton, and he has assembled a show that can't be beat... Expand

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    If you want to see quality musical theatre, go to Tempe Center for the Arts and see Kiss Me, Kate. "Kate" is directed by local actor, Jeffrey Middleton, and he has assembled a show that can't be beat this holiday weekend! Pack up the relatives, friends and head on down to Rio Solado, and see this last weekend of classic Cole Porter! Tempe Little Theatre has definietly raised the bar on their product, as "Kate" proves! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Anon(ymous)
    "Bravo, Sime Kosta!"
    Comment posted by: Mary Schumacher Loeber from Scottsdale, AZ, Nov 22, 2008
    

    This play is beautiful in every way! The design is gorgeous. The young star, Sime, is a charismatic 18-year-old actor from Croatia who will draw you in with his sensitive acting, athleticism and... Expand

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    This play is beautiful in every way! The design is gorgeous. The young star, Sime, is a charismatic 18-year-old actor from Croatia who will draw you in with his sensitive acting, athleticism and lovely singing (a bonus!) Be sure to see it! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Buddy Bolden's Blues
    "The Legend of the Father of Jazz."
    Review posted by: John Antonelli from Scottsdale,AZ,USA, Nov 02, 2008
    

    Before King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet, the Dodds Bros. and Louie Armstrong, there was Buddy Bolden. Playwright Gus Edwards has researched this nearly-mythical free-spirit, and gives us... Expand

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    Before King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet, the Dodds Bros. and Louie Armstrong, there was Buddy Bolden. Playwright Gus Edwards has researched this nearly-mythical free-spirit, and gives us a fascinating look at his bittersweet life, from his introduction to the trumpet by an old mentor, to his rise to the title of The King of jazz musicians, to his downfall from alcohol and disease. We also get a feel for racial attitudes in the bawdy town that was late 19th-century New Orleans. In conclusion, the story is compelling, the acting is good-to-excellent, and the staging is imaginative. Bravo! Collapse

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  • Event Name: Urinetown
    "Almost Perfect"
    Review posted by: Richard from Chandler, Apr 23, 2008
    

    This is one of my favorite musicals, so I went to see Urinetown with high hopes and low expectations. I'm happy to say that it was a really great production. I loved the cast, especially Lockstock and... Expand

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    This is one of my favorite musicals, so I went to see Urinetown with high hopes and low expectations. I'm happy to say that it was a really great production. I loved the cast, especially Lockstock and Little Sally. The set, lights, and costumes were all really incredible, but the best part of the show by far was the choreography. It was appropriate, hilarious, and most importantly, it was indicative of what was going on in the play. It would be easy to just make everything look nice, but it told the story. I have a strong feeling the the choreographer basically directed the show. There are a few weaknesses in the cast, but there are so many good people, so it can be forgiven. I saw the Saturday night show and I just might see it again. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Urinetown
    "Urinetown?????"
    Review posted by: John from Tempe, AZ, Apr 21, 2008
    

    Please don't let this performance of Urinetown spoil the show for you. I was very disappointed with it. Tempos were way to fast. On a lighter note, The set, costumes, and wigs were fantastic. I love... Expand

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    Please don't let this performance of Urinetown spoil the show for you. I was very disappointed with it. Tempos were way to fast. On a lighter note, The set, costumes, and wigs were fantastic. I love Urinetown, and this was not it. Collapse

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  • Event Name: Carole FitzPatrick, Robert Barefield and Eckart Sellheim
    "Outstanding Performance"
    Review posted by: Anonymous from Florida, Apr 06, 2008
    

    The three artists worked well together. The performance of these difficult works was outstanding.

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    The three artists worked well together. The performance of these difficult works was outstanding.

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  • Event Name: Triangle
    "super!"
    Review posted by: A. W. from Tempe, AZ, Apr 01, 2008
    

    This is such a fantastic piece! Don't miss it!!!!

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    This is such a fantastic piece! Don't miss it!!!!

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  • Event Name: New Danceworks III
    "HORRIBLE"
    Review posted by: NOT HAPPY from Chandler, AZ, Jan 27, 2008
    

    I came to this event expecting dancing. There was hardly any dancing. I wasted my money and feel it was more a play or part of a drama club than anything. The end was the worst.

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    I came to this event expecting dancing. There was hardly any dancing. I wasted my money and feel it was more a play or part of a drama club than anything. The end was the worst.

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  • Event Name: ASU Symphony Orchestra - 'Pipes and Strings'
    "Melody of riches"
    Review posted by: nichos from Phoenix, AZ, Nov 26, 2007
    

    Involvement in musical accomplishment, going beyond the combined efforts orchestrated instruments or care for mere evidentiary supplement of structure, surfaced in this orchestra of conjured... Expand

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    Involvement in musical accomplishment, going beyond the combined efforts orchestrated instruments or care for mere evidentiary supplement of structure, surfaced in this orchestra of conjured willingness and symphony to play an instrument. Balance among the instruments was not always audible; as they tended to cut each other out through their organized composition: the powerful vehemence of the drums occasionally overpowered the strings and winded instruments. But if this were even a negative to high performance of this musical masterpiece, the rhapsodic, dominating style of the conductor, Timothy Russell, and his musicians could fit with a worthy historical fame, which one would think incredulous if they had not listened to their work in an orchestrated melody just the same as the one I have had the leisure to enjoy. Collapse

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