Riverside Concerts' World Music Series 2018 starts tomorrow!
Riverside Concerts' World Music Series project featuring three world-class artists/ensembles exploring the musical landscapes of Mexican-American Mariachi music, Tuvan throat singing, and Québécoise folk music starts tomorrow.
The series will run throughout the 2018 summer concert season and will take place at the following venues: Thursdays On First & 3rd, the Rochester Public Library, and the Paramount Theatre in Austin, MN. Each artist will be in the area for two-day mini-residencies; performing two free concert previews on day-one of the residency, leading up to a full-length capstone performance on day-two; all of which are also free of charge.
The World Music Series is brought to you by The City of Rochester Music Department/Riverside Concerts , the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, the Minnesota State Arts Board (MSAB), the Mayo Clinic, the Rochester Public Library, and the Rochester Downtown Alliance.
The purpose of this program is to foster among community members an appreciation for music, develop future audience, patrons and contributors for the arts and introduce the community to a variety of musical instruments and genres.
La Victoria
Thursday, June 14, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - Thursdays On First - Peace Plaza
Stage
From strong foundations in Mexican folk music, seasoned with contemporary life as Chicanas in Los Angeles, La Victoria has created a sound that reflects their city. Created in 2015, Mary Alfaro (guitar), Vaneza Calderón (guitarrón), and Rosalie Rodriguez (violin) have been actively performing in concerts, private engagements, television and more. All three musicians have professional backgrounds in mariachi music, and a commitment to preserving its essence. VIDEO
Free Pop-Up Concerts on Wednesday, June 13 at the Rochester
Public Library at 12n, and at the Paramount Theatre
in Austin at 7:30p.
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 Alash
Thursday, August 9, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - Thursdays On First - Peace Plaza Stage
Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing, a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music and culture. At the same time, they are fans of western music. Believing that traditional music must constantly evolve, the musicians subtly infuse their songs with western elements, creating their own unique style that is fresh and new, yet true to their Tuvan musical heritage. VIDEO
Free Pop-Up Concerts on Wednesday, August 8 at the Rochester Public Library at 12n, and at the Paramount Theatre
in Austin at 7:30p.
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 Yves Lambert Trio
Thursday, August 23, 2018 @ 7:00 PM - Thursdays On First - Peace Plaza Stage
Yves Lambert was a founding member of La Bottine Souriante and figures among the most influential players of Quebec tradition. Yves Lambert’s charisma and talent, coupled with Tommy Gauthier and Olivier Rondeau’s virtuosity and passion, the nuances of their arrangements and their distinct harmony make this trio a one-of-a-kind musical experience. With their own brand of energy, multicultural ambiance and colourful sounds there’s really nothing quite like the Yves Lambert Trio. VIDEO
Free Pop-Up Concert on Wednesday, August 22 at the Rochester Public Library at 12n, and at the Paramount Theatre
in Austin at 7:30p.
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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
Riverside Concerts is pleased to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Please contact the music department at 507-328-2201 (TTY 1-800-627-3529) five working days prior to the event you plan to attend if you require a special seating assignment, sign language interpreter, audio describer, assistive listening device or written materials in an alternative format (large print, Braille, computer disk, etc.)
About Riverside Concerts: The
Think Bank Down by the Riverside free
outdoor concert series is produced and organized by Riverside Concerts,
the Music Department of the City of Rochester.
The department also presents the ticketed indoor Riverside
Concerts Presents series, the World Music
Series, the Artist-in
the-Schools educational residency program, the Rochester Concert
Band & Choir community music program, and
curates the evening bands at Thursdays On
First & 3rd summer market and music
festival in downtown Rochester,MN. General Manager and series curator Steven Schmidt took
home the 2016 Sally Ordway
Irvine Award for Commitment in recognition of his
lifetime achievements in the arts, and is an accomplished
guitarist/singer/songwriter/performer himself. http://www.riversideconcerts.com/.
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