CENTER 2010 2011 - Mondavi Center

Series: $260/$217/$144{4 Events}ConcertItzhak Perlman Yefim Bronfman Takács Quartet Nobuyuki Tsujii, pianoItzhak Perlman, violinSaturday, January 22, 2011 | 8PM JHregular $99 $84 $60add-on & cyo $84 $71 $51Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarelyafforded a classical musician. In January2009, Perlman was honored to take part inthe inauguration of President Barack Obama,premiering a piece written for the occasion byJohn Williams and performing with clarinetistAnthony McGill, pianist Gabriela Montero, andcellist Yo-Yo Ma. President Reagan granted hima “Medal of Liberty” in 1986, and PresidentClinton awarded him the “National Medal ofArts” in 2000.“Beyond therapturous, seeminglyeffortless sound...shaped to perfection.”—Chicago Sun-Times onItzhak PerlmanYefim Bronfman, pianoSaturday, March 12, 2011 | 8PM JHregular $68 $57 $35add-on & cyo $58 $48 $30One of the most talented virtuoso pianists performingtoday, pianist Yefim Bronfman’s commandingtechnique and exceptional lyrical gifts have wonhim critical acclaim and enthusiastic audiencesworldwide. He also keeps very good musicalcompany, collaborating with the San FranciscoSymphony, New York Philharmonic, Los AngelesPhilharmonic, Dresden Staatskapelle, RoyalConcertgebouw Orchestra, and legendary soloistsIssac Stern, Emanuel Ax, and Gil Shaham. Born inthe Soviet Union, he studied at the Julliard School,Marlboro, and the Curtis Institute.“Mr. Bell doesn’t stand inanyone’s shadow.”—The New York TimesJackson HallConcert SeatingOrchestra LevelPL 1PL 2StagePL 3LicensedSeatsJoshua Bell, violinWednesday February 9, 2011 | 8PM JH6 | Prices subject to changeregular $89 $73 $50add-on & cyo $76 $62 $43For more than two decades, Joshua Bell hasenchanted audiences worldwide with hisbreathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty.Equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician,and orchestra leader, his restless curiosity andmultifaceted musical interests have taken him inexciting new directions that have earned him therare title of “classical music superstar.” He returnsto the Mondavi Center on the heels of a sold-out2010 appearance!“The Takács have the abilityto make you believe that there’sno other possible way themusic should go.” —Gramophone“He doesn’t let that piano conceal a thing.Whatever’s in there is going to come out, and comeout with its hands in the air.”—Philip Roth, TheHuman StainTakács Quartetwith Nobuyuki Tsujii, pianoSaturday, April 2, 2011 | 8PM JHregular $68 $57 $35add-on & cyo $58 $48 $30Haydn: String Quartet No. 3 in G Minor, Op. 74Bartók: String Quartet No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 7Schumann: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44The Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend ofdrama, warmth, and humor, combining four distinctmusical personalities to bring fresh insights to thestring quartet repertoire. Acclaimed interpreters ofBartók, the quartet, which includes violist GeraldineWalther, makes its Mondavi Center debut. They arejoined by 22-year-old Japanese pianist NobuyukiTsujii. Blind since birth, “Nobu” has forged animpressive award-winning resume, includinghis recent gold medal at the 2009 Van CliburnInternational Piano Competition.Joshua Bell, violinMondaviArts.org 530.754.2787 | 866.754.2787 (toll-free) | 7