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Dear Friends,

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The 2012-2013 Season marks the start of our third decade of programming. This is an exciting time as plans are firming up for a building renovation that will enhance our ability to steward the arts more thoughtfully. We want the Ferst Center to be your arts destination for discovery, engagement and diversity. We are committed to introducing new artists to the Atlanta community. This season you can discover the virtuosity of the dynamic cello/percussion group Break of Reality, and TAIKOPROJECT, the vibrant new generation of the Taiko drumming tradition. We are excited to be able to continue our artist/community engagement programs. Now in its third year, the ARTech residency program expands to include two artists, providing extensive opportunities for all ages in our community to participate with string quartet Ethel and contemporary dance choreographer Sen Curran. I urge you to check out the ARTech section of our website and join in the creative process. Finally, it gives us great pride to share the diversity of our artists and their collaborative efforts with you. This year, jazz legends Chick Corea and Gary Burton hit our stage with renowned classical artists, the Harlem String Quartet; and ODC/Dances Velveteen incorporating young dancers from Atlantas Ballethnic Academy of Dance in the piece. Programming like this is only possible because of your generosity and I invite you all to be more deeply engaged by joining our Ferst Friends membership program. We have redesigned some of the benefits and hope you will join us in bringing world class performances to our community. Come, laugh, applaud, be amazed, be part of the excitement.

Rabbit integrates serious contemporary

dance with the timeless childrens book, GeorGe Thompson

Director

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Friday, September 21
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jUan sIDDI FLamenCo TheaTre Company

Sunday, January 13

ChICk Corea & Gary BUrTon

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Saturday, January 26

momIX: BoTanICa
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Sunday, March 10 Saturday, March 16

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Saturday, March 23
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Break of reality

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Friday, September 21
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Described as cinematic rock and heavy cello thunder, the awe-inspiring musicianship of Break of Realitys three cellists and a percussionist showcases their musical influences of classical, heavy metal and indie rock. The classically trained group explores the connection between the time-honored music of the past and the modern world of rock.
Regular Price: $30 Subscription Price: $25.50 Special Childrens Price $22

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InDeCIsIon ToUr 2012: The DaILy show LIve Friday, September 28, 8 p.m.
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Tis the political season and Rob Riggle, Al Madrigal and Rory Albanese give us an inside look into The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Through stand-up, multi-media and Q&A, the three correspondents from the Comedy Central show take on everything from comedy and the news to the shows creative process at this hilarious event.
Regular Price: $40, $45; Subscription Price: $34, $38.25

keiko Matsui

An innovator and prodigious talent of such magnitude that cannot be fully understood until you see her perform live.
All About Jazz.com

Friday, October 5
8 p.m. An icon of contemporary jazz, pianist Keiko Matsui creates music both powerful and introspective, blending Western and Eastern musical influences. Her exquisite style of Japanese jazz spans three decades of international acclaim. Elegant piano melodies, a free spirit and creative genius mark her return to the Ferst stage.
Regular Price: $36, $46, $61 Subscription Price: $30.60, $39.10, $51.85

jazz ConneCT! Arrive at 7 p.m. for this free pre-show talk with WCLK host Jay Edwards about Keiko Matsui and her music.

taikoProJeCt
They blew the roof off with their energy and willingness to take taiko into the 21st century. International Examiner

Sunday, October 21
5 p.m.
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Exuberant in performance, the premiere taiko drummers of TAIKOPROJECT blend traditional forms with an innovative and fresh aesthetic approach. TAIKOPROJECT, based in Los Angeles, is the first and only American group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest.
Regular Price: $29, $39 Subscription Price: $24.65, $33.15 Special Childrens Price $22

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TAIKOPROJECT is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Georgia Council for the Arts.

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eMPire Brass

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One of the supreme concerts of the year. The players virtuosity was electrifying. The Washington Post
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Empire Brass enjoys an international reputation as North Americas finest brass quintet, renowned for brilliant virtuosity. For this holiday concert, The Sound of Christmas, Empire Brass is joined by vocalist Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of Maria & Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music.
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a NiGht Before ChristMas

Since their earliest recordings in the mid 1970s, they have taken a fresh approachan unmistakable signature sound.
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sPyro Gyra

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Saturday, December 8
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Enjoy the holiday season with the jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra, whose signature sound merges jazz with R&B, pop and Latin. Garnering success through 25 albums and multiple Grammy nominations, their high energy live concerts have kept this band popular for three decades.
Regular Price: $40, $50, $65 Subscription Price: $34, $42.50, $55.25

jazz ConneCT! Arrive at 7 p.m. for this free pre-show talk with WCLK host Jay Edwards about Spyro Gyra and their music.

a refined, intellectual contemporary take on flamenco

Pasatiempo Magazine

JuaN siddi flaMeNCo theatre CoMPaNy

Sunday, January 13
5 p.m.
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An array of powerful dancers, singers and musicians from Spain, France and the United States, Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company presents a mixed repertory program including the stunning work Encuentro. This recipient of Santa Fes 2011 Mayors Awards for Excellence in the Arts has made its mark in the world of flamenco with unique, world-class artistry.
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Los Angeles Times

Saturday, January 26
8 p.m. NEA Jazz Master and 16-time Grammy winner Chick Corea and Gary Burton perform standards from their new album Hot House featuring the Harlem String Quartet. The partnership between two of jazz musics longest-standing pioneers has flourished for decades, producing three Grammy-winning albums since their landmark Crystal Silence in 1972.
Regular Price:$40, $50, $65 Subscription Price: $34, $42.50, $55.25

jazz ConneCT! Arrive at 7 p.m. for this free pre-show talk with WCLK host Jay Edwards about Chick Corea, Gary Burton and their music.

MoMiX BotaNiCa
Momix does breathtaking like no other dance company in the world. Berkshire Onstage

Saturday, February 2
8 p.m.

Mesmerizing, magical and imaginative, Momix spellbinds audiences across the globe. Since the debut of Botanica last year, the show has played to packed houses around the world. In Botanica, Momix dancer-illusionists conjure an ethereal world that follows the rhythms of the seasons, the changing shape of life on Earth and the passing of a day.
Regular Price: $39, $49 Subscription Price: $33.15, $41.65

DanCe DIaLoGUe! Enjoy this post-show talk with the dance company led by Director George Thompson.

Jesse Cook
Such soul, spirit, and purity
The Guardian

Saturday, February 9
8 p.m. Fiery and percussive guitar work, Latin rhythms and smoldering onstage charisma describe Jesse Cook, the virtuoso guitarist breaking new ground with each recording. The rumba flamenco artist makes his first appearance at the Ferst Center, showcasing his passion for world music in all its forms.
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NNeNNa freeloN
Freelon makes each song such a personal statement that they all seem fresh and new USA Today

Saturday, February 23
8 p.m. Captivating jazz vocalist and six-time Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon celebrates Lena Horne in this evening of song and story set against the backdrop of Hornes 92-year life and legacy. The recipient of numerous international honors, Freelon has earned a global fan base for her soulful vocals and irresistible vitality.
Regular Price: $30, $40, $55 Subscription Price: $25.50, $34, $46.75

jazz ConneCT! Arrive at 7 p.m. for this free pre-show talk with WCLK host Jay Edwards about Nnenna Freelon and her music.

Jake shiMaBukuro
Wows his audiences with intricate strumming and plucking, overwhelming enthusiasm and an electrifying stage presence NPR Music

Saturday, March 2
8 p.m. Jake Shimabukuro has redefined what it means to play the ukulele and returns to the Ferst Center for another amazing show. Renowned for his lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary technique, this young virtuoso is a genre-demolishing artist who plays jazz, blues, funk, classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco and rock.
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the Mikado
Impeccable diction, hair-trigger comic timing and careful observation of musical values
New York Magazine

New york GilBert & sullivaN Players

Sunday, March 10
5 p.m. Wonderfully silly humor, superb production values and marvelous voices combine to tell Gilbert & Sullivans comedy of a fictitious town full of charactersthree little maids from school, a wandering minstrel, a hilariously corrupt public official and a Lord High Executioner. NYGASP, led by Artistic Director Albert Bergeret, is Americas foremost Gilbert and Sullivan company.
Regular Price: $36, $46 Subscription Price: $30.60, $39.10 Special Childrens Price $22
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Support for The Mikado provided by the James E. Dull Endowment Fund and the Fox Theatre Institute.

aCoustiC alCheMy

Enchanted the audience with a sound that masterfully fused jazz with a diverse range of musical styles Daily Inquirer

Saturday, March 16
8 p.m. Jazz, pop and world music intersect in British band Acoustic Alchemy. In more than two decades of performing and recording, the group has established themselves as an ever evolving, powerhouse force in contemporary jazz. The two-guitar attack of Greg Carmichael and Miles Gilderdale makes their music instantly recognizable, leading them to three Grammy nominations.
Regular Price: $30, $40, $55 Subscription Price: $25.50, $34, $46.75

Support for Acoustic Alchemy is generously provided by Patrick and Gloria Stansbury.

jazz ConneCT! Arrive at 7 p.m. for this free pre-show talk with WCLK host Jay Edwards about Acoustic Alchemy and their music.

seN CurraN CoMPaNy

Curran emerges as a sublime choreographer, creating complexly musical phrases for a company that literally rises to meet his expectations. The Village Voice

Saturday, March 23
8 p.m.
aTLanTa premIere

DanCe DIaLoGUe! Enjoy this post-show talk with the dance company led by Director George Thompson.

Sen Curran Company is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
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Known for wit, intelligence, ingenuity and uncanny physical humor, Sen Curran successfully blends a myriad of influences into a purely original dance style. An audience favorite since bursting onto the dance scene in 1997, the company exhibits Currans zest for theatricality. Curran also participates this year in the ARTech residency Stages of Influence, exploring a single nontraditional performance space. Follow ARTech online and on Facebook!
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aN eveNiNG with

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Saturday, April 6
8 p.m. The creator of the public radio show This American Life talks personally about the show, its origins, his influences and the elements that make a good story. Under Glass editorial direction, This American Life has won the highest honors for broadcasting and journalistic excellence, including several Peabody and DuPontColumbia awards.
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an eccentric intelligence and a sympathetic heart

The New York Times

the velveteeN raBBit

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A bright testament to the transformative powers of love.

San Francisco Chronicle

Sunday, April 14
5 p.m.
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ODC/Dance, one of Americas most exciting contemporary dance companies, enlivens Margery Williams classic tale of a well-worn nursery rabbit that becomes real. Told through music, dance and a powerful narrative, The Velveteen Rabbit celebrates the enduring power of love. Brimming with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters and the perfect amount of childhood whimsy, the show will incorporate students from Atlantas Ballethnic Academy of Dance.
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ethel

It prizes grittiness and punch as absolute values, but these expert players can produce a conventionally warm, unified tone when the music demands it. The New York Times

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Saturday, April 20
8 p.m. For invigorating artistry and inventive programming, Ethel is recognized as Americas foremost postclassical string quartet. Using amplification and improvisation in its performances, the ensemble boldly explores new synergies between tradition and technology. Ethel also participates this year in the ARTech residency Stages of Influence, exploring a single non-traditional performance space. Follow ARTech online and on Facebook!
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The residency is made possible with support from the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.

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Break of reality . . . . . . . . 9/21 . . . . . . . .$30 . . . . . . .$25.50 Childrens Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22. . . . . . . . . $22

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daily Show /indecision . .9/28 . . . . . $45, $40 . . . $38.25, $34.00 nyG&S The Mikado . . . . 3/10 5pm . . $46, $36 . . .$39.10, $30.60 Childrens Price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22. . . . . . . . . $22

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