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ABOUT SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA

For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with a dizzying array of performances of opera, theater, dance, and music. Every year, the Festival welcomes a wide range of groups, including tour groups, businesses, non-profit organizations, clubs, alumni associations, and friends and family who enjoy socializing and attending Festival events together.

Book your group today by calling the Festival’s group sales manager, Becca Nicholson, at 843.720.1116.

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2016 PROGRAM INFORMATIONOPERA

PORGY AND BESSWritten, set, and newly conceived in Charleston, this production brings DuBose Heyward’s inspiration for Catfish Row to life—beginning in the Charleston we know, and revealing the roots and character of the Gullah community.

LA DOUBLE COQUETTEA contemporary revision of a 1753 opéra comique retains all of its deliciously French charm and gaiety as it portrays a series of schemes—including cross-dressing—to win back a lover.

THE LITTLE MATCH GIRLPerformed by an orchestra elevated on a platform and encircling the audience, this contemporary Germany opera explores the little match girl’s last moments as she gazes into the dreams and memories conjured by the flames.

THEATER

A GAMBLER’S GUIDE TO DYINGAwarded The Scotsman’s Fringe First award at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this one-man show is an intergenerational tale of what we live for and what we leave behind.

ADA/AVAManual Cinema makes its Festival debut with a story of the fantastic and the supernatural told through live music and puppets.

EVERY BRILLIANT THINGEvery Brilliant Thing is a “beautiful, heart-wrenching andvery funny” (Time Out London) play about finding reasonsto live when all hope seems lost.

GOLEMThe newest creation from the astonishingly original company 1927 follows a fantastical tale of an extraordinarily ordinary man named Golem.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESTDublin’s Gate Theatre makes its 10th appearance at SpoletoFestival USA with a sparkling new production of OscarWilde’s comic masterpiece.

DANCE

AAKASH ODEDRA COMPANYBritish dancer and choreographer Aakash Odedra has rapidly accumulated international acclaim for his stunning solo performance Rising.

BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE DANCE COMPANYThe iconic modern-dance company returns to the Festival with a program that marries Jones’s inventive choreography with works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, and Beethoven.

HAVANA RAKATANThis program brings salsa, mambo, jazz, bolero, son, cha-cha-cha, and rumba together for a dazzling display of Cuban passion.

L.A. DANCE PROJECTBursting onto the dance scene in 2012, L.A. Dance Projecthas been turning heads with its fresh, contemporary visionof dance and stylistically diverse repertory.

OPPOSING FORCESBreakdancing, live beats, and hip hop collide to challengeperceptions of gender roles in this exciting work created by choreographer, dancer, and educator Amy O’Neal.

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MUSIC

AFRAM OU LA BELLE SWITAReconstructed in what is believed to be its first performance, Afram transports you to the romance and whimsy of Jazz-age Paris, with a southern touch.

BANK OF AMERICA CHAMBER MUSICHosted by violinist Geoff Nuttall, these popular twice-daily concerts feature 11 fresh and distinctive programs performed by a fantastic roster of musicians.

CHORAL FANTASYWestminster Choir, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra will combine forces to present Beethoven’s Mass in C Major and Choral Fantasy, as well as Olivier Messiaen’s Couleurs de la Cité Celeste

GRACE NOTESAcclaimed visual artist Carrie Mae Weems offers up Grace Notes: Reflections for Now, a provocative performance of music, song, text,spoken word, and video projection that explores our historical moment.

MUSIC IN TIMEHelmut Lachenmann in Conversation, May 27; Ancient Voices of Children, June 1; A Maze (with Grace), June 2; Ein Kinderspiel and Spoletotudes, June 4; Serynade with an Automatic Sunrise, June 7

OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOWTwo-time Grammy-Award winners, Old Crow Medicine Show is at once steeped in Southern tradition and wide-eyed vitality—a combination sure to create an unforgettable live-music experience.

MUSIC FOR 18 MUSICIANSSteve Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians remains a landmark work of the 20th century, helping to define the minimalist movement with its revolutionary style.

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA CONCERTThe youthful virtuosity of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestrawill be on display in this special chamber orchestra program, which includes Alberto Ginastera’s Variaciones concertantes.

WESTMINSTER CHOIR CONCERTSConducted by Joe Miller this esteemed ensemble offers selections from its rich and widely varied repertoire along with traditional favorites.

40TH-SEASON CELEBRATION CONCERTThe full Festival Orchestra, the Westminster Choir, musicians from the Bank of America Chamber Music and Wells Fargo Jazz series, and more celebrate 40 years of spectacular musicmaking in the new Charleston Gaillard Center.

WELLS FARGO JAZZ

ARTURO O’FARRILL AND THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRAArturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra embodies the drama of big-band jazz, the dynamism of Latin music, and the thrill of 18 world-class musicians.

BOHEMIAN TRIOBohemian Trio intertwines earthy, Afro-Cuban rhythms with sweep-ing classical melodies, jazz improvisation, and the celebration of Latin dance to transport its audiences to an inspired and fantastical place,

CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANTSalvant returns to the Festival with the fruits and success of the last several years marked by theatrical portrayals, fresh interpretations,and a handful of original compositions.

THE FREDDY COLE QUARTETDistinguished by his warm grace and suave, smoky voice, Freddy Cole is one of the most respected lyrical storytellers in jazz today.

JASON MORAN/FATS WALLER DANCE PARTYFor his Fats Waller Dance Party, Moran celebrates a sound forged in Harlem neighborhoods nearly a century ago.

RANDY WESTON AFRICAN RHYTHMS SEXTETNamed a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Weston has delved more deeply and with more profound insight than any other musician into jazz’s African roots.

RENÉ MARIEA Festival favorite, René Marie is known for her vocal vibrancy and self-possessed boldness, making her one of the most compelling voices performing today.

OTHER

FESTIVAL FINALEAn all-day event at Middleton Place including picnicking, a beer garden, fireworks, and a performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSTake advantage of group pricing! Select performances, indicated in green, include a group discount of up to 20% off the ticket face value.

TIME EVENT GENRE VENUEThursday, May 26 8:00 PM The Importance of Being Earnest (preview) Theater DST 9:00 PM Old Crow Medicine Show Music CIS Friday, May 27 1:00 PM Chamber Music I Music DST 5:00 PM Ada/Ava Theater ROB 5:00 PM Helmut Lachenmann in Conversation Music REC 7:00 PM Porgy and Bess Opera CGC 7:30 PM Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Dance SOT 8:00 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 9:00 PM Old Crow Medicine Show Music CIS Saturday, May 28 11:00 AM Chamber Music I Music DST 1:00 PM Ada/Ava Theater ROB 1:00 PM Chamber Music I Music DST 3:00 PM Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Dance SOT 3:00 PM Conversations | The Little Match Girl Artist Talks CLS 5:00 PM Bohemian Trio Wells Fargo Jazz REC 6:00 PM Ada/Ava Theater ROB 7:00 PM 40th-Season Celebration Concert Music CGC 7:00 PM Bohemian Trio Wells Fargo Jazz REC 8:30 PM La Double Coquette Opera DST 9:00 PM Arturo O’Farrill Wells Fargo Jazz CIS Sunday, May 29 11:00 AM Chamber Music II Music DST 1:00 PM Ada/Ava Theater ROB 1:00 PM Chamber Music II Music DST 3:00 PM Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company Dance SOT 3:00 PM Conversations | Porgy and Bess Artist Talks ROB 3:30 PM La Double Coquette Opera DST 5:00 PM The Conversation Continues Artist Talks REC 7:00 PM Ada/Ava Theater ROB 7:00 PM René Marie Wells Fargo Jazz CGC 7:30 PM The Little Match Girl Opera MEM 8:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 9:00 PM Arturo O’Farrill Wells Fargo Jazz CIS Monday, May 30 11:00 AM Chamber Music II Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music III Music DST 3:00 PM Ada/Ava Theater ROB 3:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 5:00 PM Westminster Choir Concert Music CTL 5:00 PM Bohemian Trio Wells Fargo Jazz REC 7:00 PM Ada/Ava Theater ROB 7:00 PM Bohemian Trio Wells Fargo Jazz REC 7:30 PM Porgy and Bess Opera CGC 8:00 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST

All prices are subject to change.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSTake advantage of group pricing! Select performances, indicated in green, include a group discount of up to 20% off the ticket face value.

TIME EVENT GENRE VENUETuesday, May 31 11:00 AM Chamber Music III Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music III Music DST 5:00 PM Bohemian Trio Wells Fargo Jazz REC 7:00 PM The Little Match Girl Opera MEM 7:00 PM Bohemian Trio Wells Fargo Jazz REC 8:00 PM La Double Coquette Opera DST Wednesday, June 1 11:00 AM Chamber Music IV Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music IV Music DST 6:00 PM Aakash Odedra Company Dance ROB 7:00 PM Porgy and Bess Opera CGC 8:00 PM La Double Coquette Opera DST 9:00 PM Ancient Voices of Children Music WSP Thursday, June 2 11:00 AM Chamber Music IV Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music V Music DST 6:00 PM Aakash Odedra Company Dance ROB 7:00 PM The Little Match Girl Opera MEM 7:00 PM Randy Weston Wells Fargo Jazz CGC 7:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 9:00 PM A Maze (with Grace) Music WSP Friday, June 3 11:00 AM Chamber Music V Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music V Music DST 5:00 PM Westminster Choir Concert Music CTL 6:00 PM Aakash Odedra Company Dance ROB 7:00 PM Porgy and Bess Opera CGC 7:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 8:00 PM Music for 18 Musicians Music MEM 9:00 PM Cécile McLorin Salvant Wells Fargo Jazz CIS Saturday, June 4 11:00 AM Chamber Music VI Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music VI Music DST 2:00 PM The Little Match Girl Opera MEM 3:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 5:00 PM Aakash Odedra Company Dance ROB 5:00 PM Ein Kinderspiel & Spoletudes Music REC 7:00 PM Grace Notes: Reflections for Now Music SOT 8:00 PM L.A. Dance Project Dance CGC 8:00 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 9:00 PM Afram ou La Belle Swita Music WSP 9:00 PM Jason Moran/Fats Waller Dance Party Wells Fargo Jazz CIS

Sunday, June 5 11:00 AM Chamber Music VI Music DST 1:00 PM L.A. Dance Project Dance CGC 1:00 PM Chamber Music VII Music DST 3:00 PM Conversations | Carrie Mae Weems Artist Talks CLS 5:00 PM Aakash Odedra Company Dance ROB 5:00 PM Afram ou La Belle Swita Music WSP 7:00 PM L.A. Dance Project Dance CGC 7:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 8:00 PM Grace Notes: Reflections for Now Music SOT

All prices are subject to change.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSTake advantage of group pricing! Select performances, indicated in green, include a group discount of up to 20% off the ticket face value.

TIME EVENT GENRE VENUEMonday, June 6 11:00 AM Chamber Music VII Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music VII Music DST 3:00 PM Conversations | Afram ou La Belle Swita Artist Talks CLS 5:00 PM Chamber Orchestra Concert Music STM 7:00 PM Afram ou La Belle Swita Music WSP Tuesday, June 7 11:00 AM Chamber Music VIII Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music VIII Music DST 5:00 PM Serynade With An Automated Sunrise Music REC 6:00 PM A Gambler’s Guide to Dying Theater ROB 7:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 8:00 PM Choral Fantasy Music CGC Wednesday, June 8 11:00 AM Chamber Music VIII Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music IX Music DST 3:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 5:00 PM The Freddy Cole Quartet Wells Fargo Jazz REC 6:00 PM Opposing Forces Dance MEM 6:00 PM A Gambler’s Guide to Dying Theater ROB 7:00 PM Porgy and Bess Opera CGC 7:00 PM The Freddy Cole Quartet Wells Fargo Jazz REC 8:00 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 8:00 PM Golem Theater SOT 8:00 PM Every Brilliant Thing Theater WSP

Thursday, June 9 11:00 AM Chamber Music IX Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music IX Music DST 5:00 PM The Freddy Cole Quartet Wells Fargo Jazz REC 6:00 PM Opposing Forces Dance MEM 6:00 PM Every Brilliant Thing Theater WSP 7:00 PM The Freddy Cole Quartet Wells Fargo Jazz REC 7:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 8:00 PM Havana Rakatan Dance CGC 8:00 PM Golem Theater SOT 8:00 PM A Gambler’s Guide to Dying Theater ROB Friday, June 10 11:00 AM Chamber Music X Music DST 1:00 PM Chamber Music X Music DST 5:00 PM The Freddy Cole Quartet Wells Fargo Jazz REC 6:00 PM Opposing Forces Dance MEM 6:00 PM A Gambler’s Guide to Dying Theater ROB 7:00 PM The Freddy Cole Quartet Wells Fargo Jazz REC 7:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 8:00 PM Golem Theater SOT 8:30 PM Havana Rakatan Dance CGC 9:00 PM Every Brilliant Thing Theater WSP

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All prices are subject to change.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSTake advantage of group pricing! Select performances, indicated in green, include a group discount of up to 20% off the ticket face value.

TIME EVENT GENRE VENUESaturday, June 11 11:00 AM Chamber Music X Music DST 1:00 PM A Gambler’s Guide to Dying Theater ROB 1:00 PM Chamber Music XI Music DST 2:00 PM Havana Rakatan Dance CGC 2:00 PM Golem Theater SOT 3:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 5:00 PM Opposing Forces Dance MEM 5:00 PM Every Brilliant Thing Theater WSP 5:00 PM The Freddy Cole Quartet Wells Fargo Jazz REC 7:00 PM Havana Rakatan Dance CGC 7:00 PM The Freddy Cole Quartet Wells Fargo Jazz REC 8:00 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 8:00 PM Golem Theater SOT Sunday, June 12 11:00 AM Chamber Music XI Music DST 1:00 PM Opposing Forces Dance MEM 1:00 PM Chamber Music XI Music DST 2:00 PM Porgy and Bess Opera CGC 2:00 PM Golem Theater SOT 3:30 PM The Importance of Being Earnest Theater DST 3:30 PM Festival Finale Music MID

VENUES

CGC Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street CIS College of Charleston Cistern Yard, 66 George Street CLS Charleston Library Society, 164 King Street CTL Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming Street CVC Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street DST Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street MEM Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain Street MID Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road REC Simons Center Recital Hall at College of Charleston, 54 St. Philip Street ROB Emmett Robinson Theatre at College of Charleston, 54 St. Philip Street SOT College of Charleston Sottile Theatre, 44 George Street STM St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 405 King Street TDA TD Arena at College of Charleston, 301 Meeting Street WSP Woolfe Street Playhouse, 34 Woolfe Street

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