- Bergen Philharmonic with conductor Andrew Litton and pianist Andr_ Watts, Nov. 13 and 14
- New World Symphony with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and pianists Katia and Marielle Labque, Dec. 16
- Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman, conductor and violin, Jan. 2 and 3
- Jacksonville Symphony with conductor Fabio Mechetti, violinist Chee-Yun and cellist Alisa Weilerstein, Jan. 14
- Cypress String Quartet in a film and live music program titled "Inspired by America," Jan. 29
- State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico with conductor Enrique Bštiz and pianist Leonel Morales, Feb. 3
- Israel Chamber Orchestra with conductor and pianist Philippe Entremont, Feb. 11 and 12
- Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Rafael Fr‹hbeck de Burgos and pianist Simone Dinnerstein, Feb. 26
- Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier and pianist Garrick Ohlsson, Feb. 28
- Russian National Orchestra with conductor Teodor Currentzis and cellist Nina Kotova, Mar. 2
- Camerata Ireland with conductor and pianist Barry Douglas, Mar. 18
- State Symphony Orchestra of Russia with conductor Mark Gorenstein and pianist Denis Matsuev, Mar. 19
- pianist Andrei Gavrilov in recital, April 7
The Kravis Center's Young Artists Series will present five promising musicians in concert:
- pianist Spencer Myer, Dec. 10
- harpist Emmanuel Ceysson, Jan. 7
- violinist Ilana Setapen, Feb. 4
- clarinetist Johnny Teyssier with pianist Kuok-Man Lio, Mar. 3
- pianist Adam Golka, Mar. 25
In addition to the above series, the Kravis is offering seven special concerts and two opera productions in the coming season:
- the Russian Patriarchate Choir of Moscow performing ancient and modern Orthodox sacred music, Nov. 9
- "Salute to Vienna," a New Year's Day program of waltzes, polkas and marches performed by an orchestra, vocal soloists and dancers, Jan. 1
- the Israel Philharmonic in a Tribute to Leonard Bernstein, Feb. 13
- Charles Wadsworth as pianist and host in an _ la carte chamber music program like those he presents at Spoleto Festival USA, Mar. 5
- new-music composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain, Apr. 2
- Angel of Memory, a presentation for actress and chamber ensemble about three generations of women fleeing the Holocaust, clarinetist Johnny Teyssier with pianist Kuok-Man Lio, Apr. 3
- Puccini's Tosca, performed by the touring company Teatro Lirico d'Europa, Mar. 20
- Gilbert & Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore, performed by the Carl Rosa Opera Company, Apr. 2
Half a dozen dance companies pay visits to the Kravis this coming season as well:
- Ballet Folkl‹rico de M_xico, Nov. 10
- Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Dec. 13-15
- the Joffrey Ballet in the popular program "Cool Vibrations," Jan. 16
- Martha Graham Dance Company, Feb. 10
- Moiseyev Dance Company, Feb. 29
- Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre, April 11-13
Subscription packages to the Kravis Center's presentations are available through August; single tickets go on sale to the public September 15, though Kravis Center members may order them in advance. Visit www.kravis.org for more information.
