Lehigh Valley Arts Council Announces Upcoming Shows

Music
01/20/08
Winter Vivaldi
Presented By: Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra
Location: Wesley United Methodist Church
Father Sean Duggan, piano soloist. Telemann - Suite in A minor for flute and Strings; Albinoni - Sonata in C for trumpet and strings; Vivaldi - Trio Sonata in D Minor; Bach - Concerto in D for piano and strings. Sun 3pm. $15-$30.

01/23/08
Gabriel Alegria’s Afro-Peruvian Sextet
Presented By: Moravian College Music Dept. & Institute
Location: Foy Hall
Trumpeter/composer Gabriel Alegria combines his own distinctive approach to American Jazz with the music of black costal Peru. Afro-Peruvian instruments such as cajon (box drum) and quijada (jawbone), along with spectacular passages of zapateo criollo tap dancing enhance the ensemble’s rich texture. Sponsored, in part, by Jazz Peru International.
Wed 7:30pm. $15/adults; $10/seniors, students & children.

02/10/08
Choral Concert
Presented By: Moravian College Music Dept. & Institute
Location: Foy Hall
Featuring Moravian College & Central Moravian Church Choirs with special appearance by Bobby McFerrin. Paula Ring Zerkle & Rebecca Kleintop Owens, directors.
Sun 7pm. $20/adults; $15/seniors; $10/children.

02/23/08
Orchestral Gems
Presented By: Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra
Location: Allentown Symphony Hall
Debra Davis, cello soloist. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto lll in G; Barber - Adagio for Strings; Sallinen - Chamber Music III for cello and strings; Stravinsky - Dumbarton Oaks Concerto; Mozart - Symphony No. 39 in E Flat, K. 543.
Sat 7:30pm. $15-$30.

02/27/08
11th Annual Great Artist Series
Presents Denyce Graves, Mezzo-Soprano
Presented By: Moravian College Music Dept. & Institute
Location: Foy Hall
Recognized worldwide as one of today’s most exciting vocal stars, Denyce Graves continues to garner unparalleled popular and critical acclaim in performances on tour continents. The combination of her expressive, rich vocalisms, elegant stage presence, and exciting theatrical abilities allow her to pursue a wide breadth of operatic portrayals as well as delight audiences in concert and recital appearances. Wed 7:30pm. $50/Reserved Seating.

Theatre
02/13/08 - 02/17/08
The House of Bernarda Alba
Presented By: Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Performing Arts
Location: Lehigh Valley Charter School for the Performing Arts
By Fredrico Garcia Lorca, adapted by Louise Howard.
Wed-Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2pm. $10/adults; $8/seniors; $6/students.

Workshops/Classes
02/26/08
Business Basics for Arts Professionals
Presented By: Lehigh Valley Arts Council
Location: Lehigh Valley Arts Council
This workshop for artists and arts business owners covers development of the business plan, understanding basic accounting practices, taxes and insurance needs. The workshop will feature two presenters: Stephen Phillips, C.P.A., F.L.M.I. of Cunningham, Porter and Phillips, Certified Public Accountants and another presenter TBA. 5:30-8pm. Members: $25; Non-members: $40. Refreshments provided.

For tickets or more information on any of the events above visit www.lvartsboxoffice.org.