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Earl Scruggs with special guests The Red Clay Ramblers - <FONT COLOR="red">LIMITED AVAILABILITY</FONT>

Earl Scruggs with special guests The Red Clay Ramblers - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Banjo legend Earl Scruggs is one of the most important figures in American music. North Carolina’s own Tony Award-winning Red Clay Ramblers are among the very best of the string-band revival groups.

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Chick Corea Trio - <FONT COLOR="red">LIMITED AVAILABILITY</FONT>

Chick Corea Trio - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Friday, September 24, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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Fifteen-time Grammy Award-winner Chick Corea's four-decade career is the stuff of jazz lore. He performs here with Grammy-winning bass virtuoso Christian McBride and the multi-talented young veteran Brian Blade on drums.

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<i>Dynamic Korea: Dance and Song</i> – Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company

Dynamic Korea: Dance and Song – Chae Hyang Soon Dance Company

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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With dazzling color and grace, the movements of Korea’s gorgeous classical dance tradition reflect the essential rhythms of life in Korea, handed down from generation to generation.

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Leon Fleisher, piano

Thursday, September 30, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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One of the most revered pianists of the past century, Leon Fleisher has established himself as one of the world's premier classical artists. His early recordings on Sony Masterworks are regarded as some of the greatest in classical music.

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Ozomatli

Friday, October 1, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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With a reputation for serious party rocking, Grammy Award-winners Ozomatli blends hiip hop, salsa, dancehall, cumbia, samba and funk.

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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet

Friday, October 8, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, in just five seasons, has vaulted into the realm of elite dance companies. Acquiring and commissioning new works by the most sought-after choreographers, Cedar Lake explores the infinite possibilities of movement and multimedia.

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Hugh Masekela

Monday, October 11, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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A defining force in world music and the human rights struggle, Hugh Masekela’s riveting live performances are unforgettable.

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Mariinsky Orchestra with Valery Gergiev, conductor

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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The gripping performances of Russia’s Mariinksy Orchestra embody the legends and spirit of St. Petersburg. Artistic director and conductor Valery Gergiev is one of the most sought-after conductors in the world.

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Mariinsky Orchestra with Valery Gergiev, conductor

Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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The gripping performances of Russia’s Mariinksy Orchestra embody the legends and spirit of St. Petersburg. Artistic director and conductor Valery Gergiev is one of the most sought-after conductors in the world.

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Omara Portuondo

Friday, November 5, 2010 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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A living legend in Cuba, Omara Portuondo gained international fame as the female star of Buena Vista Social Club.

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Kremerata Baltica with Gidon Kremer, violin/leader

Monday, November 8, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Of all the world's leading violinists, Gidon Kremer is one of the most original and compelling. The Grammy-winning Kremerata Baltica is the realization of his belief that music can overcome all barriers of language and culture.

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<i>Sutra</i>: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui / Sadler's Wells London

Sutra: Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui / Sadler's Wells London

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Celebrated choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s new dance work Sutra is inspired by the Shaolin tradition, its relationship with kung fu, and its position in contemporary life.

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Carrie Rodriguez and Ben Sollee

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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A dynamic cross between Lucinda Williams and Suzanne Vega, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Carrie Rodriguez is climbing quickly to the top of the Americana ladder. Cellist and singer Ben Sollee defies convention with his soulful voice and unique instrumentation.

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Nutcracker – Carolina Ballet

Saturday, December 4, 2010 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, December 4, 2010 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 2:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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A holiday season staple, Robert Weiss’s Nutcracker is a fantasy classic, capturing the irrepressible imagination of a child’s world in which all things are possible.

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Anthony Dean Griffey, tenor, with UNC Music Faculty

Friday, January 14, 2011 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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UNC-Chapel Hill Artist in Residence Anthony Dean Griffey’s beautiful and powerful voice and gift for dramatic interpretation have led to four Grammy Awards. In this program, he performs with members of UNC-Chapel Hill’s music faculty.

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Mitsuko Uchida, piano

Friday, January 21, 2011 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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Hailed as the high priestess of Mozart and one of the true great Schubert interpreters, Mistuko Uchida is among today’s most gifted and beloved pianists.

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Friday, January 28, 2011 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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The first jazz composer to win the Pulitzer Prize in music, Wynton Marsalis also was the first artist to win jazz and classical Grammy Awards in the same year. His Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra features 15 of jazz music’s leading soloists.

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<i>Black Watch</i> – National Theatre of Scotland

Black Watch – National Theatre of Scotland

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Friday, February 11, 2011 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 12, 2011 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 12, 2011 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 13, 2011 - 2:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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Viewed through the eyes of those on the ground, Black Watch reveals what it means to be part of the legendary Scottish regiment, what it means to be part of the war on terror and what it means to make the journey home again.

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<i>Blues at the Crossroads</i>: The Robert Johnson Centennial Concert

Blues at the Crossroads: The Robert Johnson Centennial Concert

Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Welcome to the blues. With David “Honeyboy” Edwards on board, Blues at the Crossroads connects straight back to the Robert Johnson legend – Edwards was playing with him the night he died.

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Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz

Friday, February 18, 2011 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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The prophet of Latin jazz, nine-time Grammy Award winner Eddie Palmieri blazes his own distinctive musical path around the world. A powerhouse innovator, Palmieri revolutionized Latin music with his infectious sound.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, February 24, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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The superb technique, passion, and inimitable style that are the hallmarks of the Alvin Ailey tradition continue to dazzle audiences around the globe.

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Nicola Benedetti, violin

Monday, February 28, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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The winsome charm and youthful exuberance of rising star Nicola Benedetti belie the razor-sharp technique and rapturous tone that exhilarate audiences and critics alike.

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ID – Cirque Éloize

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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A dynamic mix of new circus and urban dance, Cirque Éloize's ID features 10 circus disciplines against a throbbing backdrop of hip-hop, rock music and sci-fi videos.

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<i>The Andersen Project</i> – Ex Machina

The Andersen Project – Ex Machina

Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Friday, March 18, 2011 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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Filled to the brim with rapid-fire humor and visual and technological brilliance, Robert Lepage's The Andersen Project explores sexual identity, unfulfilled fantasies and the thirst for fame.

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Netherlands Dance Theater

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Netherlands Dance Theater is among the most prominent and innovative contemporary dance companies in the world, setting the stage on fire with lavish visuals, hypnotic music and 30 sublime dancers.

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<i>Woyzeck on the Highveld</i> – Handspring Puppet Company

Woyzeck on the Highveld – Handspring Puppet Company

Friday, April 1, 2011 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, April 2, 2011 - 8:00 PM

Memorial Hall

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Against an arresting backdrop of animated projections, spectacular life-size puppets play out George Büchner’s famed tale of jealousy and murder in Handspring’s heart-stopping South African multi-media fantasy, Woyzeck on the Highveld.

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St. Petersburg Philharmonic with Yuri Temirkanov, conductor, and Alisa Weilerstein, cello - <FONT COLOR="red">LIMITED AVAILABILITY</FONT>

St. Petersburg Philharmonic with Yuri Temirkanov, conductor, and Alisa Weilerstein, cello - LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Founded in 1882, the superb St. Petersburg Philharmonic premiered the first Russian performances of works by Strauss, Mahler and Bruckner, and eight of Shostakovich’s symphonies during the Soviet era.

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BeijingDance/LDTX

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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An important voice in the evolution of modern Chinese thought and society, BeijingDance/LDTX was born out of a controversial and exciting time of rapid cultural change. It is China’s first independent, nongovernmental professional dance company.

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BeijingDance/LDTX

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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An important voice in the evolution of modern Chinese thought and society, BeijingDance/LDTX was born out of a controversial and exciting time of rapid cultural change. It is China’s first independent, nongovernmental professional dance company.

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<i>Bach and Beyond</i> – Jennifer Koh, violin

Bach and Beyond – Jennifer Koh, violin

Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Jennifer Koh’s thought-provoking style and fiery playing have earned this enchanting young violinist a Grammy nomination. With technique to burn and a pristine tone, Koh is committed to exploring connections between the pieces she plays.

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Tony Allen's Afrobeat Orchestra

Tuesday, April 19, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Idolized among fans of African music, jazz, hip hop and funk, drumming icon Tony Allen is one of Africa’s most important artists, inspiring generations of musicians around the world.

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Branford Marsalis with the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra

Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 7:30 PM

Memorial Hall

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Among the most celebrated musicians of the past quarter century, three-time Grammy Award winner Branford Marsalis has appeared with jazz giants from Miles Davis to Sonny Rollins. He performs here with our own hard-hitting North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra.

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