Juan Martín <flamenco guitar>
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 8 pm
Brunton Auditorium

Celebrated flamenco guitar virtuoso Juan Martín, voted one of the top three guitarists in the world by Guitar Player magazine, will perform with a singer and dancer for an unforgettable evening of Spanish music at its best.

Zodiac Trio <classical chamber music>
Friday, November 6, 2009 8 pm
Brunton Auditorium

Routinely drawing rave reviews, this youthful ensemble featuring a French violinist, a Russian clarinetist and a Japanese pianist, has been winning competitions and prizes around the globe. Don’t miss this chance to see them!

Janina Fialkowska <piano> J.E.A. Crake Concert
Monday, February 1, 2010 8 pm
Brunton Auditorium

The exceptional artistry and brilliant virtuosity of Janina Fialkowska have won her enthusiastic accolades from audiences and critics worldwide. Performing regularly with the world’s foremost orchestras and conductors, she is known as one of the great interpreters of Chopin and Mozart, and has many highly acclaimed recordings to her credit.

We are pleased to present Ms. Fialkowska as our 2009-2010 J.E.A.Crake Concert artist

Janina Fialkowska Masterclass
Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 10 am
Public Talk
Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 1 pm

World music mini-series:

This year Performing Arts is trying something new, presenting two outstanding
and very different world music ensembles back to back. Thursday night’s concert
is introspective; Friday’s irresistible beats will have you dancing!

Chirgilchin <world music>
Thursday, March 11, 2010 8 pm
Brunton Auditorium

Chirgilchin is four musicians from Tuva, a small Russian province near Mongolia. Singing in their native tongue, the group accompanies themselves on hand-made instruments. Atmospheric and mesmerizing, the Tuvan style of ‘throat singing’ produces low guttural sounds with flute-like overtones of haunting beauty. Don’t miss this truly unforgettable event!

Alpha Yaya Diallo <world music>
Friday, March 12, 2010 8 pm
Brunton Auditorium

Guinean guitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo is one of the most inspired acts on the world music scene today. Successfully combining traditional African music with contemporary sounds, his guitar playing is melodically and rhythmically compelling, and his singing soulful and expressive. Diallo and his band Bafing will have you dancing in the aisles!

The McDades <roots music>
Thursday, March 25, 2010 8 pm
Brunton Auditorium

The McDades’ Celtic-rooted music fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation with infectious global rhythms. Their groundbreaking compositions and innovative arrangements are characterized by stunning virtuosity and near-telepathic interaction on stage. Singing in both English and French, they have been winning the hearts of audiences of all ages.

Ticket and Subscription Prices

* Bring a Child Free! If you purchase an adult subscription or single adult ticket to any of our performances, you can obtain a free student ticket to any concert you attend for a young member (ages 4–18) of your family. Only a limited number of these free youth tickets are available, so order early!

All prices include HST.

All performances take place at 8:00 pm in Brunton Auditorium, 134 Main Street, 350 seats
Please note that seating for performances is not reserved.

Our new mailing address is
Performing Arts Series
Mount Allison University
62 York Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1E2

To order subscriptions, you can use the PDF order form here.

or contact us by phone or e-mail:

call 506 364-2662      e-mail: performarts@mta.ca

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The Performing Arts Series thanks Mount Allison University for its continued support.

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