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Lupu holds Chan recital
Popular pianist returns to play Schubert, Schumann.
Radu Lupu
The Vancouver Recital Society presents, together with the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia, a recital by Jewish pianist Radu Lupu. Returning to Vancouver for the first time since 1996, Lupu will perform his signature program of Schubert's Sonata in B-flat Major and Schumann's Kreisleriana.
Lupu is regularly invited to play with many of the world's preeminent orchestras, including the 1 Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic and all the great American orchestras. He also has a special relationship with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, where he returns on a regular basis for concerts and recitals.
The Chan Centre concert takes place Feb.l6, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $48 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster, 604-280-3311, or v^'w. vanrecital.com. □
Three Nathans at VECC
Touchstone Theatre is bringing Jason Sherman's The League of Nathans to the Vancouver East Cultural Centre this March. Directed by Katrina Dimn, the local production features actors Andy Thompson, Josh Drebit, Nathan Schwartz and Charles Siegal.
The League of Nathans recounts the story of three young Jewish bo>-s, all named Nathan, who form a boys dub where they grapple with their faith and identity. When one moves to Israel, the three are dispersed until years later when a telegram simimons the other two to a synagogue in Spain for one final meeting. When they come together, they discover that the traditions and belief system that once held them together are the same elements that may tear them apart. Nathan Abramowitz (Thompson) is the most cerebral, an idealist whose politics are theoretical; Nathan Glass (Schwartz), the most politica ly and religiously committed of the three; and Nathan Isaacs (Drebit), is drifting without conviction and misses the old days of hanging out with the boys. The play, which spans 21 years, culminates in a life-changing political choice and a violent secret is revealed.
Playing both roles of Zaydie and Harvey, Siegal rounds out the cast. Itai Erdal is in charge of hghting design, Noah Drew of soimd design and Famaz Khaki-Sadigh of costimie design.
There is a no-chax^e preview March 10,8 p.m., with tickets available at the door. The play opens March 11, and runs to March 20 at the VECC, 1895 Venables. Tickets are $20/$16 from Ticketmaster at 604-280-3311 or www.ticketmaster.ca. □
Dance it up at Chutzpah! 2004
Performers offer eclectic mix of modem and tap, live and recorded music.
JOHN CRAWFORD SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH BULLETIN
Dance often has a difticult time attracting audiences from outside of the dance world. But this year's Resident Dance and JCC Shalom Dancers shows at Chutzpah! The Lisa Nemetz Showcase of Jewish Performing Arts will be an easy sell, as local companies present an eclectic fijsion of modem and tap dance, live and recorded music, small and large ensembles.
For Resident Dance, Chutzpah! veteran Chick Snipper and her company DanStaBat return with Dnishka, a new solo by Andrea Guutmlaugson, who has performed on stages throughout Canada and Europe. With text by Loiaise Bentall and music by composer Owen Belton, Drushka tells the compelling story of a female tyrant.
Exploring the relationships between Uve music and tap dance, the Blue Riff Project will be making its debut performances at the Chutzpah! festival Choreographer Melissa Prakman leads a group of four yoimg tap dancers - including Carmelle Cachero, Rebecca Lewds, Trade Zonta and Frakman herself - through two pieces that stretch and expand the -possibili- ^ ties of tap f dance. No \ hat and cane \ numbers here! \^
In their Resident Dance performance, the four will be joined hy six members (on brass, standup bass and drums) of Guido's Playtime Orchestra (formerly the Bearded Lady). Led by composer, saxophonist and music instructor John Crawford, GPO brings a wide range of influences to the Blue Riff Project - from blues to big band to contemporary classical to Latin. And while , exploring the various * sounds and ensembles within the 10-person
outfit, the performers often switch roles in the Blue Riff Project, as the dancers become an intricate part of the rhythm section, the musicians arc choreographed, the bass holds the melody and the horns lay down the groove.
Tara Cheyenne Fricdenberg and Cori Caulfield team up in Resident Dance to present their new duet "Sis-Turns," which will, no doubt, show off the duo's dramatic, physical and comic tjilents, which have charmed audiences here and abroad. Frei-denburg will be performing her solo "Go Anyway" and Caulfield, an inter-disdplinaiy artist, will also present a solo of her own.
Resident Dance performances take place Feb. 22, 7 p.m., and Feb. 23, 8 p.m., in the Norman Rothstein Theatre. The cost is $18 with tickets available by phone at 604-257-5145, online at www.chutzpjihfestival.com or at the festival box office in the JCC.
The Jewish Community Centre's Shalom Dancers also take to the Norman Rothstein stage. They will be showcasing some new works for the 2004 season in their Feb. 29,1 p.m., show that celebrates the cultural mosaic of Israel through Uvely dances, exdting music and i colorful costumes. There is no charge for this Chutzpah! event. □
John Crawford is a
member of the Blue Riff Project and is a Vancouver free-'^d^ lance writer.
Cori Caulfield, left, and Tara Cheyenne Friedenberg team up for "Sis-Turns" at Chutqiahl
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