Anita Chen
Friday, Sept 16, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Anita is one of the rarest talents in orchestral music: She is equally adept on two instruments. Born in 1991, Anita Chen launched her career as a professional soloist at Carnegie Hall in 2002, performing on both violin and piano with the St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble. Returning to Carnegie Hall in 2009, Anita made her recital debut in a program featuring Cimarosa, Mozart, Schubert, Liszt, and Markov, performing one half of the concert on piano and the other on violin. Accepted into the pre-college division at Juilliard School at age 7, Anita has won numerous piano and violin competitions, including the 2007 Carlson-Horn Competition. Anita plays with precision and style, warmth and imagination. And whether it's Mozart or Saint-Saens, piano or violin, she rewards audiences with a performance that's impressive and inspiring. 

Christiane Noll
Saturday, Oct 8, 2011 -7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

One of the most versatile actresses in the American musical theater, the endearing and exciting Christiane Noll has won critical acclaim for her repertoire in Broadway, opera and jazz. Christiane has starred on Broadway, at the Kennedy Center and in Carnegie Hall. She received a 2010 Tony Award nomination to add to her Helen Hayes Award and Ovation Award. Along with her four solo CDs, she is featured on recordings ranging from The Paul Simon Album to The Three Broadway Divas. Christiane has showcased her amazing vocal skills as a solo artist in cabaret, with Plácido Domingo and the Washington National Opera, alongside Julie Andrews in London, and as the singing voice of Anna in the Warner Brothers animated feature "The King and I." Performing with piano accompaniment, Christiane consistently delights audiences with her seemingly endless talent.

Carpe Diem
Thursday, Nov 10, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

Carpe Diem String Quartet is an exciting group that is becoming one of the most versatile ensembles of their generation. The group performs the classical string quartet repertoire, but their musical passion has led them down the paths of Gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz-inspired music. Carpe Diem's latest disc was selected for the 2009 Grammy Awards Entry List. Recent ambitious projects include the complete recordings of the nine string quartets of Sergey Taneyev and a collaboration with Columbus Dance Theater. With outside-the-box programs, electrifying performances, and a passion for audience engagement, Carpe Diem has earned critical acclaim and concert ovation.

American Spirit
Friday, Mar 16, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

It's the music, moments and memories that make us proud to be Americans. Join the multi-talented cast of 10 as they take you on a powerful journey through the events and people that define the American spirit. Seen through the eyes of a well-meaning, but slightly befuddled mayor of Your Hometown, U.S.A., the show is a rousing 90-minute song, dance and storytelling journey through parade routes and battlefields, town halls and concert halls. You'll hear Prohibition jazz growing out of Civil War spirituals. And enjoy America's battlefield and ball field heroes rubbing elbows with entertainers and politicians. With opportunities to feature soloists and choirs from your community; the show starts in the town square gazebo and comes marching right down the aisles. Filled with humor and heart, this production will renew your AMERICAN SPIRIT!

Jim Curry: Music of John Denver
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls

The songs are timeless. The resemblance is remarkable. The message, still relevant. With multi-platinum hits like "Rocky Mountain High" and "Calypso," John Denver captured a worldwide audience through his songs. Today his music comes to life though Jim Curry's ultimate tribute. His is the first and only full-length John Denver tribute in Las Vegas. Jim's powerful performances (accompanied by guitar/mandolin, flute, keyboard, bass and drums) bring John Denver's greatest songs and feelings to life, blending the images of our natural earth with a love for each other. With his compelling voice and heartfelt words, Jim brings a welcome rebirth to the enduring music of America's troubadour.