Edmund Cionek Composer in Residence

44th Season
July 2, 2010 – July 25, 2010
Francis Fortier, Artistic Director

"…one of New England's great music festivals"
- Nan Lincoln, The Bar Harbor Times

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(artists and programs subject to change)

Brass Venture	Opening Night Friday, July 2 at 8:15 p.m. BRASS VENTURE "GOD BLESS AMERICA" Sponsored by Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert Street
Shana Blake Hill	Sunday, July 4 at 4:00 p.m. TEA CONCERT "America Forever" Shana Blake Hill, Soprano & Cara Chowning, Pianist Tea served during Intermission "Balance Rock Inn 1903", 21 Albert Meadow Soprano Shana Blake Hill has been described as a "mesmerizing presence" with a voice full of "richly colored tone." Take a patriotic journey with this powerhouse performer in a concert celebrating our country's rich tapestry. Dazzling pianist Cara Chowning joins the festivities on keyboard for a high-spirited afternoon of pride, honor and glory featuring works by American composers. Enjoy vocal fireworks and musical majesty for this very special Forth of July event.
Christopher Johnson	Friday, July 9 at 8:15 p.m. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, PIANIST "A Tribute to Samuel Barber on the 100th Anniversary of his birth" Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert Street
Fenlon Lamb Cara Chowning	Sunday, July 11 at 8:15 p.m. Pops Concert East Meets West Shana Blake Hill, soprano Scott Scully, tenor Fenlon Lamb, mezzo-soprano Tim Culver, tenor Chris Dickerson, bass Cara Chowing, pianist Set sail for an evening of cabaret. Explore exotic destinations where lovers croon and cultures collide. Soprano Shana Blake Hill is your guide on this colorful journey through American Musical Theater with an eclectic flare. Take a musical cruise with characters from across the globe and get carried away to foreign shores. With Cara Chowning on the piano and special guests from the upcoming Madama Butterfly, this tuneful twilight voyage will mesmerize and excite. Bar Harbor Regency Holiday Inn/Stone House 123 Eden Street Pre-Concert Dinner served beginning at 6:00 p.m. (optional)
Elliott Schwartz Edmund Cionek	Tuesday, July 13 at 5:30 PM 14th  Annual "NEW COMPOSERS" FORUM "MUSICAL THINKISM" Basso Moderno Duo, Allan von Schenkel, Justin Wolff Solo Bass, Kristen Williams, Piano Elliott Schwartz, Moderator, Scott Brickman, Guest composer, and Edmund Cionek. Visit http://academic.umfk.maine.edu/scottb/ for more info on Scott Brickman. With support from the Maine Humanities Council & the Maine Arts Commission Admission free (Voluntary contribution) Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert Street
Basso Moderno Duo Scott Brickman	Wednesday, July 14 at 8:15 p.m. 27th Annual "NEW COMPOSERS CONCERT" "MUSICAL THINKISM" Basso Moderno Duo Allan von Schenkel, Solo Bass Kristen Williams, Piano Music by Radiohead, Ned Rorem, Lee Hoiby, Yoko Ono, Max Lifchitz, Morten Skovgaard Danielson (world premiere), Zbynik Mateju (world premiere), Elliott Schwartz (world premiere), Scott Brickman and others With support from the Maine Humanities Council & the Maine Arts Commission Visit www.solobass.org for more information on the Basso Moderno Duo Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert Street Reception following concert: Argosy Gallery II, 6 Mount Desert Street
Shana Blake Hill Scott Scully Chris Dickerson	Friday, July 16 at 8:15 p.m. Bar Harbor Music Festival Opera Theater Madama Butterfly By Giacamo Puccini Shana Blake Hill, Butterfly Scott Scully, Pinkerton Ryan Taylor, Sharpless Kyung Kim, Suzuki Tim Culver, Goro Chris Dickerson, Bonze/Yamadori Fenlon Lamb, Stage Director Cara Chowning, Music Director and pianist Mt. Desert Chorale David Shildkret, director Beautiful, young geisha Cio-Cio San has renounced her family and surrendered herself body and soul to the handsome naval officer B.F. Pinkerton. He pledges his love and marries her. Though the American consul, Sharpless, reminds Pinkerton of her delicate nature and true heart he nevertheless abandons her and returns to America. She waits faithfully for his return only to realize his ultimate betrayal when Pinkerton's American wife arrives asking for Butterfly's beloved illegitimate child. She is forced to make the ultimate choice between life and honor. This heartbreaking drama explores the clash of cultures and innocence destroyed in one of Puccini's most deeply felt and imaginative operas. The lush score swells with unabashed melodies and the story touches the depths of the human soul. The Historic Criterion Theater 35 Cottage Street Pre-Concert Dinner served beginning at 6:00 p.m. (optional)
Inesa Sinkevych	Saturday, July 17 at 8:15 p.m. INESA SINKEVYCH, PIANIST Music by Schubert, Scriabin, & Liszt Bar Harbor Congregational Church, 29 Mt. Desert Street
Wolverine Jazz Band	Sunday, July 18 at 8:15 p.m. JAZZ NIGHT WOLVERINE JAZZ BAND Jackson Laboratory Commons, 610 Main Street, Bar Harbor Pre-Concert Dinner served beginning at 6:00 p.m. (optional)
Jessica Hull-Dambaugh	Wednesday, July 21 at 8:00 p.m. (rain date July 22 at 8:00 p.m.) 38th ANNUAL ACADIA NATIONAL PARK OUTDOOR CONCERT BAR HARBOR FESTIVAL STRING ORCHESTRA Francis Fortier, Conductor Jessica Hull-Dambaugh, Flute Soloist Public Parking NOT Available at Blackwoods. Shuttle buses depart from The Jackson Laboratory Parking Lot on Route 3 for Blackwoods every 10 minutes beginning at 6:45 p.m., returning during and after the concert. Admission Free (Voluntary Contribution) Blackwoods Campground Amphitheatre, Route 3, Otter Creek
Francis Fortier	Friday, July 23 at 8:15 p.m. Sixth Annual Bob Noonan Memorial Concert BAR HARBOR FESTIVAL STRING ORCHESTRA Francis Fortier, Conductor Jessica Hull-Dambaugh, Flute Soloist Bar Harbor Congregational Church , 29 Mt. Desert Street
Bar Harbor Festival String Orchestra	Sunday, July 25 at 8:15 p.m. FESTIVAL GALA BAR HARBOR FESTIVAL STRING ORCHESTRA Francis Fortier, Conductor Jessica Hull-Dambaugh, Flute Soloist Dancing to Strauss Waltzes immediately following the performance Pre-Concert Dinner served beginning at 6:00 p.m. (optional) The Bar Harbor Club / 111 West Street

TICKETS & INFORMATION

Tickets……………………     25
Students………………….   $15
Pops, Jazz, & Gala only.… $35
Opera…….$25, $35, $45 & $75
Pre-Concert Dinner………..$35

   (includes tax & gratuity)

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