dakotaSKY

2009 Dakota Sky International Festival
July 23 - August 6

Recital Series, Belbas Theater at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, 7:30pm
July 23 7:30 PM Paul Sanchez
July 27 7:30 PM Jeffrey LaDeur
July 30 7:30 PM Zarina Melik-Stepanova, Jose Luis Hernandez Estrada, Karren Melik-Stepanov, and chamber orchestra
August 3 7:30 PM Adam Golka
August 6 7:30 PM Petronel Malan
     
Spotlight Series, Belbas Theater at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, 2:30pm
July 26 2:30 PM Mike Morey, guitar
August 2 2:30 PM Maxim Kozlov, cello, with Paul Sanchez
     
Master Classes, Belbas Theater at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, 2:30pm
July 24 2:30 PM Paul Sanchez
July 28 2:30 PM Jeffrey LaDeur
July 31 2:30 PM Zarina Melik-Stepanova
August 5 2:30 PM Petronel Malan
     
Lecture Series, Belbas Theater at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, 1:00pm
July 26 1:00 PM Mike Morey
July 31 1:00 PM
Jose Luis Hernandez Estrada
Latin American Piano Music: Performance Practice and Repertoire   
A lecture featuring commentary and performances of works by Latin American masters Alberto Ginastera, Manuel Ponce, and Claudio Santoro. 
August 4 1:00 PM Adam Golka
August 5 1:00 PM Petronel Malan
     
Children's Concerts Belbas Theater at Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science
July 28 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
I speak music, can you?
Pre-K through 3rd Grade
A journey aimed at discovering the fascinating language of music. Through meaningful performances and pedagogical exercises, our students will encounter music as a first language and engage in musical conversations with the performing artists and among themselves. 

July 28 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Magic of Chamber Music
4th through 6th Grade
 
Come hear a group of musicians playing Bach (on two pianos), improvising, and jamming together with a guest cellist. Experience music as a true conversation between friends.    
August 4 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mozart! A day in the life of a young genius.
Pre-K through 3rd Grade

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote his first piano compositions at the age four. By the time he was six, he had already performed throughout the musical world in prestigious venues and for kings and queens. What was a typical day like for the boy wonder? One thing we know for certain. He loved music. It was his favorite thing in the whole wide world!   

August 4 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Celebrating the Music of the Americas
4th through 6th Grade  
Hear what composers in the American continent have been up to. This concert features a living American composer/guitarist and performances of music that reflect and celebrate the heritage of our homeland and that of our neighbors’ to the south! 

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