Cultural Arts Series offers 'cutting edge' artists
The 2006-2007 Cultural Arts Series is boasting a strong calendar for the upcoming concert season.
“This year’s program encompasses some of the best variety,” said Scott Tigert, Programs and Community Development assistant.
He characterized all the acts as “consummate musicians,” but noted a couple of must-see acts in the season, such as Ron Radford and Mark O’Connor.
Raised in Oklahoma, Radford has been called an American Flamenco virtuoso. Flamenco is the Spanish art of rhythm dancing.
A protégé of the legendary Carlos Montoya, Radford is the only individual to receive a Fulbright scholarship for Flamenco.
Traditionally, “Romas,” which mean gypsies, have dominated the flamenco world.
However, despite his ethnicity, Radford has managed to gain immense respect within the flamenco community, Tigert said.
Radford will perform in November.
Grammy Award winning violinist Mark O’Connor will close the series out with a performance in April 2007.
O’Connor combines elements from American folk tradition with jazz and classical elements to produce what Tigert called “a rare mix of violin and fiddle.”
Other scheduled performers include Tatiana Kuleshova and flute accompanist Marina Ruben-shtein, the Turtle Island String Quartet, 2 Tone, the Chestnut Brass Company, the Rose Ensemble, and Wayanay Inka, who Tigert described as “almost magical.”
The season will open Tuesday, Sept. 12.
Season tickets are available at $85 for general admission and $60 for students seniors, faculty, staff, and alumni association members.
“Show-to-show ticket prices are usually from $15 to $20,” Tigert said. “People can save money and see world class acts with season tickets.”
Season tickets and individual tickets are available online at www.occc.edu/CAS or call 405-682-7579.
Staff Writer Mack Burke can be reached at StaffWriter3@occc.edu.
