Bel Cantanti Opera Company
“Die Shone Mullerin”

Friday, May 27 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 29 | 3 PM

At the Bender JCC, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville
Tickets $40

Bel Cantanti Opera presents “Die Shone Mullerin”, Franz Schubert’s “novel in songs,” tells the story of a young man’s budding love for a beautiful maid, the miller’s daughter. The courtship is depicted through an innovative production of singing and dancing (The Olney ballet), and through immersive streamed images and live illustrations surrounding the actors.

The original piano accompaniment is replaced by an orchestrated arrangement by a chamber assemble to enhance the immersive experience. Our staged performance will be sung in German with projected English supertitles. Baritone, Robert McGinness performs the cycle of twenty songs. Accompanied by the chamber ensemble with BCO Artistic Director Dr. Katerina Souvorova leading at the piano.

Nature: brook, flowers, soloists – The Olney Ballet, choreographed by Erica Molina Hudak.
Live illustrations painted by Ksenya Litvak.
Light Design – Brydon Geisler. 

POLINGER ARTISTS OF EXCELLENCE CONCERT SERIES – WELCOME BACK! -SPRING 2022

We’ve missed you and we’re thrilled to bring glorious live chamber music back to the intimate Kreeger Theater at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. Join us for an exciting abbreviated season this spring. We can’t wait!!

GRYPHON TRIO – Piano Trio l Sunday, June 12 | 7:00 PM |$45

• BEETHOVEN Piano Trio No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 1, No. 1
• CLARKE Piano Trio
• BRAHMS Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8

“Big, bold, almost orchestral performances” (Los Angeles Times)

For over 25 years, the Gryphon Trio has firmly established itself as one of the world’s preeminent piano trios, garnering acclaim and impressing international audiences with its highly refined, dynamic, and memorable performances. With a repertoire that ranges from traditional to contemporary and from European classicism to modern-day multimedia, the Gryphons are committed to redefining chamber music for the 21st century.

The safety of our patrons is our highest priority. Please see our latest COVID-19 policies on our website. Proof of vaccination is required to attend.

PARKING – Free parking is available in the Bender JCC parking lot

For more information, contact Marcie Blackman at 301.348.3808 or mblackman@benderjccgw.org

Gryphon Trio website: http://www.gryphontrio.com/ Gryphon Trio

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvm0K9uxDEM

The Polinger Artists of Excellence Series is made possible by the Gerry and Howard Polinger Concert Endowment Fund.

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• How can I register? Tickets are available through the Bender JCC Community Hub.  If you have registered for programs or classes (Canasta, Literary Programs, Cinema J, etc.) in the past 2 years this is the same system. If you have not, you will likely need to set up a new login and password through the community hub.
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• What if I was an AOE subscriber in the past and would like my old seats? We have limited historical information on seat assignments.  We will take this into account when assigning seats for the upcoming concerts.

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