Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Concert Calendar
The Augusta Opera presents Puccini's La Boheme this weekend. A heart-breaking love story and one of the world's most popular operas. This Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00 in the Imperial Theatre.

Atlanta Hip Hop artist Quincy Lamar will be conducting a workshop for the Augusta Ballet’s Spring Master Class session May 11th-12th, at Cutno Dance Studios located in downtown Augusta. These free master classes begin this Friday at 7:00. For more info or to register, call 706.261.0555.

The Candlelight Jazz series presents the Davidson Fine Arts Jazz Ensemble this Sunday night 8:00 - 9:30 on Riverwalk at the 8th St. bulkhead. Admission is $6. Bring your own seating, candles, wine, a picnic and enjoy jazz under the stars. No pets allowed.

11 AM
Medtner: Sonata tragica, Op. 39/5. Vladimir Viardo, piano. E/N 79283.
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36. Berlin Philharmonic, Karajan. DG 429 036.
Puccini-arr: La Boheme: selections. Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Telarc 80260.

12 PM
Mozart-arr: The Abduction from the Seraglio: selections. ASMF Wind Ensemble. Pentatone Classics 5186 088.

1 PM
Sarasate: Faust Fantasy. Rachel Barton Pine, violin. Cedille 90000 041.
Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F. Andrew Litton, Bournemouth SO. Virgin 90780