2013-14 CLASSICAL SERIES at Mesa Arts Center

An Evening of Bach Cello Suites- Cellist Zuill Bailey

November 21, 2013 7:00pm

Few musical masterpieces transcend the passage of time as do Bach's Cello Suites. Spend the evening with acclaimed cellist, Zuill Bailey, as you experience the emotion and beauty of all six Bach Cello Suites performed on his extraordinary 1693 Matteo Gofriller cello. Based on Bailey’s Telarc recording that reached the number one spot on the classical Billboard charts.



Itzhak Perlman

January 14, 2014 7:30pm

The preeminent violinist of our time returns to the MAC. Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician, and is beloved world-wide for his charm and humanity, his remarkable skill and artistry, and the irrepressible joy of his music-making.



Cameron Carpenter

April 17, 2014 7:30pm

2012 recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award and a superstar of the organ, Cameron Carpenter is smashing stereotypes for both organists and organ music, generating a level of acclaim, exposure, and controversy unprecedented for an organist. He is the first organist ever nominated for a GRAMMY® Award for a solo album.



Renee Fleming

May 7, 2014 7:30pm

One of the most celebrated musical ambassadors of our time makes her first appearance in the acoustically superb Ikeda Theater, where Valley audiences will be treated to a rare solo-recital performance. Soprano Renee Fleming, a three-time Grammy-winning vocal legend known as “the people’s diva,” captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry, and compelling stage presence.