 |
|
Performance Schedule |
 |
|
To reserve seating at a performance,
please RSVP to MimiDye@aol.com |
|
|
|
| |
|
|
Mimi Dye & The TOPAZ Jazz Ensemble
Peña Pachamama
1630 Powell Street, San Francisco |
| |
Mimi Dye, prominent American violist and composer, and the the TOPAZ Jazz Ensemble bring uplifting original compositions to Peña Pachamama on Sunday, February 28 at 4:00 pm.
Mimi Dye's unique jazz and world compositions are inspired by Latin jazz, Cape Verde world music, and Middle Eastern sounds and rhythms. Come celebrate with us and hear tunes from the "River in the Sun" album and a concert suite based on her jazz viola concerto, "One Beautiful Light."
Musicians include Jim Schneider, piano, Donna Viscuso, flute and saxophone, Saul Sierra, bass, and Michaelle Goerlitz, percussion.
"Mimi Dye … followed with Ellington's 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore,' and
the swinging was visceral. Jazz viola. WOW!"
— Lincoln County Gazette
Tickets at the door: $12 / $10 for students & seniors
The show starts at 4:00 pm — Dinner will be available afterward (contact Peña Pachamama directly for dinner reservations).
Peña Pachamama Cultural Center
1630 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94133-2814
www.pachamamacenter.org
(415) 751-6090
|
|
|
For information, directions, and reservations for events —
Call: (650) 380-0962
Email: MimiDye@aol.com |
| |
|
|
Previous Performances |
|
|
Mimi Dye & The TOPAZ All-Stars
|
| |
Mimi Dye, violist and composer, and the TOPAZ All-Stars presented an evening of contemporary Latin jazz/world music at Anna's on August 14.
Music included songs from the
"River in the Sun" CD and a new arrangement of "One Beautiful Light," originally performed as a jazz viola concerto with the TOPAZ All-Stars and the San Jose Chamber Orchestra. Beautiful standards by Jobim and other Latin greats rounded out the evening.
The TOPAZ All-Stars include some of the best
Latin jazz/world musicians in the Bay Area, including: Donna Viscuso on flute, Seward McCain on bass,
Vic Schrader on guitar, and Lali Mejia on percussion.
"Mimi Dye pulled out her viola....and pretty soon, folks were up and dancing!"
— The Oregonian
"Mimi Dye … followed with Ellington's 'Don't Get Around Much Anymore,' and
the swinging was visceral. Jazz viola. WOW!"
— Lincoln County Gazette
Tickets: $12 at the door
Anna's Jazz Island
2021 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 841-5299
|
|
|
|
"River in the Sun" CD Release Party
A release party for Mimi Dye's new CD,
"River in the Sun" — Jazz originals composed by Mimi Dye
Featuring Mimi Dye, violist and composer,
and the TOPAZ All-Stars:
Donna Viscuso, flute
Jackie Rago, cuatro and bandola
Vic Schrader, guitar
Saul Sierra, bass
Michaelle Goerlitz, percussion
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, 94301 |
| |
|
|
|
|
SACRED SOUNDS
TOPAZ presents
a live concert with MIMI DYE
Music for viola, organ, and voice
A unique celebration of sacred
music with Rodney Gehrke, All Saints' new music director and organist, and Jimmy Kansau,
tenor soloist, for a beautiful and meditative concert featuring sacred music by St. Hildegard of
Bingen, Vaughan Williams, Bach, and Britten, plus traditional Norwegian Hardenger fiddle
tunes.
Your ticket price is 100% tax-deductible, and
includes an elegant reception following the concert.
Proceeds benefit the TOPAZ organization.
$30 at the door, $25 in advance
RSVP at (650) 380-0961 or
MimiDye@aol.com
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, 94301 |
| |
 |
|
|
SPECIAL WORLD PREMIERE
CONCERT
One Beautiful Light composed and performed
by Mimi Dye, Violist, with the highly acclaimed San Jose Chamber
Orchestra and special guest artists:
Jackeline Rago, Cuatro/Bandola/Percussion
Jim Schneider, Piano
Saul Sierra, Bass
Click here to read the article from the San José Mercury News, October 2008:
Classically trained musician Mimi Dye unveils new jazz concerto
Le Petit Trianon Theater
72 North Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 995-5400
One Beautiful Light
I. Prophecy
II. Vision
III. Fulfillment
One Beautiful Light is an inspired
three-movement Jazz Viola Concerto commissioned by the San Jose
Chamber Orchestra.
San Jose Chamber Orchestra
www.sjco.org -
www.sjcotickets.org |
|
|
TOPAZ
presents a live concert with MIMI DYE
with
Eddie Navia and the SUKAY Andean Ensemble plus talented
young performers from the Castilleja Chamber Orchestra present
authentic music from Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru, with pan
flutes, Peruvian guitars, percussion, and vocals. Families
and children are especially welcome to this afternoon concert.
Net proceeds will benefit victims of the Peruvian earthquake.
An elegant reception and art exhibit follow this concert. |
 |
|
THE SOUNDS OF SOUTH AMERICA
TOPAZ presents
a live concert with MIMI DYE
with Jackeline Rago and
the VNote Venezuelan Ensemble |
| |
 |
|
|
|
Mimi
Dye, Artistic Director of TOPAZ, and Jackeline Rago, musical
director of "The Venezuelan Music Project," present:
"South Meets the North: Venezuelan Connection"
featuring music from Venezuela combined with American Jazz |
| |
 |
January 27, 2007 |
Mimi
Dye and Isabelle Courret |
|
Mimi
Dye, violist, and award-winning French harpist Isabelle Courret,
perform European classical masterpieces, Piazzolla tangos,
and original chamber jazz compositions. The beautiful sound
of viola and harp will win your hearts!
"...eloquent performers" —San
Francisco Chronicle
AND Firebird Youth Chinese
Orchestra, conducted by Gordon Lee, present contemporary
Chinese compositions on traditional instruments. An outstanding
orchestra of young people based in San Jose, this ensemble
recently performed in China and is highly regarded for their
vision and excellence. |
|
|
November 4, 2006 |
TOPAZ
with Jackeline Rago |
| |
Mimi
Dye and the TOPAZ Jazz Ensemble
with special guest, Jackeline Rago, percussionist, will swing
with original compositions tinged with a Latin feel.
"Mimi Dye pulled out her
viola, and pretty soon, folks were up and dancing!"
—The Oregonian
AND Hiyas Philippine Folk
Dance Company, accompanied by traditional instruments, perform
authentic, colorful, and exotic dances from various regions
of the Philippines. San Jose-based Hiyas bring youthful enthusiasm
and cultural pride to their amazing dancing and music. |
|
|
April 29, 2006 |
Bridges
of Peace: World Music from Armenia and Persia and American
Jazz |
| |
TOPAZ
presents a Benefit Concert for
All Saints' Episcopal Church Outreach Programs
TOPAZ presents
a unique and timely concert entitled "Bridges of
Peace: World Music from Armenia and Persia and American
Jazz," a benefit concert for the outreach programs
of All Saints' Church in Palo Alto. In this time of war,
fear, and misunderstanding, TOPAZ presents
a concert promoting peace and bridging the musical cultures
of East and West.
The concert will take place Saturday,
April 29, 2006 at 7:30 p.m., at All Saints' Church, 555 Waverley,
at the corner of Hamilton in downtown Palo Alto.
TOPAZ,
an innovative world-class music ensemble founded by Director
Mimi Dye, violist, has invited special guests Hamed Nikpay,
Persian multi-instrumentalist and singer, and Armena Marderosian,
pianist and founder of the Suni Project, to join TOPAZ for
this unique and timely musical journey.
Compositions by Grikor Mirzaian
Suni, world-renowned Armenian composer of the early 20th
century, will be performed by members of TOPAZand
Armena Marderosian, pianist, eminent researcher and founder
of the Suni Project. Also featured will be the original
musical compositions of Hamed Nikpay, one of Iran's most
celebrated multi-instrumentalists and vocalists, set to
the inspirational poetry of Persian masters Rumi and Hafez.
Jazz and world music original compositions by the founders
of TOPAZ complete
this evening of extraordinary music.
Performers for this TOPAZ concert
include Mimi Dye, violist; Jane Lenoir, flutist; Armena Marderosian,
pianist; Hamed Nikpay, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist;
Peter Barshay, jazz bassist; Vic Schrader, jazz guitarist;
and Curt Moore, jazz drummer.
A wine, cheese, and dessert reception
with the musicians, and an art exhibit from the Killen Gallery,
follow in the Parish Hall. Tickets for the entire event are
$25 in advance and $30 at the door.
A percentage of the net profits will
be donated to the Outreach Programs of All Saints' Church,
which include the Opportunity Center, InnVision, and Urban
Ministry. |
|
|
January 21,
2006 |
"Bach,
Bluegrass and Chamber Jazz" |
| |
Classical masterpieces by
Bach, Mozart, and Dvorak, and a Bluegrass composition by American
composer Mark O'Connor, combine to create a varied and unique
evening of great music. |
| |
 |
|
|
October 15, 2005 |
Brahms,
Blues, & the Tango |
| |
Works by Roussel, Piazzolla,
Shulamit Ran, Johannes Brahms, and Mimi Dye |
| |
 |
|
|
A
Series of Three Benefit Concerts: by Mark O'Connor, for
flute and piano by Aaron Copland, by Robert Schumann, and a world premiere
of a new composition by Mimi Dye. |
January 2005 |
All
Saints Episcopal Church |
| |
555 Waverly St.
Palo Alto, California
www.asaints.org |
|
|
November 2004 |
Temple
United Methodist |
| |
1111 Junipero Serra Blvd.
San Francisco, California
www.templeumc.org |
|
|
November 2004 |
Music
in the Mountains |
| |
Chamber Music Series
11228 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley (Nevada City), California
www.musicinthemountains.org |
|
|
|
|
