DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS SERIES

United States Naval Academy
Vice Admiral Eliot Bryant and Miriam Bryant
Distinguished Artists Series
2012-2013
The Bob Hope Performing Arts Center
Alumni Hall, Annapolis
22nd Season

  • Warsaw Philharmonic
  • Thursday, October 25, 2012
  • "The music-making is smooth and natural, emerging with a burnished elegance... has preserved an Old World sound. Silky strings, earthly woodwinds and molten brass link to the past... The orchestra brought poise and accent..."

  • Shaolin Warriors
  • Tuesday, November 13, 2012
  • A fully choreographed theatrical production, the Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu to stages throughout the world. Performed by disciples of the Shaolin schools, known throughout the world for their disciplined and deadly martial-arts prowess. These Kung Fu masters have trained from a very young age in mental and physical disciplines, which allow them to perform feats one thought only possible in the movies. The production features many forms of Shaolin Kung Fu as well as a look at the daily life of the warriors and their Zen philosophy.

  • Momix Ballet
  • Wednesday, January 9, 2013
  • Momix transports audiences from their everyday lives to a fantasy world through its trademark use of magical lighting and imagery. Momix has thrilled fans in over 22 countries and has been featured on stage, screen and television. In an endless search for another gravity, Artistic Director Moses Pendleton combines athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and pure talent to create an entertaining multimedia experience.

  • Russian National Ballet - Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty
  • Tuesday, April 9, 2013
  • One of the world's most beloved stories portrayed in an unforgettable evening of traditional ballet performed by leading dancers from across Russia along with stars of the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballets.

  • United States Naval Academy Glee Club
    Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
  • Sunday, April 21, 2013
  • Verdi's Requiem
  • Celebrating our 40th installment of the annual Spring Oratorio... Join us for a sublime evening of choral/orchestral magic presented by the critically acclaimed USNA Mens' and Women's Glee Clubs, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Goucher College Chorus!

    • All concerts begin at 7:30 PM.

    For tickets, call 410-293-TIXS.

    TICKETS for all Naval Academy Music and Theatre Events may be obtained by telephone at 410-293-8497. Ticket orders will be accepted only with payment by VISA and MasterCard. Single tickets for individual concerts of the Distinguished Artists Series priced at $29.50 will be available to the public two weeks prior to each event. Distinguished Artists Series Subscriptions (subject to availability) are priced at $127.50, plus a $5 handling fee. The Music and Theatre Ticket office is located in Bancroft Hall, 101 Buchanan Road, Annapolis, MD 21402.

    About the Distinguished Artists Series

    The Distinguished Artists Series is part of a comprehensive program developed by the Naval Academy's Senior Leadership to enrich the education of Midshipmen through exposure and involvement with fine arts. This series has presented the world's finest classical and cultural performers to the Academy with an annual mix of Opera, Ballet, Orchestra, and diverse international ensembles. The Distinguished Artists Series was launched with the opening of Alumni Hall, and for the past 20 years, has enjoyed the support of the Navy's most senior officers, the Naval Academy's faculty and staff, the Midshipmen, and the greater Academy community.