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Distinguished Artists Series

2009-2010 DAS Brochure Cover
Coming This Season!
2009-2010

The Distinguished Artists Series is a masterfully crafted series of classical gems performed by phenomenal artists of national acclaim.

This powerful four–concert set includes distinctive arrangements from opera to piano and everything in between. Please join us for these outstanding performances!












Cosi fan Tutti

Opera Fantastico!
Nancy Mathis and Friends in Cosi fan Tutti
Friday, September 25
7:30 p.m. Breedlove Auditorium

Join soprano Nancy Mathis and friends as they present a concert version of Mozart’s well known opera Cosi fan Tutti, sung in English. This amusing opera highlights just how fickle women can be and how bad men are at reading women. Come enjoy the glorious music of Mozart.




Duo Avanzando

Bravo Brazil!
Clarinetist David Carter and Friends of Duo Avanzando
Friday, November 6
7:30 p.m. Breedlove Auditorium

Percussionist Ricardo Coelho de Souza and clarinetist David Carter present a dramatic evening of eclectic music. The performance features original works and arrangements by American, French, Brazilian, and Argentinean composers.





Rosilee Walker

Love Around the World!
Pianist Rosilee Walker and Friends
Friday, February 12
7:30 p.m. Breedlove Auditorium

Join pianist Rosilee Walker for a magical evening of romantic music. Love songs and children’s themes highlight the evening, with a special appearance from the UA Fort Smith Academy of the Arts Children’s Choir, premiering a medley of love songs from around the world, composed and accompanied by Don and Terri Bailey & Company.








Virginia Hudson

Enchanted Evening!
Flutist Virginia Hudson and Friends
Saturday, April 24
7:30 p.m. Breedlove Auditorium

Flutist Ginny Hudson presents an evening of solo and chamber music. Ms. Hudson has performed as a recitalist and orchestral musician in venues across the southeast and throughout New England. Join her on a journey through some of the best loved pieces of flute literature.


National Guild Member

Presented by:
UA Fort Smith Academy of the Arts
UA Fort Smith Department of Music



Ticket Information and Location

All performances are held in the Breedlove Auditorium and begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for each concert, or you may purchase the complete season for $50. To order tickets, please call the Distinguished Artists Series Box Office at (479) 788-7300. You may also purchase tickets online through our website at www.uafortsmith.edu. A credit card is needed for online ticket purchases. Tickets will also be available at the door.

For more information, please contact Dr. Rosilee Walker at (479) 788-7546 or e-mail rwalker@uafortsmith.edu.