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To reserve seating at a performance, please RSVP to MimiDye@aol.com |
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May 1, 2011 |
The concert will feature an original composition, "Earth Rising," a beautiful, melodic new piece by Mimi Dye, and masterpieces by great composers from the 20th Century, including Bartok, Villa-Lobos, Debussy, and others. Mimi Dye - Viola Our venue is All Saints' Church, renowned for wonderful acoustics, located at 555 Waverley at Hamilton in Downtown Palo Alto. The first 200 RSVP's will receive a free CD and VIP seating! Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 3:00 PM (includes great performances and reception) Tickets: $30 — $25/Seniors, $10/Students, $50/Family Invite your friends and family to this exceptional event! Save the very special date and RSVP to MimiDye@aol.com for a free CD gift and preferred seating. |
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For information, directions, and reservations for events — Call: (650) 380-0962
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Previous Performances |
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| February 28, 2010 | Mimi Dye & The Topaz Jazz Ensemble Peña Pachamama Cultural Center
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Mimi Dye, prominent American violist and composer, and the the TOPAZ Jazz Ensemble bring uplifting original compositions to Peña Pachamama. 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
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August 14, 2009 |
Mimi Dye & The TOPAZ All-Stars Anna's Jazz Island
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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. |
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May 3, 2009 |
River in the Sun — CD Release Party A release party for Mimi Dye's new CD,
Featuring Mimi Dye, violist and composer, and the
TOPAZ All-Stars:
All Saints Episcopal Church |
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Download the concert poster (PDF, 1 MB) |
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February 1, 2009 |
"Sacred Sounds" Mimi Dye, violist, and TOPAZ present 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. All Saints Episcopal Church |
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October 26, 2008
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SPECIAL WORLD PREMIERE CONCERT One Beautiful Light Composed and performed
by Mimi Dye, Violist, with the highly acclaimed
San José Chamber Orchestra and special guest artists: 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 One Beautiful Light One Beautiful Light is an inspired three-movement Jazz Viola Concerto commissioned by the San José Chamber Orchestra. San José Chamber Orchestra |
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May 4, 2008 |
The Sounds of South America TOPAZ presents a live concert with MIMI DYE Mimi Dye and TOPAZ 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 followed the concert. All Saints' Episcopal Church, Palo
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| January 26, 2008 | Sounds of South America
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| August 19, 2007 | Bach Dancing and Dynamite Festival
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| August 11, 2007 | San Jose Jazz Festival
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| July 27, 2007 | Bing Music Series
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| July 12 - 16, 2007 | Yachats Music Festival
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| June 28-July 10, 2007 | Oregon Bach Festival Composers' SymposiumUniversity of Oregon |
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| June 4 - 13, 2007 | European Tour of Germany and Austria:Mimi Dye conducting the Castilleja Chamber Orchestra |
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| May 23, 2007 | The Hamilton in Palo AltoMimi Dye with Gina Har, pianist |
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| May 17, 2007 | "Honoring Lives, Remembering Losses"Stanford University |
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| May 12, 2007 | Scenic Seasons Concert
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| May 5, 2007 | South Meets the North: VENEZUELAN CONNECTIONMimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert
We are very excited to invite you to the final TOPAZ concert of this season at All Saints' Church in Palo Alto on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 7:30 pm. Mimi Dye, Artistic Director of TOPAZ, and Jackeline Rago, musical director of "The Venezuelan Music Project," present: "South Meets the North: Venezuelan Connection"
Included in the festivities are a wine, cheese and dessert reception with the musicians, and an art exhibit by award-winning Bay Area Artist, Suri Huntoon. Net proceeds benefit the Outreach Ministries of All Saints' Church. A celebratory and dazzling event! Download PDF Poster: |
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| January 27, 2007 | EAST-WEST CONNECTIONMimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert Mimi Dye, violist, and award-winning French harpist Isabelle Couret perform European classical masterpieces, Piazzolla tangos, and original chamber jazz compositions. "...eloquent performers " —The 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. A reception with the artists followed the performance. |
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| November 4, 2006 | EAST-WEST CONNECTIONMimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert
Mimi Dye and the TOPAZ Jazz Ensemble with special guest, Jackeline Rago, percussionist, entertained 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. A reception with the artists followed the performance. |
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| May 4, 2002 |
 Viva Viola!
All Saints Episcopal Church
Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz Trio. |
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| April 13, 2002 |
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz Trio. |
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| February 24, 2002 | Borders - San Mateo
Mimi performed Viola pieces from all three of her CDs; “Hildegard,” “Angel Songs,” and “Classical Favorites,” | ||
| February 9, 2002 |
All Saints Episcopal Church Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz Trio. |
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| January 27, 2002 | Borders - San Rafael
Mimi performed Viola pieces from all three of her CDs; “Hildegard,” “Angel Songs,” and “Classical Favorites,” and some new music from her upcoming fourth CD, “The Soul of Jazz.” |
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| January 20, 2002 | Borders - Palo Alto
Mimi performed Viola pieces from all three of her CDs; “Hildegard,” “Angel Songs,” and “Classical Favorites,” and some new music from her upcoming fourth CD, “The Soul of Jazz.” |
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