Performance Calendar
For information, directions, and reservations for these events,
call: (650) 380-0961 or email: mimidye@aol.com
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TOPAZ Announces 2009 Series:
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at 7:30 pm, "Sacred Sounds," with music for viola, organ, and voice
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 4:30 pm, Children's Concert, program TBA
Location: All Saints Episcopal Church, 555 Waverley St., Palo Alto, 94301
More details coming soon. |
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Previous Performances |
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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:
Jackeline Rago, Cuatro/Bandola/Percussion
Jim Schneider, Piano
Saul Sierra, Bass
Read the article in 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 José, CA 95112
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 José Chamber Orchestra
(408) 295-4416
www.sjco.org
www.sjcotickets.org |
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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
Alto, California
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| January 26, 2008 |
Sounds of South America
TOPAZ presents
a live concert with MIMI DYE
with Jackeline
Rago and the VNote Venezuelan Ensemble
All Saints' Episcopal
Church, Palo Alto, California |
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August 19, 2007
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Bach Dancing and Dynamite Festival
with the Eddie Gale "Now" Band
Half Moon Bay, California |
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| August 11, 2007 |
San Jose Jazz Festival
with the Eddie Gale "All Stars Band"
San Jose, California |
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| July 27, 2007 |
Bing Music Series
with Jackeline Rago and the Venezuelan Music Project
Stanford Hospital
Palo Alto, California |
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| July 12 - 16, 2007 |
Yachats Music Festival
Artist-in-Residence
Yachats, Oregon |
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| June 28-July 10, 2007 |
Oregon Bach Festival Composers' Symposium
University of Oregon
Eugene, 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 Alto
Mimi 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
with The Firebird Youth Chinese Orchestra
California Theater
San Jose, California
Performing Namaste on Chinese viola,
with Chinese harp and Chinese flute |
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| May 5, 2007 |
South Meets the North:
VENEZUELAN CONNECTION
Mimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert
All Saints' Church
555 Waverley Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
www.topazmusic.org
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"
featuring music from Venezuela combined with American Jazz
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 CONNECTION
Mimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert
All Saints' Church,
Waverley & Hamilton,
Palo Alto, California
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 CONNECTION
Mimi Dye and TOPAZ - Benefit Concert
All Saints' Church,
Waverley & Hamilton,
Palo Alto, CA
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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| October 11,
2003 |
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St. Palo Alto, California
A benefit concert for the Opportunity Center. Featuring works by composers
Debussy, Ravel, Bozza and Faure and a new jazz arrangement of Faure's
“Pavane.” Instruments include harp, flute, piano,
string quartet, clarinet and jazz trio.
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| May 4, 2002 |
 Viva Viola!
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St. Palo Alto, California
Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz
Trio.
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| April 13,
2002 |
Viva
Viola!
Benefit for Santa Maria Urban Ministry
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
13601 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA
Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz
Trio.
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| February 24,
2002 |
Borders - San Mateo
2925 S El Camino Real
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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| February 9,
2002
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Viva
Viola!
Benefit for Urban Ministry, Palo Alto
All Saints Episcopal Church
555 Waverley St. Palo Alto, CA
Featuring Mimi on viola, Dmitriy Cogan on piano, and a special Jazz
Trio.
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| January 27,
2002 |
Borders - San Rafael
588
Francisco Blvd W.
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
456
University Ave.
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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