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The 2009-2010 NiteSPA performances are international piano star Leif Ove Andsnes’s multimedia Pictures Reframed; Brazil’s legendary guitarist and vocalist Gilberto Gil; and two extraordinary contemporary dance companies: Mark Morris Dance Group and Aszure Barton & Artists . Choose three events for $170 or all four events for $200.

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Gilberto Gil

8 pm, Friday, March 26, 2010
Jones Hall

In a musical career that has spanned four decades with over 30 albums recorded and five million records sold, Brazil’s acclaimed composer, guitarist, and vocalist Gilberto Gil is an international phenomenon. Equally revered as a pioneer of Tropicália, a mélange of bossa nova, rock and roll, Bahian folk music, African music, and Portuguese Fado; an innovator on the forefront of the digital revolution; and an environmental activist, Mr. Gil has also served as Brazil’s minister of culture. Now Gilberto Gil brings his unique sound to Jones Hall for one night only.

Aszure Barton & Artists

8 pm, Friday, April 23, 2010
Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center

Brilliant Canadian choreographer Aszure Barton has burst on the scene with “works that are quirky, deep, cheeky, and poignant,” says The Globe and Mail. Mikhail Baryshnikov calls her dances “extraordinary” and “uncompromising.” She has choreographed for Sydney Dance Company, Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, The Juilliard School, films, and the Broadway stage. Now she brings her own company of consummate, dazzling dancers to Houston in her latest work Busk, set to Russian composer Ljova’s gypsy-inspired score, and Blue Soup, a collage of highlights from recent works, including A Travelling Show, Mais Oui, and Come In.