a I a Buk SSR NC Ma a i tee pi pee SR at ev a I, 16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 14, 1987 The Llords of the strings "What Daniel does is as far removed from Punch and Judy as Michelangelo is from a preschooler with a box of crayons,' affirms Jones, manager of the gifted American solo marionettiste and concert artist, Daniel Llords Born and educated in Southern Cahforma, now based in Ohio, lords has always been a talented performer. He debuted professional ly at age seven playing a Mozart piano concerto with Otto Klemperer conducting a full orchestra As a child actor and singer, Llords ap- peared in some twenty-three Hollywood films UCLA, USC, and the famed Pasadena Playhouse School of Theater, where he later joined the faculty, are his alma maters Then Llords fell in love with the expressive art of puppetry which has now become his profession, career, life-style, even his life. Five around- the-world concert tours through fifty countries and such diverse locales as the Vienna Festival, the Friends of Chamber Music of Afghanistan, the National Theatre of Portugal, and the Metropolitan Museu of Art have seen him feted by world-famous leaders. The future holds a puppet special for Italian TV, a tour of New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Singapore, return engagements in Hong Kong, India, the Philippines and Persia, a season in New York, performances in the U.S. and Canada with symphony orchestras - the list goes on. impressive, But of what does Llords International consist? Simp- ly. itis Daniel Llords, solo marionet- tiste, presenting his own original visual interpretation of symphonic music in concerts of 'Music and Marionettes for Adults." Or is it that simple? Llords has popularized pup- petry for adults as a serious art form. His 'shows' are not 'shows' at all, but a musical and theatrical ex- perience geared to the adult mind and mature appreciation. This ex- perience is a happy marriage of elements from dance, sculpture, music, theatre, travel, and rich per- sonal discovery. The artist presents his concep- tions to such magnificent sound as Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, cameos from Mozart to modern music, Of- fenbach's Paris 1890 (a ballet celebrating the Belle Epoch}, and Mendelssohn's Fourth Smyphony (a witty musical lampoon disguised as a travelogue up and down Italy's famous boot and observing persons and places from mythology, history, literature, and contemporary society) Combining humour, style, multi- media, multi-techmque, and multi- puppets, one live actor in mime with rod puppets, hand puppets, 'black light" techmque, antique planchette and traditional marionettes, com- mands the stage with impressive special effects, light, and sound ac companiment. This is Daniel Llords accomplishing what he loves best Everything seen on stage, choreography to costumes, and over a thousand varying sized puppets, has been conceived, constructed, and performed by Daniel Llords in Improve your home equity! CLARKE BROS. EAVESTROUGHING for all your aluminum needs!' SOFFIT & FASCIA 5" SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGH WINDOWS & DOORS Also dealing in Vinyl Siding, Roofing and Shutters Call us how for your FREE ESTIMATE 985-8931 Daniel Llords as the charlatan puppet master in a multi-media, multi-technique and multi-puppet production, coming October 17 to Town Hall 1873. full audience view, the better for Llords to communicate with his au- dierce, a truly unique format. And no small accomplishment. Port Perry's Town Hall 1873 has been selected as the ideal, intimate house to showcase such an unusual performance. The '87-'88 Concert Series is proud to present Llords In- ternational as its opening entertain- ment on Saturday, October 17 at 8 p.m. Series ticket holders should note this date. A few series subscrip- tions may be available: contact P. Smith at 985-8900, or Irwin Smith Music. Some last-minute individual seats are priced at $13.50. In addition to his evening produc- tion, Mr. Llords has consented to of- fer a master class sikkens Cetol 1 and Cetol 23 sikken" " sikkens seminar/workshop in all aspects of puppetry, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, October 17. This ses- sion is open to all interested adults, teachers, and senior students. Cost is $5.00; tickets are available from Town Hall directors, Irwin Smith, or by calling 985-8900. And what do the critics say about Llords? **Just lovely," burbled the El Paso Herald Post, "'the Italian tour was a ripping success," trumpeted the Hamilton Spectator, while the University of California enthused in its summary; 'The magic of Daniel Llords' perfor- mance is an accumulation of tiny miracles. ."" Don't miss these 'tiny miracles' at Town Hall 1873 on Oc- tober 17. So the natural beauty of your exterior woodwork doesn't fade in the sunlight isn't damaged by moisture isn't hidden CENTRAL PAINT & WALLPAPER 295 Ritson Rd. 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