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4:00pm
Fine Arts Fall at the Northbrook Public Library presents OPERA MODA, on Sunday, December 9, in the auditorium at 2 p.m. Free. 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. 847-272-6224.
www.northbrook.info/lib_programs_concerts.php
Program: Holiday favorites from Bach, Mozart, Franck, Handel's Messiah and even some jazz (Santa Baby!)
3:00pm
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5:00pm
LaSalle Bank Chamber Music Series
Dukas
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Fanfare from
La péri
Steeped in history and tradition, the uncompromising CSO Brass present a spectacular performance of traditional brass favorites. Attention brass lovers—don’t wait to get your tickets. Last year’s event sold out!
3:00pm
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5:00pm
This program features Georg Philipp Telemann's Concerto in E minor for recorder, flute, strings and continuo, George Frideric Handel's Kammertrio No. 24 in F major for oboe, bassoon and continuo, contemporary composer John Harbison's Variations for clarinet, violin and piano and Anton Arensky's Trio No. 1 in D minor for piano, violin and cello. This program will be repeated on Monday, 12/10 at the Merit School of Music in Chicago.
4:00pm
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6:00pm
"Holidays a cappella: The Season of Light" -- Warm your winter with music of the holiday season, focusing on the image of light as a beacon of hope, from medieval music to “Silent Night” to spirituals and new compositions for Christmas and Chanukah.
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7:30pm
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9:30pm
This program features Georg Philipp Telemann's Concerto in E minor for recorder, flute, strings and continuo, George Frideric Handel's Kammertrio No. 24 in F major for oboe, bassoon and continuo, contemporary composer John Harbison's Variations for clarinet, violin and piano and Anton Arensky's Trio No. 1 in D minor for piano, violin and cello.
RCP members Sandra Morgan, flute, Robert Morgan, oboe, J. Lawrie Bloom, clarinet, Yuan-Qing Yu, violin, Keith Conant, viola, Barbara Haffner, cello, Collins Trier, bass and David Schrader, harpsichord will be joined by guest artists Patrick O'Malley, recorder, William Buchman, bassoon, Teresa Fream, violin and Micah Yui, piano. A "Meet & Mingle" reception for the audience and artists follows the concert. Tickets are $30 general admission and $10 for students. Three-concert subscriptions are still available. |
7:30pm
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9:30pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Delius
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A Song of Summer
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Brahms’ Double Concerto for violin and cello, written for two of the composer’s friends, is his final orchestral work. From its majestic opening to the gypsy finale, this is one of the most beloved of all concertos.
7:30pm
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9:00pm
Songs of Love and War Venue: Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL. 7:30 p.m
Fulcrum Point marks this 10th Concert for Peace by presenting four Midwest premieres exploring relationships and the nature of love and war through music and poetry from the perspectives of soldiers, spouses and prisoners. The program includes Midwest premieres of “Songs of Love and War” by Paul Moravec, “Three Letters from the Unknown Soldier” by Poul Ruders, “Camp Songs” by Poul Schoenfield and “Peace” by David Schiff. |
7:30pm
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9:30pm
Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage
Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes. |
7:30pm
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9:30pm
Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage
Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes.
8:00pm
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Janácek
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Jealousy
The last of Rachmaninov’s grand romantic piano concertos is one of his overlooked treasures, full of soaring melodies and impressive fireworks. Based on the famous Gogol story, Janácek’s Taras Bulba is a riveting symphonic poem of powerhouse drama and stunning musical effects.
8:00pm
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10:00pm
Joyful carols, solemn chant and vibrant works for brass create a pageant of sound as voices rise to the rafters and bells ring out in the night. Celebrate the season with inspiring music in soaring spaces—assure your place at one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions. For tickets, or more information, contact the box office at 312.551.1414 or go to our website. |
7:30pm
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9:30pm
Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage
Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes.
1:30pm
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3:30pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Janácek
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Jealousy
The last of Rachmaninov’s grand romantic piano concertos is one of his overlooked treasures, full of soaring melodies and impressive fireworks. Based on the famous Gogol story, Janácek’s Taras Bulba is a riveting symphonic poem of powerhouse drama and stunning musical effects.
8:00pm
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10:00pm
Joyful carols, solemn chant and vibrant works for brass create a pageant of sound as voices rise to the rafters and bells ring out in the night. Celebrate the season with inspiring music in soaring spaces—assure your place at one of Chicago’s most beloved holiday traditions. For tickets, or more information, contact the box office at 312.551.1414 or go to our website. |
7:30pm
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9:30pm
Baroque Band, Chicago’s period-instrument orchestraHandel’s in a Rage
Wendesday, December 12, 7:30 p.m., Symphony Center, Chicago Saturday, December 15, 7:30 p.m., Rockefeller Memorial Chapel Monday, December 17, 7:30 p.m., Nichols Concert Hall, Music Institute of Chicago, Evanston With soprano, Jennifer Ellis www.baroqueband.org (312) 235-2368 Baroque Band, Chicago’s new period-instrument orchestra continue it’s inaugural season with three December performances of ‘Handel’s in a Rage’. Directed by British baroque violinist, Garry Clarke, Baroque Band are ‘a stylish and exciting period-instrument ensemble’ (Chicago Tribune) who have made an immediate impact on the Chicago music scene. Jennifer Ellis is one of America’s leading early music singers and has sung with the Washington Bach Consort, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem, and the New York Collegium with Andrew Parrott conducting. Her international career has included appearances with the period instrument groups American Bach Soloists, Portland Baroque Orchestra, Santa Fe Pro Musica, Seattle Baroque Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Musica Angelica, Magnificat, and Washington Cathedral Choral Society. Handel’s in a Rage includes two of the composers fiery Italian cantata’s: Tu Fedel? Tu costante? and Armida abbandonata ; the concerti grossi Op. 6, No. 1 in G Major, and No. 7 in B flat Major and the overtures to Semele and Xerxes.
8:00pm
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Janácek
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Jealousy
The last of Rachmaninov’s grand romantic piano concertos is one of his overlooked treasures, full of soaring melodies and impressive fireworks. Based on the famous Gogol story, Janácek’s Taras Bulba is a riveting symphonic poem of powerhouse drama and stunning musical effects. |
