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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. |
7:30pm
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9:30pm
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. | 19
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8:00pm
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Dvorák
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Slavonic Dances
Newly appointed principal oboe Eugene Izotov is featured in Mozart's sublime Oboe Concerto, a work of supple grace and melting lyricism. Bizet's sparkling music from L'arlésienne and a suite of thrilling orchestral highlights from Strauss' sumptuous opera Der Rosenkavalier complete the program. |
1:30pm
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3:30pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Dvorák
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Slavonic Dances
Newly appointed principal oboe Eugene Izotov is featured in Mozart's sublime Oboe Concerto, a work of supple grace and melting lyricism. Bizet's sparkling music from L'arlésienne and a suite of thrilling orchestral highlights from Strauss' sumptuous opera Der Rosenkavalier complete the program. |
3:00pm
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5:00pm
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.
8:00pm
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10:45pm
Oklahoma! is a story about the courtship of two pretty farm girls by their cowboy suitors set in the Oklahoma Territory in 1906. Ticket prices for Oklahoma! range from $28-$80.
8:00pm
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Dvorák
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Slavonic Dances
Newly appointed principal oboe Eugene Izotov is featured in Mozart's sublime Oboe Concerto, a work of supple grace and melting lyricism. Bizet's sparkling music from L'arlésienne and a suite of thrilling orchestral highlights from Strauss' sumptuous opera Der Rosenkavalier complete the program.
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. |
