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Pure Piano with Inna Faliks

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:42:26 -0400

Start: 6 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 6 Dec 2008 - 4:30pm

Dynamic pianist INNA FALIKS returns to PianoForte to present "Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Goldberg: New Variations on the Goldberg Theme for Solo Piano." She will perform the opening and closing arias and one middle variation, filling the rest with new variations by Bright Sheng, Lukas Foss, William Bolcom, Fred Hersch, and David del Tredici, among others. Tickets are available at www.pianofortefoundation.org. $15 adults, $10 students. 410 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 825, Chicago. (312) 291-0291.

Acappellago presents "Escape to...The Mystery of Christmas"

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:49:24 -0500

Start: 6 Dec 2008 - 7:30pm

End: 6 Dec 2008 - 9:30pm

Acappellago will present "Escape to...The Mystery of Christmas" on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st Street, Oak Brook & on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 3 pm at Naperville Congregational Church, 1 Bunting Lane (on the southwest corner of Washington & 75th Streets), Naperville.

The program features the world premiere of Robert Convery's "Star Song" and the Chicago area premieres of two works by Norwegian composer Andrew Smith. Also featured on the program is Arvo Part's "Magnificat", several of David Maddux's First Call arrangements as well as a cappella works by Britten, Grieg & Hawley.

Tickets are $14 for adults, $11 for seniors & students (over 21 with ID) and available via Acappellago's website: www.acappellago.org or by calling (708)484-3797 x.2.

Rembrandt Chamber Players Presents Vivaldi's Seasons with Yuan-Qing Yu

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:55:46 -0400

Start: 7 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 8 Dec 2008 - 5:00pm

Yuan-Qing Yu, Rembrandt violinist, reprises her spring 2008 critically acclaimed CSO performance of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons in a chamber setting. You won't want to miss it! Mezzo Soprano Emily Lodine joins us for Brahms' Two Songs for Alto and Bach's Aria from Cantata No. 182. Mozart's Quintet for Clarinet and Strings with J. Lawrie Bloom, soloist, completes the program.

This concert will be repeated on Monday, December 8th at the Merit School of Music.

Tickets: $30 adult, $10 student

www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org or 312-360-3145

Sunday Salon Series - Dance-Along Nutcracker

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:03:17 -0400

Start: 7 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 7 Dec 2008 - 4:00pm

Dance-Along Nutcracker
12pm & 3pm
(Workshops TBD)

Sugar-plum fairies and toy soldiers of all ages return once again for the seventh annual Dance-Along Nutcracker. Dance and sing along with instruction from professional dancers and music from the Lakeside Pride Band.

Sundays at 3 pm
Chicago Cultural Center , Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington, Chicago
ADMISSION: FREE

Guarneri String Quartet

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:56:26 -0400

Start: 7 Dec 2008 - 7:30pm

End: 7 Dec 2008 - 7:30pm

Arnold Steinhardt and John Dalley, violin; Michael Tree,viola; Peter Wiley, cello

Peter Lloyd, string bass

National Public Radio describesthe renowned Guarneri String Quartet as “among the most revered and enduringensembles of its kind in the world.” Since its founding in 1964, the quartet has circled the globe countlesstimes, playing in the most prestigious halls in the Americas, Europe, Asia, andAustralia. The Guarneri has beenfeatured on many television and radio specials, documentaries, and educationalpresentations in North America and abroad. In addition to mastering the finest works in the quartetrepertoire, the group has performed and popularized works by today’s foremostcomposers. At the end of thisseason, the quartet will retire after 45 years of performing. Don’t miss this opportunity to hearthis legendary ensemble one last time as the inaugural concert of this year’sWinter Chamber Music Festival, with Northwestern faculty member Peter Lloyd asspecial guest.

Tickets are $25 for the general public, $22 for seniors and Northwestern faculty and staff, and $12 for students.

Classical Mondays - Angelica Voje, mezzo-soprano, Janne Berglund, soprano, Eirik Roland Jensen, bass, Patrik Landgren, baritone

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:36:55 -0400

Start: 8 Dec 2008 - 12:15pm

End: 8 Dec 2008 - 1:00pm

Four singers from Oslo’s Kulturentusiastene perform: Angelica Voje, mezzo-soprano, Janne Berglund, soprano, Eirik Roland Jensen, bass, Patrik Landgren, baritone and pianist Timothy Shaidlin. Celebrating the theme of the sea and its profound influence on Norwegian culture, this concert opens with Mozart’s Soave sia il vento and travels through seminal musical tributes to Old Norse Mythology by Wagner, excerpts from Grieg’s only opera, Olav Trygvason, Ralph Vaughn Williams’ Riders to the Sea, and Benjamin Britten’s Peter Grimes and Billy Budd. Presented in partnership with New York Opera Society.

Mondays at 12:15 pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington, Chicago
ADMISSION: FREE

Rembrandt Chamber Players Presents Vivaldi's Seasons with Yuan-Qing Yu

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:58:51 -0400

Start: 8 Dec 2008 - 7:30pm

End: 8 Dec 2008 - 9:00pm

Merit School of Music, 38 S. Peoria, Chicago

A "Meet & Mingle" reception follows the concert.

Tickets: $30 adult, $10 student

www.rembrandtchamberplayers.org or 312-360-3145

OPERA MODA & Genevieve Thiers, sopranos, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 pm, Northbrook Public Library FREE

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:00:55 -0400

Start: 14 Dec 2008 - 2:00pm

End: 14 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

The Northbrook Public Library presents OPERA MODA & Genevieve Thiers, sopranos, on Sunday, December 14, at 2 p.m, in the Auditorium. Free. 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. 847-272-6224.

They will play jazz and classical holiday favorites.

www.northbrook.info/lib_programs_concerts.php

Sunday Salon Series - Protégé Philharmonic

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:04:47 -0400

Start: 14 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 14 Dec 2008 - 4:00pm

Protégé Philharmonic

Sundays at 3 pm
Chicago Cultural Center , Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington, Chicago
ADMISSION: FREE

Erato Chamber Orchestra - Baroque for Christmas

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:23:44 -0400

Start: 14 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 14 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

Erato Chamber Orcestra - Baroque for Christmas at the Chicago History Museum
Sunday, December 14th, 3pm (Free with Museum Entrance)

Baroque favorites and various holiday tunes

The Erato Chamber Orchestra is comprised of Chicago’s finest musicians who have a common affection for making and sharing music. The ensemble’s programs are devoted to both classical and contemporary repertoire that is not ordinarily played by large symphony orchestras. Their name is inspired by the Greek goddess Erato, who is the Muse of Lyric Poetry. The orchestra’s style is characterized by a warm sound and virtuosic talent combined with an infectious enjoyment of the pleasure of making music.

Classical Mondays - Linden Duo

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:38:56 -0400

Start: 15 Dec 2008 - 12:15pm

End: 15 Dec 2008 - 1:00pm

Linden Duo

This guitar and flute duo have been performing together since 1996 and have entertained audiences throughout the United States and Canada with their artistry and innovative programming.

Mondays at 12:15 pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington, Chicago
ADMISSION: FREE

HARRIS THEATER presents DANIEL BARENBOIM IN RECITAL

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:01:42 -0400

Start: 18 Dec 2008 - 7:30pm

End: 18 Dec 2008 - 9:30pm

Don’t miss Daniel Barenboim during his special engagement at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive in Millennium Park. Scheduled to appear at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The Metropolitan Opera, this landmark performance is the only other public recital the world-renowned musician and conductor will give in the United States in 2008. Considered among the world’s greatest pianists, Barenboim will perform an all Franz Liszt concert featuring Légendes St. François d’Assie: La Prédication aux oiseau, Paraphrases on Operas of Guiseppe Verdi for Piano Forte and selections from Deuxième Année: Italie.

Tickets for this performance are on-sale now and available at the Harris Theater box office located in Millennium Park at 205 E. Randolph Dr., by calling 312-334-7777 or by visiting www.harristheaterchicago.org.

Sunday Salon Series - TBD

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:06:04 -0400

Start: 21 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 21 Dec 2008 - 4:00pm

Sunday Salon Series - program TBD

Sundays at 3 pm
Chicago Cultural Center , Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington, Chicago
ADMISSION: FREE

Classical Mondays - Award Winners in Concert

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:41:01 -0400

Start: 22 Dec 2008 - 12:15pm

End: 22 Dec 2008 - 1:00pm

Award Winners in concert
Sponsored by the Musicians Club of Women of Chicago

Mondays at 12:15 pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington, Chicago
ADMISSION: FREE

Light Opera Works presents The Music Man

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:29:18 -0400

Start: 26 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 26 Dec 2008 - 6:00pm

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN

Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

Ticket prices for THE MUSIC MAN range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com

Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston

Light Opera Works presents The Music Man

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:32:15 -0400

Start: 27 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 27 Dec 2008 - 6:00pm

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN

Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston

Light Opera Works presents The Music Man

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:37:45 -0400

Start: 27 Dec 2008 - 9:00pm

End: 28 Dec 2008 - 12:00am

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN

Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston

Light Opera Works presents The Music Man

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:39:07 -0400

Start: 28 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 28 Dec 2008 - 6:00pm

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN

Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston

Sunday Salon Series - program TBD

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:07:09 -0400

Start: 28 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 28 Dec 2008 - 4:00pm

Sunday Salon Series - program TBD

Sundays at 3 pm
Chicago Cultural Center , Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington, Chicago
ADMISSION: FREE

Classical Mondays - Juliani Ensemble

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:43:04 -0400

Start: 29 Dec 2008 - 12:15pm

End: 29 Dec 2008 - 1:00pm

Juliani Ensemble

Mondays at 12:15 pm
Chicago Cultural Center, Preston Bradley Hall
78 E. Washington, Chicago
ADMISSION: FREE

Light Opera Works presents The Music Man

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:41:21 -0400

Start: 30 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

End: 30 Dec 2008 - 3:00pm

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN

Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston

Light Opera Works presents The Music Man

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:42:51 -0400

Start: 31 Dec 2008 - 9:00pm

End: 1 Jan 2009 - 12:00am

Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN

Book, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson

Story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey

Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston