Monday, February 17 — Percussionist Mitya Nilov at the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
One of the most dynamic percussionists of his generation, Mitya Nilov is a winner of the 2018 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. He presented a wide-ranging program on February 5 at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Music
Zamba Para Escuchar Tu Silencio by Guillo Espel
Libertango by Astor Piazzolla
Tuesday, February 18 — Chicago a cappella: Fiesta Coral Mexicana
Chicago a cappella celebrated the colorful and dynamic music of Mexico in the program Fiesta Coral Mexicana. The acclaimed ensemble, prepared by guest music director Benjamin Rivera, sang Baroque masterworks from Puebla Cathedral, traditional folk music, luminous contemporary works, and popular favorites.
Music
La llorana, Traditional
A la orilla de palmar by Manuel Ponce
Tleycantimo choquiliya by Gaspar Fernandes
Wednesday, February 19 — Pianist Taek Gi Lee at the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert
Taek Gi Lee, from Seoul, South Korea, entered the Curtis Institute of Music in 2018 and studies piano with Robert McDonald. He has won prizes at several international competitions including the Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians and the International Franz Liszt Competition for Young Musicians.
Music
Music of Bach, Tchaikovsky, and Beethoven
(Photo: Marcus Höhn)
Thursday, February 20 — WFMT Impromptu with Michael Barenboim
Since 1999, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra has brought together Arab and Israeli musicians as a means to defy fierce political divides in the Middle East and globally. Concertmaster Michael Barenboim leads the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble in gems from the chamber repertoire.
Music
To be announced
Friday, February 21 – DePaul University Wind Ensemble
In 1992, John Bruce Yeh, a member of the DePaul University faculty and clarinetist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, made a recording of jazz-infused pieces for solo clarinet and winds with the DePaul Jazz and Wind Ensembles.
Music
Hillandale Waltzes by Victor Babin