Monday, January 10 — Mary Stolper
Mary Stolper is a frequent soloist and chamber music performer who has made guest appearances throughout the United States and Europe. She is Principal Flute of the Grant Park Orchestra, Chicago Opera Theater, Music of the Baroque, and the new music ensemble Fulcrum Point. As an active studio musician, she has also played for hundreds of TV and radio commercials.
Music
Rondo Caprice, Op. 35 by Easley Blackwood
Tuesday, January 11 — Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues
Corky Siegel is known internationally as one of the great blues harmonica players, blues pianist, singer and writer of unusual songs, a Chamber Blues progenitor, and a pioneering composer of award-winning works that weave blues and classical forms together.
Music
Five Planets in Harmonica Convergence by Corky Siegel
Wednesday, January 12 — Sophia Stoyanovich and Derek Wang
American violinist Sophia Stoyanovich has captivated audiences since her premiere at age ten with the Bremerton Symphony. She has performed across North America, Europe, and Asia. Derek Wang is a New York-based pianist and communicator who is guided by the value of committed listening across musical and social spaces. He is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School.
Music
Music of Christopher Theofanidis, Billy Childs, Augusta Read Thomas, and John Adams
Thursday, January 13 — Vadim Gluzman and Angela Yoffe
Violinist Vadim Gluzman and pianist Angela Yoffe have combined their music talents for decades as performers, educators, and concert presenters. The husband and wife duo splits their time between Chicago and Tel Aviv. Every summer, Gluzman and Yoffe produce the North Shore Chamber Music Festival in Northbrook.
Music
Suite in the Old Style by Alfred Schnittke
Friday, January 14 – Impromptu Encore: Sybarite5
Sybarite5 is dazzling audiences around the world with their luxurious sound and unexpected programming. The string quintet’s eclectic repertoire and dynamic performance style have earned the ensemble great acclaim. The group made their WFMT debut in January 2013.
