Mon, 8/21 — Aznavoorian Duo
Cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian, each a renowned soloist and chamber musician in her own right, together celebrate the sounds of their ancestral homeland on Gems from Armenia. The album marks the Chicago-raised sisters’ recording debut as the Aznavoorian Duo.
Music of Alexander Arutiunian and Aram Khachaturian
Tues, 8/22 — Stephen Burns
Conductor, trumpet virtuoso, and composer Stephen Burns has been acclaimed on four continents for his consistently and widely varied performances encompassing recitals, orchestral appearances, chamber ensemble engagements, and innovative multi-media presentations involving video, dance theatre, and sculpture.
Music
Trumpet Concerto in D by Georg Philipp Telemann
Wed, 8/23 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Rainer Crosett and Chelsea Wang
Cellist Rainer Crosett is quickly building an international career on many of the most renowned stages. Praised by the New York Times as an “excellent young pianist,” Chelsea Wang has appeared as a soloist and chamber musician throughout North America.
Music of Nadia Boulanger, Manuel de Falla, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Thurs, 8/24 — Chicago Sinfonietta
The award-winning Chicago Sinfonietta is a source of community through music. Under the guidance first of Founding Music Director Paul Freeman, and now of Mei-Ann Chen, the orchestra performs at the highest artistic level and has achieved an outstanding reputation for its innovative programs.
Music
Dances in the Canebrakes by Florence Price
Fri, 8/25 — Will Liverman
Grammy Award-winning baritone Will Liverman has been hailed by critics for his versatility in dramatic and comedic roles, as well as on concert stages in North America and internationally, and his dedication and vision as a composer, artist, and advisor helping to evolve and push the performing arts industry forward.
Music
Shall We Gather at the River, Traditional (arranged by Shawn Okpebholo)