Mon, 9/4 — Fifth House Ensemble
Praised by the New York Times for its “conviction, authority, and finesse,” the Chicago-based Fifth House Ensemble harnesses the collaborative spirit of chamber music to reach beyond the traditionally-perceived limits of classical music. The ensemble’s artistic, educational, and civic programs engage theater groups, video game designers, corporate innovators, and folk bands to share stories as diverse as the communities it serves.
Music
Oboe, Bassoon and Piano Trio by Francis Poulenc
Tues, 9/5 — La Caccina
La Caccina was founded in 2011, named after Francesca Caccini, a prolific Baroque composer known for her virtuosic musicality, expert compositions, and beautiful singing voice. Following in her footsteps, the women of La Caccina bring a wide range of expertise to the ensemble, enabling them to easily adapt to diverse musical styles.
Music
Even when he is silent by Kim André Arnesen
Wed, 9/6 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Chenxing Huang
An award-winning Chinese pianist, Chenxing Huang has performed as a soloist and chamber musician for audiences across the United States, Europe, and Asia. She holds an Artist Diploma and a Master of Music degree from Yale University, and she is completing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Northwestern University.
Music of Claude Debussy, Franz Liszt, and Zhang Zhao
Thurs, 9/7 — Bach to School Drive
Listen today as we focus on Bach to School, WFMT’s free music donation program that has provided an array of music resources to Chicago-area schools for 13 years.
Fri, 9/8 — Vadim Gluzman and Angela Yoffe
Violinist Vadim Gluzman and pianist Angela Yoffe have combined their musical 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
Jazz Suite No. 1 by Dmitri Shostakovich
