August 19 – August 23, 2024

August 23, 2024, 12:00 pm

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Will Liverman
Will Liverman (Photo: Suzanne Vinnik)

Mon, 8/19 — Stephen Burns

Conductor, trumpet virtuoso, and composer Stephen Burns has been acclaimed for his widely varied performances encompassing recitals, orchestral appearances, chamber ensemble engagements, and innovative multi-media presentations. Burns is the founder and Artistic Director of the Fulcrum Point New Music Project in Chicago

Music

Trumpet Concerto in D by Georg Philipp Telemann


Tues, 8/20 — Aznavoorian DuoPhoto credit: https://www.cedillerecords.org/artist-spotlight-aznavoorian-duo/

Cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian, each a renowned soloist and chamber musician in her own right, celebrate the sounds of their ancestral homeland on their 2022 debut album “Gems from Armenia.”

Music of Komitas


Wed, 8/21 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Julian Velasco and Nathan CanfieldJulian Velasco, saxophone (Photo: Jacyln Simpson) and Nathan Canfield, piano

Julian Velasco is a Chicago-based Mexican-American saxophonist, educator, and advocate for contemporary arts. An active pianist, teacher, and composer/arranger, Nathan Canfield has extensive experience as a performer and private music instructor.

Music of Steven Banks and Mel Bonis


Thurs, 8/22 — Camerata ChicagoPhoto Source: https://www.cameratachicago.org/about-us/

Camerata Chicago is a chamber orchestra serving Chicago and its surrounding communities with performances of great music featuring musicians of global distinction.

Music

Symphony in G by Johann Stamitz


Fri, 8/23 — Will Liverman

Baritone Will Liverman has been hailed by critics for his versatility in dramatic and comedic roles, as well as on concert stages, and for his dedication and vision as a composer, artist, and advisor helping to evolve and push the performing arts industry forward.

Music

A Picture of Her Face by Scott Joplin