Mon, 9/9 — Avalon String Quartet
The Avalon String Quartet has been concertizing throughout the United States and abroad since 1995 and was described by the Chicago Tribune as “an ensemble that invites you — ears, mind, and spirit — into its music.” Having established itself as one of the country’s leading chamber music ensembles, the quartet continues astonishing audiences across the nation with their performances.
Music
String Quartet in A minor by Florence Price
Tues, 9/10 — Gregory Hutter
Gregory Hutter has served on the music faculties at DePaul University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and commissions, in addition to receiving grants and fellowships from the Illinois Arts Council, MacDowell Colony, and American Music Center.
Music
Still Life by Gregory Hutter
Wed, 9/11 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Rieko Tsuchida
Since making her Carnegie Hall debut in 2011, prize-winning pianist Rieko Tsuchida has performed internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. She made her professional concerto debut in 2011 performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the California Symphony.
Music
Music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Maurice Ravel, Sato Matsui, and Isaac Albéniz
Thurs, 9/12 — Dionne Jackson
Flutist Dionne Jackson has performed to critical acclaim as a soloist, orchestral performer, and chamber musician. In her native Chicago, Jackson holds the position of assistant principal flute with Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Music
Andante pastoral et Scherzettino by Paul Taffanel
Fri, 9/13 — His Majesty’s Men
Brought together in 2016, His Majesty’s Men is ensemble-in-residence at St. John Cantius Church in Chicago. They sing countertenor, tenor, and bass, a voicing which enables them to come close to the original sound of much early vocal music. At the same time, they are strongly committed to the best modern music and commissions.
Music
Music of William Byrd and Philip Moore
