Mon, 9/16 — Matthew Lipman
American violist Matthew Lipman has been praised by the New York Times for his “rich tone and elegant phrasing,” and by the Chicago Tribune for a “splendid technique and musical sensitivity.” Lipman has become one of the most sought after instrumentalists of his generation, frequently appearing as both a soloist and chamber musician.
Music
Phantasy, Op. 54 by York Bowen
Tues, 9/17 — Chicago Chorale
Chicago Chorale enriches the lives of those in its community by broadening awareness of and deepening emotional connection to great choral music. The ensemble gives sensitive and thought-provoking performances of a diverse choral repertoire, from well-loved works to overlooked masterpieces to newly commissioned pieces.
Music
Mass for Double Choir: Kyrie by Frank Martin
Wed, 9/18 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Nanci Belmont and Elena Lacheva
A dynamic performer and educator, bassoonist Nanci Belmont has been praised as “outstanding” by New York Classical Review. Bulgarian-born Elena Lacheva is the General Director and Co-Creator of the Collaborative Piano Institute, a summer program for collaborative pianists, singers, instrumentalists, and composers.
Music
Music of Igor Stravinsky, Elena Kats-Chernin, and Amanda Harberg
Thurs, 9/19 — Nicholas Phan
American tenor Nicholas Phan is increasingly recognized as an artist of distinction. Praised for his keen intelligence, captivating stage presence, and natural musicianship, he performs regularly with the world’s leading orchestras and opera companies. In 2010, he co-founded the Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago to promote art song and vocal chamber music, where he serves as artistic director.
Music
Songs of Nadia Boulanger
Fri, 9/20 — Rachel Barton Pine
For her 24th recording for Cedille Records, violinist Rachel Barton Pine joins forces with Chicago’s leading period instrument specialists David Schrader, John Mark Rozendaal, and Brandon Acker to record Arcangelo Corelli’s seminal set of 12 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5.
Music
Violin Sonata in C, Op. 5, No. 3 by Arcangelo Corelli
