Mon, 2/17 — Chicago Harp Quartet
Founded in 2012, the Chicago Harp Quartet has established itself as the leading harp ensemble in the United States. The quartet brings its signature mix of original transcriptions of Baroque, Classical, and Romantic repertoire and new works by the world’s leading composers.
Music
Dancing for Love, Dancing for the Gods by Bruce Broughton
Tues, 2/18 — Sapphire Quintet
Sapphire Woodwind Quintet has been entertaining audiences with eclectic programs since 2007. Its mission is to expand the woodwind quintet repertoire and perform music written by underrepresented composers, both past and present.
Music
Music of Anna Amalia and Florence Price
Wed, 2/19 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Nathan Amaral, Alice Chenyang Xu
First prize winner of the 27th Sphinx Competition, the Brazilian violinist Nathan Amaral has earned a reputation in South America, the United States, and Europe for being a “versatile, charismatic violinist with a natural musical understanding” (Liza Ferschtman). Hailed by the Boston Musical Intelligencer as “incisive and with innate musicality,” pianist Alice Chenyang Xu brings a thoughtful and evocative approach to her performances.
Music of William Grant Still, Clara Schumann, and Johannes Brahms
Thurs, 2/20 — Clarice Assad
A powerful communicator renowned for her musical scope and versatility, Brazilian-American Clarice Assad is a significant artistic voice in the classical, world music, pop, and jazz genres.
Music
Metamorfose by Clarice Assad
Fri, 2/21 — Jasmine Lin, Mathias Tacke
Violinist Jasmine Lin, described by the New York Times as an “unusually individualistic player,” has appeared as soloist with many orchestras around the world and is an avid chamber musician. Mathias Tacke appears internationally as a solo violinist and chamber player, performing a wide range of repertoire from the Baroque to music of our time.
Music
Gulliver Suite by Georg Philipp Telemann
