(Photo: Todd Rosenberg Photography)
Mon, 6/9 — Robert Chen
Robert Chen celebrates his twenty-fifth season as concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. During his tenure, he has been featured as soloist with many world-renowned conductors. In addition to his duties as concertmaster, Chen enjoys a solo career that takes him around the world.
Music
Sérénade mélancolique by Peter Tchaikovsky
Tues, 6/10 — Grant Park Orchestra
The Grant Park Orchestra was formed in 1944 when the Chicago Park District assembled a single resident orchestra to perform at the Grant Park Music Festival. Today, the orchestra draws its musicians from different orchestras and musical institutions throughout the United States.
Music
Girl Crazy Overture by George Gershwin
Wed, 6/11 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Kayoung An
Multi-award-winning pianist Kayoung An has performed as a soloist and chamber music artist at prominent halls such as Carnegie Hall, SummerStage, Bruno Walter Auditorium, and Seoul Art Center. She is an enthusiastic educator whose students have won many prestigious national and international competitions.
Music of J. S. Bach, Johannes Brahms, Robert Schumann, and George Gershwin
Thurs, 6/12 — Gaudete Brass
The Gaudete Brass is made up of five musicians who believe strongly in the expressive and communicative power of brass chamber music. Since 2004, the quintet has engaged in creatively expanding the brass quintet repertoire, developing unique programs that have resonated with chamber music audiences all over the country.
Music
A Great Commercial City by Brian Baxter
Fri, 6/13 — Bella Voce
Since its founding in 1983, Bella Voce has delivered unique, disciplined choral performances to live audiences in the Chicago area, earning recognition as a leading ensemble within early music and historical performance practices.
Music
O sacrum convivium by Gabriel Jackson
