Mon, 8/11 — Apollo’s Fire
Named for the classical god of music and the sun, Apollo’s Fire was founded in 1992 by the award-winning harpsichordist and conductor Jeannette Sorrell. Sorrell envisioned an ensemble dedicated to the Baroque ideal that music should evoke the various Affekts or passions in the listeners.
Music
Two-Cello Concerto in G minor by Antonio Vivaldi
Tues, 8/12 — Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble
The Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble continues to remain at the cutting edge of music for brass and organ, commissioning new compositions and entertaining audiences well into its third decade of existence.
Music
Come ye sons of art by Henry Purcell
Wed, 8/13 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Robert Brooks Carlson
Originally from a small town in central Virginia, pianist Robert Brooks Carlson began playing piano at the age of eight. Now, he performs extensively throughout the United States and Europe as both a recital soloist and chamber musician.
Music of Franz Liszt, Claude Debussy, and Johannes Brahms
Thurs, 8/14 — La Caccina
La Caccina finds its namesake in Francesca Caccini, a prolific Baroque composer known for her virtuosic musicality, expert compositions, and beautiful singing voice. Following in her footsteps, the women of La Caccina bring a wide range of expertise to the ensemble, enabling them to easily adapt to diverse musical styles.
Music of Orlando Gibbons and Mia Makaroff
Fri, 8/15 — Kontras Quartet
Kontras Quartet boldly explores the evolving role of chamber music in the new millennium. Equally committed to time-honored classics, contemporary compositions, and genre-bending collaborations, Kontras strives to continually enrich the string quartet art form.
Music
Sacred Traces by John Elmquist
