Mon, 9/1 — St. Charles Singers
The St. Charles Singers is a chamber choir dedicated to choral music in all its forms. Hailed by American Record Guide as “a national treasure,” the mixedvoice ensemble, formed in 1984, includes professional singers, choral directors, and voice instructors.
Music
Traditional American: Shenandoah; Bright Morning Stars
Tues, 9/2 — John Hagstrom
John Hagstrom joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s trumpet section as fourth trumpet in 1996. A year later, he won the Orchestra’s second trumpet position, carrying on the tradition of brass section teamwork for which the CSO is famous.
Music
Concerto in E-flat by Vincenzo Bellini
Wed, 9/3 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Han Chen
Gold Medalist at the 2013 China International Piano Competition and prizewinner at the 2018 Honens International Piano Competition, Han Chen has earned acclaim as one of today’s most commanding interpreters of both contemporary and classical repertoire.
Music of Florence Price, György Ligeti, and Sergei Rachmaninoff
Fri, 9/5 — Chicago Sinfonietta
Chicago Sinfonietta is a professional orchestra dedicated to modeling and promoting diversity, inclusion, and racial and cultural equity in the arts. It presents symphonic performances, provides mentoring programs for young musicians and conductors of color, and facilitates music education through its programs with Chicago Public Schools.
Music
Dances in the Canebrakes by Florence Price
