Chicago Classical Music

"If a composer could say what he had to say in words, he would not bother trying to say it in music. " ~ Gustav Mahler

The Grammy-nominated Chicago Chamber Musicians gives musical voice to the life-changing experiences of three great composers in the ensemble's subscription series season finale.  Beethoven's magnificent trio was completed fresh from his first triumphs in Vienna, Schoenberg wrote his explosive work after suffering a near fatal heart attack, and upon Brahms' completion of his Agathe Sextet he wrote, "Here I have freed myself from my last love."

Beethoven: String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9, No. 3
Schoenberg: String Trio, Op. 45
Brahms: String Sextet in G Major, Op. 36 (Agathe)

Ensemble Artists
Joseph Genualdi, violin
Jasmine Lin, violin
Rami Solomonow, viola
Katinka Kleijn, cello
Clancy Newman, cello

Guest Artist
Yukiko Ogura, viola

In its final concert of the 2007-2008 season, the Chicago Sinfonietta examines the Blues in its different variations. John Primer, guitarist in the legendary Muddy Waters' band, will join the Sinfonietta on the World Premiere of a composition based on his songs, while pianist Leon Bates performs Gershwin. In the second half, we welcome back Adler Planetarium astronomer and video artist José Francisco Salgado for our second multimedia extravaganza set to Pictures at an Exhibition.

David Baker, Shades of Blue

Larry Hoffman, Three Songs for Bluesman and Orchestra

George Gershwin, Rhapsody In Blue

Modest Mussorgsky (arr. Ravel), Pictures at an Exhibition

Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Call 312.236.3681 ext. 2 or click here for tickets and information.