Chicago Sinfonietta: Portraits of the Blues
Chicago Sinfonietta: Portraits of the Blues
Mon, 11/19/2007 - 4:23pm — Don Macica- Start:
- Mon, 05/12/2008 - 7:30pm
- End:
- Mon, 05/12/2008 - 9:30pm
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.
