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Friday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. *Pre-concert CoffeeTalk at 6:15 pm with Chicago Latino Composers in the Harris Theater Donor Room Some of Chicago’s best and brightest living Latin American composers are highlighted at these Harris Theater concerts. Works by Ricardo Lorenz, Gustavo Leone, Elbio Rodriguez Barilari, and Osvaldo Golijov will be presented. For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com |
6:30pm
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8:00pm
Friday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. *Pre-concert CoffeeTalk at 6:15 pm with Chicago Latino Composers in the Harris Theater Donor Room Some of Chicago’s best and brightest living Latin American composers are highlighted at these Harris Theater concerts. Works by Ricardo Lorenz, Gustavo Leone, Elbio Rodriguez Barilari, and Osvaldo Golijov will be presented. For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:30pm
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5:15pm
Georges Bizet's Djamileh The Midwest premiere of a one-act oriental fairy tale from the composer of Carmen. A little-known gem, this delightful opera follows the devoted, beautiful Djamileh in her quest to win over the blasae young nobleman Haroun. The sparkling mosaics of Preston Bradley Hall serve as the backdrop to this tale of love in an Egyptian palace, and a pre-show performance of music for oud and percussion explores the sounds of the Turkish nobleman's court, setting the scene for an evocative evening. The opera is directed by Patrizia Acerra and features Katherine Pracht, mezzo-soprano; Cornelius Johnson tenor; Bill McMurray, baritone, with members of the New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago under the direction of Maestro Francesco Milioto. Sunday, August 3 at 3:30pm Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30pm Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm FREE PROGRAM Chicago Cultural Center Preston Bradley Hall78 E. Washington Street Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets must be obtained in person, Limit four per person. Visit the Storefront Theater Box Office 66 E Randolph Street 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday Advance tickets are available for Chicago Cultural Center Mosaic A limited number of tickets will be available on the door on a first come, first served basis. |
12:15pm
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1:00pm
Chicago Chamber Musicians - Chicago’s premier chamber music organization presents its First Mondays series, broadcast live on WFMT 98.7.
ADMISSION FREE
Preston Bradley Hall Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 |
7:30pm
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9:15pm
Georges Bizet's Djamileh The Midwest premiere of a one-act oriental fairy tale from the composer of Carmen. A little-known gem, this delightful opera follows the devoted, beautiful Djamileh in her quest to win over the blasae young nobleman Haroun. The sparkling mosaics of Preston Bradley Hall serve as the backdrop to this tale of love in an Egyptian palace, and a pre-show performance of music for oud and percussion explores the sounds of the Turkish nobleman's court, setting the scene for an evocative evening. The opera is directed by Patrizia Acerra and features Katherine Pracht, mezzo-soprano; Cornelius Johnson tenor; Bill McMurray, baritone, with members of the New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago under the direction of Maestro Francesco Milioto. Sunday, August 3 at 3:30pm Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30pm Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm FREE PROGRAM Chicago Cultural Center Preston Bradley Hall78 E. Washington Street Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets must be obtained in person, Limit four per person. Visit the Storefront Theater Box Office 66 E Randolph Street 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday Advance tickets are available for Chicago Cultural Center Mosaic members (with membership card) starting July 2, and to the general public July 9. 312.742.TIXS A limited number of tickets will be available on the door on a first come, first served basis. |
6:30pm
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7:45pm
Wednesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com |
7:30pm
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9:15pm
Georges Bizet's Djamileh The Midwest premiere of a one-act oriental fairy tale from the composer of Carmen. A little-known gem, this delightful opera follows the devoted, beautiful Djamileh in her quest to win over the blasae young nobleman Haroun. The sparkling mosaics of Preston Bradley Hall serve as the backdrop to this tale of love in an Egyptian palace, and a pre-show performance of music for oud and percussion explores the sounds of the Turkish nobleman's court, setting the scene for an evocative evening. The opera is directed by Patrizia Acerra and features Katherine Pracht, mezzo-soprano; Cornelius Johnson tenor; Bill McMurray, baritone, with members of the New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago under the direction of Maestro Francesco Milioto. Sunday, August 3 at 3:30pm Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30pm Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm FREE PROGRAM Chicago Cultural Center Preston Bradley Hall78 E. Washington Street Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets must be obtained in person, Limit four per person. Visit the Storefront Theater Box Office 66 E Randolph Street 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday Advance tickets are available for Chicago Cultural Center Mosaic members (with membership card) starting July 2, and to the general public July 9. 312.742.TIXS A limited number of tickets will be available on the door on a first come, first served basis. |
6:00pm
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8:00pm
Friday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m.
PlayBack, post-concerto solo: Valentina Lisitsa performs Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com |
6:00pm
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8:00pm
Friday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m.
PlayBack, post-concerto solo: Valentina Lisitsa performs Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6:30pm
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7:45pm
Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
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8:30pm
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9:15pm
Friday, August 15 at 8:30 p.m. * Note start time
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com |
8:30pm
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9:15pm
Friday, August 15 at 8:30 p.m. * Note start time
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
9:00pm
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11:30pm
IOLANTHEAn Operetta Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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5:30pm
IOLANTHEAn Operetta Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston
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12:15pm
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1:00pm
Ann Chan-Barnes, piano performs music by Mozart, Schubert, Albeniz, and Kapustin.
ADMISSION FREE
Preston Bradley Hall Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60601 | 19
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3:00pm
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5:30pm
IOLANTHEAn Operetta Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston | 21
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11:30pm
IOLANTHEAn Operetta Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston |
9:00pm
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11:30pm
IOLANTHEAn Operetta Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3:00pm
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5:30pm
IOLANTHEAn Operetta Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston |
12:15pm
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1:00pm
Jooeun Shim - Award Winners in Concert: Jooeun Shim, piano, performs music by Bach, Haydn, Chopin and Liszt. Sponsored by the Musicians Club of Women of Chicago.
ADMISSION FREE
Preston Bradley Hall Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60601 | 26
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3:00pm
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5:00pm
Chicago Chamber Orchestra opens its 57th season with Dieter Kober, who holds the record for the longest tenure in the world as music director of a professional orchestra, conducting. The program includes Bach’s fourth Brandenburg Concerto, Giuseppi Tartini’s Violin Concerto in D minor, Frank Abbinanti’s Ostalgie, and a continuation of the ensemble’s Haydn cycle with his Symphony No.70 in D major.
ADMISSION FREE
Preston Bradley Hall Chicago Cultural Center 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60601 |
