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Music Without Rules
The 2008/2009 Subscription Series

Raul Jaurena, bandoneon

Passion and Grace

September 21 & 23

Raul Jaurena, bandoneon

Orff's Carmina Burana
Elizabeth Norman, soprano
Thomas Dymit, tenor
Philip Kraus, baritone
Apollo Chorus of Chicago

Faye Seeman, harp

Think Big!

November 10

The classical works that changed the rules.

Faye Seeman, harp
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras

Patrice Jackson, cello

The Dream Lives On!

January 18 & 19

Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. featuring his famous 1965 Selma, Alabama speech.

Patrice Jackson, cello
Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir

Kiran Ahluwalia

Global Voices

March 22 & 23

Leslie Dunner, guest conductor
Kiran Ahluwalia, International star
Alex Udvary, Cimbalom virtuoso
Carolyn Sebron, soprano

Michael Abels, composer and Anton Kuerti, piano

Sound / Waves

May 10 & 11

Breathtaking aquatic images from the Shedd Aquarium in the premiere of Michael Abels' Aquadia.

Anton Kuerti, piano

Shedd Aquarium

Chamber Music Series at Shedd Aquarium

The Sinfonietta joins with Shedd Aquarium in a three-concert series
featuring orchestra members, dancers, soloists, and more, all taking place
amid the wondrous and ethereal beauty of Shedd’s world famous exhibits.

The Planets at Millennium Park

Elizabeth Norman, soprano

Our legendary sight and sound spectacular on Chicago’s most spectacular stage.

August 22

Friday, 7:30pm, FREE

Holiday Concert
at Harris Theater

Elizabeth Norman, soprano

Join guest conductor Chelsea Tipton II in a special celebration for the whole family, featuring soprano Elizabeth Norman.

December 22

Monday, 7:30pm

Dip Your Big Toe

Friday, November 28

Circle of Life Suite

Friday, February 27

The Glory of Creation

Thursday, April 30

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Other Chicago Sinfonietta events in 2008-2009

The Joffrey Ballet

The Joffrey Ballet

The Chicago Sinfonietta is the official orchestra of the Joffrey Ballet, enhancing the visual beauty of the Joffrey’s legendary choreography and performers with the warmth and power of live orchestral music.

For information on the Joffrey Ballet’s 2008-2009 season, visit joffrey.com

The San Francisco Ballet

The San Francisco Ballet

The Chicago Sinfonietta provides the live orchestral accompaniment to the first ever visit to Chicago by the San Francisco Ballet.

Program A
September 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm
September 19, 2008 at 7:30 pm
September 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm

Program B
September 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm
September 20, 2008 at 7:30 pm
September 21, 2008 at 1:30 pm

Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago

For tickets and information, visit harristheaterchicago.org or call 312.334.7777

The Chicago Sinfonietta and Harris Theater present
The Sphinx Chamber Orchestra

Saturday, October 4, 2008, 7:30 pm
Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park
205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago

The Sphinx Chamber Orchestra is comprised of alumni winners of the prestigious Sphinx Competition for emerging pre-professional African-American and Latino musicians. Past Sphinx alumni who have graced the Sinfonietta stage include violinists Melissa White and Christina Castelli and cellist Patrice Jackson.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see and hear the next generation of classical artists!

For tickets and information, visit harristheaterchicago.org or call 312.334.7777

Margaret Garner

November 1, 2, 6, 8, & 9, 2008
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University
50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago

The return of grand opera to the Auditorium, with orchestral accompaniment provided by the Chicago Sinfonietta. Directed by Kenny Leon, with libretto by Toni Morrison and music by Richard Danielpour.

For more information, visit auditoriumtheatre.org or call 312.922.2110

 
All Artists, Programs, Dates and Locations subject to change.