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  • Review of Chicago Sinfonietta’s Rightness in the Rhythm; Conclusion of its 2016-17 Season by Celebrating Nearly a Century Exploring the Connection Between Jazz and Symphony from Ragtime to Broadway

Review of Chicago Sinfonietta’s Rightness in the Rhythm; Conclusion of its 2016-17 Season by Celebrating Nearly a Century Exploring the Connection Between Jazz and Symphony from Ragtime to Broadway

by CMO / Monday, 15 May 2017 / Published in Recent Press

Chicago Sinfonietta's season finale highlighted the connections between jazz and classical.“Played with stunning accuracy Gershwin certainly knew how to paint a picture. You can see Gene Kelly dancing throughout the entire piece. This piece is a great example of the marriage of Jazz and classical.”
“Throughout the entire piece the conductor could not be happier. Her obvious passion and sheer happiness with this music was palpable and helped give life to this concert.”

 

To read more about Sinfonietta’s 2016-17 season finale, check out don411’s review!

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Join us at TONAL TRANSFORMATION – the final subscription concert for Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2024-25 Season. Maestra Mei-Ann Chen’s program features transformative collaborations of musical styles, instrumentation, and inspiration. Having journeyed this season through music celebrating youth, women, culture, heritage, creativity, emotions, and more, Chicago Sinfonietta pays tribute to those that allow us to transform our artform for the better. Buy tickets today!

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