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Following a successful first season in 2014, 21st Century Chorale returns for its second annual summer concert, this year featuring the Midwest Premiere of Latvian composer Eriks Esenvalds' "Whispers on the Prairie Wind."
The concert will be held on Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the NEWLY RENOVATED historic Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Avenue, just north of Roosevelt University in Chicago.
"Whispers on the Prairie Wind" is a six-movement work variously based on a Lakota Sioux legend and on the poetry of both William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) and George Pope Morris (1802-1864). It describes the prairie on fire, an account of a tragedy that occurred in the mid-1800s, and is also based upon texts from period newspapers. The piece has been described as "like singing a Willa Cather novel."
The program further reflects 21st Century Chorale's well-established range and depth with works by composers Shulamit Ran, Kevin Memley, Orlando di Lasso, and Eliza Gilkyson as well as Billy Joel's "Lullaby" and Phil Azelton's arrangement of "When I Fall in Love."
There is something for everyone!
Tickets will also be available at the door for a small premium:
$25 ADULTS
$20 SENIORS/STUDENTS
Support 21st Century Chorale and be a part of the re-birth of the historic Studebaker Theater. This concert will be among the first performances to take the stage when the theater re-opens in June. Don't miss it! Visit our website 21stcenturychorale.org
21st Century Chorale is a Chicago-based choral group under the direction of Martha Swisher, renowned choral conductor, voice teacher and self-described artistic instigator, that showcases recently composed innovative works and significant compositions of the past. Ms Swisher serves as music director of Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at Frank Lloyd Wright's historic Unity Temple in Oak Park, Illinois.
21st Century Chorale is a 501(c)(3)tax-exempt organization. Your contributions to the organization are tax deductible. To learn more about how you can support the organization contact Barbara at 21stcenturychorale@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your support!
Parking: The Studebaker Theater in the Fine Arts Building offers discounted parking in the GRANT PARK SOUTH GARAGE. Ask at the Ticket Table on the day of the concert for more details.
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LocationThe Studebaker Theater at the Fine Arts Building (View)
410 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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