Mark Fry's Fall Performance Schedule
Chicago Philharmonic at the Ravinia Festival
by John Adams
Saturday, September 07, 2013
7:30 PM
Pavilion
Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Grant Gershon, Conductor
Kelley O’Connor, Mezzo-soprano
Tamara Mumford, Mezzo-soprano
Russell Thomas, Tenor
Daniel Bubeck, Countertenor
Brian Cummings, Countertenor
Nathan Medley, Countertenor
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Grant Gershon, Conductor
Kelley O’Connor, Mezzo-soprano
Tamara Mumford, Mezzo-soprano
Russell Thomas, Tenor
Daniel Bubeck, Countertenor
Brian Cummings, Countertenor
Nathan Medley, Countertenor
Reserved $50/$25
Lawn $10
Gates open at 5:00 PM
Joffrey Ballet
Russian Masters
September 19-22, 2013
4 Performances Only!
Allegro Brillante
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Peter llyich Tchaikovsky
Balanchine said this piece “contains everything I know about ballet in thirteen minutes.” Celebrating Russian romanticism and the beauty of pure dance, this fast paced dazzler is imbued with joy from start to finish.
Music: Peter llyich Tchaikovsky
Balanchine said this piece “contains everything I know about ballet in thirteen minutes.” Celebrating Russian romanticism and the beauty of pure dance, this fast paced dazzler is imbued with joy from start to finish.
Bells
Choreography: Yuri Possokhov
Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Designed as a meditation on the nature of relationships, Bellsexemplifies Possokhov’s ability to blend traditional classicism with modern intensity to create a riveting piece of contemporary ballet. This was the first commission by Yuri Possokhov for The Joffrey Ballet.
Music: Sergei Rachmaninoff
Designed as a meditation on the nature of relationships, Bellsexemplifies Possokhov’s ability to blend traditional classicism with modern intensity to create a riveting piece of contemporary ballet. This was the first commission by Yuri Possokhov for The Joffrey Ballet.
Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring)
Choreography: Vaslav Nijinsky
Music: Igor Stravinsky
The villagers search for the chosen one in this story of ancient pagan rituals. Causing audiences to riot when it was first staged, Sacre stands as one of the most magnificent musical and dance masterpieces of all time.
Music: Igor Stravinsky
The villagers search for the chosen one in this story of ancient pagan rituals. Causing audiences to riot when it was first staged, Sacre stands as one of the most magnificent musical and dance masterpieces of all time.
Adagio
Choreography: Yuri Possokhov
Music: Aram Khachaturian from Spartacus
Music: Aram Khachaturian from Spartacus
Ticket Information
Subscriptions and single tickets available now!
Performance run time: 2 hours, 13 minutes
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Opening Night: Gershwin & Mahler
Andrew Grams, Music Director & conductorTerrence Wilson, piano
Gershwin Second Rhapsody
Gershwin "I Got Rhythm" Variations
Mahler Symphony No. 1 "Titan"
Saturday, October 5, 2013; 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 6, 2013; 2:30 p.m.
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
It’s the grand opening of the ESO’s 2013-2014 season, complete with black-tie optional attire on Saturday, October 5th! Gershwin’s light and playful Second Rhapsody, performed by pianist Terrance Wilson, and his “I Got Rhythm” Variations begin the concert with crisp and refreshing rhythms, much like a glass of white wine. Then you move to a full-bodied red wine, Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 “Titan.” The “Titan” performance will excite your musical palate as it takes you on an emotional journey with an intense finish.
Joffrey Ballet
La Bayadere
October 16-27, 2013
Choreography: Stanton Welch
Music: Ludwig Minkus arranged by John Lanchbery
Set in India, La Bayadere is the story of a temple dancer, her lover and the vengeance that separates them. This sexy and spectacular ballet has live snakes, gorgeous costumes and sets, a passionate love triangle and breathtaking dancing. Truly one of the greatest 19th century ballets.
Music: Ludwig Minkus arranged by John Lanchbery
Set in India, La Bayadere is the story of a temple dancer, her lover and the vengeance that separates them. This sexy and spectacular ballet has live snakes, gorgeous costumes and sets, a passionate love triangle and breathtaking dancing. Truly one of the greatest 19th century ballets.
Joffrey Premiere
“Love is the gateway to eternity. It confronts all notions of time: effacing all memory of our beginnings and all fear of our endings.”
- Indian Proverb
Ticket Information
Subscriptions available now!
Single tickets on sale August 1.
Performance run time: 2 hours, 22 minutes.
TICKETS
| WED | Oct 16, 2013 - 7:30pm | Tickets |
| FRI | Oct 18, 2013 - 7:30pm | Tickets |
| SAT | Oct 19, 2013 - 2:00pm | Tickets |
| SAT | Oct 19, 2013 - 7:30pm | Tickets |
| SUN | Oct 20, 2013 - 2:00pm | Tickets |
| THU | Oct 24, 2013 - 7:30pm | Tickets |
| FRI | Oct 25, 2013 - 7:30pm | Tickets |
| SAT | Oct 26, 2013 - 2:00pm | Tickets |
| SAT | Oct 26, 2013 - 7:30pm | Tickets |
| SUN | Oct 27, 2013 - 2:00pm | Tickets |
CELESTIAL HARMONY
Saturday, November 2 - 2013 8:00 PMPre-concert talk - 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 3 - 2013 2:00 PM
Pre-concert talk - 1:00 PM
Sunday, November 3 - 2013 2:00 PM
Pre-concert talk - 1:00 PM
GUEST CONDUCTOR:Russell Ger
PROGRAM:
WagnerOverture to Tannhäuser
J. Stephenson
Celestial Suite
Celestial Suite
Gustav Holst
The Planets
The Planets
Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Sibelius Violin Concerto
Andrew Grams, Music Director & conductor
Isabella Lippi, violin
Adams The Chairman Dances
Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2 in C minor
Saturday, November 9, 2013; 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 10, 2013; 2: 30 p.m.
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
Impassioned. Seductive. Joyful. Violinist Isabella Lippi, ESO’s own Concertmaster and audience favorite, performs Sibelius’ passionate and emotional Violin Concerto in D minor John Adams’ The Chairman Dances, is a seductive and irresistible dance between lovers. Tchaikovsky’s “Little Russian” Symphony’s infectious rhythms will leave you breathless.
Isabella Lippi, violin
Adams The Chairman Dances
Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 2 in C minor
Saturday, November 9, 2013; 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 10, 2013; 2: 30 p.m.
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
Impassioned. Seductive. Joyful. Violinist Isabella Lippi, ESO’s own Concertmaster and audience favorite, performs Sibelius’ passionate and emotional Violin Concerto in D minor John Adams’ The Chairman Dances, is a seductive and irresistible dance between lovers. Tchaikovsky’s “Little Russian” Symphony’s infectious rhythms will leave you breathless.
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