March 12
Sunday, 2:30pm

Dominican University
7900 W Division
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March 13
Monday, 7:30pm

Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
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Ji-Yong, piano
Northern Illinois University Steel Band
   Cliff Alexis & Liam Teague, Directors
Paul Freeman, conductor

Kay
Overture to Theater Set

Kodaly
Variations on a Hungarian Folk Song “The Peacock”

Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 9 in E flat major, K. 271 "Jeunehomme"

Chappell
Wood-N-Steel

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Steel Yourself
for an amazing experience...

The Chicago Sinfonietta performs two symphonic works, Kay’s Overture to Theater Set and Variations on a Hungarian Folk Song “The Peacock” by Kodaly. 

Ji-Yong, piano

The youngest pianist ever to win the New York Philharmonic Young Artists Competition, 15 year old Ji-Yong dazzles in Mozart's beautiful "Jeunehomme" concerto.

The dynamic Northern Illinois University Steel Band,  a 17-piece steel pan ensemble combining several musical styles such as calypso and jazz, will join the Sinfonietta to perform Chappell’s Wood-N-Steel. Learn more about the history of the Steelpan…

Northern Illinois University Steel Band, Cliff Alexis and Liam Teague, Directors

 

NOTE: Navah Perlman, formerly engaged as piano soloist for this concert, has had to cancel her current tour schedule.

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

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History of the Steelpan

Learn more about this amazing instrument…

 

This performance generously sponsored by:

The Chicago Community Trust and Affiliates
Trilla Steel Drum Corporation

Media sponsorship provided by:

N'Digo
Conscious Choice 98.7 WFMT

Official Restaurant & Hotel

Fairmont Chicago
Aria Restaurant

Special Pre & Post-Concert 3-Course Menu, $35/person.
$9 valet parking during the concert with dinner purchase.