Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players Return to St. Luke’s in Park Ridge
The award-winning Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players will return to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church to present a concert titled 9/11 – Spirit of Hope on Sunday, September 11 at 3 p.m. The Chicago Philharmonic is made up primarily of Lyric Opera Orchestra members and other top-tier professional musicians from the Chicago area. Concert goers will experience an exceptional classical music performance presented in the acoustically-rich environment of St. Luke’s beautiful sanctuary.
Because this performance coincides with the tenth anniversary of 9/11, the works have been chosen to honor the special meaning of that day. Presented will be Haydn’s Quartet Opus 74, No. 4 “Sunrise”; Samuel Barber’s Dover Beach for Baritone and String Quartet; Quartet in A minor, Opus 51, No. 2 by Brahms and Variations for String Quartet on Amazing Grace (9/11 commemoration) arranged by Ben Wedge. Performers are: Frank Babbitt, Viola and Baritone; Karl Davies, Violin and Viola; John Macfarlane, Violin; Karyn Macfarlane, Violin; Margaret Daly, Cello.
The Chicago Philharmonic at St. Luke’s series will continue with concerts on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 3 p.m.
The concert takes place at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 205 North Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068. The September 11th concert is sponsored by Michael Becker Fine Violins of Park Ridge. Tickets are $15 in advance ($10 seniors 65 and up)/$20 at the door ($15 seniors 65 and up). Children are free. Series pricing available. Tickets can be purchased in person at Michael Becker Fine Violins located at 28 Third Street in Park Ridge. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.chicagophilharmonic.org or by calling the Chicago Philharmonic office at 847.866.6888.
For more information contact Melinda Hoiland
