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CSO MusicNOW: Perspectives
Oct 24, 2022 — 7:00 PM
Overview
Marking both the start of the 25th season of CSO MusicNOW and its return to Symphony Center, Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery and musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra unite to perform works by kindred spirits Alvin Singleton and Carlos Simon. Among the works featured are Singleton’s experimental and improvisational Be Natural for three bowed stringed instruments and Simon’s whimsical and wildly syncopated Lickety Split for cello and piano. Though stylistically different, the program highlights the composers’ shared influences through their own unique lenses.
Each ticket includes access to a postconcert party in the Rotunda at Symphony Center. MusicNOW is more than a concert; it’s an immersive evening of celebrating the arts and meeting new people. Following the concert, you’re invited to the Rotunda for an afterparty complete with photo opportunities, a gallery of artwork specially designed by local artist Donovan Foote to commemorate the 25th season of MusicNOW and more. Enjoy complimentary sparkling wine and treats while you meet new friends and mingle with the artists at this new social arts event!
Additional food and beverages available for purchase (credit card only).
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Program
Singleton
Jasper Drag
Simon
Lickety Split
Singleton
Be Natural
Simon
loop
Simon
Warmth from Other Suns
Montgomery
Sergeant McCauley
Performers
Sponsors & Partners
Major support for MusicNOW is generously provided by the Zell Family Foundation, the Sargent Family Foundation, the Sally Mead Hands Foundation, the Julian Family Foundation and The Aaron Copland Fund for Music.
Original Artwork by Donovan Foote
Commemorate the 25th season of CSO MusicNOW with limited-edition poster prints of the artwork designed for each concert by local artist Donovan Foote. Prints are available in multiple sizes, framed or unframed, and are shipped directly to your home. Available exclusively at symphonystore.com.
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Alvin Singleton prefers to let his music speak for itself. "I just write what I write, and I move ahead.” But his work is steeped in jazz: “It is just natural to me. I’m not conscious of using a jazz language. It’s the music I grew up with."
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Hilary Hahn and Jessie Montgomery, who hold titled positions with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, have received top honors from Musical America: Hahn is Artist of the Year, while Montgomery is Composer of the Year.
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Jessie Montgomery talks easily about the heady mix of theatrical and musical influences that she summons as she composes: "Different elements competing, but then finding each other, that's interesting to me."
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