PROGRAM:

Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 2 in c minor, "Ukrainian"

1. Andante Sostenuto - Allegro vivo
2. Andantino marziale, quasi moderato
3. Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace
4. Finale: Moderato assai - Allegro vivo

-- intermission --

McIntire, "Industrial Cityscape"

Stravinsky, "The Firebird Suite (1919)"

Description: Tchaikovsky composed his Symphony No. 2 while vacationing in Ukraine, and incorporated a number of Ukrainian folksongs into the score. The symphony’s mix of folk-like lyricism and dry, rhythmic drive made it a favorite of Igor Stravinsky, who often conducted the piece alongside his works. 

Stravinsky employed a similar mix of rhythmic drive and lyricism for his ballet score, The Firebird. Written in 1909, the ballet tells the story of Prince Ivan who defeats the evil Kastchei with the help of the magical firebird. 

This concert will also feature the World Premiere of Industrial Cityscape by Shawn McIntire.

PROGRAM:

Franz Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 1 in D Major

Igor Stravinsky - Septet

Amos Gillespie - These Questions Three

Louis Spohr - Nonet in F Major, Op 31

DESCRIPTION:

Symphony847 opens our first full season with another important first, Haydn’s first symphony. Considered the father of the symphony, Haydn not only inspired his fellow classicists, but modern composers as well. Igor Stravinsky spent much of his life writing in a “Neo-Classical” style which combined modern tonality with classical structure. The Septet demonstrates some of the same classical structures and rhythmic figures, along with characteristics of the baroque and modern era. Rhythmic drive is a hallmark of Chicago-based Amos Gillespie’s music. These Questions Three features driving keyboard and percussion, but with Jazz-inspired rhythmic figures. The concert will conclude with a lengthy work from the later classical period, the Nonet by Louis Sophr.

­­Bring your blankets and dinner and enjoy Symphony847 playing pieces including the Beethoven Septet, Op. 20. Conducted by Chris Ramaekers.

PROGRAM:

Bohuslav Martinu, Nonet No. 2, H. 374

Ludwig van Beethoven, Septet in E flat Major, Opus 20

Seth Boustead, Abstraction

Trevor Patricia Watkin, Five Movements for Nonet

MUSICIANS:

Violin: Jesse Gomez

Viola: Brandy Crawford

Cello: Magdalena Sustere

Bass: Elijah Medina

Flute: Lauren Moldenhauer

Oboe: Andrew Nogal

Clarinet: Nicholas Carlson

Bassoon: Galina Keip

Horn: Paul Seeley

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All shows are free and will be held outside on the Assembly Hall WestLawn at 410 Kenilworth Ave, Kenilworth, IL. Shows will be held inside the Assembly Hall if the weather is inclement. We will be following all capacity limits and COVID-19 protocols mandated by the State of Illinois. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED. Cash bar available with proceeds supporting the Kenilworth Park District.

THANK YOU:

Special Thanks to Kenilworth Union Church for allowing us to rehearse in their space, to the Kenilworth Park District for sponsoring the event, and to the Kenilworth Assembly Hall.

On Saturday, July 24 we will be hosting a reading session/social event. This event will take place at Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest from 5:30-8:30 p.m. It is not a performance.

Featured Works:

McIntire, Industrial Cityscape

Mussorgsky, Night on Bald Mountain

Sibelius, Symphony No. 2 (Mvmts. 1 and 4)

Wagner, Meistersinger

Brahms, Symphony No. 2 (Mvmt. 1)

We will be working with recent Lakes High School graduate, Shawn McIntire, who will be studying composition at Roosevelt University in the fall. Shawn's composition "Industrial Cityscape", was written in 2019. "I was inspired by the contrast and juxtaposition of nature and urbanism. Elements of the piece are meant to represent the sunrise, the honking of car horns, the bustling nature of cities, and the beauty in both."

Following our reading session, we will host a reception in the Solarium at Gorton. We have food and drink for all. Friends and family are invited to attend the reading session and reception.

RSVP:

If you plan to attend, please send your RSVP to info@symphony847.org.

Include the number of guests in your party.

Recorded at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall on February 13, 2021 as part of the RÉMY MARTIN Team Up for Excellence initiative. Once purchased, you will receive a link to the concert stream via email that will be available until May 31, 2021.

(The suggested viewing parties for this event is 2.28.21 at 2:00pm.)

Program details:

Chris Ramaekers conducts

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 82 in C major, “The Bear”


LE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No. 1 in G major

LE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No. 2 in D major

Chris Ramaekers conducts Symphony847 in a program that features the two symphonies composed by le Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The concert also features Haydn’s Symphony No. 82 in C major, known as “The Bear”. One of six Paris symphonies by the composer, “The Bear” was commissioned by the Concert de la Loge Olympique, and was first performed in 1787 under the direction of le Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/-JBdng_NIuI

Recorded at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall on February 13, 2021 as part of the RÉMY MARTIN Team Up for Excellence initiative. Once purchased, you will receive a link to the concert stream via email that will be available until May 31, 2021.

(The suggested viewing parties for this event is 2.28.21 at 2:00pm.)

Program details:

Chris Ramaekers conducts

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 82 in C major, “The Bear”


LE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No. 1 in G major

LE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No. 2 in D major

Chris Ramaekers conducts Symphony847 in a program that features the two symphonies composed by le Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The concert also features Haydn’s Symphony No. 82 in C major, known as “The Bear”. One of six Paris symphonies by the composer, “The Bear” was commissioned by the Concert de la Loge Olympique, and was first performed in 1787 under the direction of le Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Recorded at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall on February 13, 2021 as part of the RÉMY MARTIN Team Up for Excellence initiative. Once purchased, you will receive a link to the concert stream via email that will be available until May 31, 2021.

(The suggested viewing parties for this event is 2.27.21 at 7:00pm.)

Program details:

Chris Ramaekers conducts

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 82 in C major, “The Bear”


LE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No. 1 in G major

LE CHEVALIER DE SAINT-GEORGES Symphony No. 2 in D major

Chris Ramaekers conducts Symphony847 in a program that features the two symphonies composed by le Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The concert also features Haydn’s Symphony No. 82 in C major, known as “The Bear”. One of six Paris symphonies by the composer, “The Bear” was commissioned by the Concert de la Loge Olympique, and was first performed in 1787 under the direction of le Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Join us for a very special night of music, conversation and cocktails from the safety of your own home! We at Symphony847 are delighted to partner with the folks at North Shore Distillery, a local craft distillery established in 2004 by a creative husband and wife team with a deep passion for spirits and cocktails, for a special concert and discussion.

The theme of the musical selections is "Musical Gifts" – each piece was written as a gift. The event will include live introductions and discussions for each segment and for the cocktails, as well as the first-time airing of the musical performance by Symphony847. The performance was taped at North Shore Distillery specifically for this event, to ensure great sound and minimize issues with streaming, etc.

CONCERT PROGRAM:

Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5

Wagner - Siegfried Idyll

Martinu - Nonet

Mozart - Divertimento, K. 251

TICKET INFORMATION:

Tickets can be purchased by visiting: https://northshoredistillery.com/shop/symphony847-concert-virtual-ticket/

Simply purchase your ticket for the concert (one per household) for $20, and consider adding on any of the following:

-Concert Cocktail Kit – we’ve designed three cocktail mixes to go along with the music selected, and we’ll be highlighting how to make them, and what’s great about them, during the intermissions. Must be picked up at the distillery, or delivery might be possible.

-Paired Dinner – we’re working with the folks at Inovasi in Lake Bluff to design a meal to go along with the concert as well – more information coming soon.

You can choose how you want to participate, once you have purchased a ticket for the concert.