Chicago Sinfonietta's 2016
Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 18 at 7:30 pm
At Symphony Center
220 S. Michigan Ave.
A
cherished Sinfonietta tradition since its founding in 1987 by Dr. Paul
Freeman, the 2016 MLK tribute concert celebrates the life, legacy and
vision of Dr. King through
a diverse program that includes symphonic masterworks and gospel music.
This year’s
Annual MLK Tribute concert lead by
Sinfonietta Music Director Mei-Ann Chen includes the Chicago premiere of Conni Ellisor and
five-time Grammy® Award winning artist Victor Wooten’s The Bass Whisperer featuring Wooten himself plus guest performances by Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir.
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SMALLWOOD
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Anthem of Praise
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ELLISOR/WOOTEN
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The Bass Whisperer (Chicago Premiere)
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GANDOLFI
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Fourth Chickasaw Variations (Chicago Premiere)
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BROWN;
ARR., GREENE-JOHNSON
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It Ain’t Over
In Bright Mansions Above
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LEGEND;
ARR., GREENE-JOHNSON
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Glory
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This program will also be performed on Sunday, January 17 at 3 pm, Wentz Concert Hall of North Central College, Naperville
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