Chicago Sinfonietta: Common Ground: Collective Stories October 17, 2020

We welcome you to join our opening concert of the season on Saturday, October 17! During this unique time in the history of our country, and the world, we continue to seek a path to equity and justice through Common Ground. Chicago Sinfonietta presents an online season opening concert that begins with Copland's historic Fanfare for the Common Man, dedicated to the pandemic's heroes that have helped us all to move forward in this extraordinary time. Followed by Portrait of a Peaceful Warrior, a Chicago Sinfonietta world premiere commission to which we can all find meaning in by Kathryn Bostic, the first female African American composer to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and a moving work for string ensemble by Florence Price. Jeff Scott's woodwind quintet arrangement of Piazzolla's rousing and crowd pleasing Libertango reflects our yearning for liberty during these challenging times. Closing the concert is a new string arrangement by American composer Jeffrey Briggs of Beethoven's beloved Pathétique Sonata for piano, which marks the 250th anniversary of the prolific composer's birth.

Learn More To purchase a ticket to the virtual concert, reserve a membership now! One week prior to the event, members will receive a link with access instructions. The concert will be available to stream beginning at 7:30pm CDT on Saturday, October 17, for a 24-hour time period. Defiant by Design. An orchestra for the 21st century. Your support means everything to us, ensuring that Chicago Sinfonietta can hold concerts for years to come. We can't wait to see you when it is safe to gather in person. Visit our website to see everything we have in store for our 2020-2021 Season.