Chicago Sinfonietta: Mei-Ann Chen invites you to our Opening Weekend: Nkeiru OKOYE and Roberto SIERRA 7:30 PM Sept. 19, Symphony Center, Chicago

 

Mei-Ann Chen

For 35 years Chicago Sinfonietta has been leading the way with exciting and diverse programming. NBC Chicago recently visited rehearsal as the orchestra prepared for opening weekend and chatted with Music Director Mei-Ann Chen and President & CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson.

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PROGRAM

Nkeiru OKOYE: Voices Shouting Out 

Roberto Sierra: Concerto for Saxophones and Orchestra with guest artist Julian Velasco  

George GERSHWIN: Cuban Overture  

Edward ELGAR: Enigma Variations, Op. 36 - Variation IX (Adagio) "Nimrod"

Ottorino RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome 

And don't forget: You can still take advantage of our Pay-What-You-Can program and get tickets for just $5 using code PWYC5NEXT at checkout.