2020 SEASON AUGUST-DECEMBER

1 A NOTE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Since its inception, the mission of Project 88 has been to make classical music accessible to the community, promote artistic development, and provide affordable, high-quality music education to the area’s youth.

Upon learning that our concerts are free to the public, many people are surprised, as this is a model that’s a bit unconventional. In our first two seasons, we’ve hosted musicians from over 16 different countries, from a variety of backgrounds, and with a wealth of diverse knowledge and skills. In our previous seasons, guest artists have found our venue to be beautifully intimate, and our audiences to be warm, engaging, and appreciative. We’ve had musicians travel not only across states, but also continents, to perform in our space. As with the past two seasons, our artists are also volunteering their time and talent for the mission of our organization. We are privileged to host artists who are passionate not only about music, but about bettering the community at large. Similarly, our host, Unity Lutheran Church of Berwyn, and partners such as Guarneri Hall and the General Consulate of Brazil in , also hold strongly to our mission and walk alongside us in the work that we continue to do.

Season one presented 14 artists, season two 55, and we were about to announce that nearly 80 artists would be joining us for the third season. Unfortunately, the global pandemic set us all into a sea of uncer- tainties. We are adapting to a new normal. So, in order to adhere to the safety guidelines, all upcoming concerts will be live-streamed until it is safe for you to attend our events in person. We’ve been proud to share classical music with the public in an approachable, non-intimidating manner. Now, we are more than grateful to continue our mission and with hopes that these virtual concerts will bring you some joy, entertainment, and inspiration during these troubling times.

Finally, we are overjoyed to be opening Project 88 Music Academy in September! Thanks to your loyalty and generosity, sixteen local students received full scholarships to study in the Preparatory Program, as the full Academy opens in Spring 2021. With a focus on not only musicianship, but also discipline and the value of hard work, we watch with pride and excitement as our students grow as musicians and as people.

It is my pleasure to announce this third season of Project 88. We are grateful you are here, and we are thankful for your support.

Élider DiPaula Executive & Artistic Director 2 3 A NOTE FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS I truly am amazed at the power of this simple word: Yes. I amazed what began when Élider said “yes to his dreams. I am amazed at the courage of Unity Lutheran Church, for saying “yes” to this new adventure. I am amazed at the wisdom of the board of direc- tors who have carried on this dream.

And, I am absolutely amazed at how you have said “Yes” to Project 88. Over and over again, you’ve shown up to concerts, donated your time, your money, your support. You have spread the word about the Music Academy. You have encouraged us, offered your wisdom, of- fered your ears.

And now, because of your “yes,” sixteen students are enrolled in our inaugural Project 88 Music Academy prepatory program. Because of your “yes” we are now able to provide excellent music education to young people who are so eager to learn and make beautiful music. Because of you, every single one of these children received a full scholarship.

And because of your “yes,” this program book now lists just a portion of our musical offerings for 2020. Project 88 is indeed bringing the world to Berwyn, while preparing to send Berwyn to the world. Please join me in a moment of reveling in the power of this word, “Yes,” and all you have made possible by uttering it.

Thank you for everything you have made possible.

Rev. Julie Boleyn Chair Project 88 Music Academy Board of Directors

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OUR VISION and open to the public, we host a variety of performances, including solo recitals, chamber ensembles, and larger or- Revitalizing classical music by diversifying audiences, enhanc- chestral arrangements. This series serves as the main fund- ing performance opportunities for musicians, and nurturing a raising event for Project 88 throughout the year. new generation of artists. INTO THE MUSICAL WORLD: CONCERTS FOR YOUTH

MISSION STATEMENT Into the Musical World: Concerts for Youth is our outreach program to the young people in the community. Through Project 88, named for the number of keys on a piano, aims to Friday matinee concerts, we host student groups from lo- bring new musical The Soldier's Tale featuring Eddie Dzialo, narrator cal schools in our venue, as a way to educate youth about Music Around The World: Brazil opportunities to Berwyn. Our mission is threefold: March 30, 2019 | Photo by Bill Calvert classical music in its many forms. Performers present both Patrycia Likos, cello & Élider DiPaula, piano music and information in a student-friendly environment, March 26, 2019 | Photo by Bill Calvert 1) Make classical music accessible to the community where youth are able to interact with the artists through a 2) Promote artistic development in the area question and answer session and up-close examination of 3) Instill a commitment to hard work and camaraderie in young people through afford able, the instruments used. On Saturday afternoons, we present high-quality music education the same family-friendly performance for the community.

We live out this mission through Into the Musical World: Musical Tales, launched in 2020, combines a va- Concerts for Youth, True Unity Concert Series, Lucile Evans riety of art forms into one production. The idea be- Music Festival, and Project 88 Music Academy. We infuse hind this program is to use classical music to present our values into the work we do. Through our concert series, well-known children’s stories, such as this season’s we are able to support artistic development and engage the The Story of Babar by Jean de Brunhoff and Peter community. Through our music festival, we are able to of- and the Wolf, a musical symphony for children writ- fer additional learning opportunities to students in the area. ten by Prokofiev. In these programs, live music and Through the music academy, we seek to foster discipline, imagery connect to create a full arts experience. commitment, respect, and accountability, while also develop- ing successful minds and building authentic character. Music Around the World is a program that brings Project 88 Music Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization. various musical genres from different areas of the world alive to young audiences. Launched in the TRUE UNITY CONCERT SERIES 2019 season, our audiences have already experi- Laura Umbelino & Élider DiPaula, piano Harp Septet enced music from such countries as Mexico, Brazil, September 7, 2019 | Photo by Bill Calvert True Unity Concert Series is a collection of Saturday evening November 23, 2019 | Photo by Bill Calvert Venezuela, and Haiti. Musicians leading these pro- concerts that present classical music to the community. Free grams share not only musical selections from these

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countries, but also provide students with informa- HOLIDAY CONCERT tion about composers, styles, and elements that are unique to each of these specific regions. In the First presented in December 2019, our annual holiday future, we hope to expand this program to include concert is a ticketed event which serves as an addition- music from other areas, including Asia and Africa! al fundraiser for the Music Academy fund. In the spirit of the season, a selection of holiday pieces are performed in this family-friendly event. Audiences delight in hearing Launched in our inaugural 2018 season, Musical Instru- well-loved, familiar holiday-themed works, in addition to ments teaches audiences about what makes a specific pieces new to listeners’ ears. Tickets will be available for musical instrument unique. Along with performing sam- purchase beginning in November. ples of works on an instrument, the presenting musician also shares information about the parts of the instrument Hugo Pilger, cello & Lúcia Barrenechea, piano An Evening of Holiday Brass November 17, 2019 | Photo by Bill Calvert and how it works PROJECT 88 MUSIC ACADEMY December 7, 2019 | Photo by Bill Calvert to produce the sounds that we We provide music education to students of all levels, from are able to enjoy. complete beginners with no prior experience to advanced In previous seasons, audiences have enjoyed learning about pi- students working toward a professional career. ano and harp, and we intend to add more instruments in the sea- sons to come! At Project 88 Music Academy, a course of LUCILE EVANS MUSIC FESTIVAL study encompasses theory classes, private lessons, and performance opportunities to help Each November, we host the Lucile Evans Music Festival. This students grow their music knowledge, perfor- week-long festival is a celebration of the work we do all season, mance skills, and artistic style. Students will including both educational events and performances. Local stu- also be provided opportunities to perform in dents, both you and old participate in masterclasses led by pro- recitals and masterclasses, as well as attend fessional musicians.These students use this opportunity to learn free recitals by Academy instructors, students, from a master teacher skilled in their particular instrument. Addi- and guest artists. Project 88 Music Academy tionally, students are allowed the opportunity to participate in a sets high expectations for its students. We use student recital, where they are able to showcase their talents for a unique, thorough curriculum that will pro- a public audience. The festival also includes public performances vide students with a solid foundation of music Cello Masterclass with Hugo Pilger by additional guest artists. Piano Quintet knowledge, and will instill strong social and November 20, 2019 | Photo by Desirae Diehl November 9, 2019 | Photo by Ken Holmes personal values.

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* All concerts will be held in Central Time (CT) True Unity Concert Series October 3 at 6:30pm | “Beethoven’s 250th Celebration: Violin Sonatas” Stefan Hersh, violin | Katherine Petersen, piano

True Unity Concert Series True Unity Concert Series August 15 at 6:30pm | “Brass Quintet” October 24 at 6:30pm | “Journey to Modernity” David Nakazono, trumpet | Michael Terrasi, trumpet | Fiona Chisholm, horn Brian Ostrega, violin | Stephen Uhl, piano Matt Flanagan, trombone | Bradley Geneser, tuba Into the Musical World: Concerts for Youth True Unity Concert Series November 7 at 6:30pm | “Musical Tales: Peter and the Wolf” August 29 at 6:30pm | “Music of Slavic Composers” Kat Evans, narrator | Ann Green, flute | Lillia Woolschlager, oboe | Emily Manheimer, clarinet Anastasiya Squires, flute | Stephen Squires, piano Katie Seybold, horn | Edin Agamenoni, bassoon | Sarah Christianson, percussion

True Unity Concert Series Into the Musical World: Concerts for Youth September 12 at 6:30pm | “Meditations and Dances” November 14 at 6:30pm | “Musical Instruments: Harpsichord and Clavichord” Kyle Dickson, violin | Jordan Thomas, harp David Schrader, keyboards

Into the Musical World: Concerts for Youth True Unity Concert Series September 26 at 6:30pm | “Musical Tales: The Story of Babar” November 21 at 6:30pm | “Beethoven’s 250th Celebration: Piano Sonatas” Amit Patel, narrator | Dana Brown, piano Élider DiPaula, piano

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Matt Flanagan Trombone Born in Missouri, Eric Matthew State University Concerto and Flanagan is a Chicago based Aria Competition as well as run- “Brass Quintet” Conductor freelance trombonist, teacher, ner-up in the Missouri MTNA David Nakazono, trumpet | Michael Terrasi, trumpet | Fiona Chisholm, horn and conductor. He has performed Young Artist Brass Division Com- Matt Flanagan, trombone | Bradley Geneser, tuba throughout the Midwest as well petition. In 2017 Matt was also as internationally in Italy where selected as principal trombone in he participated in the 2017 Fes- the Missouri All-Collegiate Sym- KERRY TURNER tival Suoni d’Abruzzo, an orches- phony Orchestra. Matt received Ricochet tral and chamber music festival. his Master’s of Music degree at

Closer to home, Eric has per- the Chicago College of Perform- MICHAEL KAMEN formed with the Civic Orchestra ing Arts at Quintet of Chicago, Chicago Composer’s where he studied with Reed Cap- Orchestra, Northwest Chicago, shaw and Jay Friedman. He also ALEC WILDER Lake County, Lakeview, South- holds a Bachelor’s of Music de- Jazz Suite for Brass Quintet east Missouri, and Paducah gree in Trombone Performance 1. Trumpet Prelude Symphony Orchestras. from Southeast Missouri State 2. Jazz Style University where he studied with 3. Nice and Easy Does It As a soloist he was the winner Dr. Robert Conger. 4. Loosely Swinging of the 2016 Southeast Missouri 5. Jazz Style INTERMISSION Michael Terrasi Trumpet

WILLIAM SCHUMAN Michael Terrasi is a trumpet play- Michael received his Bachelor American Hymn er, currently in his second season of Music degree from the Cleve- as a member of the Civic Orches- land Institute of Music, where he LEONARD BERNSTEIN (arr. Jack Gale) tra of Chicago. In addition to per- studied with Michael Miller and West Side Story Suite forming with the Civic Orchestra, Michael Sachs. While he was 1. Prologue Michael appears frequently with there he was awarded the Ber- 2. Something’s Comin’ the Milwaukee Symphony Or- nard Adelstein Prize in Trumpet. 3. Maria chestra, and has performed with He received his Master of Music 4. Tonight the New World Symphony, the degree from the San Francisco 5. America San Francisco Opera, the Stock- Conservatory of Music, where he 6. One Hand, One Heart ton Symphony and the Modesto studied with Adam Luftman. 7. I Feel Pretty Symphony Orchestra. 8. Somewhere

12 13 Bradley Geneser Tuba David Nakazono Trumpet Bradley Geneser is a born and Growing up as an Army Brat, Da- UCSB, David founded the Pops raised Chicago area tubist. Hav- vid Nakazono pulls from his in- Orchestra at UCSB, exploring ing just completed his BM in tuba ternational experiences to bring and developing his talents be- performance from Roosevelt a unique voice and perspective yond performance. University’s Chicago College of to his music. Currently, David is Performing Arts, he will begin his a regular member in the Civic David Nakazono has varied MM in September at Boston Uni- Orchestra of Chicago, 2nd Trum- performance experience with versity. Mr. Geneser’s musical in- pet with the Peoria Symphony various ensemble including the fluences include Gaudete Brass Orchestra , and Section Trum- Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Quintet and his former teachers pet with the Wisconsin Philhar- National Repertory Orchestra, Charles Schuchat and Scott Teg- monic. Concurrently, he is also Peoria Symphony, Fort Wayne ge. pursuing a Performance Diplo- Philharmonic, Symphony ma in Orchestral Studies at the Orchestra, Wisconsin Philhar- Chicago College of Performing monic, Brevard Music Center Arts (Roosevelt) under Mark Orchestra, Young Musician’s Ridenour (CSO) and Esteban Foundation Debut Chamber Or- Battalán (CSO), where he also chestra, the Santa Monica Sym- Fiona Chisholm Horn received his Masters of Music in phony, the Lakeview Orchestra, Orchestral Studies. Additionally, the Now Hear Ensemble, Con- Fiona is an active freelancer and She was named one of five final- David holds a B.M. in Trumpet nexion Band, Classical Revolu- soloist based in Chicago and has ists worldwide for the Internation- Performance and a B.A. in Phys- tion, the Chicago Brass Band, performed with the Northbrook al Horn Society’s Premier Soloist ics from the University of Califor- and as a founding member of Di- Symphony Orchestra, 5th Wave Competition that took place in nia- Santa Barbara (UCSB). At vision Brass. Collective, and the Chicago San Francisco in 2011. The fol- Symphony Orchestra, to name a lowing year she competed in the few. Fiona currently holds a reg- National Music Festival of Cana- ular membership with the Civic da and placed 3rd in her division Orchestra of Chicago. In 2015 as well as winning principal horn Fiona was honored to be invited of the Kamloops Symphony Or- to play with the Lethbridge Sym- chestra. Fiona holds degrees phony Orchestra as a soloist for from the University of Lethbridge Schumann’s Konzertstück for (BMus) and DePaul University four horns and orchestra. (MMus and PGCert).

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Anastasiya Squires Flute In 2019, Ms. Ganzenko was She has appeared as concerto named winner of the Aeolian soloist and recorded with numer- “Music of Slavic Composers” Classics Emerging Artists Com- ous orchestras, including the Lviv Anastasiya Squires, flute | Stephen Squires, piano petition. As a part of her win- Symphony Orchestra, the Sym- nings, she is performing numer- phony Orchestra of the Nation- ous recitals at various venues in al Philharmonic of Ukraine, the SERGEI PROKOFIEV Illinois, and will have her debut Symphony Orchestra of the Na- Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 94 CD produced on Aeolian Clas- tional Music Academy of Ukraine, 1. Moderato sics. and the Lviv Chamber Orches- 2. Scherzo tra. Special honors include per- 3. Andante Since beginning her flute studies formances for the President of 4. Allegro con Brio at the age of four and winning Austria, the Ukrainian Minister of her first international competition Culture, the Prime Minister of the OTAR TAKTAKASHVILI at the age of seven, Anastasiya State of Kuwait, and at the Pal- Aria Ganzenko has blossomed into ace of Wilanow, Poland. a young artist with continued MYKOLA LYSENKO successes in international per- Recent winner of the Luminarts Fantasy on Ukranian Folk Themes formance venues and compe- Cultural Foundation Classical titions. She received both her Music Fellowship, the CCPA undergraduate and graduate de- Concerto Competition and the INTERMISSION grees (cum laude) from the Na- Evanston Music Club Scholar- tional Music Academy of Ukraine ship Competition, Ms. Ganzen- (named after Tchaikovsky) in her ko also counts among her many ZHANNA KOLODUB native Ukraine. Ms. Ganzenko competition credits Grand Priz- Poem received her post-masters Solo es at International Competitions Performance Diploma, under the in Europe. Additionally, she has ARAM KHACHATURIAN tutelage of Richard Graef (former won numerous national competi- Concerto for Flute and Orchestra Associate Principal Flute of the tions in her home country. 2. Andante sostenuto Chicago Symphony Orchestra), 3. Allegro vivace Mimi Tachouet (Lyric Opera Or- chestra), and Eugenia Moliner (Cavatina Duo) at the Chica- go College of Performing Arts (CCPA) of Roosevelt University.

16 17 Stephen Squires Piano Stephen Squires, Professor of ley Orchestra (Aurora, IL), Mu- PROJECT 88 Conducting in the Music Con- sic Director of the Millar Brass servatory of the Chicago College (Evanston, IL), and Music Di- of Performing Arts at Roosevelt rector of the Illinois Brass Band Tea Time! University, received his musi- (Arlington Heights., IL). He is cal training at the Preparatory the former Music Director of the School of the Eastman School of Illinois Chamber Symphony. Mr. Music and the Crane School of Squires has guest conducted the Music, in New York. He earned Chicago Symphony, the Syra- his Master’s degree in Instru- cuse Symphony, the Green Bay mental Conducting/Trumpet Per- Symphony, the Columbus (OH) formance at California State Uni- Symphony, the Rockford Sym- versity, Northridge. phony and the Chicago Compos- ers Orchestra. In addition, he is Mr. Squires’ current profession- an accomplished recital accom- al appointments include Resi- panist, freelance trumpeter, and dent Conductor of the Elgin (IL) frequent guest conductor at ed- Symphony Orchestra, Principal ucational festivals throughout the Guest Conductor of the Fox Val- country. Every Wednesday at 5pm we will feature a Project 88 artist doing an interview on our social media. Stay tuned for these casual hangouts with our friends.

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18 19 HOW TO SUPPORT PROJECT 88 HOW TO SUPPORT PROJECT 88

There are several ways you can support our mission: Sponsoring: Volunteering: You can sponsor our students! We are opening the Project 88 is the product of a dedicated group of people vol- preparatory program for Project 88 Music Academy unteering their time and talents. in September. Sixteen students have been slelected to receive full scholarships, this includes one private We currently have volunteer opportunities for the following lesson, one ensemble class, and one theory class a roles. If you think your skill set aligns with any of these posi- week! tions, please contact our Director of Operations at [email protected] In order to make our program available to more stu- dents we need your support. For every recurring do- nation of $250 a month you will be adopting a new • Social Media Manager Lucile Evans being recognized as our first • Graphic Designer founding patron during the season premiere in student into our program. Music Around the World: Venezuela, Haiti, and 2018 | Photo by Bill Calvert Mexico. David McDevitt, piano • Digital Strategist November 1, 2019 | Photo by Bill Calvert • Video Editor For more information, please contact our Executive • Photographer Director at [email protected] • Administrative Assistant • Public Relations Assistant Donating: Sharing: One-time donations brought us here! Any amount is a Project 88’s Concert series are our main fundraisers. By helpful push towards our goal. You can make a donation going Virtual, we have the opportunity to expand our au- via our website at www.project88berwyn.org/donation or dience across the world. Please share Project 88 through by sending a check payable to Project 88 Music Acade- your Social Media and personally with family, friends, my to this address: co-workers, neighbors, and others. Word of mouth will Project 88 Music Academy help us spread our mission and connect to more support- 6720 31st Street, Berwyn IL 60402 ers like you! Remember any help at all is needed and much appre- ciated. @Project88MusicAcademy Piano Masterclass with Donald Lee Patricia Gill, piano “The Julie and Élider Intermission Show” For more information contact us at @project88musicacademy November 17, 2018 | Photo by Bill Calvert October 5, 2019 | Photo by Bill Calvert [email protected] Project 88 Music Academy Project 88 Music Academy is a 501(c)(3) organization.

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Jordan Thomas Harp

International winner Jordan the orchestras at the institution as Thomas has been described as well with regional orchestras. He “Meditations and Dances” “a profoundly intelligent musi- also took part in masterclasses Kyle Dickson, violin | Jordan Thomas, harp cian, capable of being both sen- with Natalia Shamayeva, Sivan sitive and powerful,” Jordan has Magen Jana Bouskova, Susan ALBERT HAY MALOTTE spent his whole life performing. Mcdonald, Judy Loman, Eliza- The Lord’s Prayer beth Hainen and Dan Yu. By his After starting piano lessons at junior year he embarked on his FLORENCE PRICE age 5 and harp at age 9, he was first multi-state solo concert tour. Adoration thoroughly committed to music. Other special opportunities came Jordan joined the Keystone State in the form of winning a position JULES MASSENET Boys Choir at age 10 touring all of being the only harpist invited Meditation from the Opera Thais 7 continents, being constantly to play in the Kennedy Center exposed to musical excellence in Conservatory Marathon Project. HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS many styles all around the globe. Jordan would later attend the As- Aria from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 pen Music Festival, working with By the time he was in high school Nancy Allen and Gillian Stella he was an award-winning harpist Bennet. He has been featured INTERMISSION of considerable stature, winning on several professional record- regional and national gold med- ings, most recently with the als in the NAACP ACT-SO Com- Keystone State Boys Choir in a SAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR petitions as well as awards from performance tour of the Britten Contemplation from Pieces de Suite the local American Harp Society “Ceremony of Carols”, celebrat- competitions. Jordan appeared ing the 100th anniversary of the THOMAS “BLIND TOM” WIGGINS as soloist for multiple concerto composer’s birth. Jordan’s per- Water in the Moonlight appearances with orchestras in formance was heralded as “stun- the tristate area, and has worked ning and elegant.” COLERIDGE-TAYLOR PERKINSON with world renowned soloist such Blues Forms for Solo Violin has violist Roberto Diaz in a per- In the Spring of 2013 he won first formance of Berlioz's Har- place in the American Protege JACQUES IBERT old in Italy. International Concerto Compe- Entr’acte tition, and performed the third At the start of his studies at Pea- movement of the challenging ASTOR PIAZZOLLA body Institute of Music, he was Ginastera Harp Concerto in the Libertango appointed principal harpist of all Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie

22 23 Hall in March of 2013. He was first season of Symphony No. 1 ally selected to be a guest solo- Violin then invited to appear as a guest in a perfomance of Mozart's ist for the World Harp Congress Kyle Dickson artist on the Composer’s Forum Flute and Harp Concerto. He Hong Kong in a presentation of dence with the Hyde Park Youth others. Dickson has appeared of the USA International Harp now resides in Chicago where the Composition Forum along Symphony for the 2018-2019 as a soloist with Chicago Sinfo- Competition during the summer he attended the Chicago College with members of the harp studio season and is Assistant Conduc- nietta, Detroit Festival Camerata, of 2013. He presented works that of Performing Arts, where he of the Peabody Institute of Music. tor of the South Side Chicago MSU Concert Orchestra, and the made the finals of the Composi- pursued a Professional Diploma He currently resides in Chicago, Youth Symphony. Additionally, Undergraduate Chamber Sym- tion Contest that accompanies in Orchestral Studies under the where he performs within the city. he has worked with the United phony. Kyle collaborates exten- this performance competition. guide of Lyric Opera of Chicago World College of South East Asia sively with many local ensembles Principal Harpist Lynn Williams. Orchestra in Singapore, North- including 5th Wave Collective, Jordan started his Masters in Mu- While in Chicago, Jordan pre- western University Philharmonia, Amazonland Chamber Players, sic studies at Peabody in the fall miered Appetite Concert for Harp Taneycomo Festival Orchestra, Crossing Borders Music, Un- of 2013, and has continued to and Wind Symphony with the Berwyn’s Project 88, and Maine supervised and is a member of perform all over the Tri State area. Chicago Wind Philharmonic, the West Orchestra Fest among oth- the string quartet, D-Composed. Jordan was selected to open the first of its kind. He was person- ers. Additionally, his collaborations include the Arts League of Mich- Kyle Dickson is a distinguished As a violinist, Kyle is equally at igan, WFMT Chicago, Taneyco- violinist, conductor, music educa- home as an orchestral musician, mo Chamber Players, Cello Plus tor, and advocate for the arts. He soloist and chamber musician. Chamber Music Festival, and Ka- previously served as Conductor He was a prize-winning laure- lamazoo’s Milwood Series. of the CWCMC Orchestra and ate at the 2012 NANM National as Music Director of the Detroit Concerto Competition, the Si- As an educator, Kyle has held Festival Camerata. He currently mon Clements Music Competi- residencies at Indiana Univer- is a Freeman Conducting Fellow tion, James Tatum Foundation sity-South Bend as member of with Chicago Sinfonietta, under for the Arts Scholarship Compe- the Chicago Solisti String Quar- the mentorship of Maestro Mei- tition and was the 2010 recipient tet and at Chicago State Univer- Ann Chen and selected to be of the Spaulding-Gulliver Award sity as a member of the Project Assistant Conductor of Spoleto in Music. He performs with the Inclusion Ensemble. Kyle has Festival USA in the summer of Gateways Festival Orchestra in also given masterclasses at the 2020/2021. Rochester, NY and is Concert- Naperville School of the Arts, El master of the Chicago Compos- Sistema Ravinia- Austin and he Kyle is pursuing graduate stud- ers Orchestra. He has performed is currently a faculty member with ies in Orchestral Conducting with the Grant Park Symphony, New Music School. with Maestro Victor Yampolsky at Quad City Symphony, the Dear- Northwestern University. Found- born, Lansing and Jackson Sym- er of Chicago Solisti Chamber Or- phony Orchestras and with the chestra, Kyle was Artist-In-Resi- Michigan Philharmonic among

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Amit Patel Narrator Amit Patel, an IT Director, Project of Global Management. He has Management Office, at CF Indus- lived and worked in France for six “Musical Tales: The Story of Babar” tries, is an avid francophile who years, and has also worked for Amit Patel, narrator | Dana Brown, piano has spent several years studying French multi-national firms in the the French language and cul- field of Finance, while living in the ture. He has a dual bachelor’s US. He is pleased to collaborate degree in French and Accounting with his partner, Dana Brown, in Waltz for Piano from the University of Southern bringing you the Story of Babar in California, along with a Masters English as well as in the original FRANCIS POULENC Degree from Thunderbird School French language. L’histoire de Babar, le petit éléphant (The Story of Babar, the little elephant), melodrama for narrator and piano Dana Brown Piano 1. The Story of Babar 2. Ride on Mother’s Back Dana Brown is the Chair of the Opera of Chicago where he has 3. Babar Comes to a Town Music Faculty and an Associate played the lessons and master- 4. Babar’s Car Professor of Opera and Vocal classes of Marilyn Horne, Renata 5. Arthur and Celeste Coaching at the Chicago Col- Scotto, Renée Fleming and Sir 6. The Search for Arthur and Celeste lege of Performing Arts at Roo- Andrew Davis. He is the Collabo- 7. Babar Returns to the Forest sevelt University. As a pianist, rative Pianist Liaison to the Cen- 8. The Bad Mushroom he has been heard many times tral Regional Board of NATS, the 9. The New King on 98.7 WFMT Radio, in addi- National Association of Teachers 10. Babar Speaks to Cornelius tion to performances at the Ra- of Singing. 11. The Wedding of Babar vinia Festival, the Tanglewood 12. After the Wedding Festival, the Chicago Cultural Mr. Brown is also the Chair of 13. Night Fell Center and the Chicago Hu- the Board of Directors of Chica- manities Festival. He is the go’s Fourth Coast Ensemble, a co-Artistic Director of a summer professional vocal quartet. With program for emerging young Fourth Coast, he will be the pia- talent, the UpNorth Vocal Insti- nist in the world premiere of An- tute. He was the coach for the drea Clearfield’s peace cantata, 2008-2011 seasons of the Met- A Brush With Our Time, in fall of ropolitan Opera National Coun- 2021. Also, his upcoming solo cil auditions Wisconsin District recital in Los Angeles features Support Our Singers Program. transcriptions of American pianist He is also a staff pianist for the Earl Wild in music of Gershwin Ryan Opera Center at the Lyric and Rachmaninoff.

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Stefan Hersh Violin

Violinist Stefan Hersh enjoys a Stefan Hersh has been a fea- varied career, equally at home tured as a soloist with the Min- “Beethoven’s 250th Celebration: Violin Sonatas” as a chamber musician, soloist, nesota Orchestra, the Vancouver Stefan Hersh, violin | Katherine Petersen, piano orchestral musician and peda- Symphony, the Illinois Philhar- gogue. He currently serves as monic and regional orchestras Artistic Director for Guarneri Hall throughout the United States. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN NFP, a non-profit classical music He has been heard as a recital- Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30 incubator in Chicago, IL. Since ist and chamber musician at the 1. Allegro assai 2003 Hersh has been on the Cremona International Music 2. Tempo di minuetto, ma molto moderato e grazioso faculty at the Chicago College Academy in Cremona, Italy, the 3. Allegro vivace of the Performing Arts at Roos- Festival Campos do Jordao in evelt University. From 1995-2003 Brasil, Festicamara in Medellin, LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Hersh served as Associate Pro- Colombia, the Colorado College 12 Variations on “Se vuol ballare” WoO 40 fessor at De Paul University. Summer Festival, the Olym- pic Music Festival in Quilcene, Hersh served as Principal Sec- Washington, the Moab Music INTERMISSION ond Violin of the Minnesota Or- Festival in Southern Utah, the chestra from 1991-1995, and Taos Summer Music Festival in Associate Concertmaster of New Mexico, the Tucson Winter LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN the Vancouver Symphony from Festival in Arizona and the Men- Violin Sonata No. 9, Op. 47 1989-1991. He was a founding docino Music Festival in Northern 1. Adagio sostenuto - Presto member of the Chicago based California. 2. Andante con Variazioni Callisto Ensemble, a founding 3. Finale - Presto member of the Chicago String Hersh is also an expert apprais- Quartet, and was a member of er in rare violins and bows, and the of Chicago Chamber Musi- a partner with Darnton & Hersh cians. Fine Violins in Chicago.

28 29 Katherine Petersen Piano From giving her debut solo recital zy Palace in Eisenstadt, Austria, Petersen to co-found Duo FAE petition pianist for the Orches- Director for the Society of Amer- of a mostly Chopin program at the and Boston’s historic Jordan Hall. with long-time friend and violinist tra Symphonique de Montreal’s ican Musicians—a nearly centu- age of twelve to performing some At the age of seventeen, she Charlene Kluegel back in 2013. Standard Life Competition. ry old organization founded by of George Crumb’s most monu- made her Weill Hall at Carnegie The duo takes its name from the ​ members of the Chicago Sym- mental chamber and solo works Hall debut, a performance which motto of famous violinist Joseph Petersen actively educates the phony Orchestra, seeking to ad- at the Crumb Festival, a 90th was described by Edith Eisler of Joachim: “Frei Aber Einsam” next generation of young per- vance performance opportunities birthday celebration of the famed Strings Magazine as “real mu- meaning “Free but Alone.” This formers. Appearances as guest for young musicians through its composer, pianist Katherine Pe- sic-making–concentrated and expression epitomizes the rela- artist have led her to give mas- competitions. tersen embraces the wide array deeply felt.” She has also col- tionship between piano and violin terclasses and presentations at ​ of repertoire available to pianists. laborated with musicians of the as two equally soloistic instru- institutions such as Illinois State Petersen completed her early Her performances as soloist and Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, ments whose unique voices are University, Florida Atlantic Uni- musical training at the Walnut Hill chamber musician have been de- members of the Gaudete Quin- amplified when joined together. versity, the Eastman School of School for the Arts, scribed as having “captured the tet, Jason Vieaux, and Charles Through this collaboration, the Music, the Curtis Institute of Mu- her Bachelor of Music degree sense of wonder” (Chicago Tri- Castleman. duo seeks to present chamber sic, and the National Conference at the New England Conserva- bune), and are equally matched ​ music in its most intimate form. on Keyboard Pedagogy. She has tory of Music, and her Master with “great technical skill” (New Petersen has nurtured a strong In addition to her performanc- previously taught at the Schulich and Doctor of Music degrees at York Classical Review.) career in chamber music. She es with Duo FAE, Petersen has School of Music of McGill Univer- the Schulich School of Music of ​ believes in the ability of cham- also served as core pianist for sity, the Conservatory of Music at McGill University. Her principal Petersen’s performances as ber music to foster more mean- the chamber group Fifth House McGill University, and the Fresh teachers were Jonathan Bass, chamber musician and solo- ingful performances in the way Ensemble. Also active as a col- Inc Festival. Currently she is on Vivian Weilerstein, Stephane Le- ist have taken her to Ravinia’s that it reflects the intricacies of laborative pianist, she has been faculty at the Music Institute of melin, and Sara Laimon. Bennett Gordon Hall, the Mai- human interaction, and the sub- a staff collaborative pianist at Chicago and the Chicago High son Symphonique in Montreal, tle art of listening. This aspect the Bowdoin International Mu- School for the Arts. She also di- Quebec, the Grand Teton Music of conversation is most present sic Festival, the Killington Music rects an annual competition for Festival, Empire Saal at Esterha- in duo playing, which inspired Festival, and she was a com- young musicians as the Artistic

30 31 TRUE UNITY | concert series OCTOBER 24 SAT 6:30pm

Brian Ostrega Violin Brian Ostrega began playing the first violin section. In addition violin at the age of 5 years old. to these orchestras, Brian fre- “Journey to Modernity” By age 10, he began performing quently performs as a substitute Brian Ostrega, violin | Stephen Uhl, piano with the Chicago Youth Sym- musician with Northwest Indiana phony Orchestras and his love Symphony Orchestra, Civic Or- of performing on the violin grew. chestra of Chicago, New Philhar- He went on to study the violin monic Orchestra and Southwest GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL as a profession when he began Symphony Orchestra. In 2018, Sonata in D Major HWV 371 his undergraduate studies at the he co-formed The Ostrega Uhl 1. Afetuoso University of Illinois Champaign Project with Stephen Uhl, which 2. Allegro Urbana (class of 2013) and con- consists of a core duo of violin 3. Larghetto tinued his studies in the Master’s and piano and showcases local 4. Allegro Degree program in Chicago at professional artists and their abili-

Roosevelt University’s Chicago ties in the chamber music setting. FRANZ SCHUBERT JONATHAN HANAU College of the Performing Arts In 2019, Brian began to work as Sonatina in A minor Op. 137 No. 2 Sonata for Violin and Piano (class of 2015). From there he an Orchestra Librarian with the 1. Allegro Moderato The Start of Something began freelance employment Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra 2. Andante Ⅰ. Do you enjoy hyperbole? with local orchestras and won a and in 2020, released his first 3. Minuetto: Allegro Expressive, molto rubato-Flowing, position with the Civic Orches- CD, 50/50 which explores formal 4. Allegro warm, dreamy tra of Chicago performing from classical and folk styles of music Ⅱ. Sometimes I dream of the deep 2015-2017. and expands upon the eclectic BÉLA BARTÓK (arr. Zoltán Székely) ocean: Rich, dark, muddy repertoire heard with The Os- Romanian Folk Dances Ⅲ. In love again, with hommage to: Since his time in this program, trega Uhl Project. Brian also 1. Jocul cu bâtă Brâul Rhythmic, with energy and convic- Brian has won positions with the instructs at Blue Island Music 2. Pe loc tion Peoria Symphony Orchestra and where he has a growing studio 3. Buciumeana Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, of students eager to learn the in- 4. Poarga Românească where he currently performs in strument he loves to teach. 5. Mărunțel IGOR STRAVINSKY (arr. Samuel Dushkin) Suite Italienne for Violin and Piano 1. Introduzione INTERMISSION 2. Serenata 3. Tarantella 4. Gavotta (con due Variazioni) 5. Scherzino World Premiere 6. Minuet e Finale

32 33 Stephen Uhl Piano and Kurt Heinecke. In the Spring The Union Church of Hinsdale. Stephen coordinates the instru- Chicago native Stephen Uhl This February, the duo released of 2015, Stephen premiered Jon- As a complement to his interest mentalists who join the choirs for completed his Artist Diploma in their first album, “50/50.” athan Hannau’s Piano Concer- in music for the church, Stephen their performances. In 2018, Ste- Piano Performance in the Spring to, “Disintegration in Five Parts” was selected to participate in the phen began playing for the Alle- of 2017 at Chicago College of Before moving back to Chicago, with the URSA Ensemble under WFMT Bach Organ Works Proj- grezza Singers, a Chicago-based the Performing Arts at Roosevelt Stephen earned his undergrad- the direction of Erica Neidlinger. ect, where he performed several chamber choir that donates a University where he studied with uate degree at Luther College in Stephen frequently enjoys col- of the composer’s works at Alice significant portion of its proceeds Adam Neiman. Prior to earning Decorah, Iowa, where he studied laborating with singers, instru- Millar Chapel. In September of to a different charity each season. his Artist Diploma, he received his piano with Du Huang and collab- mentalists, and composers as 2018, Stephen played, and was When not practicing, rehearsing, M.M. from the Chicago College of orative piano with Jessica Paul. well as performing a wide variety on the discussion panel at the or performing, Stephen enjoys the Performing Arts, studying un- Past honors include the Luther of improvised music. Association of Lutheran Church cooking, lifting weights, strong der Kuang-Hao Huang. Stephen College Lucille Stansberry Ro- Musicians Midwest Regional coffee, reading, and reflecting. has performed the London Ver- sholt Award for Distinction in As pianist, organist, and choris- Conference. He strives to embody God’s re- sion of the Brahms Requiem with Collaborative Piano, as well as ter, Stephen has been heard on deeming purpose for this world. conductor Andrew Lewis’ Bella the Collaborative Arts Assistant- WFMT on multiple occasions. His In February of 2018, Stephen For more information, please visit Voce David Schrader at Fourth ship at Roosevelt University. improvisational journeys have joined the Music Department at www.stephenuhl.com. Presbyterian (Chicago) and St. taken him to places as diverse Glenbard East High School in Luke’s Episcopal (Evanston), re- Stephen has appeared in mas- as the Curitiba Opera House, Lombard, Illinois as the Collabo- ceiving critical acclaim from John terclasses with Emanuel Ax, Copacabana Beach in Rio de rative Keyboard Artist. He enjoys von Rhein of the Chicago Tri- Christopher Taylor, Martin Katz, Janeiro, in addition to multiple working with the five curricular bune. In the Spring of 2017, he Ian Jones, Christina Dahl, James Chicago jazz venues. He has choirs, two chamber choirs, and formed the Ostrega Uhl Project Giles, Craig Terry, Gabriel Dob- had the privilege of collaborating vocal jazz ensemble. Addition- with violinist Brian Ostrega. The ner, and Christopher Harding. with improvisers including Mark ally, he coaches vocalists and duo performs a wide range of Composers with whom Stephen Colby, Pharez Whitted, and Ben instrumentalists, and is always repertoire, provides a platform for has worked include the late Ste- Dillinger. happy to assist with any music other young musicians, and rais- phen Paulus, Jonathan Hannau, An avid scholar of liturgical mu- theory homework. es awareness of social justice. Heidi Joosten, Daniel Kallman, sic, Stephen is the Organist at

34 35 INTO THE MUSICAL WORLD: CONCERTS FOR YOUTH | concert series NOVEMBER 7 SAT 6:30pm

Kat Evans Narrator

Kat Evans is a performing art- Dora, Time Traveller Linsday, and ist based in Chicago. With City Eunice for sci-fi serial podcast “Musical Tales: Peter and the Wolf” Lit Theatre, she has performed Our Fair City, and is currently a the roles of Bridgett in The Safe frequent voice for GATEWAYS, Kat Evans, narrator | Ann Green, flute | Lillia Woolschlager, oboe | Emily Manheimer, clarinet House, Grace Harkaway in Lon- bringing new sci-fi short stories Katie Seybold, horn | Edin Agamenoni, bassoon | Sarah Christianson, percussion don Assurance, Io in Prometheus to life. Kat also currently writes Bound, and Anne Morrow Linberg and performs in the ensemble SERGEI PROKOFIEV in Hauptmann. She performed of Starlight Radio Dreams and Peter and the Wolf Op. 67 (transcribed for woodwind quintet and narrator by Earl C. North) the roles of Parker and Harris in is the creator of serial comedy 1. Peter in the Meadow both productions of Gross Inde- TRUTH KITTENS. 2. The Bird cency: The Three Trials of Oscar 3. The Duck Wilde with Promethean Theatre On camera, Kat has been fea- 4. The Cat Ensemble. With Black Button tured in web series Lucky Jay 5. Grandfather Eyes Theatre, she has played in (Seasons 1 and 2), Why Don’t 6. Peter Does Not Listen the creepy ensembles of Shock- You Like Me? (Episode 3), and 7. Grandfather Takes Peter Home headed Peter and Nightmares Geek Lounge (Down & Dirty). 8. The Wolf and Nightcaps. She played combat veteran Erika 9. The Cat Climbs the Tree Byrd in the feature film NONTRA- 10. The Duck Jumps Out the Pond Other favorite musical theatre DITIONAL. Kat is represented by 11. The Wolf Swallows the Duck roles include Mercury in Thespis Hayes Talent. 12. The Cat and the Bird in the Trees (The Savoyaires), Lucy Brown 13. The Wolf Prowls in Wait in The Three Penny Opera (The Kat holds a BA in Communica- 14. Peter Takes a Rope and Climbs the Tree Hypocrites) and Trix in Fanatical tions from Calvin University, and 15. He Tells the Bird to Distract the Wolf (American Demigods at the Chi- an MA in Theatre History, Liter- 16. Peter Catches the Wolf with a Lasso cago Musical Theatre Festival). ature & Criticism and an MFA in 17. The Wolf Tries to Escape Acting from The Ohio State Uni- 18. The Hunters Approach with Their Guns As a voice actor, she played the versity. 19. Peter Suggests They All Take the Wolf to the Zoo roles of Loamy, Cumulus Jane, 20. They All March Together, Peter, Then the Hunters with the Wolf 21. And after Them Grandfather, Complaining, and the Cat

36 37 Ann Green Flute Emily Manheimer Clarinet

Ann Green is a Chicago-based with Sistema Ravinia, Ann is the Emily Manheimer is a clarinet- ern University Symphonic Wind performer, flute instructor, and Managing Director of Rembrandt ist in the Chicago area. She is Ensemble. Emily earned her un- arts administrator. She has re- Chamber Musicians, a prominent currently an associate member dergraduate degree in clarinet ceived numerous performance Evanston-based ensemble. She of the Civic Orchestra of Chica- performance from the Bienen awards–most recently as a final- received her degrees from The go, and has performed with the School of Music at Northwest- ist in the Seattle Flute Society Ohio State University (BM) and Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra, ern University, where she stud- Young Artist Competition. In ad- Northwestern University (MM). Brevard Music Center Orchestra, ied with Steve Cohen, J. Lawrie dition to her role as Lead Teacher Northwestern University Sym- Bloom, and Leslie Grimm. phony Orchestra, and Northwest-

Lillia Woolschlager Oboe Kaite Seybold Horn Lillia Woolschlager is an oboist including the Civic Orchestra of Katie Seybold is a freelance horn Symphony Orchestra, and the and pianist in the local Chicago Chicago, Northbrook Symphony, player in the Chicago and Mil- National Repertory Orchestra. area. After obtaining a dual Bach- Fifth Wave Collective, and Wis- waukee areas. She is currently a Katie earned her master’s de- elor’s Degree from the Crane consin Philharmonic. Lillia is also member of the Civic Orchestra of gree in orchestral studies from School of Music in Potsdam, NY, an instructor of piano, voice, and Chicago and the Fox Valley Sym- the Chicago College of Perform- Lillia moved to Chicago to pursue oboe with Musical Chairs Studio phony Orchestra (WI), and has ing Arts, and Bachelor’s degree a Master’s Degree in oboe per- in Lincoln Square, and Music performed with the New World in horn performance from DePaul formance. Here she studied at House in Humboldt Park. During Symphony Orchestra, Chicago University. DePaul University with renowned her free time, Lillia likes to paint Sinfonietta, Southwest Michigan oboist Alex Klein, while accom- sunset scenes, go for a run, and panying her peers in recitals practice latte art. and other performances. She is now a freelance oboist and pia- nist playing with various groups

38 39 Edin Agamenoni Bassoon Sarah Christianson Percussion Edin Agamenoni is a bassoon- of 2020. Edin is also a regular As a performer, arts administra- rary ensemble. She has also ist currently working in Chicago. member of the Civic Orchestra tor, and music educator, Sarah collaborated with Chicago-based He earned his undergraduate of Chicago. Born in Great Falls, Christianson plays a dynamic not-for-profit organization JUST- degree from Northwestern Uni- Montana, he grew up with a love role in the music community of embrace in a number of musical versity in 2019, and will attend for the outdoors. In his spare greater Chicago. She has played performances and events. DePaul University for his Mas- time, he enjoys drawing, paint- timpani with such orchestras as ter’s degree beginning in the fall ing, and cooking. the Musicians of the Chicago Ms. Christianson serves on the Symphony Orchestra, Civic Or- administrative staff at Roosevelt chestra of Chicago, Illinois Phil- University’s Chicago College of harmonic Orchestra, South Bend Performing Arts and works as a Symphony Orchestra, West percussion instructor at The Peo- Michigan Symphony, Skokie Val- ple’s Music School in addition to ley Symphony Orchestra, and leading her own private studio. Fox Valley Orchestra, among She received her Bachelor of others. Music and Master of Music de- grees from DePaul University. As a new music artist, she reg- ularly performs with the Chicago Composers Orchestra and Noise Bias: an all-female contempo-

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David Schrader Harpsichord

Equally at home in front of a harp- and as soloist and conductor at “Musical Instruments: Harpsichord and Clavichord” sichord, organ, piano, or fortepi- the Woodstock (Illinois) Mozart ano, David Schrader is “truly an Festival. David Schrader, Harpsichord extraordinary musician . . . (who) brings not only the unfailing right A resident of Chicago, Schrader technical approach to each of performs regularly with Music of ANTONIO DE CABEZÓN these different instruments, but the Baroque, the Newberry Con- Pavana con su glosa always an imaginative, fascinat- sort, and Bach Week in Evan- Diferencias sobre el canto del caballero ing musicality to all of them” (Nor- ston. He has also appeared with man Pelligrini, WFMT, Chicago). The Chicago Chamber Musi- DIETERICH BUXTEHUDE A performer of wide ranging in- cians, Contempo (f.k.a. the Con- Preludium in G Minor terests and accomplishments, temporary Chamber Players), Fugue in C Major (Gigue) Schrader has appeared with the the Chicago Baroque Ensemble, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, and The City Musick. He is a fre- PADRE and Colorado Symphonies, and quent guest on WFMT’s “Live Sonata in F Major appeared as a soloist at four na- From WFMT” series of broad- 1. Andantino tional conventions of the Amer- cast in-studio performances and 2. Allegro ican Guild of Organists (1984, a founding member of Baroque 3. Tento 1994, 1998, and 2006). He has Band, Chicago’s period instru- also performed at the presti- ment orchestra. gious Irving Gilmore Keyboard INTERMISSION Festival (playing separate con- Schrader is on the faculty of certs on organ, harpsichord, and Roosevelt University’s Chicago clavichord) and at the Ravinia College of Performing Arts. For JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Festival; Aspen Music Festival; over thirty five years, he was the Partita in A Minor, BWV 827 Oulunsalo Soi Music Festival in organist of Chicago’s Church of 1. Fantasia Oulu, Finland; Michigan Mozart- the Ascension. 2. Allemande fest; Boston Early Music Festival; 3. Courante Santa Fe Chamber Music Fes- For more about David Schrader, 4. Sarabande tival; Connecticut Early Music please visit davidschrader.net. 5. Burlesque Festival; Manitou Music Festival; 6. Scherzo 7. Gigue

42 43 TRUE UNITY | concert series NOVEMBER 21 SAT 6:30pm Élider DiPaula Piano

at the Universidade Federal de DiPaula earned his Master of Goiás in the studio of Dr. Ana Music degree in piano perfor- “Beethoven’s 250th Celebration: Piano Sonatas” Flavia Frazão. In his undergrad- mance at James Madison Uni- Élider DiPaula, piano uate experience at Universidade versity, where he studied with Dr. Federal de Goiás, DiPaula was Paulo Steinberg and Dr. Gabriel awarded by the CAPES/FIPSE Dobner. Under the tutelage of Dr. program to be part of a student Ludmila Lazar, DiPaula received JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH exchange program at Marshall the Artist Diploma in Piano Per- Fantasia and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 944 University. Upon receiving his formance from the Chicago Col-

undergraduate degree, DiPaula lege of Performing Arts at Roos- LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN joined the faculty of the Instituto evelt University. Sonata quasi una fantasia, No 14 in C# Minor “Moonlight” Basileu França, the largest con- 1. Adagio sostenuto servatory in central Brazil, serv- Since 2017, DiPaula has held the 2. Allegretto ing as piano professor, lecturer, position of music director at Uni- 3. Presto Agitato Praised by the Chicago Tribune as a “highly personable, excep- and as coordinator of both the ty Lutheran Church of Berwyn. In tionally talented pianist,” Élider Chamber Music Department and 2018, he launched Project 88, for the International Artist Exchange which he is the executive director. INTERMISSION DiPaula is a Brazilian classical musician, composer and ped- program. Additionally, as artistic director, agogue. Since winning the Or- DiPaula leads the third season In addition to his artistic and ped- of Project 88’s three productions: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN estes Farinello National Piano agogical accomplishments Di- Into the Musical World: Concerts Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109 Competition at the age of seven, Paula established the Catartísti- for Youth, True Unity Classical 1. Vivace ma non troppo / Adagio espressivo he has received numerous acco- co Society, founded the Escola Concert Series, and Lucile Evans 2. Prestissimo lades, including as guest soloist de Músicos, coordinated the 8th Music Festival.He is also current- 3. Gesangvoll, mit innigster Empfindung. of the Youth Symphony Orches- National Composers Conference ly on faculty at Project 88 Music Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo tra of Goiás, and the award of a commision by the Brazilian con- at Federal University of Goiás, Academy, as well as at The Peo- and was the co-creator of the ple’s Music School and Access J.S. BACH / FERRUCCIO BUSONI cert series Goiânia Música Hoje. Contemporary Music Exhibition Contemporary Music. Addition- Chaconne in D minor BWV 1004 DiPaula earned his conservatory Som de Minuto. While still per- ally, DiPaula maintains a private diploma at Escola de Música de forming actively, he premiered piano studio in Uptown, Chicago. Anápolis, and was subsequently and recorded works by several invited to join their music faculty Brazilian and American compos- at the age of seventeen. Con- ers. currently, DiPaula studied piano

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