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eighth blackbird, CONTEMPO's artists-in-residence
Photo by Luke Ratray Photo courtesy of Ian Martinez |
Presented by University of Chicago Presents with the MCA.
Sat, Jan 12, 7:30 pm
Tickets $24, MCA members $19
BUY TICKETS ONLINE, or contact the MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010.
This double-bill concert features Contempo, the University of Chicago Contemporary Chamber Players, and Grazyna Auguscik Group with solo accordionist Jarek Bester. Led by composer Shulamit Ran, the first half of the concert includes the highly acclaimed members of eighth blackbird, in addition to soprano Tony Arnold, Amy Dissanayake on piano, Yang Wei on pipa, and Jarek Bester on accordion. Highlights include Esa-Pekka Salonen: Floof for voice and instruments, Sofia Gubaidulina: De Profundis for solo accordion, and Shih-Hui Chen: Fu II for pipa and five players.
Running time: 90 minutes, 1 intermission
Sat, Jan 12, 7:30 pm
Tickets $24, MCA members $19
BUY TICKETS ONLINE, or contact the MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010.
This double-bill concert features Contempo, the University of Chicago Contemporary Chamber Players, and Grazyna Auguscik Group with solo accordionist Jarek Bester. Led by composer Shulamit Ran, the first half of the concert includes the highly acclaimed members of eighth blackbird, in addition to soprano Tony Arnold, Amy Dissanayake on piano, Yang Wei on pipa, and Jarek Bester on accordion. Highlights include Esa-Pekka Salonen: Floof for voice and instruments, Sofia Gubaidulina: De Profundis for solo accordion, and Shih-Hui Chen: Fu II for pipa and five players.
Running time: 90 minutes, 1 intermission
Artists Up Close
Pre-Concert Talk
Saturday, January 12, 6:30 pm
Join Contempo Artistic Director Shulamit Ran for an insightful pre-show talk with composer Shih-Hui Chen, pipa master Yang Wei, vocalist/band leader Grazyna Auguscik, and accordion master Jarek Bester. Wei also performs an excerpt of Chen's Fu II with five musicians.
Pre-Concert Talk
Saturday, January 12, 6:30 pm
Join Contempo Artistic Director Shulamit Ran for an insightful pre-show talk with composer Shih-Hui Chen, pipa master Yang Wei, vocalist/band leader Grazyna Auguscik, and accordion master Jarek Bester. Wei also performs an excerpt of Chen's Fu II with five musicians.
Special Offers
Students
Single tickets are just $10, subject to availability, with valid student ID.
Subscribers
Save up to 20% and receive flexible exchange privileges* when you purchase three or more shows at one time.
*Tickets may be exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the performance, subject to availability.
Groups
Save 20% and enter to win free roundtrip shuttle to MCA* when you bring 9 or more people to a performance.
*Transportation is available for up to 12 passengers, valid for shows scheduled between January 18 and March 16.
Our flexible payment plan makes reservations easy and risk-free. Call 312.397.4010 to reserve your group. Ask about private meet-the-artist and reception opportunities.
MCA members
Only MCA members enjoy discounts on performance tickets, Puck's, and the MCA Store, plus unlimited free access to the museum and so much more! Join and become part of the art.
For tickets and memberships call 312.397.4010 or visit www.mcachicago.org
Performance Ushers
See the show for free! Performance ushers direct theater patrons to seats, take tickets, escort disabled patrons, and provide other assistance as directed by the house manager. For more information, please call the performance volunteer hotline at 312.397.4072 or e-mail your inquiry to mcaperformances@hotmail.com.
MORE SAVINGS
Parking
Convenient discounted parking for MCA visitors is available in our parking garage. Visitors must have their parking tickets validated at the box office in order to receive discounted rates. Parking in the MCA parking garage is $10 and is valid for up to six hours on the date of the show.
Museum Admission
Redeem your performance ticket stub for a free museum admission, valid during regular museum hours up to seven days from the performance date.
Students
Single tickets are just $10, subject to availability, with valid student ID.
Subscribers
Save up to 20% and receive flexible exchange privileges* when you purchase three or more shows at one time.
*Tickets may be exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the performance, subject to availability.
Groups
Save 20% and enter to win free roundtrip shuttle to MCA* when you bring 9 or more people to a performance.
*Transportation is available for up to 12 passengers, valid for shows scheduled between January 18 and March 16.
Our flexible payment plan makes reservations easy and risk-free. Call 312.397.4010 to reserve your group. Ask about private meet-the-artist and reception opportunities.
MCA members
Only MCA members enjoy discounts on performance tickets, Puck's, and the MCA Store, plus unlimited free access to the museum and so much more! Join and become part of the art.
For tickets and memberships call 312.397.4010 or visit www.mcachicago.org
Performance Ushers
See the show for free! Performance ushers direct theater patrons to seats, take tickets, escort disabled patrons, and provide other assistance as directed by the house manager. For more information, please call the performance volunteer hotline at 312.397.4072 or e-mail your inquiry to mcaperformances@hotmail.com.
MORE SAVINGS
Parking
Convenient discounted parking for MCA visitors is available in our parking garage. Visitors must have their parking tickets validated at the box office in order to receive discounted rates. Parking in the MCA parking garage is $10 and is valid for up to six hours on the date of the show.
Museum Admission
Redeem your performance ticket stub for a free museum admission, valid during regular museum hours up to seven days from the performance date.