Thursday, June 4, 7:30 pm

Tickets $25, MCA members $20
Buy Tickets Online
or call the MCA Box Office, 312.397.4010

Pre-Concert Celebration
Thursday, June 4, 6 pm
Tickets, $100, feature an intimate pre-performance dinner and include a ticket to Xenakis. Proceeds benefit the performance programs at the MCA.
Purchase Tickets Online, contact Andrea Miller at 312.397.3868 or email amiller@mcachicago.org

World-renowned percussionist and conductor Steve Schick joins the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) for a ground-breaking collaborative performance of the music of Iannis Xenakis.

An architect, composer, philosopher, mathematician, and political dissident, Xenakis was one of the consummate innovators of the 20th century. His influence is felt everywhere from the angular extremes of contemporary architecture to the aural extremes of Punk and Noise music.

The performance by ICE and Steve Schick of five major works -- Psappha, Echange, Akanthos, Palimspsete, and the Chicago premiere of Xenakis' final composition, O-Mega -- is a rare opportunity to experience the raw, ritualistic energy and architectural complexity of this music.

Running time: 75 minutes, with intermission 

Learn more about Xenakis through ICE's X is for Xenakis podcast, here beginning in January 2009. Or at a dedicated Xenakis blog, curated by ICE and Xenakis aficionados from different fields.

Tracing Xenakis
a podcast from the International Contemporary Ensemble

Subscribe to this podcast
  Other Options: ICE on iTunes
Episode 1: [ Play Audio Stream ]
Episode 2: [ Play Audio Stream ]
Episode 3: [ Play Audio Stream ]

  Other links: Podcasting: What is it, and how do I do it?

First Night post-concert talk with ICE
Thursday, June 4

Students
Single tickets are just $10 with valid student ID (subject to availability).

Subscribers
Save up to 20% and receive flexible exchange privileges* when you purchase tickets to three or more shows.
*Tickets may be exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the performance (subject to availability).

Groups
Save 20% when you buy 10 or more tickets for a performance.

Our flexible payment plan makes reservations easy and risk-free. Call 312.397.4010 to make a reservation for your group. Ask about private meet-the-artist and reception opportunities.

MCA members
Only MCA members enjoy discounts on performance tickets, at Puck's, and in the MCA Store, plus unlimited free access to the museum and so much more! Join today and become a part of the art.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 312.397.4010 or visit www.mcachicago.org.

MCA Stage ushers
See the show for free! MCA Stage ushers take tickets, direct theater patrons to their seats, escort disabled patrons, and provide other assistance as directed by the house manager. For more information, call 312.397.4072 or e-mail mcaperformances@hotmail.com.


MORE SAVINGS
$10 Parking
MCA Stage patrons receive $10 discounted parking at the MCA garage (220 E Chicago Ave) and Olympia garage (161 E Chicago Ave), located within two blocks east of Michigan Avenue and operated by InterParking. To receive $10 parking, MCA Stage patrons are asked to show their garage ticket to theater coat check staff who will issue a discount validation voucher. The $10 parking voucher is limited to six hours on date of performance.

The MCA garage is automated and may be without an attendant. Garage parking is limited. Please allow half an hour for parking before curtain time.

Museum admission
Redeem your performance ticket stub to receive free museum admission, valid during regular museum hours up to seven days from the performance date.