St. Charles library concert series kicks off new year with flutist Carlyn Lloyd and pianist Jon Warfel
The St. Charles Public Library is resuming its 2023-24 Sunday Concert Series on Sunday, Jan. 7, with a performance by flutist Carlyn Lloyd and pianist Jon Warfel.
Their repertoire includes something for everyone and ranges from classical to contemporary and golden oldies to popular favorites.
For over 30 years, they have performed over 750 concerts and educational programs nationwide. In addition, the duo has been heard in performances on radio and television programs.
Lloyd performs regularly with many ensembles, including Arianna, an ensemble comprised of flute, harp, violin, and string bass. She has written popular and classical music arrangements for her woodwind quintet, Quintuplex. She owns Tri-L-Co Music, a company that engages classical chamber music ensembles.
Warfel maintains an active performing schedule as both piano soloist and accompanist. He has toured the United States as a piano soloist and has performed piano concertos with several Illinois orchestras. He is a retired faculty member of Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL. He has appeared as a guest soloist with the Chicago Grant Park Orchestra as well as other local orchestras.
As a member of the Buffalo Shufflers, a “Roaring ’20s” show band, Warfel has toured throughout the United States, performing in symphonic pops concerts with 47 American orchestras.
The concert will begin at 2 p.m. in the Carnegie Community Room of the library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles.
This event is part of the Library’s Sunday Concert Series, featuring a wide variety of live musical performances.
Jan. 21 – EStrella Piano Duo
Pianists Elena Doubovitskaya and Svetlana Belsky will take you on a journey with their new music program with a Spanish flair and side trips to France, Germany and Russia.
Feb. 4 – The Chris White Trio
Join Chris and his jazz trio for an afternoon concert of standards and popular songs. The Chris White Trio features Chris White (piano), Mark Sonksen (bass), and Terry Bartolotta (guitar).
Feb. 18 – ZAZZ Remembers Tony Bennett
ZAZZ performs favorites of Tony Bennett from his early days to his collaboration with Lady Gaga.
March 3 – Luck of the Irish
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish baritone Gavin Coyle, flutist Carlyn Lloyd, and pianist Jon Warfel.
March 17 – Matt and Cynthia Gruel
The 1950s come alive in this cabaret, highlighting the musical styles of the era.
The Sunday Concert Series began in 1979. The library has hosted hundreds of musicians, singers, and professional performers from a wide variety of musical styles.
These performance are funded in part through donations to the St. Charles Public Library Foundation. For more information, visit www.stcharleslibrary.org or call (630) 584-0076.