Tickets on sale for Elgin Master Chorale's opening concert Nov. 15
The Elgin Master Chorale will open its 2015-16 season, "Music Forgotten and Remembered" in November.
The first concert, "Sacred Secrets," featuring Gioachino Rossini's "Petite Messe Solennelle," will be performed at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive.
Literally translated, "A Little Solemn Mass," the fact this mass is neither solemn nor particularly brief is just the type of mischievous wit the 19th-century Italian composer loved. From its hushed, magical beginning to its hugely dramatic ending, this piece sparkles like fine champagne. Listen as the Elgin Master Chorale pairs dramatic music with lilting melodies and glittering vocal lines. It is dynamic proof of what made Rossini a master of Italian opera - at once playful and sincere, and all the while breathtakingly beautiful. Tickets are $25 or $20 for students and seniors. For tickets, call (847) 622-0300 or visit tickets.elgin.edu.
In December, the Elgin Master Chorale will be joining the Elgin Symphony Orchestra's "Magical Holiday Concerts" It will be held at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin. Bring the family to an ESO holiday concert and experience familiar holiday tunes like "Sleigh Ride," "Silent Night," "The Nutcracker" Suite and more, performed by the ESO, Elgin Master Chorale, Elgin Children's Chorus and dances by soloists from the Midwest Dance Collective dance company. Tickets are $30-$50. For tickets, call (847) 888-4000 or visit www.elginsymphony.org.
On Monday, Jan. 11, the Elgin Master Chorale will join the Chamber Music on the Fox for "Poetry of Music" at 7:30 p.m. at the Elgin Arts Showcase, 164 Division St., eighth floor, Elgin. Performing works inspired by poetry, this program will feature Franz Schubert's classic "Death and the Maiden" string quartet, as well as music for string quartet and chamber choir. Tickets are $20, $10 for students. For tickets, visit www.chambermusiconthefox.org.
In honor of Black History Month, the Elgin Master Chorale will perform "Songs of Freedom" at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre. It provides an educational experience for local students by combining music, history, and culture. With impactful guest speakers, professional soloists, and real-life examples of how African-Americans have shaped the world of music, this is a must-see for students and adults alike. For special pricing on school and senior living groups, call (847) 214-7225. For individual tickets, call (847) 622-0300 or visit tickets.elgin.edu. Tickets are $25 or $20 for students and seniors.
In April, "Spring Stirrings" features Antonio Vivaldi's dazzling "Gloria," accompanied by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre. Experience one of music's most uplifting works as singers and orchestra ignite with the passion and exuberance that make this piece so beloved. They also will look to the Michael Haydn "Requiem," a hidden gem of compositional beauty. Hear the sounds of this "Requiem" that delighted a young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who is said to have been in the audience for one of its first performances. After 250 years, this is still a piece that inspires. Tickets are $25 or $20 for students and seniors. For tickets, call (847) 622-0300 or visit tickets.elgin.edu.