International
Chamber Artists

SILVER & GOLD

Sunday, October 9, 2022 from 3:00-4:30 PM

*Note location: Grace United Methodist Church, 224 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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Join the ICA Brass Quintet for a fun outdoor concert at the Lake Bluff, IL Gazebo with music of the silver screen and the golden lights of Broadway! The amazing performers are Sarah Carrillo and Mike Brozick, trumpets; Oto Carrillo, horn; Stephanie Lebens, trombone; and Sean Whitaker, tuba. Pack a picnic dinner and we'll bring you great music!

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EVANSTON ORGAN CRAWL & CHURCH TOUR
Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 12:30-3:30 PM

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12:30 PM First Presbyterian Church of Evanston

1:30 PM Immanuel Lutheran of Evanston

2:30 PM St. Luke's Episcopal Church of Evanston

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Join the International Chamber Artists (ICA) for an Evanston Organ Crawl and Church Tour to hear Artistic Director Patrick Godon play three remarkably different organs at three beautiful Evanston churches, all in one afternoon! Patrick Godon is an organist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Organist/Choirmaster at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest. The tour begins at 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 10th at First Presbyterian Church, continues at 1:30 PM at Immanuel Lutheran, and ends at St. Luke's from 2:30-3:30 PM. ICA has put together a wonderful experience where guests will have a chance to learn about these three beautiful instruments from organ technician Benjamin Hiett. As a special bonus, organist Gregory Hummel will share details of the organ at Immanuel Lutheran. Reservations are $40 per person and may be made by clicking here for the donate page, and entering in $40. For more information, please contact Mr. Godon at pgodon@ICAmusic.org or by calling 773-354-4533.

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ICA STEINWAY SOIREE
Friday, September 30, 2022 at 6:00 PM

The Godon Residence, 17 Thorntree Ln, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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Richard Strauss (1864-1949), NEW arr. by Cliff Colnot – Four Last Songs 

    for Soprano & Piano

 

♀Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947) – Three Songs on Poetry of E. E. Cummings (8'30") 

 

♀Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) – Piano Quintet in E Major, Op. 31

 

♀Valerie Coleman (b. 1970) – Sonatine for Clarinet & Piano (8')

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Sign up for a new ICA concert endeavor, “ICA Steinway Soiree,” an intimate house concert at the Godon’s beautiful new Lake Bluff home featuring Patrick and ICA musicians. This will be an extremely limited event (20 people) and will provide an incredible chance to hear these world class musicians in a casual, intimate environment. Delectable heavy appetizers are on the menu, along with an exquisite dessert and wine. $125 per person.

 

This concert features three women composers. Valerie Coleman's work was inspired by her travels to a European jazz nightclub. Louise Farrenc, a piano prodigy, wrote this virtuosic piano quintet for the same instrumentation as the Schubert Trout Quintet, adding a double bass into the mix. Gwyneth Walker's Three Songs reflect the lyrical and romantic aspects of E. E. Cummings's writing. The program ends with the stunning and hauntingly beautiful last work of Strauss about the end of days.

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Ticket-Reservations

$125 each.​ Tap ‘Donate’ here and enter the amount for your ticket-reservation(s). You'll then be added to the guest list for this fun-filled evening to benefit ICA! 

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Checks may be mailed to:

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER ARTISTS, 17 Thorntree Lane, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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For more information: pgodon@ICAmusic.org or call 773-354-4533

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THREE LADIES & A STRAUSS
Sunday, October 2, 2022 at 4:00 PM

The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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Richard Strauss, NEW arr. by Cliff Colnot – Four Last Songs 

     for Soprano & Chamber Orchestra (23')

 

♀Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947) – Three Songs on Poetry of E. E. Cummings (8'30") 

 

♀Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) – Piano Quintet in E Major, Op. 31 (31')

 

♀Valerie Coleman (b. 1970) – Sonatine for Clarinet & Piano (8')

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This concert features three women composers. Valerie Coleman's work was inspired by her travels to a European jazz nightclub. Louise Farrenc, a piano prodigy, wrote this virtuosic piano quintet for the same instrumentation as the Schubert Trout Quintet, adding a double bass into the mix. Gwyneth Walker's Three Songs reflect the lyrical and romantic aspects of E. E. Cummings's writing. The program ends with the stunning and hauntingly beautiful last work of Strauss about the end of days. Cliff Colnot created this new arrangement especially for this world premiere ICA performance. 

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ICA STEINWAY SOIREE

Friday, December 9, 2022 at 6:00 PM

The Godon Residence, 17 Thorntree Ln, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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James M. Stephenson (b. 1969), ICA Composer-in-Residence – Swingin' Nutcracker excerpts

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♀Clara Schumann (1819-1896) – Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (24')

 

August Klughardt (1847-1902) – Schilflieder (Reed Songs), 5 Fantasiestücke

     after poems by Lenau for Oboe, Viola, & Piano, Op. 28 (20')

 

Sign up for a new ICA concert endeavor, “ICA Steinway Soiree,” an intimate house concert at the Godon’s beautiful new Lake Bluff home featuring Patrick and ICA musicians. This will be an extremely limited event (20 people) and will provide an incredible chance to hear these world class musicians in a casual, intimate environment. Delectable heavy appetizers are on the menu, along with an exquisite dessert and wine. $125 per person.

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What better way to celebrate the season than with live chamber music! Hear the Swingin' Nutcracker arranged for piano trio. A sure way to lift your spirits. Klughardt wrote his Schilflieder (Reed Songs) in the Romantic spirit of Franz Liszt. Clara Schumann was the most famous woman pianist of her century and a highly gifted composer. Her charming style displays interesting rhythms and fresh modulations.

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Ticket-Reservations

$125 each.​ Tap ‘Donate’ here and enter the amount for your ticket-reservation(s). You'll then be added to the guest list for this fun-filled evening to benefit ICA! 

 

Checks may be mailed to:

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER ARTISTS, 17 Thorntree Lane, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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For more information: pgodon@ICAmusic.org or call 773-354-4533

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SWINGIN' NUTCRACKER

Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM

The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045

 

James M. Stephenson, ICA Composer-in-Residence – Swingin' Nutcracker excerpts

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♀Clara Schumann (1819-1896) – Piano Trio in G Minor, Op. 17 (24')

 

August Klughardt (1847-1902) – Schilflieder (Reed Songs), 5 Fantasiestücke

     after poems by Lenau for Oboe, Viola, & Piano, Op. 28 (20')

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What better way to celebrate the season than with live chamber music! Hear the Swingin' Nutcracker arranged for piano trio. A sure way to lift your spirits. Klughardt wrote his Schilflieder (Reed Songs) in the Romantic spirit of Franz Liszt. Clara Schumann was the most famous woman pianist of her century and a highly gifted composer. Her charming style displays interesting rhythms and fresh modulations.

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EDUCATIONAL CONCERT

Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10 AM

The Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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This program is all about women composers, presented by the ICA Brass Quintet. You'll experience music by Chicago composer Stacy Garrop, Cait Nishimura, and Florence Price. This concert is most appropriate for children ages 8 and up.

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ICA STEINWAY SOIREE

FEATURING NEW BRASS PLAYERS SARAH & OTO CARRILLO

 

Friday, March 17, 2023 at 6:00 PM

The Godon Residence, 17 Thorntree Ln, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

 

♀Amy Beach (1867–1944) – Piano Quintet in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 67 (27')

 

♀Jane Vignery (1913-1974) – Sonata for Horn & Piano (18')

 

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) – Concerto in A-flat Major, RV 20, for Piccolo Trumpet, Piano,

     & Strings (10')

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Sign up for a new ICA concert endeavor, “ICA Steinway Soiree,” an intimate house concert at the Godon’s beautiful new Lake Bluff home featuring Patrick and ICA musicians. This will be an extremely limited event (20 people) and will provide an incredible chance to hear these world class musicians in a casual, intimate environment. Delectable heavy appetizers are on the menu, along with an exquisite dessert and wine. $125 per person.

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This concert features newest ICA members Sarah Carrillo, Principal Trumpet of the Peoria Symphony Orchestra, and Oto Carrillo, horn player in the legendary Chicago Symphony Orchestra! One of America's greatest composers, Amy Beach's late Romantic Piano Quintet is dreamy and sensuous, crafted thoroughly well.

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Ticket-Reservations

$125 each.​ Tap ‘Donate’ here and enter the amount for your ticket-reservation(s). You'll then be added to the guest list for this fun-filled evening to benefit ICA! 

 

Checks may be mailed to:

INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER ARTISTS, 17 Thorntree Lane, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

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For more information: pgodon@ICAmusic.org or call 773-354-4533

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BRASS WAVES & BEACH

FEATURING NEW ICA BRASS PLAYERS SARAH & OTO CARRILLO

 

Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM​
Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045​