International
Chamber Artists

• ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE                        Sept. 29, 2023 at 6:00 PM 

• DELIGHTFUL DVORAK                         Oct. 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM 

• ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE                        Oct. 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM 

• THE DEVIL'S TALE                                 Oct. 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

• FAMILY CONCERT                                Feb. 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM

• ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE                        Apr. 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM 

• ODE TO BEETHOVEN                          Apr. 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM 

• ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE                        May 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM 

• SUNDAY AFTERNOON LIVE                      June 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• FUNDRAISING CONCERT: SOUNDS OF SUMMER ~ RHAPSODY IN BLUE      June 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM                                              

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ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE
Friday, September 29, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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

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Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 87 (34’)
 

Valerie Coleman – Tzigane for Woodwind Quintet (11’)
 

Madeleine Dring – Trio for Flute, Oboe, & Piano (11’)

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Sign up for our unique concert endeavor, ICA Steinway Soirées. These events
are limited to 20 people and provide an incredible opportunity to hear world-class musicians in a casual, intimate environment. Enjoy heavy appetizers, an exquisite dessert, and wine. Each soirée is $125 per person.

The delightful Dvořák Quartet’s finale has a Romani flavor as well as
Coleman’s Tzigane, which translates to “Romani.” Multi-faceted artist
Madeleine Dring admired Poulenc’s melodic structure and rhythmic wit; his
influence can be heard in her Trio.

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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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DELIGHTFUL DVOŘÁK
Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM

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

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Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 87 (34’)
 

Valerie Coleman – Tzigane for Woodwind Quintet (11’)
 

Madeleine Dring – Trio for Flute, Oboe, & Piano (11’)

The delightful Dvořák Quartet’s finale has a Romani flavor as well as
Coleman’s Tzigane, which translates to “Romani.” Multi-faceted artist
Madeleine Dring admired Poulenc’s melodic structure and rhythmic wit; his
influence can be heard in her Trio.

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This concert has been generously underwritten by an Anonymous Donor

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ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE

Friday, October 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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

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Ethel Smyth (1858-1944) – Violin Sonata in A Minor (24')

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Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983) – Berceuse for Violin & Piano (3')

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Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) – 2. "D’un Jardin Clair" from Trois Morceau pour Piano (2') 

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Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944) – Air de Ballet, Op. 30 (5')

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Teresa Carreño (1853-1917) – "Partie!" from Deux Élégies, Op. 18 (5')   
 

Sign up for our unique concert endeavor, ICA Steinway Soirées. These events are limited to 20 people and provide an incredible opportunity to hear world-class musicians in a casual, intimate environment. Enjoy heavy appetizers, an exquisite dessert, and wine. Each soirée is $125 per person.

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The music for this Soirée is exclusively by women composers. The finale of the program is a violin sonata dedicated to Mendelssohn’s daughter by Ethel Smyth, a woman who overcame the constraints of her middle-class English background through open rebellion. This is a profound work with tonal color at its core.

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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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THE DEVIL’S TALE

Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM

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

James M. Stephenson, ICA Composer-in-Residence – The Devil’s Tale for Violin, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass, Percussion, Narrators, & Conductor (55’)

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Jihan Murray-Smith ~ Hannah, a Las Vegas dancer 

Patrick Godon ~ Joe, a pit musician 

Joe Bianco ~ Sam/The Devil, a blackjack dealer 

Luke Back ~ Narrator 

James M. Stephenson, conductor, composer, & librettist 

Sang Mee Lee, violin 

Barbara Drapcho, clarinet 

Karl Rzasa, bassoon 

Mike Brozick, trumpet 

Tom Stark, trombone 

Jeremy Attanaseo, bass 

Mark Linley, percussion 

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A drum dream inspired Stephenson to write The Devil’s Tale, a sequel to Stranvisky’s The Soldier’s Tale. A gripping story about love, this centers around a pit musician in a Las Vegas show, his girlfriend a dancer, and the devil - a blackjack dealer. This creative “Palindrama” also makes impressive use of palindromes, each movement is titled with one.

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This concert has been generously underwritten by Sue Stevens

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FAMILY CONCERT: SWASHBUCKLING SOUSA

Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 11 AM

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

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War horns have sounded since the beginning of time. Musicians of the International Chamber Artists are excited to present the musically scripted program Swashbuckling Sousa! This program will be entertaining and educational, packed with regimented trumpets and heroic horns, with a special appearance by Rosie the Riveter.

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ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE

Friday, April 26, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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

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Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 1, No. 2 (35’)

Benjamin Britten – A Birthday Hansel, Op. 92 for Soprano & Harp (17’)

Rosy Wertheim – Trois Chansons for Soprano, Flute, & Harp (7’)

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Sign up for our unique concert endeavor, ICA Steinway Soirées. These events are limited to 20 people and provide an incredible opportunity to hear world-class musicians in a casual, intimate environment. Enjoy heavy appetizers, an exquisite dessert, and wine. Each soirée is $125 per person.

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This program is our Birthday Bash for Beethoven’s Ode to Joy tune, turning 200 this year! Britten’s song cycle was a gift to celebrate the Queen Mother from her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. Dutch composer Rosy Wertheim’s improvisatory music uses evocative texts by the Chinese poet Li Tai-Po. "The great Dutch soprano" guest artist Josefien Stoppelenburg joins ICA to sing these wonderful works.

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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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ODE TO BEETHOVEN

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM​
Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045​

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Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 1, No. 2 (35’)

Benjamin Britten – A Birthday Hansel, Op. 92 for Soprano & Harp (17’)

Rosy Wertheim – Trois Chansons for Soprano, Flute, & Harp (7’)

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This program is our Birthday Bash for Beethoven’s Ode to Joy tune, turning 200 this year! "The great Dutch soprano" guest artist Josefien Stoppelenburg joins ICA to sing two wonderful works. Britten’s song cycle was a gift to celebrate the Queen Mother from her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. Dutch composer Rosy Wertheim’s improvisatory music uses evocative texts by the Chinese poet Li Tai-Po.

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This concert has been generously underwritten by David & Pamela Waud

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ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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

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Béla Bartók – Piano Quintet (41’)

James M. Stephenson, ICA Composer-in-Residence – Colors for Oboe, Clarinet, & String Quartet (13’)

Sign up for our unique concert endeavor, ICA Steinway Soirées. These events are limited to 20 people and provide an incredible opportunity to hear world-class musicians in a casual, intimate environment. Enjoy heavy appetizers, an exquisite dessert, and wine. Each soirée is $125 per person.

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Have you ever heard colors before? Stephenson’s Colors is a musical representation of red, blue, green and white. Dvořák, Brahms, and Liszt infl uenced this little known yet richly scored Piano Quintet by Bartók. It is entirely post-romantic, full of spirit and lovely tunes. 

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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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SUNDAY AFTERNOON LIVE: 

WITH MUSICAL GUESTS BELA AND JIM

Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 4:00 PM

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

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Béla Bartók – Piano Quintet (41’)

James M. Stephenson, ICA Composer-in-Residence – Colors for Oboe, Clarinet, & String Quartet (13’)

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Have you ever heard colors before? Stephenson’s Colors is a musical representation of red, blue, green and white. Dvořák, Brahms, and Liszt infl uenced this little known yet richly scored Piano Quintet by Bartók. It is entirely post-romantic, full of spirit and lovely tunes. 

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This concert has been generously underwritten by Jim & Alicia Crawford

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FUNDRAISING CONCERT:

SOUNDS OF SUMMER

RHAPSODY IN BLUE

Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM (*Note change in start time)

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

Ticket-reservations are needed for this event.

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Tickets are:

$100 Reserved Seating

$20 General Admission

Students are free

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Purchase via our donation page. ​Enter the amount for your ticket-reservation(s). You'll then be added to the guest list for this sensational evening concert to support 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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George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue for Piano & Brass Quintet (17’)

George Gershwin – Porgy and Bess selections for Brass Quintet (20')

Elizabeth Raum – Scenes from the Andalusia for Tuba & Piano (9’)

Rafael Méndez – Samba Gitana for Trumpet & Piano (4’)

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We end our season of connections with a grand finale of Gershwin’s famous
Rhapsody in Blue, featuring pianist and Artistic Director Patrick Godon
with the ICA Brass Quintet. Known as the “Heifetz of the trumpet,” Rafael
Méndez was a Mexican virtuoso solo trumpeter who emigrated to the
United States, first settling in Gary, Indiana.

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This concert has been generously underwritten by a B2B Arts Grant

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