International
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ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE
Friday, September 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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

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J. S. Bach, arr. by Guillermo Soteldo – Sonata for Bass and Piano, BWV

1030 (19’)

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J. S. Bach, arr. by Scott Gercken – Three Schübler Chorales (10’) (for

Trumpet, Horn, Violin, Cello, and Piano)

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Guillaume Connesson – Toccata (5’)

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William Grant Still, arr. by Portanova – Brown Girl (3’)

     Excerpt VI, “From the Black Belt”

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Cecile Chaminade, arr. by Williams – Romance sans Paroles (13’)

     No. 1 Souvenance                   

     No. 4 Eglogue

     No. 5 Chanson Bretonne

     No. 6 Meditation

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Brandee Younger – Essence of Ruby (5’)

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C. P. E. Bach, arr. by Kees Schoonenbeek – Siciliano from Sonata in E-

flat Major, H. 545, for Piano and Harp (2’)

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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 $150 per person.

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Ticket-Reservations

$150 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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BACH'S BACHS
Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM

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

Handicapped accessible.​

 

C. P. E. Bach – Sonata for Flute and Harp (11')

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J. S. Bach, arr. by Ralph Sauer – Art of the Fugue, excerpts for Brass

Quintet (17’)

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David Bruce – The Eye of the Night for Flute, Viola, and Harp (15’)

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James M. Stephenson, ICA Composer-in-Residence – Persephone for

Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon, Piano, 4 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Celli, 1 Bass (17')

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Johann Sebastian Bach had 20 children! Hear Bach’s influence on his son Carl Phillip Emmanuel Bach. The bass flute makes a rare appearance in a memorable work by David Bruce. Goddess-inspired Persephone by ICA favorite Jim Stephenson features 13 players on an exploratory search for what “might have happened” before Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring.​

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ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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

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Josef Suk – Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 8 (30')

 

Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81 (40’)

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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 $150 per person.

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​Like father, like son-in-law, both are Czech and both wrote piano quintets. A major talent, Suk’s quintet is fiery, lyrical, and heavenly, while Dvořák’s Piano Quintet, Op. 81 is the best in the genre. A perfect concert to celebrate Czech Independence Day!

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Ticket-Reservations

$150 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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CZECH IT OUT

Sunday, October 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM

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

Handicapped accessible.

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Josef Suk – Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 8 (30')

 

Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81 (40’)

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​Like father, like son-in-law, both are Czech and both wrote piano quintets. A major talent, Suk’s quintet is fiery, lyrical, and heavenly, while Dvořák’s Piano Quintet, Op. 81 is the best in the genre. A perfect concert to celebrate Czech Independence Day!​​

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ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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

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Arr. by Paul Ayers – How many carols can be combined with the Pachelbel Canon bass line? (9')

 

Shawn Okpebholo – Various Spirituals

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Carols

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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 $150 per person.

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Gather around the piano with four professional singers and a festive blend of ICA musicians as we celebrate the season with an evening of caroling. Classic favorites combine with gorgeous spirituals, and a grand finale holiday melody mash up with the Pachelbel, or shall we say Taco Bell, Canon. Tickets required.​

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Ticket-Reservations

$150 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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FAMILY CONCERT: HAIL TO THE CHIEF

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11 AM

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

Handicapped accessible.​​

 

​This family friendly 30-minute concert program is a perfect tribute to President’s Day. Featuring a cast of characters played by ICA Brass Quintet, inspiring presidential stories will be accompanied by rousing patriotic favorites.

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ICA STEINWAY SOIRÉE

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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

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Clara Schumann – 6 Lieder, Op. 13, for Oboe & Piano (14’30”)

 

Joaquín Turina – Scene Andalouse for Solo Viola and Piano Quintet (13’) FEATURING VIOLIST YOUMING CHEN

 

Alyssa Morris – Four Personalities for Oboe & Piano (10’) (Yellow, White, Blue, & Red)

 

Robert Schumann – Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44 (30’)

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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 $150 per person.

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Love is in the air for this program laced with romance. Turina’s Scene Andalouse is luxurious and playful, while Morris’s Four Personalities explores the expressive side of the relationship between colors. “My loving wife Clara and I invite you to hear her six songs, beautifully sung through the voice of the oboe. I wrote my contrasting and vigorous Piano Quintet in a fit of inspiration for my virtuoso wife to premiere.”

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Ticket-Reservations

$150 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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WITH LOVE,

FROM THE SCHUMANNS

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM​
Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL 60045​

Handicapped accessible.​

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Clara Schumann – 6 Lieder, Op. 13, for Oboe & Piano (14’30”)

 

Joaquín Turina – Scene Andalouse for Solo Viola and Piano Quintet (13’)

FEATURING VIOLIST YOUMING CHEN

 

Alyssa Morris – Four Personalities for Oboe & Piano (10’) (Yellow, White, Blue, & Red)

 

Robert Schumann – Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44 (30’)

 

​Love is in the air for this program laced with romance. Turina’s Scene Andalouse is luxurious and playful, while Morris’s Four Personalities explores the expressive side of the relationship between colors. “My loving wife Clara and I invite you to hear her six songs, beautifully sung through the voice of the oboe. I wrote my contrasting and vigorous Piano Quintet in a fit of inspiration for my virtuoso wife to premiere.”​

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BENEFIT CONCERT:

STEPHENSONS' SOUNDS

OF SUMMER

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM

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

Handicapped accessible.​

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5:30 PM Event begins, Silent Auction & Drinks

6:00 PM Dinner & Dessert

7:00 PM Silent Auction ends, Concert, & Live Auction

8:30 PM Event ends

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Ticket-Reservations

VIP: $250 includes reserved seating at the concert, special recognition in the program, and MORE!

At the door: $200 each.

Table Option: Coming soon!

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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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James M. Stephenson, ICA Composer-in-Residence – World Premiere Piece for Oboe & Piano (7’)

 

Maddie Stephenson – World Premiere for instruments TBD (10’)

 

James M. Stephenson, ICA Composer-in-Residence – Thinking for Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, & Piano (19’)

 

Bohuslav Martinů – La Revue de Cuisine for Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Bassoon, Trumpet, & Piano (24')

 

Spoiled by this local father-daughter treasure, Maddie’s style is emotional, sophisticated, and forward-thinking, while Jim is one of the more versatile composers living today. In the Martinů, La Revue de Cuisine, kitchen dishes and utensils come to life in a stunning Bohemian ballet. This celebratory concert will include a family style sit down dinner. Tickets required.​​​

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