The Xavier Classics at Noon Concert Series was put into place by Artistic Director Dr. Jan Bickel, Professor of Music, and Director of Vocal Studies in the Department of Music at Saint Xavier University, in an effort to reach out to the University population and the Southwest Chicago community with fine classical music performances during a fifty minute lunch hour time slot with a minimal admission donation requested. All concerts are presented in McGuire Hall, once a month at noon, on selected Fridays. The series began receiving support from the Illinois Arts Council in Spring 2005, and continues to enjoy their support.
| Friday, February 23 | The Lake Shore Singers A program of Brahms Quartets featuring: Zigeunerlieder (Gypsy Songs), and Op. 42, Op. 92 Kathleen VanDeGraaff, soprano Jan Bickel, mezzo-soprano Christopher Lorimer, tenor Peter VanDeGraaff, bass Daniel Surma, piano |
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| Friday, March 23 |
Amy Briggs-Dissanayake, Concert Pianist Program will include: Schubert Selected Impromptus, Op. 90, Ravel Gaspard de la Nuit, Ligeti, Musica Ricercata |
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| Friday, April 20 |
Abellimento, Chicago’s Premier Flute and Harp Duo A program exploring music for this lovely duo taken from works of Bach, Debussy, Fauré, Godard, Ibert and others Gia Sastre, flute AnnLaura Tapia, harp |
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All Xavier Classics at Noon Concerts are held in McGuire Hall in the Warde Academic Center on the campus of Saint Xavier University, and begin promptly at Noon. A free will donation of $5.00 is requested, and seating is on a “first come, first served” basis. Parking on campus is free, but space is limited, so please arrive early. For further information, please phone (773) 298-3421.
