Academy Orchestra Concert

The  Academy Concert Season kicks off with a free orchestra concert led by James Setapen, conductor.   

Can't attend in person? This concert is also available through livestream. 

PROGRAM
Cello Concerto in C Major, Hoboken VIIb:1………………………Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
     I.Moderato 

Jan Vargas Nedvetsky, cello

    III.Finale – Allegro molto

Simon Updegraff, cello

Valsa para Sofia…………………………………………….Bianca d’Avila do Prado (b.1985)

Sonata in A Minor (“Arpeggione”), Deutsch 821……….…….Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Arranged for viola and string orchestra by Jakub Kowalewski
        I.Allegro moderato

Vivian Van de Sype – Cucu, viola

Navarra (Spanish Dance), opus 33……………………..……Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908)
      Arranged for two violins and string orchestra by Giouri Bessonov

Lily Sullivan and Tristan Zhu, violins

INTERMISSION

Serenade for String Orchestra in F Major, opus 12……….…..….Victor Herbert (1859-1924)
    I. Procession: Tempo di marcia
   II. Polonaise: Tempo moderato
  III. Love Scene: Andante amoroso
  IV. Canzonetta: Allegretto
   V. Finale: Molto vivace

About the Academy Program
Founded in 2006, the Music Institute of Chicago Academy is a nationally recognized training center for highly gifted, pre-college pianists and string players. The Academy provides a comprehensive musical education for students who aspire to be professional musicians. A carefully assembled faculty includes internationally recognized teachers and performers with a passion for developing young talent and an established track record of student achievement.

The Academy Orchestra is comprised of advanced high school violin, viola, cello and bass students who perform in competitions, festivals and summer programs across the globe.  

Chamber Music Ensembles  The Academy’s robust chamber music program has resulted in numerous national competition gold, silver and bronze medals since its inception in 2006. Chamber ensembles are coached by Academy artist faculty.

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The Academy:  2024 - 2025 Concert season (Schedule subject to change)
Concerts are free and open to the public
Location:  Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston (unless, otherwise noted). 
Live streaming is also available (unless otherwise noted).

Academy Chamber Music Concerts
7:30 pm
Saturday, December 7
Saturday, February 15 - Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Rd, Lake Forest - Live stream is not available)
Saturday, March 29 - Thoresen Performance Center, 300 Green Bay Road, Winnetka - Live Stream is not available)
Saturday, May 3

Academy Orchestra Concerts
7:30 pm
Saturday, November 16
Saturday, March 15 
Saturday, May 17