» Ang Li
Ang Li is an internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso whose performance credits and talents reach well beyond her
years. Her exceptional talent and youth, combined with her charming personality and audience appeal, truly make her
one the world's rising classical piano stars. She was born in Beijing, moved to Canada at age 12, and holds a
Bachelor's Degree from The Curtis Institute of Music and a Master's Degree from The Juilliard School.
» "A Viennese Christmas"
Celebrate the spirit of Vienna and the Holiday Season with The New
Sigmund Romberg Orchestra in their delightful holiday program, A
VIENNESE CHRISTMAS featuring an orchestra of 30 top professional
orchestra musicians, four world-class vocalists and conductor. The
program consists of superb arrangements that range from the overture to
Strauss', "Die Fledermaus" to selections from many wonderful Romberg
operettas such as "The Student Prince," a full suite from "Babes In
Toyland," several Broadway musicals and popular carols of the season
such as "Little Drummer Boy," and "Joy to the World". This show is the
perfect holiday treat for the entire family, and has received rave
reviews from every single presenter for each of its four seasons of
touring.
Chicago Brass Quintet
As Chicagos original
brass quintet, these five virtuosi possess the technical and musical mastery
needed to perform music of all periods and styles with equal aplomb. The
Chicago Brass Quintet brings style, grace, dazzling technique and humor
to every performance. "Virtuoso Brass" - the music of Vivaldi,
Bach, DeFalla, Ewazen and Copland. "Brass & Gospel" - joined
by the Brown Singers Gospel Quintet for an evening of traditional American
and gospel music with brass. "Brass & Organ" - the quintet
joins forces with organist Paul Vander Weele in works by Stanley, Purcell,
Strauss, Widor, Vienre and McCabe. "A Night in London" - featuring
music of The Beatles, Manhattan Transfer, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Handel, William
Boyce, Gustav Holst and more.