Virtuosi Chicago was formed in the summer of 2006. It is comprised of Chicago's top virtuoso artists who enjoy similar interests and share a strong passion for music.
Each member of the orchestra is a musician of international renown. Virtuosi Chicago members have performed with symphony orchestras from around the world, including the cities of Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Los Angeles, London, and Berlin.
A special feature of the orchestra is the participation of the country's top students. They attend the Juilliard School and Curtis Institute of Music, and are on the brink of brilliant performing careers.
The mission of the
Virtuosi Chicago Chamber Orchestra
is
to present
a personal connection amongst
our orchestra members,
audiences and
community,
and
to provide
our musicians and
listeners
with
a musical experience
that will
enrich their lives.
Viva Vivaldi !!
October 13, 2007, (Saturday 4:30 pm)
847-446-8335
Conductor: Mischa Zupko
Virtuosi Chicago brings
Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and
Benjamin
Britten’s “Simple Symphony” to life for all ages.
Vivaldi, himself, will be making an
appearance
to talk about the imagination behind the “Four Seasons”.
In addition there will be opportunities for
the young people
in the audience to see what it is like
to be IN the symphony
orchestra!
For more information about this concert, call (847) 446-8335 or
visit www.ascension-church.org
Desiree Ruhstrat, concert master
VIOLIN: Desiree Ruhstrat,
Injoo Choi, Eugenia Wie,
Sharon Chang, Herah Kim
VIOLA: Michael Isaac Strauss,
Ann Montzka-Smelser, Summer Rhodes,
Lisa Steltenpohl
CELLO: David Cunliffe,
Evan Orman,
Linc Smelser,
Abraham Feder
DOUBLE BASS: Kathryn Nettleman
contact e-mail: virtuosichicago@aol.com
website: www.VirtuosiChicago.com
Website Service Contributed by KP World, Inc.