Academics
2009 - 2010
Please join us for the sixteenth concert season of Lake Forest Lyrica, a series of chamber music performed by some of the finest musicians from the Chicago area. Concerts will be held on four Sundays in the intimate setting of the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel on the beautiful campus of Lake Forest College.
Tickets are $15 per concert or $50 for subscription (4 concerts); $5 for students with ID. Free for Lake Forest College students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are available at the door.
The Chapel is located on the southeast corner of College and Sheridan Roads in Lake Forest. Lake Forest College is accessible by METRA and has ample parking. For more information please call
847-735-6170.
The series is made possible in part by the generosity of Joan and Timothy A. Ingraham, '69, Marion Lloyd (1910-2005), and Lake Forest Place.
Third Coast Percussion Quartet
September 13 at 3:00 p.m.
East Coast, West Coast, Third Coast: Music for Percussion
“It is difficult to imagine a chamber group more sentient, dedicated and professional than Third Coast Percussion.”
— Cliff Colnot, conductor
Praised by Time Out Chicago for “chops, polish, and youthful joy in performing,” Third Coast Percussion uses an impressive array of percussion instruments to create a performance experience like no other. With exceptional talent and dedicated artistry, this quartet combines the driving intensity of drums, the beautiful warmth of marimbas and vibraphones, and the surprisingly exotic sounds of everyday objects to make music that is playful, memorable and profound. In performances around the country, the Chicago-based ensemble has swiftly gained national attention for effortlessly combining the energy of a rock concert with the precision and sophistication of classical chamber music. The group maintains an active touring schedule throughout the country presenting concerts and master classes for an extraordinarily wide range of audiences. The members of Third Coast Percussion hold degrees in music performance from Northwestern University, the Yale School of Music, the New England Conservatory, and Rutgers University.
Chicago Chorale
November 8 at 3:00 p.m.
An Autumn Celebration of British Choral Music featuring works by Byrd, Purcell and Howells.
“luminous sound…anchored by exemplary technique” — Hyde Park Herald
Chicago Chorale, a 60-voice ensemble performs repertoire from the sixteenth century to the present day, from well-loved choral works to overlooked masterpieces—but always music that will stimulate its singers and audiences, and always with a commitment to musical excellence. Led by Artistic Director Bruce Tammen, the Chicago Chorale seeks to expand the musical appreciation of its audiences through sensitive and thought-provoking performances. In August 2008 the Chorale performed at the Ravinia Music Festival with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Erich Kunzel.
Pacifica Quartet
February 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Quartet in F minor, Op. 95 (“Serioso”) Ludwig van Beethoven
Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6 Ludwig van Beethoven
Quartet in A minor, Op. 132 Ludwig van Beethoven
“There’s no point in predicting future greatness for the young Pacifica Quartet. That future is already here.” — Los Angeles Times
Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often-daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has carved out a compelling musical path. Named by Musical America its 2009 “Ensemble of the Year”, the Pacifica also received the Best Chamber Music Performance Grammy® Award for its acclaimed Naxos recording of Elliott Carter’s String Quartets Nos. 1 & 5. Since the group first came together in 1994, it has swept top awards in the U.S. and abroad, including the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2006, making the Pacifica only the second chamber music ensemble ever to be selected. In 2004, the Pacifica Quartet was appointed Faculty Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. The Quartet members also serve as resident performing artists at the University of Chicago and at the Longy School of Music in Boston.
Quintet Attacca – Ensemble-in-Residence
April 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Wind Chamber Music through the Ages, Works by Reicha, Taffanel, Ravel, and a world premiere by Rami Levin
“...the description of the award-winning Quintet Attacca as 'up and coming' isn’t just
PR spin.” — Centerstage Chicago
Founded in 1999, Quintet Attacca is one of Chicago’s most dynamic Chamber music ensembles. Grand Prize Winner of the 2002 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the quintet spent the last two years in residence with the Chicago Chamber Musicians’ Professional Development Program. The ensemble is also proud to be in residence at the Music Institute of Chicago and Lake Forest College. Recent appearances have included North Park University, Chicago Chamber Music Society, Northeastern Illnois University, Live from WFMT and an educational residency with the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition in South Bend, Indiana. Quintet Attacca uses innovative programming to connect with audiences.