PROGRAM
Villa-Lobos, Bachianas Brasileiras No. 6
Françaix, Divertissement for bassoon et string quintet
Coleman, Rubispheres: 3rd mvt
Beethoven, Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20
Join us for an afternoon of delightful music featuring woodwinds and strings in Rockford’s historic First Lutheran Church. Featuring music by Beethoven, exquisitely haunting melodies by Villa-Lobos and more, this afternoon is sure to bring a spot of beauty and magic to a winter afternoon.
Programmed by RSO Principal Bassoonist Karl Rzasa in partnership with Artistic Coordinator and Concertmaster Michèle Lekas, and featuring nine RSO musicians, this afternoon will give you an intimate and unique concert experience unlike anything else.
Listen to Karl and RSO Education and Community Engagement Director Margo Stedman discuss this concert in the short 20-minute podcast below.
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Miguel Rodriguez, flute
Colleen Griggs, clarinet
Karl Rzasa, bassoon
Amy Krueger, horn
Eric Pidluski, violin
Azusa Tashiro, violin
Nick Munagian, viola
Kerena Fox, cello
Alison Gaines, bass
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$40 general admission
$15 tickets for students 19 and up with a valid student ID
$10 tickets for youth 18 and under
Student and youth tickets are not available online. They can only be purchased in person or over the phone by calling 815.965.0049.
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2:30pm - Doors Open
3pm - Concert Begins