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From the Classic to the Celtic: the Music of Dr. Michael Karasis, With the Orchestra of From the Classic to the Celtic And featuring the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre

Saturday, Sept 28
3 PM
Performing Arts Center at Harper College
1200 W Algonquin Rd Building R
Palatine, IL 60067
Website: https://www.harpercollege.edu/services/arts/boxoffice.php
Phone 847-925-6100

Online blog: https://www.jamieoreilly.com/composer-karasis-brings-classic-to-celtic-concert-to-harper-performing-arts-center-sept-28-with-judith-svalander-dance-theatre/

Composer Dr, Michael Karasis Brings “ From Classic to Celtic” a concert of music and dance to the Performing Arts Center of Harper College on Saturday, Sept 28 at 3 PM.

Uber-talented IIlinois composer Dr. Michael Karasis’ latest musical offering features an exciting collaboration with choreographer Judith Svalander and the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre performing the one-hour ballet Hail Scotland with full orchestra with the addition of Bagpipes, Recorders, EoDrahn, Tipper and Spoons.

Also on the program will be The Pale Blue Dot, a nine minute narrated piece of music describing the isolation of planet earth and its lack of importance in the scope of the cosmos. And Piano Concerto No 1, featuring soloist Michael Finley.

The music pieces will be performed by the Orchestra of from Classic to Celtic, under the direction of Tim Semanik. (Currently on the facility of Bradley University.)

The concert will take place at the Performing Arts Center of Harper College, Palatine, IL. The concert hall is handicapped accessible. Tickets are $25 General admission. Inquire about a Senior rate. Purchase tickets through the college box office, online at www/harpercollege.edu/boxoffice, or by phone at (847) 925-6100.

For event updates go to https://www.jamieoreilly.com/events/gig-17197/

 

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Composer Dr. Michael Karasis presents “An Afternoon of the Macabre,” Music for Chorus and Orchestra, to the Performing Arts Center of Harper College on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3 PM.

On Saturday, July 13, works of “the macabre,” by versatile IIlinois composer Dr. Michael Karasis, will be featured in an exciting musical collaboration with the Elmhurst Choral Union, performing his oratorio for chorus and orchestra Frankenstein. Also on the program will be Prometheus, his overture for orchestra, and the premiere of The Raven, a tone poem based on Edgar Allen Poe’s classic. The pieces will be played by The Orchestra of the Macabre, under the direction of Scott Uddenberg.

The concert will take place at the Performing Arts Center of Harper College, Palatine, IL. The concert hall is handicapped accessible. Tickets are $25 General admission. $23. Senior rate.

Purchase tickets through the college box office, online at www/harpercollege.edu/boxoffice, or by phone at (847) 925-6100.

More About Dr. Karasis. on our blog.

Listen to audio samples online here: https://www.jamieoreilly.com/dr-michael-karasis-composer1/

 

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Elmhurst Choral Union and Scott Uddenberg
Since 1952, the Elmhurst Choral Union (ECU) has been a proud member of the Elmhurst community. A 60+ member chorus performs with the mission to create outstanding choral performances for the community to appreciate and enjoy. The group is led by Artistic Director, Scott Uddenberg, leading the chorus, professional orchestra, and soloists in choral orchestral works in two signature concerts each year. More information can be found on the website: www.elmhurstchoralunion.org or on social media @elmhurstsings.