Composer Karasis Brings “A Chicago Trilogy” to Performing Arts Center at Harper College Saturday, June 28

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A Chicago Trilogy, featuring the Music of Michael Karasis
With the Chicago Trilogy Orchestra
Saturday, June 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

On Saturday, June 28 the original work A CHICAGO TRILOGY, written by the veteran Illinois composer Dr. Michael Karasis, will be heard in its entirety with a live orchestra at the Performing Arts Center of Harper College. This original composition in style of a modern operetta, consists of three musical parts with narration: Suburban Melodrama, Chicago Midnight (which has been performed previously), and Shades of Black. Stunning backdrops designed and painted by the composer add a compelling visual element to the concert.

Also on the program will be Karasis’ Fugue for Orchestra. The concert will be performed under the direction of conductor Ben Firer.

Watch the magnificent ballet Hail, Scotland with the Judith Svalander Dance Theater and the from fall Classic to Celtic Orchestra. Ballet starts at 1:10 on YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaILIxxUtM4

Concert Information
Michael Karasis’ A Chicago Trilogy will take place at the Performing Arts Center of Harper College, Palatine, IL. 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
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The concert venue, located in Palatine, Illinois is just a short drive from I 90 expressway, with ample parking available. The concert hall is handicapped accessible.
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M O R E
Dr. Michael James Karasis is an Illinois-based composer and violinist whose extensive over three decade musical resume includes compositions that range from large-scale works: classical symphonies, concerti for stringed instruments and piano, to orchestral suites, string quartets, sonatas, and chamber pieces, narrated works, tone poems, and full oratorios. Karasis’ works have been performed by some of the finest area orchestras, ensembles and conductors. Karasis, whose work is seen on a regular basis in the Chicago area, recently presented Hail Scotland, a ballet featuring the Judith Svalander Dance Theater. His connection to Harper Community Orchestra is particularly special, as the ensemble has performed several of his works in recent years.

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

Read updates on the event page:https://www.jamieoreilly.com/events/gig-17604/

Chiicago Midnight sample