If you’re suffering through a cold winter, those of us based in Chicago can certainly sympathize with you. This year, however, we have been ironically fortunate enough to have a (thus far) very mild winter. Still, esteemed cellist Lynn Harrell felt it was important to give us Chicagoans some winter comfort with the Northwestern University Chamber Music Festival. Mr. Harrell just performed yesterday, but for those who are local we have a lot more coming up that you should check out!
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Demitri Berlinsky, the youngest winner in the history of the Paganini International Violin Competition (and also Grand Prize winner at the Montreal International Competition), is now leading a celebrated group of musicians – the International Chamber Soloists.
Check out this video of Mr. Berlinsky and his ensemble performing “Plazzolla’s Summer” from The Seasons of Buenos Aires.
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