Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Flute for Fun (Evanston concert)

Name: Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Flute for Fun (Evanston concert)
Start: 2025-02-02T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Nichols Concert Hall

Schedule

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025 at 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Nichols Concert Hall | Evanston, IL

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Presents: Flute for Fun
Sunday, February 2, 2025. 3:00 pm CST.
Nichols Concert Hall - 1490 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Tickets start at $39. Student tickets are FREE!
https://www.rembrandtchambermusicians.org/tickets-subscriptions
FEATURED ARTIST: Jennifer Gunn, flute
GUEST ARTISTS: Jasmine Lin, Emily Nebel, violin
REMBRANDT ARTISTS: Carol Cook, viola & Calum Cook, cello
PROGRAM:
RUBTSOV: Divertimento in E Major for Flute and String Quartet
BEETHOVEN: Serenade for flute, violin, and viola in D Major, Op.
BEACH: Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet, Op. 80
CSO artist Jennifer Gunn joins the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians for an unforgettable evening, featuring the flute's ethereal, enchanting melodies in a thoughtfully curated program that spans three captivating works. The concert opens with Andrey Rubtsov's Divertimento in E Major for flute and string quartet, a delightful composition that brims with charm and lighthearted elegance. Next, the ensemble will perform Beethoven's Serenade for Flute, Violin, and Viola in D Major, Op. 25, a work filled with warmth and lyrical beauty, showcasing the timeless interplay between the flute and strings in the composer’s signature style. The evening culminates with Amy Beach’s Theme and Variations for Flute and String Quartet, Op. 80, a brilliant exploration of melody and transformation, where the flute's voice weaves seamlessly with the strings in a stunning display of both technical mastery and emotional depth.
Throughout this extraordinary concert, Jennifer Gunn and her fellow musicians will transport you through a world of exquisite harmonies and delicate artistry, creating a rich tapestry of sound that will captivate your senses and elevate your musical soul. This is an evening not to be missed—an opportunity to experience the full range of the flute’s expressive power, from the playful to the profoundly moving.