“When the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet makes music, it seems like there is really nothing else worth doing.” St. Petersburg Times

All former students of master guitarist Pepe Romero, the members of LAGQ project the rhythmic vitality and colorful harmonies of Latin music, but their repertoire embraces all types of guitar from Classical to Flamenco, from World to Bluegrass. They are famous for guitar transcriptions of classical masterpieces, like Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody, No.2, which will be a highlight of this exclusive Chicago performance.

Thursday / 20 January / 7:30 pm
CHRISTOPHER O’RILEY PLAYS RADIOHEAD

“True Love Waits," the groundbreaking music of the Grammy award-winning rock band Radiohead reimagined for solo piano by pianist Christopher O'Riley

“…superb… fleet-fingered, virile, incisive yet lyrical, reflective and full of ideas.” The New York Times

Christopher O’Riley is one of the most imaginative classical pianists of his generation. He is also host of “From the Top,” the fifth most popular radio show on Public Radio International. Christopher will perform his virtuoso piano renditions of English rock band Radiohead’s greatest hits, from his critically acclaimed recording “True Love Waits” for Sony Records that has both the classical and rock press raving.

"Radiohead Meets Dvorak " Quartets by Haydn, Glass and Dvorak's Quintet for Piano and Strings in A Major, Op.81

“The great heritage of Western art music is secured for a while by a generation such as this.” L.A. Times

Formed in 1995 at Oberlin College, the Miro won First Prize at the Banff International Quartet Competition in 1995 and the Naumburg Prize in 2000. They continue to snatch up prizes at a voracious rate, including a residency with The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and selection for Carnegie Hall’s Distinctive Debut Series. Pianist Christopher O’Riley will don yet another one of his many hats to join them in this traditional chamber music program.

PROGRAM CHANGE

Due to the illness of violinist Sandy Yamamoto, the Miró Quartet will be performing as a trio.  Ms. Yamamoto has taken a six-month sabbatical from the Quartet and looks forward to rejoining the group in time to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary next season.

The revised program will be:

MOZART Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 493
DOHNANYI  Serenade in C Major, Op. 10 (1902)
BRAHMS Piano Quartet in G minor, Op. 25

JUST ADDED!

PRE-CONCERT INTERVIEW*
Friday, January 21, 2005, 6:45PM

Christopher O'Riley, host of WFMT's "From the Top," will don his interviewer's cap talking to members of the Miró Quartet.

*All ticket holders to the Friday, January 21, 2005 performance will be admitted to the pre-concert interview.

Sunday / 10 April / 7:30 pm
Ahmad Jamal, jazz piano
Iris Muhammad, drums
James Cammack, bass

 "...Jamal is probably the most distinctive jazz pianist since
 Thelonius Monk..." The Sydney Morning Herald

At 74, Ahmad Jamal stands shoulder to shoulder with legends like Duke  Ellington, Count Bassie and Louis Armstrong. An innovator of the  minimalist approach, like his long-time champion, trumpeter Miles  Davis, he prefers to "let the music breathe." Jamal, who began  playing at three, considers jazz America's classical music. Come hear  him make what has been called "sonic feng shui."

*Special discount for Jazz Institute of Chicago Members. See our tickets page for pricing information.