Konzert for the Kaiser

The Bach and Beyond Ensemble presents Telemann’s Concerto in D Major for 2 Oboe d’Amore, cello, and string orchestra at the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center on November 18, 2012. Artistic Director Scott Will leads the Ensemble in a program that also features treasures of Mozart, Bach, and Bruckner and Bibel.

This outstanding afternoon of Germanic works is a benefit concert with a portion of ticket sales dedicated to restoration of the large-scale painting of Kaiser Wilhelm I in the DANK Haus German American Cultural Center collection. The 6’ by 9’ oil was painted in Prussia c 1870 and framed in the elaborate gilded style of Chicago’s premier film houses. The piece has only been publicly viewed since 2009 and is in need of extensive restoration to its impressive frame, crafted by Chicago’s German wood carvers at the turn of the last century.

Tickets
Tickets range in price from $12.00 to $20.00 in advance and are available for purchase online at www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone at 773.561.9181


The Program
Sandra Cross, Soprano
Nancy pifer, Soprano
Cynthia Hill, Alto
Silfredo Serrano, Tenor
Lee Lichamer, Bass

Telemann Concerto in D Major for two Oboe d’Amore
Mozart Exultate Jubilate
Bach Aria selections from the Bach B Minor Mass and Magnificat
Bach Cantata #140 Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
Bruckner and Bibel Additional choral works


This event is Sunday, November 18 at 3:00 pm. Doors open at 2:30 pm.
Wine, beer and soft drinks available for purchase. Free parking available at MB Financial lot Western & Gunnison. DANK Haus is located ½ block from the Western Brown Line stop.

This program is partially supported by a City Arts Program III Grant from the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.