Morse Theatre: Classical 98.7 WFMT’s Live from the Morse

Airan Wright: Photography
Client: The Morse Theatre
Project: The Morse Theatre Classical 98.7 WFMT’s Live from the Morse Concerts

Project Information
CameraCanon 20D, Canon 50D
LensesEF 15mm f/2.8, EF 40mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM

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2008-10-19 Morse Theatre WFMT - Kotlyar-Shifrin Piano Duo-2

10/19/08 – Kotlyar-Shifrin Piano Duo (View)
The Kotlyar – Shifrin Piano Duo. Duo pianists Irina Kotlyar and Gregory Shifrin in Dances around the World “including music by Brahms, Debussy, Stravinsky, Dvorak and Liszt.”

10/26/08 – The Ondas Ensemble (View)
The Ondas Ensemble with Chicago Latino composer Elbio Barilari. The Ondas Ensemble is Julie Koidin, flute; Wagner Campos, clarinet; Victoria Moreira, violin and Rick Ferguson, piano. They will perform music by Piazzolla, Revueltas, Guastavino, Paquito D’Rivera, Ginastera, and others.

2008-10-26 Morse Theatre WFMT The Ondas Ensemble-3

11/09/08 – International Chamber Artists (View)
International Chamber Artists. This young Chicago group will perform Korngold’s little-known Piano Trio, opus 1 and the Copland trio known as Vitebsk. The performers are: Patrick Godon, piano, Elizabeth Choi, violin and Jocelyn Butler, cello.

11/16/08 – Millennium Chamber Players (View)
Millennium Chamber Players with Artistic Director and Conductor Robert Katkov-Trevino. The performers include Irina Feoktistova, piano, Olga Katkova-Trevino, violin and Kara Bancks, clarinet. The music will include the Clarinet Trio by Khachaturian, and works by Scriabin and others.

2008-11-23 Morse Theatre WFMT Amazonas Piano Trio-5

11/23/08 – Amazonas Piano Trio (View)
Amazonas Piano Trio. The artists are: Victoria Moreira, violin, Jocelyn Butler, cello and Maureen Zoltek, piano. They will focus on Latino composers, playing works by Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Barilari, and others.

11/30/08 – The Chicago Ensemble (View)
The Chicago Ensemble, Long-time Chicago residents, bring classic Haydn and Beethoven trios to The Morse, including Beethoven’s charming Opus 1. Haydn’s “London” Trio with flute and another Haydn Piano Trio complete the program. The players are Gerald Rizzer, piano, Andrew Snow, cello, Olga Kaler, violin and Susan Levitin, flute.

2008-12-07 Morse Theatre WFMT The Norwegian Voices-03

12/07/08 – The Norwegian Voices (View)
The New York Opera Society presents The Norwegian Singers in a Christmas-flavored program of traditional Norwegian songs and some classical favorites by Mozart, Dvorak, and others. The singers are from the Oslo-based opera company Kulturentusiastene.

12/14/08 – Winston Choi (View)
Pianist Winston Choi, from Roosevelt University, in modern repertoire. The first in a number of collaborations curated by Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts.

12/21/08 – Bella Voce (View)
Bella Voce conducted by Andrew Lewis: A special Christmas program from Chicago’s premiere vocal ensemble. Join us for a celebration of the season with music by Part, Britten, Rutter, Howells, and many more!

2009-01-04 Morse Theatre WFMT Ivanovic Kapsalis-3

01/04/09 – Ivanovic / Kapsalis (View)
Two of Chicago’s finest acoustic guitarists, steel string 10-finger tapping guitarist Andreas Kapsalis, and nylon string Balkan folk guitarist Goran Ivanovic are fusing their Serbian and Greek folk roots with modern, classical, world, jazz and beyond in this experimental duo.

01/18/09 – Abraham Stokman (View)
A Rogers Park native, distinguished piano soloist and teacher, Abraham Stokman will perform music by Schulhof, Golijof and Chopin among others and will offer a sample of the lost art of piano improvisation.

01/25/09 – Millennium Chamber Players (View)
The Millennium Chamber Players will return to Live from The Morse with one work: Mozart’s great Serenade for 13 Winds “Gran Partita.”

2009-02-15 Morse Theatre WFMT Fifth House Ensemble-02

02/15/09 – Fifth House Ensemble (View)
An innovative narrative presentation marks programs by these chamber music iconoclasts. Janacek’s Mladi will be performed among other works.

02/23/09 – Mathias Tacke and Ueli Wiget (View)
Mathias Takke, violinist with the famed Vermeer Quartet and Ueli Wiget, piano. This recital includes a Bach sonata, the great Richard Strauss Sonata in E-flat major and Epitaph for violin and piano by York Holler. This is the first program curated by the Goethe-Institut of Chicago.

03/01/09 – Millennium Chamber Players (View)
The Millennium Chamber Players begins the day with a challenging work by modernist composer Richard Wernick – his cello concerto. This piece is being recorded on CD live at this performance with the cooperation of WFMT-FM.

Morse Theatre: Jazz from Chicago

Airan Wright: Photography
Client: The Morse Theatre
Project: The Morse Theatre Jazz from Chicago Concerts

Project Information
CameraCanon 20D, Canon 50D
LensesEF 15mm f/2.8, EF 40mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM

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12/10/08 – BMR4 with Alison Ruble (View)

12/20/08 – Neal Alger and Typhanie Monique Quintet (View)

01/14/09 – BMR4 with Nicole Kestler (View)

02/18/09 – Dan Cray with Sarah Marie Young (View)

2009-01-14 Morse Theatre - BMR4 with Nicole Kestler-3

Morse Theatre: Feb. 2009 Concerts

Airan Wright: Photography
Client: The Morse Theatre
Project: The Morse Theatre Feb. 2009 Concerts

Project Information
CameraCanon 20D, Canon 50D
LensesEF 15mm f/2.8, EF 40mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM

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2009-02-05 Morse Theatre - Project Object-01

02/05 – Project Object (View)
Performing The Music of Frank Zappa

02/06 – David Ornette Cherry (View)
David Ornette Cherry with Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

2009-02-06 Morse Theatre - David Ornette Cherry-05

02/23 – Juana Molina (View)

02/24 – Chicago Global Warming Party (View)
Feat. Occidental Brothers Dance Band International, Fandanguero, and Steve Gibbons Gypsy Rhythm Project

02/26 – Lunae Duo (View)

03/01 – Ensemble Dal Niente (View)
British Voices Featured composers: Rands, Turnage, Finnissy, and Radiohead. Featured artists: conductors Michael Lewanski and Michael Henoch, oboist Andy Nogal. A special program at The Morse which celebrates the 75th birthday of composer Bernard Rands who will be present. There will also be a mix of pop and jazz influenced pieces, and the guest conductor will be CSO oboist Michael Henoch.

Morse Theatre: Jan. 2009 Concerts

Airan Wright: Photography
Client: The Morse Theatre
Project: The Morse Theatre Jan. 2009 Concerts

Project Information
CameraCanon 20D, Canon 50D
LensesEF 15mm f/2.8, EF 40mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM

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01/04 – Elbio Barilari and Kahil El’Zabar (View)

01/15 – Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks (View)

2009-01-16 Morse Theatre - Eliane Elias-01

01/16 – Eliane Elias (View)

01/17 – Chuchito Valdes Quartet (View)

01/20 – Dee Alexander (View)
01/20 – Obama Inauguration Concert – Elbio Barilari and Kahil El’Zabar (View)

01/23 – Angel Melendez Orchestra (View)

01/24 – Funkadesi (View)

2009-01-24 Morse Theatre - Funkadesi-01

01/29 – Daphne Willis (View)
01/29 – Chelsea Williams (View)

01/30 – Elev8tor (View)
01/30 – Abstract Giants (View)

Morse Theatre: Dec. 2008 Concerts

Airan Wright: Photography
Client: The Morse Theatre
Project: The Morse Theatre Dec. 2008 Concerts

Project Information
CameraCanon 20D, Canon 50D
LensesEF 15mm f/2.8, EF 40mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM

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12/03-12/04 – Straight No Chaser (View)
Jam Presents: Straight No Chaser

2008-12-05 Morse Theatre - Cindy Blackman-04

12/05 – Cindy Blackman (View)

12/07 – Lowen and Navarro (View)
93XRT Welcomes Lowen & Navarro

12/11 – Dee Alexander’s Evolution Ensemble (View)

12/12 – Monte Montgomery (View)

12/13 – Seckou Conde’s Djembe Trio (View)
12/13 – Chicago Afrobeat Project (View)

2008-12-27 Morse Theatre - Corey Wilkes and Black Slang-14

12/27 – Corey Wilkes and Black Slang (View)

12/31 – Lowdown Brass Band (View)
12/31 – Terisa Griffin (View)

Morse Theatre: Nov. 2008 Concerts

Airan Wright: Photography
Client: The Morse Theatre
Project: The Morse Theatre Nov. 2008 Concerts

Project Information
CameraCanon 20D, Canon 50D
LensesEF 15mm f/2.8, EF 40mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM

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11/01 – Crooked Still (View)

11/02 – David Amram and Fareed Haque (View)
Presented by Chicago Heritage Festival.

2008-11-02 Morse Theatre - David Amram and Fareed Haque-10

11/04 – Election Day (View)

11/06 – Marcin Wasilewski (View)

11/07 – Richard Shindell (View)

11/08 – Javier Mendoza (View)
11/08 – Carrie Rodriguez (View)

2008-11-08 Morse Theatre - Carrie Rodriguez-11

11/12 – Inti-Illimani (View)

11/13 – Jesse Cook (View)

11/14 – Lonesome Organist (View)
11/14 – Andreas Kapsalis Trio (View)
Andreas Kapsalis Trio – CD Release

11/15 – Suzy Bogguss (View)

11/19 – Drew Emmitt Band (View)
Featuring Drew Emmitt from Leftover Salmon.

11/21 – Paul Thorn (View)

2008-11-22 Morse Theatre - Jazz Mata-4

11/22 – Gypsy Rhythm Project (View)
11/22 – Jazz Mata (View)
11/22 – Las Guitarras de España (View)

11/29 – Chevere de Chicago (View)

Morse Theatre: Oct. 2008 Concerts

Airan Wright: Photography
Client: The Morse Theatre
Project: The Morse Theatre Oct. 2008 Concerts

Project Information
CameraCanon 20D, Canon 50D
LensesEF 15mm f/2.8, EF 40mm f/2.8, EF 50mm f/1.8 II, EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 II, EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III, EF Telephoto 300mm f/2.8 IS II USM

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10/09 – Morse Theatre Grand Opening, Winard Harper Sextet (View)

10/10 – Taj Mahal Trio (View)

2008-10-19 Morse Theatre - Zappa Plays Zappa Night Two-09

10/17 – Zappa Plays Zappa Night One (View)

10/19 – Zappa Plays Zappa Night Two (View)

10/21 – Jeff Daniels Night One (View)

2008-10-28 Morse Theatre Jeff Daniels Night Two-06

10/23 – Fandangueros (View)
10/23 – Gina B. McCray (View)
10/23 – Mudflapps (View)
10/23 – Sanda Weigl and The Band (View)
10/23 – Sarah and the Tall Boys (View)

10/25 – Redwood Landing (View)

10/26 – Eric Vincent and a World of Friends (View)

2008-10-26 Eric Vincent and a World of Friends-03

10/28 – Jeff Daniels Night Two (View)

10/30 – Bêabá do Samba (View)
10/30 – HiJazz (View)

10/31 – Dia de los Muertos (View)
Celebrate Day of the Dead at the historical Morse Theatre with music and visual art featuring: Fandanguero (Son Jarocho) Benjamin Anaya and the United Strangers (Psychedelic Samba) Los Vicios de Papa (Ska Fusion) Miktlan (Prehispanic Fusion). Hosted by Benjamin Anaya Artwork and Alter installation by Mexican artist Patricia Acosta.