Maestro Mei-Ann Chen and guest conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson will lead the Chicago Sinfonietta through works that celebrate the late Martin Luther King's fight for civil rights and his legacy.
The third concert in the sinfonietta's subscription season, "The Journey, The Dream" will be performed at Wentz Concert Hall of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, on Sunday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m. and at Orchestra Hall of Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, on Monday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m.
Among the works to be performed are Zoltán Kodály's "Dances of Galánta" and Charles Ives' "Central Park in the Dark." The world premiere of "Harambee: Road to Victory," which jazz flautist Nicole Mitchell wrote, features the Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir.
Single tickets for "The Journey, The Dream" range from $35-$45 at Wentz Concert Hall and $26-$96 at Orchestra Hall, with special $10 pricing available for students. Call 312-236-3681, ext. 2, or visit www.chicagosinfonietta.org .
