Songs About Buildings and Moods celebrates Chicago's spectacular architectural legacy in music.

Six Chicago composers will compose new works inspired by five landmark buildings in downtown Chicago. The works will be performed live between 10 AM and 1 PM on Saturday, September 18.

Guided tours will depart from the Chicago Cultural Center and guides will impart background information on the buildings and how each building inspired the composer musically.

A final reception will be held at the Chicago Cultural Center in the Chicago Rooms, which will be featuring a Louis Sullivan exhibit at the time.

Details
Saturday, September 18 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tours depart from the Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Tours are $20 and must be booked online
773 334 3650






Program
The Monadnock Building by Dave Hampton and Seth Boustead
(scored for violin, cello and French horn)

The Marquette Building by Jason Raynovich
(scored for flute, trumpet, violin, viola and cello)

The Tiffany Dome at the Cultural Center by Amos Gillespie
(scored for clarinet, saxophone, violin, cello and percussion)

The Aqua Tower by Randall West
(scored for clarinet, violin, cello and electronics)

The Bertoia Sculpture by Kyle Vegter
(scored for 2 violins and electronics)



Performers
Alyson Berger - cello
Madeline Capistran - violin
Robin Clevenger - French horn
Tom Clowes - cello
Amos Gillespie - saxophone
David Keller - cello
Rebecca Laurito - percussion
Derek Layes - cello
Anna Najoom - clarinet
Mary Paziouros - trumpet
Alicia Poot - flute
KT Somero - clarinet
Maria Storm - violin
Ben Weber - viola
Katie Wiegman - percussion
Becca Wilcox - violin