ELMHURST, ILL., Under the artistic direction of the award-winning concert pianist, Jeffrey Panko, the Music@Bethel Concert Series is pleased to announce its 15th season schedule.
The intimate sanctuary setting of Bethel United Church of Christ at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst has played host to some of the world’s most accomplished musicians and singers from the Chicago area, and the 2013-2014 season will be no exception.
The first concert of the 2013 -2014 season is Choose Your Own Ending Recital on November 2 at 3:30 p.m., featuring singers Genevieve Thiers and Katie Calcamuggio, accompanied by Saori Chiba. You, the audience, will be taken on an adventure where you choose what happens to the show’s heroine–whether she falls in love, gets married, has kids, gets a cat or even joins the convent! YOU are in charge!
Music@Bethel again presents two special performances by the world-renowned Chicago Children’s Choir on December 7 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. For a third year in a row, The Voice of Chicago choir will display its incredible talent by performing a lively range of traditional favorites and seasonal selections from around the world during its Christmas Celebration Concert.
Music@Bethel’s spring season begins on March 8 at 7:00 p.m. with Grammy-nominated Guitarra Azul. Known for their breathtaking virtuosity, unforgettable melodies and spirited dance, they will provide an exciting mix of rumba, flamenco, Latin jazz, and world sounds, with intoxicating Latin percussion and fiery Spanish guitars.
Thirteen year-old sensation, pianist Victoria Young, returns to Music@Bethel on May 10 at 4:00 p.m. as an encore to last year’s stunning performance. A top-prize-winner in international competitions, Ms. Young is gracing concert halls throughout the world.
Choose Your Own Ending Recital
Saturday, November 2, 2013, 3:30 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Choir
Saturday, December 7, 2013, 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Guitarra Azul
Saturday, March 8, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Victoria Young
Saturday, May 10, 2014, 4:00 p.m.
Tickets for Music@Bethel individual concerts are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $5 for students. Families (2 adults, 5 children) can buy a family pass for $45. In addition, Music@Bethel offers a flexpass for six concert tickets to be used in any combination. Cost is $100 for adults and $90 for seniors. .
The special Chicago Children’s Choir concert is on Saturday, December 7 at 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available on-line through www.musicatbethel.com. Ticket prices are $35 preferred seating, $25 general admission, $23 seniors (65 and older) and $15 youth (17 and under). A special family ticket package for the 3:30 p.m. performance (2 adults and up to 5 children) is available for $70.
Parking is free for all concerts and the church is handicapped-accessible. For more information, contact Bethel United Church of Christ at (630) 279-4040 or visit www.musicatbethel.com.