Civic at South Shore Cultural Center: Coleman, Montgomery & Rachmaninov 2

After a deep crisis of confidence, Sergei Rachmaninov delivered one of classical music’s most triumphant returns, his Second Symphony, a masterpiece of crackling rhythms and gloriously romantic melodies. A bracing call to attention, Valerie Coleman’s fanfare is “at once reflective and restless, uplifting and ominous” (The New York Times). Former Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery’s Transfigure to Grace is a stirring meditation on humanity’s continuing journey towards equality.

Note location: This event takes place at South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr. Metered parking is available on the premises.

Tickets are free; reservations are required.

This program will also be performed at Symphony Center on Monday, January 20.

Treat and Meet

Starting at 1:15 p.m. outside the South Shore Cultural Center’s Paul Robeson Theatre, you can “Treat and Meet” with representatives from the CSO African American Network, South Shore Cultural Center Advisory Council, Hyde Park Suzuki Institute and South Side Home Movie Project. Enjoy some sweets while learning more about these organizations.