The Wabash Avenue Music Collective at Northeastern Illinois University

Mar 23, 2025

Overview

The Wabash Avenue Music Collective embarks on a journey through expansive soundscapes. Saint-Saëns’ Fantaisie unfolds with lyrical beauty and virtuosic charm, Jan Bach’s Eisteddfod offers a poignant reflection of one of Wales’ oldest cultural traditions and Debussy’s ethereal Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp evokes impressionist landscapes with a mesmerizing blend of harmonies. Composer and violist Max Raimi unveils the world premiere of Two Stephen Ackerman Poems, offering a unique glimpse into the composer’s creative vision.

Tickets are free; reservations are required.

The Northeastern Illinois University Recital Hall is in the Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center, which is located off Lot F.

Free parking is available in Lot F, Lot J, and on the fourth and fifth floors of the Parking Facility.

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  • Venue
    Community Venue
  • Price Range
    Free
  • Length
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • Program Book
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Schedule
Program
Saint-Saëns

Fantaisie in A Major, Op. 124

Jan Bach

Eisteddfod

Raimi

Two Stephen Ackerman Poems

Debussy

Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp

Performers: The Wabash Avenue Music Collective
Viola
Hillary Horton
Flute
Mezzo-soprano

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