Concert for Ukraine, April 3, 2022, presented by the Juliani Ensemble and Primitive Gallery Chicago

The Juliani Ensemble and Primitive Gallery Chicago present a concert for hope and healing. You can provide much needed aid to those affected by the crisis in Ukraine while also experiencing the healing power of music.

Attend the chamber music concert in-person or via live stream. 

Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the International Rescue Committee. Their funds are used to address urgent needs of food, water, emergency shelter, health care, and protection and trauma counseling for Ukrainian citizens outside of and within Ukraine.

To purchase tickets, visit julianiensemble.org/concertforukraine.

 

Details:

 

When: 

April 3, 2022 at 3:00 pm CT

 

Where: 

Primitive, 130 N Jefferson St, Chicago, IL 60661

Attend in-person or via live stream.

Complimentary beverages and refreshments will be served.

 

Performers:

Emily Seaberry Graef, flute,

Emily Acri, violin, 

Yuan-ju Liu, violin, 

Julian Graef, violin & viola

Anita Graef, cello

 

Tickets: 

Visit julianiensemble.org/concertforukraine to purchase in-person and live stream tickets.

$150 individual general admission, children age 12 and under attend for free.

$75 live stream access.

For assistance, email julianiensemble@gmail.org or info@beprimitive.com. 

  

Program:

“Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy i slava, i volia” (State Anthem of Ukraine), Mykhailo Verbytsky*

Lacrimosa, Valentin Silvestrov*

Sonata for 2 Violins, Op. 56, Sergei Prokofiev*

8 Pieces for Violin and Cello, Reinhold Glière*

Melody from the film “The High Pass” (arr. flute and strings), Myroslav Skoryk*

String Quartet No.1 in C Major, Op. 37, Karol Szymanowski 

1. Lento assai - Allegro moderato

String Quartet No. 10, Op. 51, Antonín Dvorák

1. Dumka: Andante con moto — Vivace

Suite on Ukrainian National Themes, Op.45, Boris Lyatoshinsky*

Prayer for Ukraine (1885), Mykola Lysenko*

 

*denotes a composer of Ukrainian origin.

 

About the Juliani Ensemble:

 

The Juliani Ensemble, a highly acclaimed chamber music ensemble comprised of world class musicians, has delighted audiences with inventive, energetic chamber music concerts since its inception in 1999. As a performing partner at the Chicago Cultural Center in Preston Bradley Hall, the Juliani Ensemble performed to enthusiastic, appreciative audiences for over twenty years. They built a dedicated following and have garnered critical praise, including in the Chicago Tribune and other publications. Recent appearances include performances for “Concerts from the Library of Congress,” residencies at the University of Missouri, Epiphany Center for the Arts, next season at Washington and Lee University, live radio features on 98.7 WFMT, and engagements both nationally and internationally. 

 

About Primitive: 

 

PRIMITIVE is more than just a store – It is a place for you to be a traveler and treasure hunter, to collect and connect to people, places and times, and to adorn your life in relevant, attractive and meaningful ways.

 

Our goal is giving every client and visitor to the store an experience that is gracious, enjoyable, engaging, memorable, and ultimately – unforgettable. PRIMITIVE has earned the reputation of presenting the best of the world, right next door. Explore, discover, experience, and share what it means to be primitive.

 

About the International Rescue Committee:

 

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. Founded at the call of Albert Einstein in 1933, the IRC is now at work in over 40 crisis-affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas.  We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always seeking to address the inequalities facing women and girls.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The concert takes place April 3, 2022 at 3pm CT. Visit julianiensemble.org/concertforukraine for tickets and more information.