Chicago Philharmonic 2018-2019 Spring

20 SPRING 2019 | THE CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY 2018 2019 SEASON: AT CITY WINERY Je Yang , violin , is a member of the Chicago Philharmonic and the Palomar Ensemble in Chicago, and he performs regularly with the Grant Park Symphony. Je is former rst violinist with Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, and outside of the classical scene, he has played with Mannheim Steamroller, jazz violinist Randy Sabien, harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy, and singer/songwriter Marcy Levy and been seen in many PBS productions of Soundstage with artists such as Faith Hill, Jewel, Dennis DeYoung, Burt Bacharach, Peter Cetera as well as on numerous Oprah shows with Andrea Bocelli and Il Divo. Katherine Hughes , violin , is a versatile musician who has played the violin for over forty years. She has appeared with such internationally known artists as Tony Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Garth Brooks, Michael Bublé, and more. She is a member of the chamber groups Parallax Trio, Hawk String Quartet, and Petite Orchestra. She also regularly plays with the Metropolis Symphony and is a performing member of the Chicago Philharmonic. Katherine has been the concertmaster of the City Lights Orchestra for many years, playing for concerts, private events, and recordings with that group. Along with two colleagues, she founded the Chicago Studio Orchestra within the organization ird Coast Music. Benton Wedge , viola, is a member of the Chicago Philharmonic, Music of the Baroque and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. He performs frequently with Lyric Opera of Chicago. He is formerly a member of the Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa and the Fidelio String Quartet, based in Lisbon, Portugal, where he also performed numerous solo recitals. He has served as principal violist for the Sarasota and Spoleto Opera Festivals, as well as the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. As a composer, his music has been performed by the William Ferris Chorale, the choir of Old St. Patrick’s Church, 4spiel, the Covington String Quartet, the Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players, and members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. He has composed, transcribed and arranged for many recording projects. He received both his Bachelors and Master of Music degrees from Northwestern University with teacher Peter Slowik. Matthew Agnew , cello, studied Suzuki cello from age four with Marilyn Kesler in Okemos, Michigan. In high school he had the bene t of orchestra instruction and guidance from Jane Katsyama of the Dayton Philharmonic. He attended DePaul University on scholarship and studied with William Cernota of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. In 2001 he won second place at the Lansing Matinee Musicale Richardson Awards. Currently he is principal cellist of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 2002. He also plays with several Chicago area orchestras, including Chicago Philharmonic, Chicago Opera eater, and Music of the Baroque. In 2005 he was awarded principal position with the Lancaster Festival Orchestra, a summer festival in Lancaster, Ohio. Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players All You Need Is Love Sunday, February 17 2019, 12:00pm City Winery Chicago is Valentine’s Day weekend, come together with your loved ones to share a gorgeous brunch experience with Chicago Philharmonic’s own Fab Four Strings as they bring to life the music from the great British band, the Beatles. Treat yourself and your Valentine to classical interpretations of famous and beloved Beatles songs, arranged for string quartet by Chi Phil’s Benton Wedge. Selections include Blackbird, All You Need is Love, Penny Lane, I Am e Walrus, I Will, Hey Jude and more! 48 years a er their nal performances, the Beatles continue to be the best-selling musical artists of all time. Let Chi Phil share the love of this legendary band on the most romantic week of the year with a variety of beverages and a delicious brunch from City Winery Chicago. Je Yang, violin Katherine Hughes, violin Benton Wedge, viola Matthew Agnew, cello Selections include: Music from the Beatles John Lennon/Paul McCartney arranged by Benton Wedge All You Need Is Love I Will I Am e Walrus In My Life Blackbird Penny Lane Hey Jude and more Performance time approximately 1 hour Program subject to change