Ars Musica Chicago returns to St. James Cathedral this summer for another appearance on Classical Music Chicago’s acclaimed series of Rush Hour Concerts. Soprano Hannah de Priest, violinist Isabelle Seula Lee, cellist Ana Kim, lutenist Brandon Acker, and harpsichordist Jason Moy present an Italian-inspired program of Baroque works by Vivaldi, Handel, Dall’Abaco, and Stradella. WFMT host Robbie Ellis hosts a pre-concert talk with our musicians at 5:15 pm, with our performance at 5:45 pm.  

Admission is FREE; attend in person or via livestream here.

Program:

Alessandro Stradella (1643-1682)
Sinfonia in D Minor    

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Armida Abbandonata, HWV 105 (excerpts)                                                                           

Giuseppe Clemente Dall’Abaco (1675-1742)
Cello Sonata in D Minor, ABV 35                                                                   

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
Lungi dal vago volto, RV 680                                                                                     

Hannah de Priest, soprano
Isabelle Seula Lee, violin
Ana Kim, cello
Brandon Acker, lute
Jason J. Moy, harpsichord