Music in the Library


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Music in the Library Sunday Afternoon Concert Series Our musical series features a wide range of styles and a talented roster of performers. Sign up online, at the Circulation Desk or call (630) 960-1200 to register.
Sueños Latin-Jazz Quartet January 15, 2:00 p.m. Led by bassist and composer Steven Hashimoto, the musicians of Sueños have been active on Chicago's vital jazz scene for 10 years. The stylistic range encompasses the sounds of Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Flamenco, and more. Register to attend.
Eugene Kwok February 19, 2:00 p.m. The award-winning pianist has a memorized repertoire of more than one thousand songs and performs several love songs from your favorite movies and Broadway performances. Register to attend.
Comfort Food March 11, 2:00 p.m. Rich and Vicki Ingle have transformed their solo careers into a strong, acoustic music duo. They pair guitars with warm harmonies to create contemporary folk sounds in their first album together. Register to attend.
Classical Twist April 22, 2:00 p.m. Be swept away as cellist Jo-Jo Murphy and harpist Lisa Boggess combine their talents as they perform classical standards that are instantly recognized, reinterpreted contemporary songs, and even original compositions. Register to attend.

Lyric Opera Lecture Series Lyric Opera lectures consist of an overview of the story, biographical information about the composer and librettist, and musical highlights. Downers Grove residents are invited to Lisle programs at 777 Front Street, and Lisle patrons can attend Downers Grove programs. Call (630) 960-1200 to register for lectures held at Downers Grove. Call (630) 971-1675 to register for lectures held at Lisle.
Aida by Giuseppe Verdi January 19, 7:00 p.m., Downers Grove Aida, the enslaved Ethiopian princess, and Radames, leader of the Egyptian army that conquered her homeland, long to be together forever. But someone else wants Radames, too — it’s Amneris, the jealous daughter of the Pharaoh himself! Register to attend.
Show Boat by Oscar Hammerstein II February 16, 7:00 p.m., Lisle Created in 1927, this gave American musical theater and opera a new voice while chronicling the lives of those working on a Mississippi River show boat. Call Lisle Library at (630) 971-1675 to register.
Rinaldo by George Frideric Handel February 23, 7:00 p.m., Lisle Combining elements of French and Italian opera, General Goffredo and his chief knight Rinaldo battle it out with King Argante for control of Jerusalem. Call Lisle Library at (630) 971-1675 to register.