We're coming to you LIVE from Northbrook, Illinois, for the 2024 North Shore Chamber Music Festival (NSCMF). Founded in 2010 by violinist Vadim Gluzman and pianist Angela Yoffe, NSCMF provides Chicago's North Shore with exceptional live chamber music performances.

The Music Makers is a three-day festival that offers classical and contemporary classical music that audiences may not otherwise be exposed to. The concert on June 7 is titled The American – Tribute to Benny Goodman. Featured artists include violinists Danbi Um, Vadim Gluzman, Paul Huang, violist Natalie Loughran, Katie Liu, cellist Ani Aznavoorian, double bassist Kurt Muroki, clarinetist Ilya Shterenberg, and pianist Alessio Bax.

Program

G. Gershwin - Arr. Kennedy (1898 - 1937)

Three Preludes

Ilya Shterenberg, clarinet
Danbi Um, violin
Natalie Loughran, viola
Ani Aznavoorian, cello
Kurt Muroki, double bass

A. Dvořák (1841 - 1904)

String Quintet No.3 in E♭ major, Op.97 “American”

Vadim Gluzman, violin
Danbi Um, violin
Natalie Loughran, viola
Katie Liu, viola
Ani Aznavoorian, cello

B. Bartók (1881 - 1945)

Contrasts

Ilya Shterenberg, clarinet
Paul Huang, violin
Alessio Bax, piano

B. Goodman (1909 - 1986)

Pieces arranged by Ljova

Ilya Shterenberg, Clarinet and Ensemble