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OUR 2021 | 22 SEASON

VENUESEVANSTON

Nichols Concert Hall Music Institute of Chicago 1490 Chicago Avenue

Alice Millar Chapel Northwestern University 1870 Sheridan Road

CHICAGO

The Cliff Dwellers 200 S Michigan Ave

PianoForte 1335 South Michigan Ave

On behalf of Rembrandt Chamber Musicians, I am thrilled to welcome you back to the concert hall for our 2021-2022 season. Rembrandt has a long and storied history, a knowledgeable and loyal audience, an exceptionally dedicated board, and musicians who share a deep commitment to excellence in musical performance. I am honored to accept the position of Artistic Director.We are joined by fantastic guest artists this season, in programs which will be uniquely entertaining intellectually stimulating, and above all soul-nourishing. In these times, we know the thirst for beautiful music is profound. This season, explore a vibrant collection of the chamber music repertoire. YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THIS SEASON AND WE CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE THIS MUSIC WITH YOU!

—John Macfarlane

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CLASSIC. For 32 years, Rembrandt Chamber

Musicians has performed a broad spectrum of music for small ensemble.

With a wide-ranging repertoire encompassing the baroque, classical, romantic, and

contemporary eras, Rembrandt’s concerts feature the masterpieces you love, paired with new works and hidden gems you will be pleased to discover. Hear Chicago’s finest musicians perform alongside the

brightest guest artists on today’s concert stages.

ENGAGING. Each Rembrandt concert brings great music to you

and brings you into the music. Intimate venues place you close to the performers, while thoughtful program notes and commentary offer insights that deepen your

connection with the music. Complimentary ENCORE! receptions after each concert provide a relaxed,

convivial setting for meeting the performers and sharing a glass of wine.

ADVENTUROUS. Since its inception, Rembrandt has invested

in the future of chamber music by commissioning innovative new works by living composers and performing remarkable music by less-familiar

composers. Performers from other artistic disciplines regularly join Rembrandt’s musicians in exciting

collaborations, adding another dimension of discovery.

Let Rembrandt Chamber Musicians guide you on an extraordinary musical journey.

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THE SCHUMANNS’ FAIRY TALE

FEB 4 The Cliff Dwellers, Chicago | 7:30 pm FRIFEB 6 Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston | 3:00 pm SUN

GUEST ARTISTS: Jennifer Gunn, flute; Jonathan Gunn, clarinet

Once upon a time, two musicians fell in love. In the month we celebrate romance, Rembrandt spotlights one of music’s great love stories. Exchanging notes and meeting in secret, Robert and Clara married in defiance of Clara’s father. Their romance became the stuff of legend. Out of a marriage marked by both intense passion and tragedy came musical masterpieces. Discover the sounds of Clara and Robert Schumann—side by side—in The Schumanns’ Fairy Tale.

Robert SCHUMANN: Märchenerzählungen, op. 132Robert SCHUMANN: Fantasiestücke, op. 73Clara SCHUMANN: Three Romances for Violin and Piano, op. 22Robert SCHUMANN: Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, op. 47

CHIAROSCUROOCT 10 Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston | 2:00 pm SUN OCT 11 PianoForte, Chicago | 7:30 pm MON

GUEST ARTISTS: Jeannie Yu, Victor Santiago Asuncion, piano

Our 2021-2022 season opener, Chiaroscuro, marks Sandra and Robert Morgan’s farewell performance with the ensemble. Written for Rembrandt’s 30th anniversary, we will present the world premiere of Stacy Garrop’s Chiaroscuro. Defined in art as a striking difference between dark and light, the remainder of the program embodies chiaroscuro from the emotional shifts of a Rachmaninov Trio to the youthful vigor of a Mendelssohn Piano Quartet.

RACHMANINOV: Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G Minor BEETHOVEN: Allegretto in B-Flat Major, WoO 39 for piano trio Philippe GAUBERT: TarantelleStacy GARROP: Chiaroscuro for piano, flute, oboe, violin, viola and cello WORLD PREMIERE MENDELSSOHN: Piano Quartet No. 3 in B Minor, op. 3

HOLIDAY BAROQUEDEC 5 Alice Millar Chapel, Evanston | 3:00 pm SUN

GUEST ARTISTS: Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano; Stephen Alltop, harpsichord and organ

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians’ beloved Holiday Baroque returns! Featuring works of Corelli, Charpentier, and Bach, this annual celebration of baroque classics will capture the spirit of the season. Add this seasonal jewel to your calendar and join us for this annual treat.

CORELLI: Concerto Grosso in G Minor, op. 6, no. 8, “Christmas Concerto” Other repertoire to be announced

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I WAR OF THE ROMANTICS

MARCH 11 The Cliff Dwellers, Chicago | 7:30 pm FRI MARCH 13 Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston | 3:00 pm SUN

GUEST ARTISTS: Fritz Foss, Neil Kimel, horn

SPECIAL GUESTS: The 2022 Rembrandt Young Artists

A musical battle that went down in history as the “War of the Romantics,” pitted composers like Brahms, influenced by the legacy of Beethoven, against those of the New German School including Liszt, Wagner, and Felix Draeseke. Featuring French horn, experience a musical duel unlike any other. It is a fight not to be missed.

BRAHMS: Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, op. 40Felix DRAESEKE: Quintet in B-Flat Major, op. 48 for piano, strings, and horn

SOUVENIRSJUNE 12 Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston | 3:00 pm SUN

GUEST ARTIST: Ilya Shterenberg, clarinet

Our closing concert Souvenirs pays homage to treasured memories and discovers a new favorite in a clarinet quintet of Bernard Herrmann, a composer best known for his film music and long collaboration with movie director Alfred Hitchcock. The season closes by revisiting a cherished Tchaikovsky classic, “Souvenir de Florence,” and highlighting the virtuosity of Rembrandt Chamber Musicians.

Bernard HERRMANN: “Souvenirs de Voyage”TCHAIKOVSKY: String Sextet in D Minor, op. 70, “Souvenir de Florence”

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KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYINGSAVE THE DATE FOR OUR SPRING GALA Rembrandt’s festive 32nd Anniversary benefit celebration will take place Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Found Kitchen and Social House in Evanston. For more information, call 872-395-1754 or visit www.rembrandtchambermusicians.org.

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