Mourning, Refuge, and Unity: String Quartets from the Arab World

Harold Washington Library 400 S State St, Chicago, IL, United States

Crossing Borders Music shares musical stories of mourning, refuge, and unity through string quartets by composers of the Levant, or “Arab World.” The program shares music from the Dozan World catalog curated by Palestinian Jordanian Canadian musician Shireen Abu Khader. Dozan World says, “In spite of wars and catastrophes, it is unity that holds people ... Read more

“Songs of Peru” with Luis Gálvez

Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL, United States

Honor and celebrate Peru through its songs, dances, and instrumental music as the Crossing Borders Music String Quartet is joined by special guest Peruvian tenor Luis Galvez! Luis sings favorite songs including the original version of “El condor pasa” by Daniel Alomía Robles and “La flor de la canela” (“The Cinnamon Flower”) by Chabuca Granda. ... Read more

Haitian Music for Change (Ashland, Wisconsin)

United Presbyterian Church of Christ of Ashland, Wisconsin

Crossing Borders Music shares music in response to Haiti's humanitarian crisis, including the world premiere of Incertitudes! and Haiti's Lecture by Haitian composer Dickens Princivil, commissioned by Crossing Borders Music in November, 2023. The program also includes Rudy Perrault’s “Exodus” string quartet which tells through music the story of Haitians forced to leave their homeland, “Chrysallis ... Read more

$15

Haitian Music for Change

Haitian American Museum of Chicago - HAMOC 4654 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Crossing Borders Music shares music in response to Haiti’s humanitarian crisis, including a premiere performance of Incertitudes! and Haiti’s Lecture by Haitian composer Dickens Princivil, commissioned by Crossing Borders Music following the composer’s kidnapping. The program also includes Rudy Perrault’s “Exodus” string quartet which tells through music the story of Haitians forced to leave their ... Read more

free and open to the public

Composers with Disabilities and Momenta Dance!

Illinois Rooms, 3rd floor of UIC Student Center East, 750 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA 750 Halsted St, Chicago, United States

This Mother's Day weekend, celebrate the art of composers with disabilities from around the world! This program, presented in collaboration with the UIC Disability Cultural Center, is free and open to everyone. It includes the world premiere of "Consolation of Persephone," created in collaboration with Momenta Dance Company, with choreography commissioned of Connor Cornelius, music ... Read more

Free

“Songs of Peru” with Luis Gálvez

Harold Washington Library 400 S State St, Chicago, IL, United States

Honor and celebrate Peru through its songs, dances, and instrumental music as the Crossing Borders Music String Quartet is joined by special guest Peruvian tenor Luis Galvez! Luis sings favorite songs including the original version of “El condor pasa” by Daniel Alomía Robles and “La flor de la canela” (“The Cinnamon Flower”) by Chabuca Granda. ... Read more

Late Night at the Galleries|The Living Tradition

The Art Center Highland Park 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

The Crossing Borders Music String Quartet joins Nisa Pov, Resident Artist of the National Cambodian Heritage Museum and roneat ak (Cambodian xylophone) performer for an amazing night of new arrangements of Cambodian classics! The performance includes beautiful new arrangements made by Crossing Borders Music violinist Rasa Mahmoudian and overseen by Pov for the Cambodian Day ... Read more

“Celebrating Juneteenth!: Music by African-American Composers”

Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL, United States

In celebration of Juneteenth, Crossing Borders Music's Wilfred Farquharson, viola, and Tom Clowes, cello, share about their journeys promoting Black American voices in the Western classical music world. They will also perform some of their favorite short pieces, including the world premiere of "A Quiet Lament" by Brittany J Green, and more! 60 minute lecture/recital ... Read more

Richès Dayiti: Rediscovered Haitian Piano Treasures with Marianne Parker

Harold Washington Library 400 S State St, Chicago, IL, United States

Haitian composers have written piano music for centuries to show the international community they could write just as beautifully as any European composer, and that Haitian and West African cultural influences were just as worthy of inclusion in piano music. But until now, their works were suppressed in the Western classical music world. Hear Crossing ... Read more

Late Night at the Galleries|A Global Musical Journey for All Ages

The Art Center Highland Park 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

Crossing Borders Music celebrates musical stories of resilience in a performance of string quartet music by composers from around the world. This unique string quartet program features music by composers from Uganda, Argentina, the Soviet Union, the Chickasaw Nation, Taiwan, and the US. Each piece shares a unique story of resilience, whether in the face ... Read more