On Saturday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. Bethel United Church of Christ will present an evening of solo and ensemble performances by flutist Jennie Brown, clarinetist Cory Tiffin and violinist/violist Uli Widmaier as part of the church’s Music@Bethel Concert Series. The concert program will include works by Mozart, Duruflé, Schumann and Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary composer Shulamit Ran.
Artistic Director Jeffrey Panko’s pianistic brilliance will be featured as he collaborates with the instrumentalists.
Elmhurst resident Jennie Brown returns to the concert series, having performed on several occasions as soloist and as a member of an ensemble. Brown is an active performer throughout Chicago in solo, chamber, contemporary and orchestral settings. She also serves as Artistic Director and flutist with the Chicago-based mixed chamber ensemble Picosa.
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German born Uli Widmaier also resides in Elmhurst, and spent more than 20 years as a litigation attorney at the Intellectual Property firm Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP. Widmaier made the decision to return full time to music just four years ago. He is currently the principal violist of Oak Park Symphony.
Cory Tiffin is the principal clarinetist of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and also serves as Instructor of Clarinet at Loyola University.
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A wine and cheese reception will follow the concert. Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. Advance tickets are available online through www.musicatbethel.com or by calling 630-279-4040. Ticket prices are adults $20, seniors $18 and students $5. A family pass is available at $45 for 2 adults and up to 5 children. The church is accessible and parking is free. Enter through Sandburg Middle School from St. Charles Road, or from Huntington off Poplar Street.
