The Chicago Sinfonietta presents Día de los Muertos, its annual holiday concert inspired by the Mexican holiday of The Day of the Dead. Sinfonietta Music Director Mei-Ann Chen with special guests, violinist Adé Williams, soprano Elizabeth Norman, the DePaul University Singers and collaborators Redmoon, lead the concerts on Saturday, November 9 at 8 pm at Wentz Concert Hall of North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Avenue in Naperville, and Monday, November 11 at 7:30 pm at Orchestra Hall of Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago.
Sinfonietta audiences have a chance to both hear and taste the creative offerings of Día de los Muertos, as wine producer Diseño presents three wine tastings to accompany the program: Red Guitar Old Vine Tempranillo Garnacha, Diseño Argentinean Malbec and Ruffino Italian Prosecco, each accompanied by tasting notes. Each wine is specifically selected because of its relation, in region and/or heritage, to the works on the program. This multisensory aspect deepens the musical and cultural experience of the European and South American-inspired concert. Wine tastings are included in the ticket price and for patrons 21+.
Single tickets range from $15-$54 for concerts at Symphony Center and $42-$54 for concerts at Wentz Concert Hall, with special $10 pricing available for students at both concerts. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Chicago Sinfonietta at 312-236-3681 ext. 2 or online at www.chicagosinfonietta.org.
