Guitarist Jack Cimo to Perform Feb. 15

St. John Brebeuf to Present Guitarist Jack Cimo in Concert Feb. 15

The 2015 concert season at St. John Brebeuf (SJB) kicks off with famed Guitarist Jack Cimo performing Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. in the church, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles.

There is no charge for admission for this concert but free will donations are encouraged.

Jack Cimo, an accomplished Chicago classical guitarist, will take listeners on a musical journey from the Old World to the New. Spanning Northern Europe to South America, the guitar’s rich history will be showcased through the works of Bach, Legnani, and Tarrega; and Villa-Lobos, Ponce, and Barrios.

Cimo is celebrated for his powerful presence, beautiful tone, and exciting interpretations. Having played the guitar most of his life, he considers it a part of him. He was in the studios of Grammy-Award winner William Kanengiser, and has studied with the great Pepe Romero. In 2011 he received the Presser award, and has been a prizewinner in many competitions, including second prize in California’s ASTA.

With a performance degree from University of Southern California, he now actively performs and teaches in Chicago. He is currently in MODE, an innovative large ensemble; and Duo Sogno, a cello/guitar duo. He released the complete “Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1” with the Helios Guitar Quartet in 2012. His debut solo CD including Bach’s 6th Cello Suite and the Walton Bagatelles is coming soon. Check his website www.jackcimo.com for information.

There are a total of eight concerts in the 2014-2015 season hosted by St. John Brebeuf and organized by Music Director Marek Rachelski. Beginning in September and running through March, the series called Musica Lumina features three Rudcki Commemorative Concerts given in honor of the legacy of the Rev. Stanley Rudcki, the former Chair of the Niles College Department of Fine Arts, who founded the Niles Concert Choir and Niles Symphony Orchestra in the 1960’s.

“The concert series is designed to deepen our faith, provide a rich cultural experience and build community,” says Rev. Michael Meany, SJB Pastor. “Everyone is looking forward to hearing Jack Cimo perform.”

In addition, on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 7 p.m. Musica Lumina features the music of Poulenc and Saint Saens in a program of French chamber music.

Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 3 p.m. is the third and final Rudcki Commemorative Concert with the Musica Lumina Chamber Orchestra and the Niles Metropolitan Chorus performing Rossini’s Stabat Mater, sacred music by the celebrated opera composer. This is a special Palm Sunday performance.

For more information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org.