Sunday Feb. 19: Marimbas and more with Nine Worlds Ensemble at Church of Beethoven-Oak Park

Church of Beethoven-Oak Park is proud to welcome back Chicago marimba performer and composer Thor Bremer with the Nine Worlds Ensemble on Sunday, February 19 at 10:30 a.m. Bremer and his colleagues wowed Church of Beethoven audiences last year with a lush performance full of surprises. The performance will take place at Open Door Theater, 902 S. Ridgeland in Oak Park.

"Having been named Thor, my name carries with it the many rich stories of Norse mythology,” Bremer said. “Yggdrasil, the World Tree, connects the nine worlds in norse mythology. All of the music we're playing is inspired by nature, and played on (mostly) wooden instruments. Our music has an organic quality to the sound, as well as being inspired by music from many cultures around the world. All of these concepts are tied together with the idea of the Nine Worlds of Norse mythology."

Nine Worlds Ensemble (formerly the Bowtime Quintet) is a new approach to chamber music. With backgrounds in classical, jazz, pop, rock, and more, the Nine Worlds players bring a diverse approach to music that enhances their ability to impact their audience. Rather than approaching music from one perspective, the ensemble embodies and embraces multiple perspectives, adding both new dimensions and accessibility.

Equally comfortable in the club as the concert hall, the mission of Nine Worlds is to bring their eclectic brand of pop chamber music to a wide variety of venues and listeners and create music worth listening to.

The group recently finished "The Seasons" double album. We have performed throughout the Chicago area and South Eastern Wisconsin, in clubs, homes, and concert halls.

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Started in Oak Park in 2011, Church of Beethoven-Oak Park presents Sunday morning classical music performances in an intimate and casual setting as well as poetry by local poets and two minutes of silence. The family-friendly concerts are designed to bring classical music to an intimate audience in a casual setting.

Record store owner Val Camilletti is mistress of ceremonies in a refreshing Sunday morning event with free coffee and cookies. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and children.

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