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University of Chicago carillon conference

Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

The University of Chicago’s Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, Chicago, Illinois, presents a carillon conference, “Welcome to Tower Thoughts, a Carillon New Music Festival,” May 9–11. Guest performers Tiffany Ng, Jasper Depraetere, and Stefano Colletti will play works by six commissioned composers: Connor Chee, Carolyn Chen, Yvette Janine Jackson, Liesbeth Janssens, Ania Vu, and Charlie Zettek

There will be five concerts on the Laura Spelman Rockfeller Memorial Carillon of 72 bells: May 9, 7:00 p.m.; 5/10, 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and 5/11, 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Masterclasses will be led by each guest performer for anyone who plays carillon. 

For information: rockefeller.uchicago.edu

 

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