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Discover Composers Florence Price and Amy Beach

Women's History Month

2023-03-06 18:30:00 2023-03-06 20:00:00 America/Chicago Discover Composers Florence Price and Amy Beach Chamber Music On The Fox reveals the rich musical legacy of American composers Amy Beach and Florence Price. Learn about these phenomenal women who composed piano music, chamber works, and symphonies. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Monday, March 06
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-06 18:30:00 2023-03-06 20:00:00 America/Chicago Discover Composers Florence Price and Amy Beach Chamber Music On The Fox reveals the rich musical legacy of American composers Amy Beach and Florence Price. Learn about these phenomenal women who composed piano music, chamber works, and symphonies. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Main Library

Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Chamber Music On The Fox reveals the rich musical legacy of American composers Amy Beach and Florence Price. Learn about these phenomenal women who composed piano music, chamber works, and symphonies.

Chamber Music On The Fox reveals the rich musical legacy of American composers Amy Beach and Florence Price. Learn about these phenomenal women who composed piano music, chamber works, and symphonies.

Presenter: Elinor Olin

Chamber Music On The Fox presents Rediscovered: Piano Quintets Of Florence Price and Amy Beach on Mon. March 13. For tickets and information: https://www.chambermusiconthefox.org/concert/rediscovered-piano-quintets-of-florence-price-and-amy-beach/

Check out a free concert pass to the Price-Beach concert here: http://attend.gailborden.info/event/7161188

About Elinor Olin:

Elinor Olin received her PhD in Music History from Northwestern University; she earned her undergraduate degree in Flute Performance at the University of the Pacific.

Dr. Olin’s research interests include melodrama, 19th-century opera, concert life and cultural nationalism in France.  She has written articles for Nineteenth Century Music, the Journal of Musicological Research, MLA Notes and publications of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Her study of Saint-Saëns and melodrama was published in Melodramatic Voices (Ashgate Press) and her investigation Edouard Lalo’s opera Le roi d’Ys and the politics of Regionalism was published recently in The Oxford Handbook of Music and Medievalism. Olin has read papers to the American Musicological Society, Ars Musica Chicago and has presented lectures and workshops for the Santa Fe Opera, the Grant Park Music Festival, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. She is past president of the American Musicological Society Midwest Chapter, was program annotator for Music in the Loft, the Chicago-based concert organization, and has written extensive program notes for Cedille Records, including Portraits -- The McGill/McHale Trio; Trios from the City of Big Shoulders – The Lincoln Trio; and Avant l’orage: French String Trios 1926-1939 – Black Oak Ensemble.

 Olin is the founder of Opera Immersion Seminars and has led in-depth discussion forums at the Santa Fe Opera and Lyric Opera of Chicago since 2014. 

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Music & Performances | Adult Programs |

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Wed, Nov 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Families are invited to share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime. For ages 1-3 with an adult caregiver. Drop-in program! No registration required.

Wed, Nov 13, 9:15am - 9:45am
Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Rakow Branch
Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs in this interactive Storytime. Ages 1-3 years old with adult caregiver.
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Main Library - Lobby - Concierge
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Wed, Nov 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Learn basic Android operations: adding and removing apps, increase text size, battery care, what to do with that pesky "low memory" message, and much more. This class is best suited for new users.
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Wed, Nov 13, 10:45am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5 years old
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Wed, Nov 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Nov 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: Highbury Dr., east of Waverly – Elgin 60120 – 3:00-3:45

Wed, Nov 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Lobby
Join us for an all-ages opening with special guests Carlos Tortolero and Fernando Ramirez! Explore Olmec exhibits, enjoy kids' activities, and win exciting giveaways!

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: Woodview Circle – corner of Woodview Cr. & Chicago St., Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45

Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270
Help out the library with various projects. Meet in Studio 270. Registration Required.
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Wed, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities and a fun craft! Drop-in program!

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Main Library - Conference Room
The Walking Book Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm to walk, followed by the book discussion at 7:45 pm. Interested? Contact Andrea at ahouston@gailborden.info.

Thu, Nov 14, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Genealogy
Receive one-on-one genealogy assistance from Elgin Genealogical Society volunteers.

Thu, Nov 14, 9:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Get help with common tech issues like Microsoft Office, using a tablet, hotspots, syncing email with your phone, downloading content, and more. Drop in for personalized assistance at your library.

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Join us for an interactive storytime! Best for kids birth-6 with an adult caregiver. All ages are welcome. Drop-in!

Thu, Nov 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Rakow Branch
Children will develop fine motor skills as we have fun learning to draw!
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Thu, Nov 14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Grove Room
A Men's Shed is a place geared toward older men to gather, make new friendships while working on projects, learning new skills and hobbies, and giving back to the community. All are welcome.

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito. Please register.
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Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Find us on the corner of Sherwood Ave and Oakhill Rd. Elgin IL 60120.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Uncover the artistic journey of KC, MO artist Liz Gonzalez and how her dual upbringing in U.S. and Mexican cultures have deeply influenced her work designing an Olmec head for the Olmec Exhibit.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Acompáñanos para disfrutar historias, música, manualidades y más! Perfecto para familias con niños de 3 años en adelante.

Thu, Nov 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
During this interactive program, you’ll experience how optical illusions work, why people fall for scams, and how we make thousands of choices every day that are influenced subconsciously.