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Third Coast Percussion performs with the Grant Park Orchestra
This summer, Chicago music lovers come together once again for the Grant Park Music Festival, one of Chicago’s unique cultural gems. Among this season’s highlights is the July 8 appearance (with a later-than usual 8:00 pm concert start) of Cedille artist Third Coast Percussion (TCP), Chicago’s Grammy Award-winning ensemble and one of the city’s most adventurous musical ambassadors. Performing with the Grant Park Orchestra under Conductor Laurate Carlos Kalmar’s direction, TCP will give the Chicago premiere of Drum Circles, a concerto by acclaimed composer Christopher Theofanidis. The work showcases the extraordinary artistry, precision, and imagination that have made TCP a prized collaborator for composers and ensembles around the world.
This performance illustrates what makes Chicago’s cultural landscape so extraordinary. Organizations such as the Grant Park Music Festival and Cedille Records share a commitment to championing artistic excellence while making music accessible to broad audiences. The Festival’s free outdoor concerts draw listeners from across the region, while Cedille’s recordings carry the artistry of Chicago musicians to audiences around the globe. Along with many other world-class arts organizations in Chicago, they help sustain the vibrant ecosystem that allows artists to create, collaborate, and thrive.
We are proud to celebrate Third Coast Percussion’s continued success and are grateful for the network of artists, institutions, and supporters that makes Chicago one of the world’s great classical music cities. The July 8 concert takes place at 8:00 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Admission to the lawn is free, and information about reserved seating and Festival memberships can be found on the Grant Park Music Festival website.
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