The American Chamber Music Society Presents:

REFRACTIONS

"Mr. Gratz was like a great story teller immediately gaining the confidence of his listeners. He knew where he would be taking us, and we wanted to follow him. Throughout the performance, he combined superb technique – virtually perfect intonation, incisive rhythms, rich double-stops – with a sense of humanity."

–Mike Greenberg, INCIDENT LIGHT

Internationally celebrated violinist Eric Gratz returns to the stage with another dramatically eclectic program, REFRACTIONS. Explore music through a variety of lenses, from the elegance of Leclair to the spirituality of Messiaen, the refined brilliance of Mozart, and the storm-lit drama of Saint-Saëns.

REFRACTIONS draws on the deep tradition of the violin recital while illuminating the unique character of each composer. Intimate and expansive, lyrical and virtuosic, this program explores how music refracts time, style, and spirit through the hands of the performer. Gratz is joined by his collaborator of nearly two decades, New York-based pianist Eliot Goldmund.

ACMS performs all concerts at PianoForte, an intimate 75-seat concert hall with spectacular acoustics in downtown Chicago's South Loop neighborhood. A reception and meet-and-greet with the performers will follow this 90 minute program.

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The American Chamber Music Society is deeply invested in inspiring and connecting with our local community. As one of the most intimate classical music experiences in Chicago, it is our honor to enrich our culture by performing repertoire ranging from centuries ago to the present, providing a variety of educational opportunities and offering tickets at a discounted price. There is nothing like sitting a few feet away from the best musicians in the world, especially when many of them are from your home town. I am confident the diverse and innovative programming of our events will leave you moved, exhilarated, and eager to return.

–ERIC GRATZ, DIRECTOR