Experience the power of three! Pristine voices, exquisite harmonies, soulful lyricism, vigorous rhythms, earthy passion, and heartfelt compassion. Offering a folk-pop sound interlaced with alt-country and rock, the Jennys make new songs feel traditional and familiar ones brand new. The Jennys have frequently appeared on Garrison Keillor’s public radio show A Prairie Home Companion, and their latest release, Live at Mauch Chunk Opera House hit the Billboard Top 10.

“Their soaring melodicism defies boundaries, feeling at once edgy and familiar, delivered in harmonies that could melt a Manitoba February.” – Boston Globe

One of today’s most compelling classical guitarists, Denis Azabagic is hailed for his melodic fluency, marvelous tone, and unerring musical sense. Between 1992 and 1999, he won first prize in 11 international competitions. His seemingly effortless virtuosity promises a concert that is a joy to see as well as hear. In demand globally, Azabagic is a regular at Chicago’s Symphony Center. He currently teaches at Roosevelt University in Chicago.

“Once he started playing his guitar, he became ageless. One couldn’t imagine where the man, the instrument, and the music separated, if at all.”

– Los Angeles Valley Star

UTCS is proud to present outstanding students from Northern Illinois University, showcasing a string quartet and brass ensemble. The artistry, enthusiasm, and accomplishment of these performers never fail to dazzle and delight admiring concertgoers.

“They were impressive—I feel like I’ve been treated to
a cutting-edge peek at future famous artists.”

– UTCS audience member

Chicago’s—and America’s—premier early-music, original-instrument ensemble performs rarely heard music from 1860s America, including popular songs, minstrel music, country music, and the sensational music of Louis Gottschalk and William Morris.

“The Consort offers performances “invested with impeccable taste and style that have honed the practice of conceptual programming to a fine art.”

– Chicago Tribune

The wizardry of Liam Teague, hailed as the “Paganini of the Steelpan,” joins with the multi-instrumental artistry of Robert Chappell to perform intricate original compositions and intense improvisations that are sure to amaze and delight.

“The mastery of lead pan by Liam Teague is unmatched as is the
performing and compositional skills of Robert Chappell. ‘For Lack
of Better Words’ is exquisite and inspirational.”

—Percussive Notes Magazine

Is it blues? Is it classical? Chicago’s legendary performers capture the fresh, sparkling qualities of classical music merged with the emotional, melodic style of blues. It’s astonishing, mesmerizing, joyous, and outrageous, drawing audiences to places they have never been before.

“Gritty Chicago blues and rarefied classical chamber music might
not seem like a match made in heaven until you’ve heard Corky Siegel
bring the two together ... a crowning achievement.”
—Chicago Tribune