The Downers Grove Concert Association has announced programming for the 64th Artists Showcase West classical music series. Four concerts are planned, with three to take place in the Johnson Auditorium on the campus of Downers Grove North High School and one in Naperville's Wentz Concert Hall. True to the Showcase's tradition, the season will feature musicians of outstanding quality and international acclaim from the United States and abroad. Until June 28th subscriptions to all four concerts are available in
a special early bird package. If purchased by June 28, all four concerts will cost $80 for individuals, $40 for students and $170 for families. After the deadline, the same tickets increase to $100, $50 and $200 respectively. Individual tickets can be bought for $30 ($15 for students in grades 1-12.)
Artists Showcase West performances are held on Sunday afternoons at 3 pm with a pre-concert conversation moderated by music commentator Joshua Kind beginning at 2 pm. Ample free off street parking is available at both the Johnson Auditorium as well as Wentz Concert Hall. For more information please call 630-963-9093 or visit www.dgconcerts.org. The 2010-2011 Artists Showcase West season is supported by the Illinois Arts Council, and contributions to help fund Artists Showcase West are fully
tax-deductible.
Prima Trio (Piano, violin/viola and clarinet) - last season Armenian clarinetist Boris Allakhverdyan appeared as a guest soloist with the St. Petersburg Quartet with enthusiastic audience acclaim. On October 3rd he brings his group, the Prima Trio, to Downers Grove. Grand Prize and Gold Medal winners of the prestigious Fischoff Chamber Music Competition in 2007, the Prima Trio distinguishes itself with its remarkable playing and wide ranging repertioire including works of Piazolla and Lotti arranged
by Mr. Allakhverdyan. Award winning Uzbek violinist/violist Gulia Gurevich and Anastasia Dudik, first prize winner of the 2005 Russian International Piano Competition, complete the Trio.