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MusicNOW with the Chicago Symphony, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and Musicians of the AACM (POSTPONED)

  • Harris Theater at Millennium Park 205 E. Randolph Drive Chicago, IL 60601 (map)

MusicNOW celebrates the 55th anniversary of Chicago’s own Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), founded in May 1965. The AACM pays homage to the diverse styles of expression within the body of Black Music in the US, Africa and throughout the world, an experience that extends from ancient traditions to futuristic sounds. On May 18, the CSO will honor the organization’s long history and its profound impact on modern music.

Program includes:
Wadada Leo Smith: Delta Blues
Nicole Mitchell: New work for Civic Orchestra of Chicago
George Lewis: P. Multitudinis for ensemble
George Lewis: Tales of the Traveler

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