Kathleen Brauer violin
Mark Brandfonbrener cello
Lori Kaufman piano
Erika Shrauger clarinet

Folk-Inspired Music from Around the World
Brahms Hungarian Dance
Dvorak Slavonik Dance
Traditional Czardas (Hungarian)
Traditional Italian Folk Songs
Traditional Dark Eyes and Two Guitars (Russian)
Tangos by Piazzola and Gardel (Argentina)
Gershwin Someone to Watch over Me, Summertime, S'Wonderful, Our Love is Here to Stay

In the grand tradition of European café music, the Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players bring together captivating folk music from around the world in Café Culture.

Linger through the evening at the Piazza San Marco with traditional Italian songs or tango up a storm in an Argentinian nightclub with Piazzolla and Gardel. Experience the lively Hungarian Dance from Brahms and be swept away the romance of Russian gypsy tunes. And finally, swing along back home with great American songbook classics from Gershwin.

Let the warm and rich instrumental voices of the Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players serve you a buffet of great folk tunes from across cultures, just as they were performed in yesteryear with the audience enjoying delicious food, great wines and drinks, and an inviting, casual atmosphere.

Approximate running time 1 hour

Tickets $25 | Students $10*
Open seating. Doors open at 11am.

Brunch and beverages available for purchase separately through City Winery