DUKE IT OUT Nutcracker Combines Classical and Jazz Versions at Nichols Concert Hall
Performers include Axiom Brass and Music Institute Ensemble-in Residence Quintet Attacca.
By: A.A. Cristi Oct. 01, 2021
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The Music Institute of Chicago brings back a holiday tradition with "Duke It Out!," featuring the classical (Tchaikovsky) and jazz (Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn) versions of The Nutcracker in a music and dance performance Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Performers include Axiom Brass and Music Institute Ensemble-in Residence Quintet Attacca, joined by dance artists curated by Dance Chicago. The performance is a family-friendly 60 minutes in length. The Music Institute of Chicago will adhere to all current protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as determined by the state of Illinois and the CDC. As of September 30, requirements include providing proof of vaccination (or a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the performance date) and masking at all times."Duke It Out!" takes place Saturday, December 11 at 2 p.m.
at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Tickets are $10 general admission,
on sale beginning October 15 at musicinst.org/nch.
All programming is subject to change.
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