Our 2021-2022 season opener, Chiaroscuro, marks Sandra and Robert Morgan’s farewell performance with the ensemble. Written for Rembrandt’s 30th anniversary, we will present the world premiere of Stacy Garrop’s Chiaroscuro. Defined in art as a striking difference between dark and light, the remainder of the program embodies chiaroscuro from the emotional shifts of a Rachmaninov Trio to the youthful vigor of a Mendelssohn Piano Quartet. GUEST ARTISTS: Jeannie Yu, Victor Santiago Asuncion, piano RACHMANINOV: Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G…

Our 2021-2022 season opener, Chiaroscuro, marks Sandra and Robert Morgan’s farewell performance with the ensemble. Written for Rembrandt’s 30th anniversary, we will present the world premiere of Stacy Garrop’s Chiaroscuro. Defined in art as a striking difference between dark and light, the remainder of the program embodies chiaroscuro from the emotional shifts of a Rachmaninov Trio to the youthful vigor of a Mendelssohn Piano Quartet. GUEST ARTISTS: Jeannie Yu, Victor Santiago Asuncion, piano RACHMANINOV: Trio élégiaque No. 1 in G Minor…

Rembrandt Chamber Musicians’ beloved Holiday Baroque returns! Featuring works of Corelli, Charpentier, and Bach, this annual celebration of baroque classics will capture the spirit of the season. Add this seasonal jewel to your calendar and join us for this annual treat. GUEST ARTISTS: Josefien Stoppelenburg, soprano; Stephen Alltop, harpsichord; Yuan-Yu, Qing Hou, Ann Palen, violins; Kenneth Olsen, cello; Ian Hallas, bass BACH: Prelude and Fugue in G Major, BWV 541 MONTEVERDI: Laudate dominum in sanctis eius, SV 287 Marco UCCELLINI:…

Once upon a time, two musicians fell in love. In the month we celebrate romance, Rembrandt spotlights one of music’s great love stories. Exchanging notes and meeting in secret, Robert and Clara married in defiance of Clara’s father. Their romance became the stuff of legend. Out of a marriage marked by both intense passion and tragedy came musical masterpieces. Discover the sounds of Clara and Robert Schumann—side by side— in The Schumanns’ Fairy Tale. GUEST ARTISTS: Jennifer Gunn, flute; Jonathan…

Once upon a time, two musicians fell in love. In the month we celebrate romance, Rembrandt spotlights one of music’s great love stories. Exchanging notes and meeting in secret, Robert and Clara married in defiance of Clara’s father. Their romance became the stuff of legend. Out of a marriage marked by both intense passion and tragedy came musical masterpieces. Discover the sounds of Clara and Robert Schumann—side by side— in The Schumanns’ Fairy Tale. GUEST ARTISTS: Jennifer Gunn, flute; Jonathan Gunn, clarinet…

  Rembrandt Chamber Musicians is pleased to present our 27th Annual High School Chamber Music Competition -- available to our supporters and patrons any time, all day long, Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13. To watch the performances on our YouTube channel, please click the link below. Programming for the Rembrandt Young Artists is made possible by donations from the community. Please consider donating in order to continue our efforts with these young artists. WATCH COMPETITION DONATE The Rembrandt…

A musical battle that went down in history as the “War of the Romantics,” pitted composers like Brahms, influenced by the legacy of Beethoven, against those of the New German School including Liszt, Wagner, and Felix Draeseke. Featuring French horn, experience a musical duel unlike any other. It is a fight not to be missed. GUEST ARTISTS: Fritz Foss, Neil Kimel, horn BRAHMS: Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, op. 40 Felix DRAESEKE: Quintet in B-Flat Major, op. 48 for piano,…

A musical battle that went down in history as the “War of the Romantics,” pitted composers like Brahms, influenced by the legacy of Beethoven, against those of the New German School including Liszt, Wagner, and Felix Draeseke. Featuring French horn, experience a musical duel unlike any other. It is a fight not to be missed. GUEST ARTISTS: Fritz Foss, Neil Kimel, horn BRAHMS: Horn Trio in E-Flat Major, op. 40 Felix DRAESEKE: Quintet in B-Flat Major, op. 48 for piano,…

Our closing concert Souvenirs pays homage to treasured memories and discovers a new favorite in a clarinet quintet of Bernard Herrmann, a composer best known for his film music and long collaboration with movie director Alfred Hitchcock. The season closes by revisiting a cherished Tchaikovsky classic and highlighting the virtuosity of Rembrandt Chamber Musicians. Bernard HERRMANN: “Souvenirs de Voyage” ft. Jonathan Gunn, clarinet TCHAIKOVSKY: String Sextet in D Minor, op. 70, “Souvenir de Florence” ft. Chee-Yun, violin Guest Artists: Chee-Yun,…

Click Here to Reserve Tickets Space is limited. Please reply by October 14, 2022. Honoring Josefien Stoppelenburg and Stephen Alltop  This year's honorees Josefien Stoppelenburg and Stephen Alltop are a powerhouse musical couple familiar to audiences around the Chicago area. Josefien has performed around the world, bringing her glittering soprano and memorable interpretations to diverse repertoire ranging from Bach to Stacy Garrop. Stephen's bravura technique and knowledge inform his performances on harpsichord, organ, and as a conductor with chamber ensembles,…

Mozart reputedly once said, “Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love—that is the soul of genius.” Rembrandt opens its season by presenting three brilliant works from the genius himself. MOZART: Violin Sonata in E Minor, K. 304 MOZART: Piano Quartet in G Minor, K. 478 MOZART: Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 Guest Artists: Eoin Andersen, violin; Stephen Williamson, clarinet; Jessica Choe, piano Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Mozart reputedly once said, “Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love—that is the soul of genius.” Rembrandt opens its season by presenting three brilliant works from the genius himself. MOZART: Violin Sonata in E Minor, K. 304 MOZART: Piano Quartet in G Minor, K. 478 MOZART: Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 Guest Artists: Eoin Andersen, violin; Stephen Williamson, clarinet; Jessica Choe, piano Click Here to Purchase Tickets

A cherished annual tradition, Rembrandt’s Holiday Baroque returns to Evanston and is coming to Chicago as well! That’s right—we’re performing it twice! Featuring Baroque favorites with a few surprise “gifts” along the way, Holiday Baroque will capture the spirit of the season. HANDEL: Concerto Grosso in G, op. 6, no. 1 KAPSBERGER: "Canario" TELEMANN: Concerto for 2 violins in G Major PURCELL: Evening Hymn Nicola MATTEIS: Diverse bizzarie HANDEL: Organ Concerto in F Major, op. 4, no. 5 BACH: "Non sa che sia dolore",…