Edward Kelsey Moore ~ Appearing Soon
discussing his writing or making music
Edward Kelsey Moore making music. . .
Chicago Sinfonietta
Charles Ives' America
ONE performance only!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Songs by Charles Ives at 6 pm \ Main concert begins at 7 pm
MANDEL HALL, University of Chicago
Conductor: Mei-Ann Chen
Edward Kelsey Moore will perform among his Sinfonietta colleagues.
The Chicago Sinfonietta is delighted to partner with Illinois State University and music scholar Joseph Horowitz for this exclusive event. Charles Ives’ symphonic music is a
singular tapestry, touching the deepest currents
of our shared American experience.
Ives use of American vernacular song draws profound narratives from our history and culture. His soundscapes evoke the
forests and coastline of his native New England.
Coming from a family of Connecticut Abolitionists, Ives connected profoundly with the African American experience,
frequently playing spirituals at the piano.
The main piece in the concert... is Ives’ Symphony No. 2, composed in his twenties and full of American folk tunes, including quotations from Bringing in the Sheaves, Camptown Races, Long, Long Ago, America the Beautiful and the fiddler’s favorite, Turkey in the Straw.
Continental quotations from Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Wagner also appear in this symphonic masterpiece, linking it to the grand traditions of Europe while staying true to his American heritage.
The evening’s program is scripted with narration, and features songs,
letters, and writings by Ives.
The concert includes a substantial visual accompaniment
by video artist Peter Bodganoff.
There will also be a post-show discussion with leading Ives scholars.
Pre-Concert Recital 6:00-6:30 PM
Songs by Charles Ives
with Sidney Outlaw, baritone, and Steven Mayer, piano
Main Program - at 7:00 PM
George WALKER \ Folksongs for Orchestra
Charles IVES \ Three Places in New England
Charles IVES \ Symphony No. 2
Andante moderato
Allegro
Adagio cantabile
Lento maestoso
Allegro molto vivace
Length of main program: 1 hour and 40 minutes, plus a 20-minute intermission.
Chicago Sinfonietta \ Charles Ives' America
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
MANDEL HALL, University of Chicago
1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Charles Ives' America
ONE performance only!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Songs by Charles Ives at 6 pm \ Main concert begins at 7 pm
MANDEL HALL, University of Chicago
Conductor: Mei-Ann Chen
Edward Kelsey Moore will perform among his Sinfonietta colleagues.
The Chicago Sinfonietta is delighted to partner with Illinois State University and music scholar Joseph Horowitz for this exclusive event. Charles Ives’ symphonic music is a
singular tapestry, touching the deepest currents
of our shared American experience.
Ives use of American vernacular song draws profound narratives from our history and culture. His soundscapes evoke the
forests and coastline of his native New England.
Coming from a family of Connecticut Abolitionists, Ives connected profoundly with the African American experience,
frequently playing spirituals at the piano.
The main piece in the concert... is Ives’ Symphony No. 2, composed in his twenties and full of American folk tunes, including quotations from Bringing in the Sheaves, Camptown Races, Long, Long Ago, America the Beautiful and the fiddler’s favorite, Turkey in the Straw.
Continental quotations from Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and Wagner also appear in this symphonic masterpiece, linking it to the grand traditions of Europe while staying true to his American heritage.
The evening’s program is scripted with narration, and features songs,
letters, and writings by Ives.
The concert includes a substantial visual accompaniment
by video artist Peter Bodganoff.
There will also be a post-show discussion with leading Ives scholars.
Pre-Concert Recital 6:00-6:30 PM
Songs by Charles Ives
with Sidney Outlaw, baritone, and Steven Mayer, piano
Main Program - at 7:00 PM
George WALKER \ Folksongs for Orchestra
Charles IVES \ Three Places in New England
Charles IVES \ Symphony No. 2
Andante moderato
Allegro
Adagio cantabile
Lento maestoso
Allegro molto vivace
Length of main program: 1 hour and 40 minutes, plus a 20-minute intermission.
Chicago Sinfonietta \ Charles Ives' America
Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
MANDEL HALL, University of Chicago
1131 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Edward Kelsey Moore / some Recent Appearances. . .
To start off 2025, Chicago Sinfonietta, the Chicago History Museum and Searchlight Pictures sponsored a FREE screening of the movie, The Supremes At Earl's ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT at the museum on a Sunday afternoon in early January. As part of the event there was a warmly appreciated musical performance by Chicago Sinfonietta’s String Quartet prior to the start of the movie, and afterwards an exclusive Q&A with author Edward Kelsey Moore (he wrote the novel that the movie is based on). Edward is also a cellist who has performed with Chicago Sinfonietta for many years. (There was also free popcorn!)
In late December, the Tetrapin Cello Quartet presented two Holiday concerts which featured innovative four-cello arrangements of festive holiday tunes, personal Christmas stories, and a heartfelt sing-a-long. Edward Kelsey Moore is a founding member of the Tetrapin Cello Quartet.
Mid-October saw Edward Kelsey Moore performing in New York City -- at Carnegie Hall! The streaming music icon, Sleeping at Last, joined forces with Chicago Philharmonic for a concert that explored the artist's beloved songs, reimagined with symphony orchestra. A week prior to the NYC trip, this same show was presented in two sold-out concerts at the Harris Theater, located at the North end of Chicago's spectacular Millennium Park. E.K.M. performed among his Chicago Philharmonic colleagues in all three concerts.
Who The Hell Are We?
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New York Times Bestselling authors Edward Kelsey Moore and Melanie Benjamin launched a podcast back in 2019: Who The Hell Are We? Once or twice each month they share a lively conversation about movies, books, and occasional cocktails (the latter having an inspiring and transforming effect on the former). You can enjoy more than 100 episodes, FREE, by searching for Who The Hell Are We? using whatever podcast app you prefer, including Apple Podcasts, Audible, or any of the dozens of apps out there. Just curious? Hear single episodes in a regular browser window. Listen, discover and laugh along with these two energetic writers! Click the More Info button for links and brief how-to-hear podcast details.
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Edward Kelsey Moore's sequel novel
~ The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues ~ Available in Hardcover, E-Book, and downloadable Audiobook
~ The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues ~ Available in Hardcover, E-Book, and downloadable Audiobook
The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues received *starred* reviews
from Library Journal and Publishers Weekly!