Contemporary Music Ensemble
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30pm CDT
Galvin Recital Hall
Alan Pierson and Ben Bolter, conductors; Georg Friedrich Haas, guest composer
Georg Friedrich Haas joins the ensemble for a performance of his iconic work in vain, dubbed a “modern masterpiece” by Alex Ross. Performed partially in darkness, in vain is a reflection on the inevitability of cycles of authoritarianism, and the unending need to push back.
Cecelia Olszewski, world premiere
Georg Friedrich Haas, in vain
Tickets are $8 for the general public and $5 for students with valid ID.
Buy TicketsMary B. Galvin Recital Hall
Address
70 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
United States
About
Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this 400-seat hall features a 40-foot glass wall offering views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council–certified wood, covered with a thin layer of African moabi wood, provide optimal acoustics, and the hall is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment for recording.