Quatuor Ellipsos | Tour 2024 with Thierry Escaich

The celebrated French saxophone ensemble Quatuor Ellipsos brings their artistry to the Midwest with three anticipated concerts. Now in their 21st season, the quartet continues to captivate audiences across the globe, with performances and masterclasses in Belgium, France, Germany, Japan, and the U.S. For their performances in Chicago , they will join forces with renowned composer, organist, and improviser Thierry Escaich, promising an extraordinary musical experience.

10/22/2024 | French Music Festival: Thierry Escaich and Quatuor Ellipsos (Tea & Pipes Special)
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel | University of Chicago – Hyde Park Campus, Chicago, IL | 4:00pm
In this special concert, Quatuor Ellipsos teams up with French organist and composer Thierry Escaich.

10/23/2024 | French Music Festival: Quatuor Ellipsos
International House, Assembly Hall | University of Chicago – Hyde Park Campus, Chicago, IL | 6:00pm

10/26/2024 | Beethoven and the Heavens
Mendel Center Jenkins Theater | Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI | 7:30pm (Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm)
Quatuor Ellipsos will perform the world premiere of Fabien Waksman’s A Dream for Artemis, featuring a narration written by Jean-Philippe Uzan and inspired by NASA’s space exploration.