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Frank Lloyd Wright designed Unity Temple as both a house of worship
and a place for the arts. The concert series is a lively way to
experience this masterpiece of architecture at its most dramatic
time, at night. The auditorium has 350 seats and all are no more
than 40 feet from the performers. Nearly ideal acoustics means music
here is experienced with a purity and directness that's hard to find
elsewhere.
Schedule
Ann Hampton Callaway
Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Known as "the singer that stills the room," jazz vocalist Ann
Hampton Callaway dazzles with her spontaneity, intelligence and
soulful charisma, infusing her songs with humor and her signature
improvisations.
Capriccio
Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.
The sparkling sound of Donna Milanovich's flute and the magical
quality of Stephen Hartman's harp promise an evening enchanted by
music of unparalleled grace and featuring an elegant repertoire from
across the centuries.
New Century Young Artists
Jan. 27, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
The New Century Young Artists are gifted scholarship recipients
and dedicated performers whose exceptional talents and accomplished,
exuberant professionalism never fail to inspire awe and sheer
delight in their audience.
Ralph Votapek
Feb. 24, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Fire and passion and rhythmic flair, poetry and tonal warmth,
full-bodied sonority and lyric clarity
-- the keyboard style of this first gold medal winner of the Van
Cliburn International Contest is as compelling and varied as his
rich repertoire.
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 Pacifica String Quartet
March 24, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
Ardent advocates of contemporary music, the Pacifica String
Quartet is also acclaimed for the warmth and humane tones of their
classical interpretations in charismatically presented concerts of
widely divergent musical styles.
Trio Globo
April 28, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
With roots in jazz, classical and sacred music, and global
rhythms, master harmonica player Howard Levy, cellist Eugene Friesen
and percussionist Glen Velez stand out as original voices in
contemporary acoustic jazz.
Single tickets are $12-$25, and some may be available at the
door. Buy online at
www.unitytemple-utrf.org or call ahead, 708-445-8955, to reserve
tickets. Coat check is available.
There is plenty of street and lot parking. The address is 875
Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple
Oak Park has the largest concentration of Frank Lloyd Wright
buildings in the world. In 1905, as Frank Lloyd Wright was living
and working in Oak Park, he received his first major solo public
commission.
The resulting building, Unity Temple, broke all the rules for
American and European religious architecture. With no obvious front
entrance, no steeple, a construction entirely of concrete and a
boldly cubist design, it was an extraordinary expression of Frank
Lloyd Wright's completely new ideas. He called this building his
jewel, and throughout his life he referred to this structure as one
of his greatest accomplishments. In fact he said, "Unity Temple is
my contribution to modern architecture."
Unity Temple is a national historic landmark and is initiating
its first comprehensive restoration in over 100 years. Preservation
of the building is the mission of the Unity Temple Restoration
Foundation. For more information, call 708-383-8873 or visit
www.unitytemple-utrf.org.
[News release provided by PineManor401.com Connections Marketing]
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