Living Sounds: A Celebration of Chicago Composers is a powerful recital exploring resilience through music. Featuring pianist Alyssa Arrigo and vocalist Leila Bowie McClenahan, the program highlights works by contemporary Chicago composers. Pieces like Stacy Garrop’s Repair the World and Shawn Okpebholo’s Mi Sueño reflect on tragedies like the Highland Park shooting and the COVID-19 pandemic. George Flynn’s Chicago Poets Sing engages with provocative social themes, while lighter works, including tangos and Garrop’s To Music, uplift the spirit. The recital also includes world premieres by Tim Corpus and Clara Frantzen, celebrating Chicago’s vibrant and resilient musical voice.
