october, 2024
Chicago Philharmonic presents an evening with Sleeping At Last
Event Details
SOLD OUT
EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE:
Chicago Philharmonic Presents An Evening With Sleeping At Last
đź“… Date: Friday, October 12, 2024
đź“Ť Venue: Harris Theater for Music and Dance
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
Get ready for a special World Premiere experience as Sleeping At Last, the mastermind behind soul-stirring melodies including “Saturn”, “Turning Page”, and “You Are Enough”, joins forces with the Chicago Philharmonic and Artistic Director & Principal Conductor, Scott Speck, for an immersive orchestral performance of the artists’ beloved songs reimagined with symphony orchestra.
Adding to the magic, Chicago Philharmonic’s Donna Milanovich Composer-in-Residence, Jonathan Bingham, will unveil an exciting new piece, promising to contribute to an unforgettable evening of musical innovation and artistry.
Breaking Genre Boundaries
For the very first time, be part of this extraordinary collaboration where the raw emotion of Sleeping At Last’s melodies merges with the timeless elegance of the Chicago Philharmonic. No frills, just music that speaks to the soul.
Celebrate Chicago Philharmonic’s 35th Season! Gala & Concert
Join us on Saturday, October 12 for an exclusive Gala celebrating the Chicago Philharmonic’s 35th Anniversary Season at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion Stage. Enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner, and an intimate performance by Chicago Philharmonic Artist in Residence, Njioma Grevious—an exceptional violinist hailed as one of the most promising talents of her generation and a recipient of the prestigious 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
Afterward, Gala guests will have VIP access to the sold-out October 12th Sleeping At Last concert at the Harris Theater—your only chance to attend this highly anticipated event!
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OCT. 11 & OCT. 12 PERFORMANCES SOLD OUT!
TICKET LEVELS:
Tickets are general admission within 3 sections:
VIP TICKETS (closest to the stage, limited number available), BACK MAIN FLOOR, and BALCONY.
VIP ticket holders are also granted first access to merchandise and seating.
VIPs and Main Floor G/A will enter the concert hall through Level 1.
Balcony G/A can enter through Level 2 for Lower Balcony seating or through Level 3 for Upper Balcony seating.
ABOUT SLEEPING AT LAST
Sleeping At Last is the moniker of Chicago-based singer-songwriter, producer and composer, Ryan O’Neal. With more than 3.3 billion streams on Spotify and Apple Music, the artist has been featured on more than 100 popular movies, television shows and performances.
Sleeping At Last can often be heard on popular TV Shows and Films: The Twilight Saga, Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, Jane The Virgin, The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance, Criminal Minds, Bones, Supergirl, The Vampire Diaries, The Ellen Degeneres Show, trailers for The Fault In Our Stars, Tolkien and many more. (Click here for complete list)
Having shared the stage with notable artists such as Christina Perri, Switchfoot, Alanis Morissette, The Format, Something Corporate, Phantom Planet, and many others, Sleeping At Last is gearing up for a remarkable event. Mark your calendars for October 11 + 12, as Sleeping At Last joins forces with the Chicago Philharmonic for the grand world premiere of their acclaimed work, performed LIVE alongside Chicago’s Ferrari of Orchestras — Chicago Philharmonic.
ABOUT JONATHAN BINGHAM
Over the last decade, Jonathan Bingham has been recognized for his use of electronic and acoustic instrumentation. He’s composed music for film, advertisements, and has received commissions to write for numerous ensembles. Jonathan received the Vincent C. LaGuardia Award in composition leading to a residency with the Arapahoe Philharmonic in 2016. Over the following several years he premiered five orchestral works and obtained a subsequent residency with the Boulder Symphony. Through his collaborations with filmmakers, dancers, and painters, he has had work premiered internationally in concert halls, cinemas, galleries, and playhouses. Recent commissions include CIVIC for string orchestra for the Portland Youth Philharmonic and his Essay for Percussion for the consortium “Everybody Hits!” In addition, he has created original scores for over a dozen film productions which have premiered in festivals such as the New York Film Festival, Rome International Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival among others. Recently, he has been invited to lecture on concert and film music at Fayetteville State University, the School of Visual Arts, and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Holding degrees in composition from Howard University and New York University, Jonathan studied with Anthony Randolph and Justin Dello Joio respectively. His most recent project is Cool Story—a platform researching scores and producing recordings of lesser known music.
