Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM CDT
Apollo's Fire with Jeannette Sorrell present
BAKLAVA BASH: An Ancient Middle Eastern Music Party
4545 N Lincoln Ave · The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall · 773.728.6000
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM CDT
4545 N Lincoln Ave · The Myron R. Szold Music & Dance Hall · 773.728.6000

GRAMMY-winners Apollo's Fire and Jeannette Sorrell make their Old Town School debut! This ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall and around the world, bringing music of the past to life on historic instruments. In this program, they take you centuries back to a time when the different peoples of Jerusalem lived together in relative peace. Following the ancient tradition of Hakawati (Middle Eastern storytelling), oud master Ronnie Malley weaves tales of his Palestinian ancestors, while Apollo's Fire musicians evoke the Middle Eastern landscape with festive tunes and haunting ancient instruments. Also featuring Tina Bergmann on hammered dulcimer, and Apollo's Fire friends on cello and percussion. An uplifting musical prayer for peace in our time.
“An ensemble at the height of their powers, making vital statements about the worldÉ” – SEEN & HEARD INTERNATIONAL (UK)