A series of six chamber music concerts from January through March will feature music from around the world evocative of "In Search of Paradise: Centuries of Great Garden Design." The series is presented in cooperation with Northeastern Illinois University’s Mostly Music.

Cost for the series is $75 for members, $100 for nonmembers. Individual concert tickets are $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Performances will take place on select Saturdays at 2 p.m. in the Garden’s Alsdorf Auditorium.

Tickets may be purchased by calling (773) 442-4636.

Renaissance Gardens – January 25, 2003
The Choral Sounds of Chicago
Voices, Harpsichord, Recorder
Program titled "Renaissance Flora and Fauna"

English Gardens – February 8, 2003
Pilgrim Chamber Players
Soprano, Flute, Clarinet, Cello and Harp
Music of English composers Britten, Reade, Arnold and more

Asian Gardens – February 15, 2003
Wei Yang and Betty Xiang
Masters of the Pipa and Erhu, Traditional Chinese Instruments
Music by Asian composers

Contemporary Gardens – February 22, 2003
Pinotage
Soprano, Flute, Viola, Harp
Contemporary music and poetry with nature themes

North American Gardens – March 8, 2003
Millar Brass Quintet
Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone and Tuba
Music from The Tender Land, the operatic score about Frank Lloyd Wright The Shining Brow and more

Persian Gardens – March 22, 2003
CUBE Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Violins, Cello, Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Percussion, Guitar and Keyboard
Iranian and Iranian-inspired music and poetry