Silver-Rose Duo

Description

Silver-Rose Duo, the critically acclaimed Chicago-based classical flute and guitar ensemble, specializes in engaging and educational performances, featuring music from the standard repertoire as well as their own arrangements, new music and works from around the globe.

Virtuosic performers, Kim Fleuchaus and Julie Goldberg present themed programs that educate, uplift and delight their audiences.

Current programs include:
*Baroque, Brazil and Beyond- compositions from Baroque heavyweights, interspersed with expressive melodies and exciting Brazilian rhythms.

*Snow Dreams- a winter themed program.

*Songs, Dances, and Legends- a multicultural program that engages audiences of all ages.

*Home and Away- music inspired by travel, distant places, and the joy of returning home.

*Songs and Stories of the Season-a deep dive into the stories behind the Christmas/Holiday songs you've come to know and love.

Silver-Rose Duo presents in-person concerts and a variety of options for virtual performances.

Visit www.silver-roseduo.com for complete program descriptions, video performances, and additional information.

Work Sample

Excerpts from the Silver-Rose Duo program, "Songs and Stories of the Season". Running time= 2 minutes. Recorded and presented virtually to various libraries December, 2021.

Go deeper this holiday season and join Silver-Rose duo to explore the fascinating and often untold history and stories behind the songs you've come to know and love at this time of year. Beautiful arrangements of timeless holiday classics  interwoven with the fascinating tales behind your favorite holiday favorites.

https://www.silver-roseduo.com/music

Individual performance videos posted to the Silver-rose Duo web-page. Video Selections include: A Place Where We Belong by Christopher Teves
Canción de Cuna by José L. Elizondo, arr. Silver-Rose Duo
Fukuoka from Japanese Suite, by Marvin Falcon
Joropo, by José Luis Merlin
Bacon St Bulgar from the Klezmer Suite by Carl Dimow
Agua y Vinho by Egberto Gismonti, arr. Gary Kerr

The submitted video samples are take from the Silver-Rose Duo's current programs:
SNOW DREAMS
Chase the winter blues away with this delightfully warm program of music inspired by the winter season and all the beauty, stillness and storms that come this time of year.

BAROQUE, BRAZIL AND BEYOND
Baroque heavyweights interspersed with all the expressive melodies and exciting rhythms that Brazilian music affords, as well as some surprises from other cultural traditions. This constantly changing program of some of our favorite compositions is always a crowd-pleaser.

SONGS, DANCES AND LEGENDS
This enthralling program celebrates the arts with exciting dance music from around the globe, narrated stories from a variety of cultures set to music, and beautiful songs without words. A captivating multicultural program that engages audiences of all ages. 

SONGS AND STORIES OF THE SEASON
Go deeper this holiday season and join Silver-Rose duo to explore the fascinating and often untold history and stories behind the songs you've come to know and love at this time of year. Beautiful arrangements of timeless holiday classics  interwoven with the fascinating tales behind your favorite holiday favorites.

HOME AND AWAY
A program inspired by travel, distant places, and the joy of returning home. This program features energetic music from Brazil, Japan, and beyond, including pieces written for and arranged by Silver-Rose Duo.

History

Silver-Rose Duo, the critically acclaimed Chicago-based classical flute and guitar ensemble, specializes in engaging and educational performances, featuring music from the standard repertoire as well as new music, and works from around the globe. Kim and Julie began their duo while pursuing music degrees at Northwestern University. Each have gone on to earn success and honors as soloists and chamber musicians.

In 2017 Kim and Julie happy reconnected, formed the Silver-Rose Duo and have been actively concertizing ever since. Silver-Rose duo has presented programs for Illinois Libraries, Midwest Concert Series, and Senior Centers. During the pandemic SLD presented online and streaming concerts reaching nation-wide audiences.

Artistic Vision

Silver-Rose duo is committed to bringing quality, engaging, educational performances to audiences of all ages and backgrounds, even those not familiar with classical music. Presenting thoughtfully curated themed programming, Kim and Julie combine virtuosic chamber music performances with insightful commentary, providing a directed listening experience that enhances the musical, educational and emotional impact of each performance.