What could be more intriguing than the idea of a normal-sized female musician making a solo career on a huge instrument weighing 15 pounds and containing over 18 feet of tubing? Contrabassoon crusader Susan Nigro, a native of the south side of Chicago, has done exactly this - made a name for herself as one of the world's very few soloists on this instrument. Not content merely with orchestral freelance work, the "Contrabassoonist with a Cause" has made it her mission to bring this little-known but important instrument the long overdue attention and respect it deserves.

Pianist and Recital Collaborator, Mark Lindeblad, is a freelance pianist and bassoonist in the Chicago area.

Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 5:15 PM
1205A Butterfield Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Admission is free but seating is limited for this provocative program. RSVP to Steve Marcus at (630) 512-8830 or smarcus@chicagopianosuperstore.com .

For more information about the Guest Artists, please visit www.bigbassoon.com