Grace Ann Lee – Rush Hour
Civic Orchestra of Chicago • 5m 23s
Rush Hour paints the busy hustle-bustle energy of city traffic that Lee found herself missing during the pandemic. When you are in traffic you anticipate getting to a certain destination. Whether you are on your way to attend a beautiful concert, meeting up with friends, or even just getting home from work, there is excitement in the energy of being in the city.
SPONSORS
The 2022–23 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.
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