Variations on Brahms (Music Preview)

The work of the music department of "The Chicago Theater Sweatshop" may become one of the surprises our our inaugural production.

The department is run by composer/producer Gabriel Dib, the Brazilian musician responsible for the sound designs of "Smartphones, a pocket-size farce." Gabriel is a tireless collaborator who can take one tiny idea and make a universe out of it... he always understands what I'm trying to say in ways, I can't even explain with words... then he comes out with brilliant, complex productions that are always, just perfect.

Gabriel and his team have been working on creative variations for the main theme of the play, the romantic, bittersweet 3rd symphony by Brahms.

You can get a taste of their work on this overture for both Acts of the play.

The group of musicians is quite impressive and way beyond what a small independent production could possibly afford. We want to thank all of them for their amazing contribution to our play. They are:

Gabriel Dib - Composer, Arranger and Music Producer

Sergei Stern - Assistant Music Producer



Jim Lordeman - Conductor

Sean Pack - Flute

Meghan Kininger - Bassoon

Matt Cohen - Sax Tenor

Joy Thornton - Trumpet

Dan Kramer - Tuba

Dan Myers, Steven Melin - Violins

Tracie Turnbull - Cello

Jordan Lewis - Accordion

and Gabriel Dib - Guitars and Percussion