Concerts and Events

Ludwig van Beethoven Trio in B-flat Major for Clarinet, Cello and Piano, Op. 11 Ephraim Champion New Composition for Orion Anton Arensky Trio in D Minor for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 11   Recognized as one of Chicago’s finest chamber music groups, The Orion Ensemble has been performing since 1992. John von Rhein of ... Read more

The American Chamber Music Society Presents: ECHOES OF BOHEMIA "Electric . . . performance extracted all the tensions, fun, and charm that can be found" ~THIRD COAST REVIEW ECHOES OF BOHEMIA is a rhapsodic evening exploring the folk spirit, emotional depth, and restless lyricism of three beloved composers: Dvorak, Janacek, and Smetana. By turns reflective and charged, ... Read more

Sam Saomek Srithongkum is a multigenre Thai pianist and composer based in Boston whose work bridges jazz, contemporary classical music, world traditions, and gospel influences. Known for his expressive touch and vivid harmonic imagination, he has collaborated with numerous award-winning and Grammy-nominated artists, including Christylez Bacon, Jamey Haddad, Mehmet Sanlıkol, and Mike Block. His expressive touch, ... Read more

Strings of Memory brings together powerful musical voices from Mexico and the Arab world, inviting listeners on a journey across cultures. Featuring José Pablo Moncayo’s passionate Viola Sonata and Dia Succari’s colorful and rhythmic 5 Syrian Dances, the program highlights how composers express national identity, tradition, and emotion through classical music. Two additional solo works—one rooted ... Read more

Born in Geneva in September 2011, Lucas Chiche is a young concert pianist whose passion for music began at the age of 4 with Evgenia Pilyavina. At the age of 6, he entered the prestigious Geneva Conservatory of Music, and a year later joined the Musimax programme for gifted children. He is in the class ... Read more

Showcasing 8 of Chicago’s rising young performers from Classical to Cabaret. Hosted by Claudia Hommel, Carl Ratner & Christine Steye with Dana Brown, Collaborative Pianist Top: Harrison Mueller, Karissa Burkhardt, Peter Lorenzo, Chiemerie Obianom Bottom: Brandon Burkhardt, Kunying Li, Hannah Grace Weber, Jasmine Doll On-site reception to follow. Please note -Parking: Many inexpensive SpotHero and on-street options. ... Read more

Starring Anna Palermo, Lina Koutrakos (director), Beckie Menzie (music director). Join Anna Palermo for an evening of self discovery through a musical concert. With songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kander and Ebb, The Beatles, Johnny Mercer, and more! With Beckie Menzie on piano and Irwin Berkowitz on percussion.   Anna Palermo is Chicago’s up coming star in the Cabaret scene. Anna ... Read more

Internationally acclaimed pianist Pavel Nersessian presents a program spanning Romantic lyricism and impressionistic color, featuring Mendelssohn’s Songs Without Words, Schubert’s Impromptus, Fauré’s Sicilienne, and Ravel’s virtuosic masterpiece Gaspard de la nuit. This intimate recital offers a rare opportunity to experience his distinctive artistry in a close concert setting.   Program Mendelssohn — Six Songs Without Words, Op. ... Read more

Program: Fantasy in C minor, K. 475, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) Rhapsody in Blue, by George Gershwin (1898–1937) (Solo transcription by the composer) Sonata in B minor, S. 178, by Franz Liszt (1811–1886)   Pianist Greg Hartmann is a rising star in the classical music world, with performances in recent seasons across America and Europe. Greg ... Read more

Sharing Notes is proud to present a piano recital by internationally acclaimed pianist Claire Huangci Concert will begin at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. Claire's program will have an American focus featuring works by Amy Beach, Florence Price, and George Gershwin combined with some European classics. All ticket sales will directly support Sharing Notes, a Chicago-based non-profit that ... Read more