Concerts and Events

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

Join us for an exciting jazz night at PianoForte, with the music of Francesco Cafiso and Joe Block. As the concert unfolds, from the very first to the last note played by Cafiso and Block, a deep sense of mutual understanding clearly emerges. Creativity, emotion, and a touch of artistic madness arise naturally from two musicians who share ... Read more

Steve Million is a pianist, composer, and arranger from Chicago, by way of NTSU (Denton, TX), Kansas City and New York. Steve has led countless projects, resulting in recordings as a leader (Million to One, Thanks A Million, Truth Is, Poetic Necessities, Mood Point, Live in Racine, Remembering the Way Home), as well as JazzWords with ... 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

April is Jazz Appreciation Month—come catch a vibe with Markus Rutz & Third Coast Sounds! Free entry (yes, really)—thanks to the Chicago Federation of Musicians and Music Performance Trust Fund. Step into a spring night filled with smooth grooves, bluesy riffs, and swing that moves you. We’re bringing brand-new original tunes, jazz classics, and the ... 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

Program: Piano Sonata No. 18 in D major, K.576 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Waltz Op. 69, No. 1 in A-flat Major by Frédéric Chopin Waltz Op. 64, No. 1 in D-flat Major by Frédéric Chopin Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53 by Frédéric Chopin Hungarian Rhapsody No.14 in F minor, S.244/14 by Franz Liszt Rondo Toccata by Revaz Lagidze ... Read more