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Effective February 28, 2022, the City of Chicago has lifted COVID restrictions for venues. Masks will now be optional for anyone attending our events.Calendar
January 2022
Anastasia Antropova, Boris Krivoshein, Alexey Poltavchenko – Romantic: cello, piano, and voice
We invite you to share a romantic music mood with us! Anastasia, Alexey, and Boris will perform the most beautiful melodies and create an atmosphere of the 19th-early 20th century music salon. You will hear Bizet, Saint-Saence, Chopin, Kreisler, 20th-century French melodies, and more. This is the perfect evening program for Romantic music lovers 🙂
Find out more »March 2022
Ran Kampel and Daniel Baer – Clarinet and Piano Recital
Join Clarinetist Ran Kampel and Pianist Daniel Baer as they present a program of music by Jewish composers. Program: Leonard Bernstein: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Joseph Horovitz: Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano in B-flat Major Eva Wasserman Marglois: The Generation of Hope Paul Ben-Haim: Three Songs without Words Felix Mendelssohn: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano in E-flat Major MWV Q 15 Sponsorship tickets are available for 50 dollars each. Sponsors are invited to an open dress-rehearsal before the performance…
Find out more »Lieder for Solo Piano and Romantic Favourites: An Evening with Haley Myles
As a Young Steinway Artist, Haley prides herself on maintaining an international performance schedule. Her appearances to-date include recitals in the United States, France, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. She has participated extensively in various high-profile international music festivals, both domestic and foreign. She is also a laureate of seven international competitions and has appeared on radio shows throughout Europe and America. Haley holds certifications from distinguished institutions including the Mozarteum (Austria), Imola Piano Academy (Italy),…
Find out more »EunAe Lee: Piano Recital
Program: Beethoven 32 Variations in C minor, WoO 80 Beethoven Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2 "Moonlight" Chopin Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 Liszt Petrarch Sonnetto 104 del Petrarca, S. 161, No. 5 Liszt Concert etude - Un Sospiro No. 3 in D-flat Major Debussy Estampes I. Pagodes II. La Soiree dans Grenade III. Jardins sous la pluie Debussy I'isle joyeuse Described by renowned pianist Richard Goode as “a performer of great communicative…
Find out more »Rami Bar-Niv: Piano Recital
Program: Bach-Busoni Adagio from Organ Toccata in C major BWV 564 Rami Bar-Niv Toccata Chopin Nocturne in C-sharp minor op. post. Waltz in A-flat major op. 69-1 Polonaise in A-flat major op. 53 Rami Bar-Niv Etude-Vocalise on Prelude no. 1 by Bach Blue-Rag Gershwin-Bar-Niv Rialto Ripples Swanee Medley Rhapsody in Blue RAMI BAR-NIV is one of Israel's most acclaimed and sought after pianists. He travels extensively and has become an international citizen, concertizing all over the world. Born in Tel-Aviv,…
Find out more »April 2022
Lakeshore Rush: Moving Parts Recording Release Concert
Lakeshore Rush comprises a collection of extraordinary musicians from Chicago who are delighting audiences of all ages with riveting contemporary and classical standards and forgotten masterpieces, characterized by programmatic innovation, synergistic collaborative partnerships, and intimate performances. Co-founded by clarinetist Laura McLaughlin and flutist Erin Murphy in 2014, Lakeshore Rush has since premiered new works by Beth Bradfish, Griffin Candey, Yong Mee Choi, Amos Gillespie, Jonathan Hannau, Joshua Hintze, Pierre Jalbert, Laura Schwendinger, and Roger Zare. Lakeshore Rush takes its name…
Find out more »Isabelle Olivier: Harp Solo “Carte blanche”
Isabelle Olivier just released a solo album 'Smile' enja, she will perform a Carte Blanche to make you smile. Isabelle Olivier is a jazzwoman and harpist with a strong musical personality. She brings a wave of freshness and novelty to the international artistic world with her surprising and unique instrument. She has composed, arranged, and recorded eleven albums and a DVD and managed to develop a very distinctive style with her research based on combining acoustic and electronic sounds. Her…
Find out more »May 2022
Isabelle Olivier: Harp Solo “Carte blanche”
Isabelle Olivier just released a solo album 'Smile' enja, she will perform a Carte Blanche to make you smile. Isabelle Olivier is a jazzwoman and harpist with a strong musical personality. She brings a wave of freshness and novelty to the international artistic world with her surprising and unique instrument. She has composed, arranged, and recorded eleven albums and a DVD and managed to develop a very distinctive style with her research based on combining acoustic and electronic sounds. Her…
Find out more »Solos, Duo, Distortion: Jacob Greenberg, piano, and Josh Modney, violin / Works by Elliott Carter, George Lewis, and Josh Modney
Pianist Jacob Greenberg’s work as a soloist and chamber musician has received worldwide acclaim. He is a longtime member of the International Contemporary Ensemble, with whom he has performed throughout the Americas and Europe. Mr. Greenberg’s solo concert series, Music at Close Range, shows his equal commitment to classics of the repertoire. In addition to his solo discs on New Focus Recordings, which feature works from the Baroque to many new commissions, he has recorded for the Nonesuch, Bridge, Mode,…
Find out more »Helene Papadopoulos: the Goldberg Variations
HĂ©lène Papadopoulos is a pianist with a complex and highly sensitive personality. She is a searching artist who seeks deep insight into the music and into the art of piano playing. For her there is no detail that is too small to be part of the global conception of a work. Never sacrificing details, never abandoning the big line to reveal musical subtleties in a natural manner. HĂ©lène Papadopoulos was born in Paris, France. She started studying the piano at…
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PianoForte Studios is located at 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605.
The easiest way to find parking near us is by using SpotHero. Click on their logo below to be redirected to their website.
If you prefer to go directly to a garage or lot, here is a list of a few in the area:
- 1234 S Michigan Avenue Garage - ParkMichigan Self Park Garage - Entrance on Michigan Avenue - Credit Card Only
- 1255 S Michigan Avenue Garage - Sky55 - Entrance on S 13th St - Credit Card Only
- 1408 S Wabash Avenue - Open Air Lot - Entrance on Wabash Avenue
Street parking on our block is unmetered, but finding a spot can be difficult at most times of the day. One block south of us there is metered street parking. We recommend having a backup plan if you decide to try to park on the street.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
We are located on the east side of Michigan Avenue two blocks south of Roosevelt Rd. The address is 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605. Our concert hall is on the 2nd Floor.
Where should I park?
Please see the Parking Section above.
Is there handicap access?
We have an elevator in the back of our building. The elevator is keyed and will require a staff member to escort you. If you aren't able to take the stairs please enter the front door of the building and ring the doorbell directly ahead of you in the entry area. One of our staff will be down shortly to help.
How many seats are in the hall? Is seating assigned or general?
Our concert hall seats a maximum of 100 people. We generally have chairs set up for 65 to 80 depending on the event. All of our concerts are general admission unless otherwise noted in the event description.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Generally, yes. Unless a concert is extremely popular we will have tickets available at the door. You can pay either by cash or card.
How early should I arrive? What time will doors open?
The door open time depends on the artists and how long they feel they need to rehearse before the concert. In general doors will open 15 to 30 minutes before the event start time. We recommend arriving 10 to 20 minutes before the concert start time to get a seat and settle in before the show starts.
Do you have any recommendations on places to stay if we're visiting from out of town?
We have a partnership with the Best Western Grant Park Hotel at 1100 S Michigan Avenue. You can book through this link (Best Western) for a discounted rate.
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