Concerts and Events

Introducing Yuan Wang, winner of the 2025 Aeolian Classics Emerging Artist Award   Program: Beethoven Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 81a “Les Adieux” Beethoven Sonata in E Major, Op. 109 Scriabin Sonata Piano No. 9, Op. 68 Berio Feuerklavier Albeniz Eritana from Iberia Ravel Gaspard de la unit   Biography As a late protégé ... Read more

PROGRAM Robert Schumann, Quintet Op.44 (1842) Schumann composed the quintet in 1842 and its first public performance took place the following year. Noted for its "extroverted, exuberant" character, the quintet is considered one of his finest compositions and a major work of nineteenth-century chamber music. Composed for piano and string quartet, the work revolutionized the ... Read more

Join us for an evening with a little bit of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, honky-tonk country, swing and Broadway. The 1950’s, besides being the decade when the Sarah Siddons Society was founded, had so many great musical genres. We will celebrate them with some of Chicago’s top cabaret artists. They will be performing ... Read more

Sound Voices of Neptune with Ulli Meta Piano | Vocals| Guitar "Sound Voices of Neptune" is the second concert in which Ulli invites you to join her on a musical explorative journey and transcend from your everyday world. She creates music with various instruments, piano, voice, guitar, drums and singing bowls. Audiences often find that ... Read more

The American Chamber Music Society Presents: CAFÉ MUSIC: SEASON FINALE "Electric . . . performance extracted all the tensions, fun, and charm that can be found" ~THIRD COAST REVIEW CAFÉ MUSIC is a wildly entertaining evening of chamber music infused with classical, jazz, tango, and other unique styles from the 20th century. This flashy final ... Read more

Bradley Williams, renowned Chicago jazz pianist plays selections from his new album "Big Eyes Big Ears," along with other original works. Expect rambunctious pieces like "Trading Underpants" and "Gal Costa" alongside more meditative numbers like "Karen" and "Christmas Eve 2020." Perhaps even a splash of Tango. A lively and varied pallet awaits you!

**THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM SATURDAY MAY 3 TO SATURDAY JUNE 28 AT 4PM** After his sold-out all-Chopin recital last November, pianist Yoahn John Kwon will return to the PianoForte stage. Experience the beauty of Beethoven's iconic "Moonlight Sonata" alongside captivating works by Debussy and Chopin. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a masterful ... Read more

*This concert has been rescheduled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. The new performance date will be announced soon. For those who have already purchased tickets, please note that all tickets will be refunded. If you would like to attend the rescheduled concert, new tickets will be available for ... Read more

Welcome back Tango with Winnie to Pianoforte Studios, Home of the legendary Fazioli pianos and great acoustics! Winnie is back with a tremendous sextet featuring the music of Julio Peralta, author of no less than 14 tango albums in recent years! Let’s hear the hottest living tango composer in Argentina today. Dancers are welcome! There ... Read more

We are delighted to invite you to Quiche & Kiss, our second Soirée hosted at PianoForte Chicago for Culture for All. This very special evening celebrates our nonprofit’s mission: fostering an inclusive and diverse culture that values and celebrates the contributions of all individuals. We strive to create a supportive environment opening up windows to ... Read more