Concerts and Events
Peruvian Music in the 1800’s
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesVoice, Piano and Guitar Recital Rafael Vivanco started playing the guitar at the age of 11 in Peru. He went on to complete his Bachelor of Music degree in classical guitar performance at the University of British Columbia in Canada, and his Master's at Roosevelt University in Chicago. Rafael was sponsored to perform and teach in the US ... Read more
Keymore Festival: Inaugural Concert
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesProgram: Aeryn Jade Santillan: weathering. (world premiere) *2022 Keymore Commissioned Work* Shi-An Costello: Piano Parents (2022) for piano and recorded voices Shi-An Costello: encores for piano (2020) Performers: Shi-An Costello, piano Francis Yun, piano About the works: Aeryn Jade Santillan’s new work, weathering. will incorporate themes of nature, pollution and the idea of home. Santillan’s ... Read more
Neoclassical Piano Evening w/Candace Nicol
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesAn evening of original works by Candace Nicol that embody the peaceful, neoclassical style of piano playing. Introduced to piano at the age of 7, Candace immediately took to the classical world of Sonatinas and composers like Kuhlau and Beethoven. As the years went on, her playing interests expanded to the more contemporary, neoclassical styles ... Read more
Benjamin Gamze Piano Recital
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesProgram: Partita in C Minor, BWV 826 - J.S. Bach Sonetto 104 del Petrarca - Franz Liszt Ballade - Claude Debussy Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90 - Ludwig van Beethoven Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79 - Johannes Brahms
Julia Siciliano Piano Recital
PROGRAM: Suite (Arranged and Completed by Logan Skelton & Hyun Jung Won) by Mozart Overture Allemande Courante Sarabande Menuett and Trio Gavotte Gigue Impromptu No. 2 in F# Major, Op.36 by Chopin Impromptu No. 1, Op.25 by Fauré Impromptu by José Maria Usandizaga Intermission Four Impromptus, D.935 by Schubert No.1 in f minor, Allegro Moderato ... Read more
Directly From Buenos Aires: The Legendary Tanguera Christine Brebes to Tango with Winnie
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe US Debut Concert of this goddess of tango Christine Brebes & Tango with Winnie cannot be too far from Winnie’s favourite piano in the world, Pianoforte’s Fazioli, affectionately named “Fazi”. Winnie & Fazi have bonded since the epic concert with Ben Bogart - Ben & Winnie - in 2019, right before the pandemic. Now with Christine, ... Read more
Ulli Meta | Piano
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesConstellation (Sound Voices with Ulli Meta Piano) Constellation is Sound Voices' debut concert in which Ulli invites you to transcend your everyday world by entering a meditative healing space. She creates music with her unique collection of instruments, piano, voice, drums and singing bowls. Audiences often find that Ulli's energetic spaces enable them to touch ... Read more
“Benefit Piano Concert” tribute to Astor Piazzolla by Julieta Iglesias
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesArgentine pianist Julieta Iglesias will be performing a tribute to Astor Piazzolla at PianoForte Chicago. As part of her tour in the US, Julieta will be making a very special stop in Chicago to help children in Argentina. All proceeds from the piano concert will be going to the Argentina Chicago Foundation to help finance ... Read more
Kariné Poghosyan CD Release Concert
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesPianist Kariné Poghosyan has performed in noted venues including Musikverein in Vienna, and released two important recordings with works by Khachaturian on Naxos, and Rachmaninoff & Stravinsky on Centaur Records. During the pandemic, Ms. Poghosyan launched and performed 100 free weekly virtual concerts, garnering a loyal world-wide following and acclaim from the press. On March ... Read more
Mélodie / Voice and Piano Quintet
PianoForte Studios 1335 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you looking for a delightful way to spend your Friday evening? Look no further than the upcoming music salon featuring international Chicago-based musicians performing beautiful melodies from the 19th and 20th centuries by Schumann, Massenet, and other composers. This promises to be a sophisticated and elegant event that will leave you feeling inspired. The ... Read more