Mon, 1/30 — Jory Vinikour
Recognized as one of the outstanding harpsichordists of his generation, Jory Vinikour has cultivated a highly-diversified career that takes him to the world’s most important festivals, concert halls, and opera houses as recitalist and concerto soloist, partner to many of today’s finest instrumental and vocal artists, coach, and conductor.
Music
Passacaille by François Couperin
Tues, 1/31 — Robert Chen
Robert Chen has been concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1999. During that time, he has been featured as soloist with numerous conductors. In addition to his duties as concertmaster, Chen enjoys a solo career and is an avid chamber musician.
Music
Sérénade mélancolique by Peter Tchaikovsky
Wed, 2/1— Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Anita Graef and Louise Chan
Described as a musician of “superb artistry” (Pasadena Now), cellist Anita Graef has earned recognition for her music making as an artist who is equally at home exploring traditional as well as contemporary works, along with a deep commitment to service, outreach, and education. Louise Chan, a native of Ottawa, Canada, is a versatile pianist, chamber musician, orchestral keyboardist, and music educator.
Music of Kapustin, Pärt, Debussy, Beach, Mendelssohn and Beethoven
Thurs, 2/2 — Gaudete Brass
Gaudete Brass is made up of five musicians who believe strongly in the expressive and communicative power of brass chamber music. Since 2004, the group has engaged in creatively expanding the brass quintet repertoire, developing unique programs that have resonated with chamber music audiences all over the country.
Music
Gazebo Dances by John Corigliano
Fri, 2/3 — Live from WFMT Encore: Lara St. John and Matt Herskowitz
On October 10, 2022, Live From WFMT returned to the Levin Studio following a lengthy Covid-inspired hiatus. We began with an exciting duo: Canadian-born violin soloist and musical maverick Lara St. John and acclaimed pianist Matt Herskowitz.
