Mon, 2/12 — EStrella Piano Duo
The EStrella Piano Duo came onto the musical scene in 2011 with a series of concerts celebrating the great Russian masterpieces for piano duet. Since then, they have performed widely to enthusiastic audiences and critical acclaim throughout the United States, Canada, and China.
Music
Valses-caprices by Mel Bonis
Tues, 2/13 — Sheku Kanneh-Mason
Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason is already in great demand from major orchestras and concert halls worldwide. He became a household name in 2018 after performing at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at Windsor Castle. He initially garnered renown as the winner of the 2016 BBC Young Musician competition, and subsequently became a Decca Classics recording artist.
Music
Romance by Edward Elgar
Wed, 2/14 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Parker Van Ostrand
Parker Van Ostrand recently won the 2023 Piano Texas Academy Concerto Competition and performed Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. He also won the Gold Medal in the 71st Wideman International Piano Competition.
Music by J.S. Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Wang Jianzhong, and Maurice Ravel
Thurs, 2/15 — Cavatina Duo
The Chicago-based Cavatina Duo (flutist Eugenia Moliner and guitarist Denis Azabagic) is a dynamic force in the realm of chamber music. Their collaboration has earned them international acclaim, solidifying their position as one of the most exceptional flute and guitar duos worldwide.
Music
Fantasy on Verdi’s La Traviata by Alan Thomas
Fri, 2/16 — 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