Mon, 2/26 — Behzod Abduraimov
Pianist Behzod Abduraimov’s performances combine an immense depth of musicality with phenomenal technique and breath-taking delicacy. He performs in recital and with renowned orchestras worldwide.
Music
Ondine by Maurice Ravel
Tues, 2/27 — Sapphire Woodwind Quintet
Sapphire Woodwind Quintet has been entertaining audiences with eclectic programs since 2007. Its mission is to expand the woodwind quintet repertoire and perform music written by underrepresented composers, both past and present.
Music of Anna Amalia of Prussia and Florence Price
Wed, 2/28 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir and Liang-yu Wang
Praised for her “agile and passionate” and “exceedingly lively” playing (Fréttablaðið, Reykjavik), Icelandic-American cellist Geirþrúður Guðmundsdóttir performs internationally. Pianist Liang-yu Wang has performed in major concert halls across four continents. She currently serves as the collaborative pianist at the Northwestern University Bienen School of Music.
Music of Clara Schumann, Johannes Brahms, and Florence Price
Thurs, 2/29 — Jessie Montgomery
Jessie Montgomery is an acclaimed composer, violinist, and educator. She is the recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award from the ASCAP Foundation, the Sphinx Medal of Excellence, and her works are performed frequently around the world by leading musicians and ensembles.
Music
Strum by Jessie Montgomery
Fri, 3/1 — David Russell
Classical guitarist David Russell is world-renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, having earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike.
Music
Asturias by Isaac Albéniz