Mon, 9/2 — Fifth House Ensemble
Praised by the New York Times for its “conviction, authority, and finesse,” the Chicago-based Fifth House Ensemble harnesses the collaborative spirit of chamber music to reach beyond the traditionally-perceived limits of classical music.
Music
Perpetual Spark by Alex Shapiro
Tues, 9/3 — Gerald Rizzer
Gerald Rizzer has been active in Chicago music culture for over 50 years. He created the Chicago Ensemble, a professional chamber music group, and served as its artistic director and pianist throughout its 45 years.
Piano Music of Gerald Rizzer
Wed, 9/4 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Jared Blajian and Kuang-Hao Huang
Armenian-American cellist Jared Blajian has been praised for “speak[ing] through his cello” (Naples News). His accolades include First Prize in the Cleveland Institute of Music Concerto Competition. Chicagoan Kuang-Hao Huang is a highly sought-after collaborative pianist whose performances have taken him throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Music of Samuel Barber and Benjamin Britten
Fri, 9/6 — Gene Pokorny
Gene Pokorny has been principal tuba of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1989. He also held principal tuba positions in the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, the Utah Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Music
Andante tranquillo by Barry McKimm
