Mon, 1/13 — Jorge Federico Osorio
Recipient of the prestigious Medalla Bellas Artes, the highest honor granted by Mexico’s National Institute of Fine Arts, pianist Jorge Federico Osorio has been lauded throughout the world for his superb musicianship, powerful technique, vibrant imagination, and deep passion.
Music
Muros verdes by José Pablo Moncayo
Tues, 1/14 — Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra commands a vast repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary. The CSO’s talented musicians are the driving force behind the ensemble’s famous sound heard on best-selling recordings as well as in performances in Chicago and on tour throughout the United States and around the globe.
Music of Giacomo Puccini and Pietro Mascagni
Wed, 1/15 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Huan Li
Originally from Guangdong, China, now New York-based pianist Huan Li relishes in the endless exploration of music, alone and with others. She has been hailed as a pianist whose playing has “subtleties of articulation and dynamics, accomplished with fleet-fingered precision” (New York Concert Review).
Music of Tania León, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Ludwig van Beethoven
Thurs, 1/16 — Dionne Jackson
Flutist Dionne Jackson has performed to critical acclaim as a soloist, orchestral performer, and chamber musician. In her native Chicago, Jackson has held the position of assistant principal flute with Lyric Opera of Chicago since 2001.
Music
Andante pastoral et Scherzettino by Paul Taffanel
Fri, 1/17 — Bella Voce
Bella Voce delivers unique, disciplined choral performances to live audiences in the Chicago area. For over forty years, the ensemble has continued to cultivate the living tradition of choral music from early chant to contemporary creations.
Music of Caterina Assandra and Heinrich Schütz