Mon, 4/14 — Rachel Barton Pine
Heralded as a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks, violinist Rachel Barton Pine thrills international audiences with her dazzling technique, lustrous tone, and emotional honesty. With an infectious joy in music-making and a passion for connecting historical research to performance, Pine transforms audiences’ experiences of classical music.
Music
Romance No. 2 in F, Op. 50 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Tues, 4/15 — Winston Choi
Canadian pianist Winston Choi is Associate Professor of Piano and the Head of the Piano Program at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. An inquisitive performer, his fresh approach to standard repertory and masterful understanding, performance, and commitment to works by living composers make him one of today’s most dynamic concert artists.
Music
Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12 by Franz Liszt
Wed, 4/16 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Sirena Huang and Chih-Yi Chen
Sirena Huang is one of her generation’s most celebrated violinists. She brings not only technical brilliance and powerful artistry to the stage, but also a profound sense of connection to her audience. Pianist Chih-Yi Chen’s versatile qualities as a collaborative partner, chamber musician, and teacher have contributed to a distinguished international career.
Music of Ludwig van Beethoven, Florence Price, and Igor Stravinsky
Thurs, 4/17 — Jeremy Liu
Pianist Jeremy Liu took first prize in the 2025 Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition. Hailing from Naperville, Liu is 13 years old and an eighth grader at Gregory Middle School.
Music
I. Allegro molto moderato from Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 by Edvard Grieg
Fri, 4/18 — Apollo’s Fire
Apollo’s Fire and Jeannette Sorrell love to inspire youth and adults to discover their own love of classical music and historical world music of diverse cultures. They perform innovative concerts and educational programs in Chicago, Cleveland, and around the world.
Music
Whimsical Symphony by Georg Philpp Telemann