August 4 – August 8, 2025

August 8, 2025, 12:00 pm

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Jory Vinikour poses with a harpsichord
Jory Vinikour (Photo: Nuccio DiNuzzo)

Mon, 8/4 — 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.

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Passacaille by François Couperin


Tues, 8/5 — Fifth House EnsembleMembers of Fifth House Ensemble performing on a dark stage

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.

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Perpetual Spark by Alex Shapiro


Wed, 8/6 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Seoyun BaekSeoyun Baek sits at the piano

Korean-American pianist Seoyun Baek began her musical journey at the age of seven, studying at the Korean National Institute for Gifted in Arts. She made her orchestra debut just two years later with the Oistrakh Symphony Orchestra in Chicago as the winner of the DePaul Concerto Competition.

Music of Ludwig van Beethoven and Sergei Rachmaninoff


Thurs, 8/7 — Chicago Symphony Orchestra BrassMembers of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass on stage

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass section has long been known for its matchless brilliance and spectacular power, contributing to the ensemble’s legendary and distinctive “Chicago Sound.”

Music

Crown Imperial by William Walton


Fri, 8/8 — Chicago a cappellaMembers of Chicago a cappella pose in front of a red background

Chicago a cappella is a classical vocal ensemble that moves the heart and spirit with fun, innovative concerts. The performers are among the Chicago area’s most accomplished choral singers and soloists.

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Summer Sonnet by Kevin Olson