October 6 – October 10, 2025

October 10, 2025, 12:00 pm

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Black Oak Ensemble (Photo by Ayaka Sano)

Mon, 10/6 — Claire Aebersold and Ralph NeiweemClaire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem

Described as “consummate practitioners of pianism” (The Washington Post), Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem enjoy an international career as proponents of music for both piano duet and two keyboards.

Music

Bourrée fantasque by Emmanuel Chabrier


Tues, 10/7 — Music of the BaroqueDame Glover conducting an orchestra

Long recognized as one of the Chicago region’s top classical groups, Music of the Baroque’s professional chorus and orchestra is one of the leading ensembles in the country devoted to the performance of eighteenth-century works.

Music

Jubilate Deo by Giovanni Gabrieli


Wed, 10/8 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Laura Liu and Victor Santiago AsuncionLaura Liu, viola and Victor Asuncion, piano

Violist Laura Liu, a native of Miami, Florida, currently lives in New York City. She earned her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music at the Juilliard School. Hailed by the Washington Post for his “poised and imaginative playing,” Filipino-American pianist Victor Santiago Asuncion has appeared in concert halls around the world.

Music of Florence Price, William Bergsma, and Johannes Brahms


Thurs, 10/9 — Black Oak EnsembleBlack Oak Ensemble

The Black Oak Ensemble has established itself as one of the most innovative and exciting chamber ensembles on the international stage. The ensemble consists of violinist Desirée Ruhstrat, violist Aurélien Fort Pederzoli, and cellist David Cunliffe.

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String Trio by Jean Cras


Fri, 10/10 — Waller and Maxwell Guitar Duo

Praised for “their absolutely sublime touch” (La Sicilia), Anne Waller and Mark Maxwell have toured the United States and Europe for over 35 years as energetic proponents of guitar duo playing.

Music

Variations on a Theme from Mozart’s Magic Flute by Fernando Sor