Mon, 10/13 — Karisa Chiu
American violinist Karisa Chiu first came to international prominence with her first prize win at the 2021 Isangyun Violin Competition, resulting in her debut with the KBS Symphony Orchestra at the Seoul Arts Center. She has since gone on to solo in some of the most renowned concert halls around the world.
Music
Violin Sonata in G minor by Claude Debussy
Tues, 10/14 — Brandon Acker
Brandon Acker is a specialist on early plucked instruments such as the theorbo, baroque guitar, and lute. His latest passion has been running his successful YouTube channel, which now has over 575,000 subscribers and 55 million views.
Music
Schwanengesang by Franz Schubert
Wed, 10/15 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Katarina String Quartet
Grand Prize winner of the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, the Katarina String Quartet has quickly distinguished itself as one of North America’s most compelling young ensembles.
Music of Franz Joseph Haydn and Kevin Puts
Thurs, 10/16 — His Majesty’s Men
Brought together in 2016, His Majesty’s Men is ensemble-in-residence at St. John Cantius Church in Chicago. They sing countertenor, tenor, and bass, a voicing which enables them to come close to the original sound and performing pitch of much early vocal music. At the same time, they are strongly committed to the best modern music.
Music of William Byrd and Juan Vásquez
Fri, 10/17 — Marta Aznavoorian
A Chicago native, multi-Grammy-nominated pianist Marta Aznavoorian has performed to critical acclaim throughout the world as an orchestral soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and educator.
Music
Bachangó by Ricardo Lorenz
