Mon, 1/12 — Kontras Quartet
Formed in 2009, the “superb Chicago-based ensemble” (Gramophone Magazine) has become known for its vibrant and nuanced performances, “crisp precision” (Palm Beach Daily News), “superlative artistry” (CVNC Arts Journal), and a passion for exploring the folk roots of classical music.
Music
String Quartet No. 10 in E-Flat, Op. 51: I. Allegro ma non troppo by Antonín Dvořák
Tues, 1/13 — James M. Stephenson
Leading American orchestras, instrumentalists, and wind ensembles around the world have performed the music of Chicago-based composer James M. Stephenson, both to critical acclaim and the delight of audiences.
Music
The Storyteller by James Stephenson
Wed, 1/14 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Kacper Żaromski
Kacper Żaromski was born in 1999 in Rymanow Zdrój, Poland. He is a prize winner of many Polish and international piano competitions and is currently pursuing a Performance Diploma at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts.
Music of Karol Szymanowski and Frédéric Chopin
Thurs, 1/15 — Karisa Chiu
American violinist Karisa Chiu first came to international prominence with her first prize win at the 2021 Isangyun Violin Competition. She released her debut album in 2025 on Cedille Records with pianist Zhu Wang, earning praise for its warmth and deeply personal storytelling.
Music
Five Pieces, Op. 81 by Jean Sibelius
Fri, 1/16 — Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble
The Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble performs a wide variety of repertoire in an equally diverse range of settings. The group continues to remain at the cutting edge of music for brass and organ, commissioning new compositions and entertaining audiences well into its third decade.
Music
Ecclesiastical Festival Overture by Otto Nicolai
