Mon, 2/23 — Robert Chen
Robert Chen celebrates his twenty-fifth season as concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. During his tenure, he has been featured as soloist with many world-renowned conductors, including Riccardo Muti, Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, and Bernard Haitink. In addition to his duties as concertmaster, Chen enjoys a solo career that takes him around the world.
Music
Sérénade mélancolique by Peter Tchaikovsky
Tues, 2/24 — Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The Northwestern University Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents a diverse repertoire of well-known masterworks and contemporary compositions. Under the direction of Robert Taylor, the ensemble has participated in dozens of commissioning consortia and presented numerous world premieres.
Music
An Outdoor Overture by Aaron Copland
Wed, 2/25 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Hyerim Lee
Born in South Korea, Hyerim Lee is an accomplished pianist, chamber musician, and pedagogue. She is a prizewinner of numerous international competitions, including the Osaka International Piano Competition, Ettlingen International Piano Competition, MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition, and American Protégé International Piano Competition.
Music of Frédéric Chopin, Grażyna Bacewicz, and Claude Debussy
Thurs, 2/26 — Caitlin Edwards
Caitlin Edwards is a classically trained violinist, arranger, recording artist, and teacher based in Chicago. She composes original music and intentionally performs the works of Black composers to help ensure that their music is remembered and spotlighted.
Music
Violin Sonata in A minor: III. Romance by Ethel Smyth
Fri, 2/27 — Axiom Brass
Described as “exceptional ambassadors for classical music” and “innovative programmers,” Chicago-based Axiom Brass designs concert experiences for audiences that stretch the imagination and expand sensibilities.
Music
Brass Quintet No. 2 by Victor Ewald
