Mon, 4/6 — 2026 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition
Violinist Cecilia O’Malley took first place at the 2026 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition. She performed the first movement of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s violin concerto, alongside the Civic Orchestra of Chicago conducted by Naomi Woo. Recorded live in concert, January 17, 2026 at Symphony Center.
Music
Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35: I. Moderato nobile by Erich Wolfgang Korngold
Tues, 4/7 — Alex Klein
Recognized as one of today’s leading oboists, Alex Klein began his musical studies in his native Brazil. He was Principal Oboe with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for nine years, and in 2017 was awarded the Oboe Emeritus Soloist title by Riccardo Muti.
Music
Oboe Concerto in A minor by Antonio Vivaldi
Wed, 4/8 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Amiri Harewood
A postgraduate student at the Royal College of Music, pianist Amiri Harewood has performed at some of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Wigmore Hall, and Royal Festival Hall. Harewood was named a Classic FM Rising Star for 2025.
Music of George Walker and Johann Sebastian Bach
Thurs, 4/9 — Kontras Quartet
The Kontras Quartet boldly explores the evolving role of chamber music. Equally committed to time-honored classics, contemporary compositions, and genre-bending collaborations, Kontras strives to continually enrich the string quartet art form, expand audiences, and champion diverse voices.
Music
Four Japanese Folk Songs by Hajime Komatsu
Fri, 4/10 — Music of the Baroque
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
Concerto in D by Evaristo Dall’Abaco
