Mon, 4/20 — Claire Huangci
The American pianist Claire Huangci gained international acclaim by winning first prize and the Mozart Prize at the 2018 Concours Géza Anda, as well as receiving accolades in other prestigious competitions, including both Chopin competitions in Europe and the United States.
Music
Fantasie Nègre No. 2 in G minor by Florence Price
Tues, 4/21 — Lake Effect Clarinet Quartet
Established in 2011, Lake Effect Clarinet Quartet is committed to the performance of high quality chamber music – unbounded by style or instrumentation – that showcases the unique capabilities and versatility of the clarinet family.
Music
Three Preludes by George Gershwin
Wed, 4/22 — Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series: Mackenzie Melemed
Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, American pianist Mackenzie Melemed has emerged as one of the most distinctive musical voices of his generation, admired for his nuanced interpretations, technical finesse, and deep artistic sensibility.
Music of Aaron Copland, Florence Price, Ned Rorem, Arthur Foote, and Louis-Moreau Gottschalk
Thurs, 4/23 — Blue Violet Duo
Blue Violet Duo “excel at both extremes, from the nuanced and restrained to the incandescent and extravagant” (Stringendo magazine). Formed in 2013, the Chicago-based duo of violinist Kate Carter and pianist Louise Chan was born of a friendship and musical kinship and enjoyed immediate recognition.
Music
Violin Sonata by Irene Britton Smith
Fri, 4/24 — Elgin Symphony Orchestra
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has been named “Orchestra of the Year” an unprecedented four times by the Illinois Council of Orchestras and performs over 60 concerts a year for more than 50,000 patrons, ranging from the Chicago area to Wisconsin and Indiana.
Music
The Tender Land by Aaron Copland
