Mon, 8/3 — John Hagstrom
John Hagstrom joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s trumpet section as fourth trumpet in 1996. A year later, he won the Orchestra’s second trumpet position, carrying on the tradition of brass section teamwork for which the CSO is famous.
Music
(Oboe) Concerto in E-flat by Vincenzo Bellini
Tues, 8/4 — Martin Davids
Violinist Martin Davids leads and performs with period instrument ensembles across the United States including Music of the Baroque, Brandywine Baroque, and Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado. He is the founder and leader of Callipygian Players.
Music
Nasce la pena mia by Johann Schop
Wed, 8/5 — Dame Myra Hess Concert Series: Michael Davidman
Michael Davidman is an award-winning American pianist whose performances have taken him to major stages across the United States and Europe. In 2025, he was named Winner of the American Piano Awards and received the prestigious Christel DeHaan Fellowship.
Music of Enrique Granados, Frédéric Chopin, Isaac Albéniz, and Michael Abels
Thurs, 8/6 — 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
Jubilate Deo by Giovanni Gabrieli
Fri, 8/7 — Caitlin Edwards
Caitlin Edwards is a violinist, arranger, recording artist, and teacher based in Chicago. She is classically trained but is inspired by many different styles, including gospel, jazz, hip-hop, and neo-soul.
Music
Music of Caitlin Edwards and Ethel Smyth
