Wednesdays at 12:15 pm
Live weekly concerts from some of the world’s most exciting emerging artists
Each week, WFMT shares live concerts from emerging artists from around the world. Produced by Classical Music Chicago, the series is named for pianist Myra Hess, who organized over 1500 free concerts for Londoners during World War II. Enjoy solo recitals and ensemble performances from some of classical music’s brightest rising talent, presenting thrilling repertoire across eras and instruments.
Carter Johnson, piano
Pianist Carter Johnson performs works by Béla Bartók, György Kurtág, Robert Schumann and Ludwig van Beethoven, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Celebrated for his warm stage presence, compelling musical personality, and cutting-edge programming, Canadian pianist Carter Johnson is known for making classical music speak to all kinds of audiences. With playing described as ”sincere, communicative, and ...
Yi-Chen Feng, piano
Pianist Yi-Chen Feng performs works by Béla Bartók, György Kurtág, Robert Schumann and Ludwig van Beethoven, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Pianist Yi-Chen Feng is the recipient of numerous prizes from competitions including the Dallas International Piano Competition, San Francisco International Piano Competition, New York Liszt International Piano Competition, Grand Canal International Piano Art Festival, San ...
Michael Davidman, piano
Pianist Michael Davidman performs works by Enrique Granados, Frédéric Chopin, Isaac Albéniz and Michael Abels, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Michael Davidman started piano lessons at age five at the Greenwich House Music School, and continued piano studies with Efrem Briskin at the Manhattan School of Music. Michael completed his Bachelor of Music degree under the ...
Joseph Skerik, viola and Victor Asuncion, piano
Violist Joseph Skerik and pianist Victor Asuncion perform works by Dobrinka Tabakova, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Coleman Hawkins and Samuel Barber, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Since 2023, Joseph Skerik has served as violist of the Vega String Quartet, in residence as faculty at the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta and Emory University. Quartet activities include recording ...
Han Chen, piano
Pianist Han Chen performs works by Igor Stravinsky and Nina C. Young, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. A fearless performer with seemingly limitless imagination and possessed with uncanny energy, GRAMMY Award-nominated pianist Han Chen plays scores old and new with rare rigor and insight. Mr. Chen’s 2026 GRAMMY nomination was in the Best Classical Instrumental Solo ...
Yizhen Chen, piano
Pianist Yizhen Chen performs works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert and Alexander Scriabin, live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Yizhen Chen is a Chinese pianist known for his deep musical expression and his ability to communicate music with clarity and conviction. Winner of top prizes in competitions throughout the United States and East Asia, he has ...
