Name: Guarneri Hall Benefit 2025
Start: 2025-12-17T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2025-12-17T21:30:00-06:00
Location: Guarneri Hall

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm CST

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and merriment at Guarneri Hall’s Annual Benefit Concert—a sparkling, light-hearted celebration of the season featuring world-class performers and festive surprises. Our hosts for the evening are celebrated composer Augusta Read Thomas and our beloved Artistic Director Stefan Hersh. (Jump to tickets)

Acclaimed pianist Evren Ozel, fresh off his Bronze Medal win at the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will be joined by violinist Stephanie Zyzak and NEXUS Chamber Music Co-Artistic Director cellist Alexander Hersh. This powerhouse trio brings a joyful spirit to a program of works as vibrant and expressive as the performers themselves.

From Schubert’s luminous “Notturno” and Debussy’s shimmering piano preludes to the fiery energy of Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 2, the evening promises wit, warmth, and musical brilliance.

Expect more than just great music—some short film reels, playful banter, audience interaction, and good-natured fun will keep the evening upbeat and unexpected. After the concert, all guests are invited to a festive holiday afterparty with the artists. Wear your cocktail attire for an elegant evening out at Guarneri Hall.

Celebrate the season with artistry, laughter, and community, all in support of Guarneri Hall’s mission to bring exceptionally intimate music making to Chicago!

If you aren’t able to join us in person, please consider making a donation to support our work!

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Guarneri Hall NFP is a not-for-profit classical music incubator in Chicago whose home is a new, acoustically engineered and technologically advanced 60-seat performance space in the Chicago loop. Guarneri Hall NFP presents live classical music performances in Chicago and creates audio and video content, available worldwide for free. The organization has a special focus on reaching young people with limited access to classical music. Guarneri Hall NFP is very grateful for the many individuals and corporate partners who have so generously supported our music and education programs.

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Donation Total: $250.00

Program

Franz Schubert: Piano Trio in E-flat major, Op. 148, D. 897, “Notturno”

Claude Debussy: Préludes
Ce qu’a vu le vent d’ouest (“What the west wind saw”)
La fille aux cheveux de lin (“The Girl with the Flaxen Hair”)
La danse de Puck: Capricieux et léger (“Puck’s Dance”)

Felix Mendelssohn: Piano Trio No. 2 in C minor, Op. 66

Artists: Evren Ozel, piano; Stephanie Zyzak, violin; Alexander Hersh, cello

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Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time:
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm CST
Cost: $350.00
Event Categories: Concert, Fundraiser, Guarneri Hall Presents

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Guarneri Hall Benefit 2025