The 1945: At War's End series concludes with a pair of deeply reflective works by Dmitri Shostakovich and Benjamin Britten, both of whom were profoundly impacted by the war’s devastation and the liberation of the death camps in 1945, as well as a contemporary work by Michiru Ōshima.
The Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet, praised by the New York Times for their “invariably energetic and finely burnished” performances and “earthly vigor,” present Against All Odds—a stirring exploration of resilience, identity, and hope expressed through a powerful and wide-ranging program.
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.
Catch an early glimpse of spring at Guarneri Hall as the dazzling soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon performs two floral-themed songs of Schubert, and more.
Catch an early glimpse of spring at Guarneri Hall as the dazzling soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon performs two floral-themed songs of Schubert, and more.
Pianist and composer Natasha Stojanovska, known for her clarity of touch and expressive depth, offers an intimate and immersive program that honors Chicago’s musical spirit while signaling a commitment to grow within it.
Threads of Melodic Silence brings together a program of rich and reflective works performed by the NLM Piano Trio: Rabia Brooke, violin; Haddon Kay, cello; and Lam Wong, piano, including the world premiere of a piece by Chicago composer Stacy Garrop. Adding a personal dimension to the evening, cellist Alexander Hersh performs a set of solo works.
SOLD OUT - The second annual Jazz@Guarneri Hall features the multi-talented vocalist and composer Michael Mayo at the piano for a solo show on two back-to-back evenings. JAZZIZ recently praised his “lush, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor.”
SOLD OUT - The second annual Jazz@Guarneri Hall features the multi-talented vocalist and composer Michael Mayo at the piano for a solo show on two back-to-back evenings. JAZZIZ recently praised his “lush, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor.”
Grammy Award-winning Third Coast Percussion, praised by BBC Music Magazine for “impressively combining creative fearlessness with reverent precision,” presents The Drum Also Sings, an evening that celebrates the boundless possibilities of rhythm and sound. Venue: Merit School of Music's Gottlieb Hall (38 S. Peoria St, Chicago)
