Winner of the 2011 Young Concert Artists International Auditions and recipient of YCA’s 2012 Helen Armstrong Violin Fellowship, violinist Paul Huang made critically acclaimed recital debuts in the YCA Series in New York at Merkin Hall and in Washington, D.C. at the Kennedy Center. He is a proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship at The […]

In addition to solo appearances with the world’s great orchestras, internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel has presented his concert-with-commentary series, KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS®, for 45 years. Happy anniversary to a great musician, passionate  scholar, and enthusiastic communicator. Jeffrey Siegel Celebrates the 45th Anniversary Season of Keyboard Conversations with 4 Performances at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall FRIDAY, OCTOBER […]

The men of Cantus make their Impromptu debut with selections from their recent recording, A Harvest Home. Tune in to hear original arrangements of favorite hymns, American folk tunes, and some new compositions as well.   http://www.cantussings.org/ 1/30/14 Lebanon, IL Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, McKendree University (618) 537-6863 12/01/14 Springfield, IL University of Illinois, Springfield […]

Chanticleer is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices” for the seamless blend of its twelve male voices ranging from countertenor to bass and its original interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance to jazz, and from gospel to venturesome new music. A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS December 2 & 3, 2014 Fourth Presbyterian Church Chanticleer’s […]

Cellist Nicholas Canellakis and pianist/composer Michael Brown, known collectively as the Canellakis-Brown Duo, present innovative programs that combine masterpieces from the standard repertoire with original compositions and arrangements. They also co-star in “Conversations with Nick Canellakis” an irreverently funny web series in which they speak with stars of the classical music world. They are currently on […]

The American Contemporary Music Ensemble (ACME), celebrating its tenth season in 2014-2015, is dedicated to the outstanding performance of masterworks from the 20th and 21st centuries, primarily the work of American composers. ACME’s Impromptu debut will feature music by ensemble member Caroline Shaw. Sunday, October 26th at 8:30pm Constellation 3111 N Western Ave. Chicago, IL […]

Lisa Flynn welcomes pianist Marc-André Hamelin back to Impromptu. Later this evening, he and the Takács Quartet will open the 2014/15 Symphony Center Presents Chamber Music series. Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:30 PM Takács Quartet with Marc-André Hamelin Haydn, Debussy, Franck https://cso.org/TicketsAndEvents/EventDetails.aspx?eid=6488

The nine singers of Chicago a cappella perform selections from Global Transcendence, a program of sacred harmony and chant from Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Baha’i, Native American, and other traditions. Saturday: October 11, 2014, 8:00 PM Pilgrim Congregational Church 460 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60302 Sunday: October 12, 2014, 4:00 PM Wentz Concert Hall […]

"...we are simply your friendly neighborhood string quartet with above average amounts of beard." - Rune, Asbjørn, Fredrik and Frederik, The Danish String Quartet

Chicago-born pianist Conley Johnson makes his Impromptu debut in advance of his upcoming performance at PianoForte.