The HAMS Competition will be held this year in Chicago, Illinois on Dec. 3rd at 3 pm in the DePaul Concert Hall. Admission is free for this concert.Their recent announcement states: The HAMS Competition draws top string talent ages 16 through 26 from around the world....
There will be a chamber music concert which will take place at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicago on November 26th. Irina Feoktistova, the pianist for my recital on the “Amati” double bass from June, will be performing with some other...
Every summer I think Chicago’s great. It’s sunny, warm, the beaches are filled with people, the city is bustling with activity, and the lake is beautiful and inviting. I am convinced that it’s the greatest city in the world. Then winter hits (in...
[update: new link to Dave Belden’s site] [update from David: “Also, one small correction to your post: it was actually stolen while I was home in Alaska, not Europe (I can only imagine calling all the pawn shops in Switzerland!).” ] I just read a...
The dress rehearsal for Amahl and the Night Visitors was last night, and it should prove to be a charming run. You can read my previous post for more information or visit the Ruth Page Center for the Arts website for ticket information.Victoria Bond, the conductor for...