FRIDAY, APRIL 1—12:15 PM

KEITH CONANT, viola & SEBASTIAN HUYDTS, piano

Huydts: Sonatines for Viola and Piano

Broadcast live on 98.7 WFMT and www.wfmt.com

Sherwood Community Music School, 1312 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago

FREE admission





SATURDAY, APRIL 9—7:00 PM

MICHAEL KIRKENDOLL, piano

Musical Gastronomy: Inspired by Alinea

Bridging the gaps between old and new, Michael Kirkendoll is one of the most exciting pianists of his generation. His musical tasting menu will include works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Ligeti, and living composers.

Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., 8th Floor

$20 / $10 students—includes complimentary reception with the artist

For tickets: www.pianofortefoundation.org or (312) 291-0291





SATURDAY, APRIL 16—7:00 PM

Piano | Poetry

Poets and pianists inspire each other with performances of contemporary music and writing, featuring pianists Ari Brown and Mabel Kwan, and poets Reginald Gibbons, Christina Pugh, Ed Roberson, and Rachel Jamison Webster. Co-sponsored by the Poetry Foundation.

Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., 10th Floor

$20 / $10 students

For tickets: www.pianofortefoundation.org or (312) 291-0291