FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

SUSAN MERDINGER & IRINA FEOKTISTOVA, pianos

works by Brahms, Bizet-Chasins, & J. Strauss-Chasins

Susan Merdinger and Irina Feoktistova’s kindred musical spirit was evident the first time they sat down at a piano together. These Russian-trained, critically acclaimed pianists have been lauded in Chicago and abroad for their solo and collaborative performances.

Broadcast live on 98.7 WFMT and www.wfmt.com

Sherwood Community Music School, 1312 S. Michigan Ave.

12:15 PM

FREE admission

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





THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

AMINA FIGAROVA, piano

WDCB Jazz Salon @ Mayslake

Amina Figarova is without doubt one of the most productive jazz composers and talented jazz piano players from Europe. With trumpet, flute, and bass.

Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook

7:30 PM

$25 cabaret / $20 general ($18 students & seniors)

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





THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

KATHLEEN SUPOVE, piano

Piano + Technology: The Exploding Piano

Works for piano, electronics, and video by Anna Clyne, Missy Mazzoli, Lainie Fefferman, Randall Woolf, & Neil Rolnick

Kathleen Supové is continually redefining what it means to be a pianist/performance artist in the 21st century, blending classical virtuosity with the modern world of sound and image.

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

7:00 PM

$20 / $10 students—includes post-concert reception with the artist

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





SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

FRANK CARUSO, piano

The Art of Improvisation

Frank Caruso has played with everyone from Henry Mancini to Pavarotti. An expert pedagogue, he has devised a method to demystify the art of improvisation, the subject of his afternoon workshop.

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

7:00 PM concert (2:00 PM workshop)

$20 / $10 students—includes post-concert reception with the artist

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