Friday, February 1, 12:15 pm

Schubertiade Preview featuring VOX 3 Collective

PianoForte Foundation is presenting the 9th annual Schubertiade Chicago festival on February 3. As a warm-up to the main event, members of VOX 3 Collective present a selection of Schubert's "Gender-bending songs for female voices."

Sherwood Community Music School, 1312 S. Michigan Ave.

FREE admission

Also broadcast live on 98.7 WFMT and www.wfmt.com

Info at www.pianofortefoundation.org or (312) 291-0291





Sunday, February 3, 11:00am-4:00pm

9th Annual Schubertiade Chicago

It has been an honored tradition in Europe to celebrate the music of Franz Schubert on the anniversary of his birth, January 31, 1797. Featuring over 50 musicians on 4 simultaneous stages performing the piano, vocal, and chamber works of Franz Schubert.

Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., 8th and 10th Floors

Free admission—donations encouraged

Info at www.pianofortefoundation.org or (312) 291-0291





Saturday, February 16, 7:30 pm

Ran Jia, piano

Pianist Ran Jia is already regarded as a striking musician with unusual natural abilities. Tan Dun hailed her a "piano poet with dramatic skill in music making."

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

$10-$20

Tickets and info at www.pianofortefoundation.org or (312) 291-0291