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A New Classic
Join us for our spring fundraiser - A New Classic - to support expanding access to classical music in Chicago. Enjoy a cocktail reception and revel in a concert performance by the award winning Balourdet Quartet. Master of Ceremonies will be Robbie Ellis, WFMT Host....
ENCORES on WFMT 98.7
April 15: Avalon String Quartet April 22: Robert Chen & Benjamin Loeb April 29: Cheng² Duo May 6: Dynasty Battles May 13: Trio Céleste

Make Music Chicago 2018 Press Release
The International Music Foundation Presents Make Music Chicago 2018 A free citywide celebration of music with over 200 events throughout the day June 21, 2018 June 04, 2018 (Chicago, IL) - The International Music Foundation (IMF) is proud to present Make Music...

Rush Hour Concerts 2018 Season Announcement
The International Music Foundation Presents Rush Hour Concerts 2018 Enjoy Free Weekly Classical Music Performances Just Steps Away From The Magnificent Mile April 24, 2018 (Chicago, IL) - The International Music Foundation (IMF) is proud to present the Summer 2018...

Introducing our new Executive Director
Mark Riggleman selected as the next Executive Director of the International Music Foundation The Board of Directors of the International Music Foundation has unanimously approved the hire of Mark Riggleman as the organization's next Executive Director. Mark brings...

Hess Alumnus wins bronze in The Cliburn!
Many congratulations to 19-year old pianist Daniel Hsu who thrilled our Dame Myra Hess audience in January. Daniel took the Bronze Medal at the just-concluded Van Cliburn Competition (read more here). In addition, he won the Award for the Best Performance of Chamber...

Rush Hour Concerts 2017 Presents 18th Season of Beloved Summer Concert Series Offering Weekly FREE Classical Music Performances
Rush Hour Concerts 2017 Presents 18th Season of Beloved Summer Concert Series Offering Weekly FREE Classical Music Performances Tuesday evenings at St. James Cathedral in River North, June 6-August 29 Summer highlights include: A first-ever “quartet festival”...

Two Hess Alumni are finalists in The Cliburn

Exciting News from Rush Hour Concerts and International Music Foundation
Two of Chicago's premiere classical music presenters have merged under one flagship banner! International Music Foundation Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts - Rush Hour Concerts Summer Series Do-It-Yourself Messiah - Make Music Chicago Live Music Now! -...