Academy Chamber Music Concert

PROGRAM

Sonata No. 5 for Violin and Piano in F Major, opus 24 (“Spring”).........Ludwig van Beethoven  (1770-1827)
      I. Allegro 

AUREO DUO
Eliana Song, violin      Simon Cegys, piano

Piano Trio No. 2 in G Minor, opus 26.........Antonín Dvořák (1841-1904)
              I. Allegro moderato   

  TRIO NOVARE
Linda Phan, violin   Felix Pipal, cello   Noah Kim, piano

Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, K. 478.........Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
          I. Allegro 

AVELIRA QUARTET
Olivia Zheng, violin  Alexandra Dreesen, viola  Roy Wu, cello  Elliot Jung, piano

String Quartet in G Major, opus 77, No. 1.........Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
       IV. Finale: Presto   

LUMINA STRING QUARTET
Paloma Furst Chavira & Ingrid Updegraff, violins,   Sylvia Pine, viola   Lavie Huang, cello

String Quartet in C Major, opus 20, No. 2.........Joseph Haydn
           I. Moderato

String Quartet in G Minor, opus 10.........Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
          I. Animé et très décidé                             

VALLORA STRING QUARTET
Annalise Song, Matthew Kim, violins  Brayden Wu, viola  Ella Wimbiscus, cello

String Quartet in G Minor, opus 74, No. 3 (“Rider”).........Joseph Haydn
       IV. Finale: Allegro con brio

MERAVIGLIA STRING QUARTET
 Elle Cho, Lauren Kim, violins   Emily Chen, viola   Lucy Wu, cello

This concert is also available through Livestream.

About the Academy Program
Founded in 2006, the Music Institute of Chicago Academy is a nationally recognized training center for highly gifted, pre-college pianists and string players. The Academy provides a comprehensive musical education for students who aspire to be professional musicians. A carefully assembled faculty includes internationally recognized teachers and performers with a passion for developing young talent and an established track record of student achievement.

Academy Chamber Music   The Academy’s robust chamber music program has resulted in numerous national competition gold, silver and bronze medals since its inception in 2006. Chamber ensembles are coached by Academy artist faculty.

The Academy Orchestra is comprised of advanced high school violin, viola, cello and bass students who perform in competitions, festivals and summer programs across the globe.  

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ACADEMY CONCERT SEASON  2025 - 2026 (Schedule subject to change)
Free admission and open to the public

ORCHESTRA CONCERTS  |  7:30 PM
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 20th Anniversary Kick Off Celebration Concert & Senior Recognition Ceremony (featuring Academy Special Guest Artists)

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS  |  7:30 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025 
Saturday, February 7, 2026  
Saturday, April 4, 2026 
Saturday, May 2, 2026