"She is a tireless champion of new music, but also a nimble enough artist to hop among repertory staples and world premieres with stunning ease"
- The New York Times
Renowned violinist and Music Institute alumna Jennifer Koh presents a program featuring Bach’s transcendent Partitas and Sonatas for Solo Violin and selections from her Grammy Award-winning album, Alone Together, a series of commissioned and donated new works by Vijay Iyer, Tania Leon, Missy Mazzoli, and more, inspired by the hardship in the arts community caused by the COVID pandemic.
More about Jennifer Koh
Recognized for intense, commanding performances, delivered with dazzling virtuosity and technical assurance, violinist Jennifer Koh is a forward-thinking artist dedicated to exploring a broad and eclectic repertoire, while promoting equity and inclusivity in classical music. She has expanded the contemporary violin repertoire through a wide range of commissioning projects and has premiered more than 100 works written especially for her. Her quest for the new and unusual, sense of endless curiosity, and ability to lead and inspire a host of multidisciplinary collaborators, truly set her apart.
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- All seats this season are assigned with the exception of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Duke It Out! which are general seating. Please visit nicholsconcerthall.org for more seating information.
- Please only sit in your assigned seat. Please see an usher if you need assistance.
- There are ADA seats available for those who need them. Please contact the Box Office if you need additional assistance.
General Information:
- Bathrooms and water fountains are located on the lower level of the building, directly below the lobby.
- Please note that Sections 7, 8, and Terrace are in the balcony and are only accessible by stairs. There is no elevator access to the balcony seating area.
- Please turn off or silence cell phones and other electronic devices.
- There is no photography or audio/video recording allowed at any event this season. This policy will be strictly enforced, and violators may be asked to leave.
- The Box Office opens 90 minutes prior to the start of the event and will remain open throughout intermission.
- There is no food or drink allowed in the concert hall.
- Smoking is not permitted in or within 20 feet of the building.
- Out of respect to the performers and audience members, latecomers are asked to remain in the lobby until an usher can assist you with late seating.
The Music Institute of Chicago no longer requires concertgoers to wear masks while in the building, though we respect those who choose to do so. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, we strongly encourage you to not attend.
