We are so happy to come back this month with more wonderful live music! Orion's own amazing pianist, Diana Schmück, returns for a romantic program that will warm your hearts and lift your spirits.

With so many people participating in our October livestream, we feel blessed by all of your support and love. We will continue to do our best to keep Orion’s musical offerings going until we can meet again in person.

P.S. Our October all-Beethoven concert is still available on Orion's YouTube channel.

Johannes Brahms' Trio No. 1 in B Major for Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 8, composed in 1853-4 and revised 35 years later, is a deep and mature work that nonetheless exudes youthful energy.

Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano (1992) by Alexander Arutiunian contains moods ranging from emotionally tense to lyrical. The Verdehr Trio commissioned the piece and describes its final movement as "containing elements of Armenian dance rhythms with their capricious pulse and unexpected irregularities in a freely improvised melodic style."

* A maximum of 20 people may attend in person at PianoForte Studios. Audience members must wear masks at all times. While family groups may sit together, different audience members/groups will be seated at least six feet apart. Extra masks and hand sanitizer will be available. All programming is subject to change.

The livestream will be available on Orion's YouTube channel.

Donations are welcome and can be made on Orion's website.

The YouTube channel will also host a recording of the performance for a limited time.

Orion musicians recently held a masterclass/streamed concert, followed by coachings for students at Glenbard East High School, with more to follow soon. Orion is also scheduling sessions with Buffalo Grove and Geneva high schools that will begin in November.

"One of Chicago's most vibrant, versatile and distinctive ensembles."

~ John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune