Performance Schedule
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Dmitry Kouzov, Bach Cello Suites No. 1, No. 2, and No. 4
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Fandango!
Sunday, January 3, 2027
The Peacock Trio
Sunday, February 7, 2027
KAIA String Quartet
Sunday, March 7, 2027
Dmitry Kouzov, Bach Cello Suites No. 3, No. 5, and No. 6
Performances begin at 2:15 p.m.
Tickets
Chamber Concert tickets can be purchased individually by date or as a subscription. A subscription includes a ticket to each of the five concerts in the 2026–2027 series.
Purchase Chamber Concert tickets and member tickets.
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Cost
Concert ticket: $44
Subscription: $200
Member Cost
Concert ticket: $39
Subscription: $175
Tickets must be purchased in advance, either online, by phone, or in person at the Visitor Center.
Individual concert tickets include general admission to The Morton Arboretum for the day, the Chamber Concert performance, and a post-concert reception and opportunity to meet the artists.
Subscriptions include a ticket to each of the five concerts in the 2026–2027 series, post-concert receptions, and opportunities to meet the artists at each concert.
To purchase multiple individual concerts, please call the ticket line at 630-725-2066.
2026–2027 Performers
Sunday, November 1, and Sunday, March 7—Dmitry Kouzov
Praised as “a true artist” by Maestro Mstislav Rostropovich, cellist Dmitry Kouzov won First Prize at the International Beethoven Competition and the New York Cello Society “Rising Star” Award and is a two-time laureate of Russia’s International “Virtuosi of the Year” Festival-Competition.
Kouzov has performed worldwide as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician with orchestras including the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, National Symphony of Ukraine, and Cape Town and Johannesburg Philharmonic orchestras, and at venues including Lincoln Center, the 92nd Street Y, Sala São Paulo, the Mariinsky Theater, and the St. Petersburg and Moscow Conservatories. His chamber music collaborators include Joshua Bell, Yuri Bashmet, Krzysztof Penderecki, and Shmuel Ashkenasi. His recordings include works by Shostakovich, Sean Hickey, George Walker, C.P.E. Bach, and Schumann. Kouzov is currently on the faculty of Oberlin Conservatory and has previously taught at Juilliard and the University of Illinois School of Music.
Sunday, December 6—Fandango!
One of the most exciting groups on Chicago’s musical scene, Fandango! is a toe-tappingly spicy mix of Latin, Spanish, Sephardic, Balkan, and classical sounds founded by four multi-award-winning, globe-trotting virtuosi who hail from Spain, France, Bosnia, and Taiwan, who have played—separately and together—on the world’s most prestigious stages.
The group made their Washington DC début on the illustrious Dumbarton Oaks series, has appeared at Roosevelt University’s Ganz Hall in Chicago, the Bermuda International Festival, and has toured Hawaii, Florida, New Mexico, Arizona, Delaware, Iowa, Colorado, and nearly every region of the U.S. Fandango! takes its name from its signature piece, the last movement of the “Fandango” Quintet by Boccherini.
Sunday, January 3—The Peacock Trio
The Peacock Trio, comprised of flutist Carlyn Lloyd, violist Ryan Caparella, and harpist Julie Spring, has gained popularity partly due to its unique timbre: with its bowed and pizzicato abilities, the viola bridges the gap between the smooth flute sound and plucked harp tones.
Lloyd performs regularly with various ensembles, has written arrangements of popular and classical music for her woodwind quintet, Quintuplex, and has written and performed several arrangements for solo flute and concert band. She is a member of the International Opera Theatre orchestra and principal flutist of the JAM Orchestra.
Caparella is an active violinist and violist around Chicagoland and a dedicated educator. He has served on the faculty of the Naperville Suzuki School since 2012 and frequently performs in musical theatre pits, orchestras, and chamber ensembles across Chicagoland.
Spring has held the title of principal harp with the Toronto and Hartford Symphony Orchestras and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and has performed as a guest with the Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago, and Grant Park Symphony. She is also director of orchestras at York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois, an active masterclass clinician, and adjunct harp instructor at Concordia University Chicago and College of DuPage.
Sunday, February 7—KAIA String Quartet
The KAIA String Quartet is a vibrant and expressive ensemble that bridges classical tradition with the rich musical heritage of Latin America. Celebrated for their passionate performances and innovative programming, KAIA brings a unique voice to the chamber music world. Based in Chicago, the quartet is known for its dedication to cultural exchange, educational outreach, and collaborations across artistic genres. With critically acclaimed recordings and appearances on international stages, KAIA captivates audiences with their warmth, precision, and deep connection to the music they perform.
Accessibility
Chamber Concerts take place in the Arbor Room at the Thornhill Education Center on The Morton Arboretum’s West Side. The building has wheelchair ramp access, as well as a drop-off circle in front of the building.
The center has two floors, connected by stairs and an elevator. The Arbor Room is on the main entry level of the building, and is a level room. The Arbor Room itself has no stairs or ramps. If you use a wheelchair and need seating accommodations, please reach out to specialevents@mortonarb.org.
The nearest accessible parking is in parking lot P-21, which is connected to the building’s main entrance by an asphalt-paved path. There are additional accessible parking spaces in a small lot on the east side of the building, with a ramp to the door.
See Accessibility at The Morton Arboretum for more information.
