Music Institute of Chicago's Abraham Stokman to Perform at Nichols Concert Hall, 5/21

The Music Institute of Chicago celebrates the 80th birthday of piano/improvisation faculty member Abraham Stokman with a solo concert, "Abe Stokman Is Still Alive and Doing Very Well" Saturday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.

The concert program will include:
Bach/Busoni | Choral Preludes (2 selections)
Mozart | Rondo alla Turka
Beethoven | Piano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor, Op. 90
Chopin | Mazurka in C Sharp Minor, Op. 50, No. 3
Chopin | Fantaisie-Impromptu, Op. 66
Debussy | L'isle Joyeuse
Wagner/Liszt | Liebestod
Schoenberg | 3 Pieces, Op. 11

A champagne reception in the lobby follows the concert along with an exhibit of Stokman's paintings. In honor of his birthday, donations at the door will be contributed to Doctors Without Borders.

The Music Institute of Chicago is dedicated to transforming lives through music education. Founded in 1931, the Music Institute has grown to become one of the largest and most respected community music schools in the nation. Offering musical excellence built on the strength of its distinguished faculty, commitment to quality, and breadth of programs and services, the Music Institute is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Pre-collegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS). Each year, the Music Institute's teachers reach thousands of students of all ages and levels of experience. Music Institute locations include Chicago, Evanston, Winnetka, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, and Downers Grove. In addition, the Music Institute is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Chicago Public Schools through its Arts Link program. The Music Institute offers lessons and classes, and concerts through its Community Music School, Academy, and Nichols Concert Hall. For more information, visit musicinst.org.

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