Olivier Elkan

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Join us for an enchanting evening of piano music with Olivier Elkan at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music. This captivating recital is set to take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 6:00pm CDT in the stunning Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall. Olivier, a talented Bachelor of Music student under the tutelage of Sylvia Wang, will perform a selection of pieces that showcase the beauty and complexity of piano music. The program includes Sergei Rachmaninoff's arrangement by Earl Wild of "Where Beauty Dwells," Op. 21, No. 7, Franz Liszt's "Soirées italiennes," S. 411, and Modest Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."

This event is free and open to the public, with no tickets required. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the performance in the acoustically optimized Galvin Recital Hall, which features a 40-foot glass wall offering breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. The hall's unique design, with undulating walls covered in African moabi wood, ensures an unparalleled auditory experience.

For those unable to attend in person, a live stream of the recital will be available, allowing music lovers from around the world to enjoy Olivier's performance. Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging talent and experience the transformative power of music.

Olivier Elkan, piano