Guest Artist Recital: Michael Hall, viola, and Marianne Parker, piano

Experience an evening of extraordinary artistry as pianist Marianne Parker and violist Michael Hall bring their celebrated musicianship to the Interlochen stage.

Praised by Chicago Classical Review for her “sympathetic fingers offering well-sculpted phrases and impassioned pealing,” Marianne Parker has emerged as one of today’s most compelling champions of contemporary classical music. Her performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed albums on New Focus Recordings and PARMA showcase her dedication to expanding the modern piano repertoire.

Joining her is violist Michael Hall, hailed by New Music Connoisseur as “utterly masterful.” A fearless interpreter and global advocate for new music, Hall has premiered works by leading composers across five continents and appeared on stages from Chicago’s Orchestra Hall to international festivals in Thailand, Italy, and Iceland.

Together, Parker and Hall create a program that bridges innovation and emotion—blending lyrical sensitivity, technical brilliance, and the thrill of discovery. Their performance invites audiences into a sound world where tradition meets imagination, and every note tells a story of artistic curiosity and connection.

Don’t miss this rare collaboration between two of Chicago’s most adventurous and expressive performers.

To learn more about the event, please download the PDF program below.