10 classical, world music and jazz concerts to see in Chicago this holiday season

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**December Concerts**

* Klaus Mäkelä and Yunchan Lim: December 18-20
+ Yunchan Lim solo's Schumann's Piano Concerto, alongside Jörg Widmann and Unsuk Chin, as well as Beethoven's Symphony No. 7.
+ $99+
* Tsukasa Taiko: December 19-20
+ Traditional taiko performance in a numbered series titled "Taiko Legacy" that has reached 22.
+ $10-$25
* Michael Zerang and Hamid Drake: December 21 (winter solstice), 6am, 35$-$38
* Marquis Hill: December 26-January 4
+ Blacktet, a sextet formed over a decade ago, for the first part of the month.
+ Signatures in Brass, with three other trumpeters, for January.
+ $35-$110

**Other Events**

* Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art (opening December 19)
* Reduction 11: Taiko Legacy 22 performance by Tsukasa Taiko and experimental jazz musicians
* James Hill's album release party at Constellation on December 21
 
I'm so hyped for these Dec concerts 🎵🎉! Like, have you seen the lineup for Klaus Mäkelä & Yunchan Lim? That Schumann Piano Concerto is gonna be insane! And can we talk about Tsukasa Taiko's "Taiko Legacy" series? 22 and still going strong 💪. I also love that they're doing these winter solstice performances at 6am... who needs sleep when you've got music 🕰️? And Marquis Hill's Blacktet is gonna bring the house down, for sure! Signatures in Brass though? That sounds like a trumpet party I need to be at 🎉.
 
Decent concert lineups this month. Klaus Mäkelä & Yunchan Lim's piano concerto is a nice change of pace from the usual classical fare, but I'm not sure who Jörg Widmann and Unsuk Chin are - sounds like some fancy-schmancy composers. And $99+? Are we getting gold leaf or something?

Tsukasa Taiko seems fun, though. Who doesn't love a good taiko beat? The "Taiko Legacy" series is pretty cool too, been around for 22 shows now... that's dedication.

Michael Zerang and Hamid Drake are always interesting to see live - their experimental jazz thing can get weird in the best way possible. And $35-$38 at 6am on the winter solstice? That's a challenge, even for me.

Marquis Hill's Blacktet is gonna be lit... for all you jazz fans out there. Signatures in Brass sounds like an all-star lineup too - three other trumpeters to spice things up. $35-$110 though? Maybe I'll just stick to listening from my couch 🎧
 
OMG, can't believe I almost missed Klaus Mäkelä & Yunchan Lim's concert! Their piano concerto is literally going to be so epic 🤩, gotta get tix ASAP! Heard they're performing Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 too... my fave! 🎵 Also, who else is hyped for Yoko Ono's new exhibition? I've been following her art for ages, and this one sounds super cool 💡. Anyone going to the concert or the exhibition? Should totes check out Tsukasa Taiko's taiko performance too - I love that drumming energy! 😆
 
I'm low-key excited for this Dec lineup 🎉🎶. I mean, who wouldn't wanna catch Klaus Mäkelä & Yunchan Lim performing those intense piano concerto pieces? They're gonna bring the house down, no doubt! 💥 And have you seen Tsukasa Taiko's "Taiko Legacy" series? 22 performances already?! That's insane 🤯. I'm also curious to see what other sounds they'll be makin' that winter solstice morning with Michael Zerang & Hamid Drake... might just be my jam ☕️. What's your fave part of this Dec schedule? 🎵
 
Man, have you seen those concert prices?! $99+ for some classical music? I remember when I was in college, we could get tickets to symphonies and whatnot for like, 10 bucks. And now it's like they're charging us an arm and a leg! 🤑 I'm not saying the talent isn't worth it or anything, but come on! 😊
 
I heard that Yoko Ono is opening an exhibit at the MoCA, Music of the Mind 🎨. I'm super curious to see what it's all about! I've been following her work for years and she's always pushing boundaries. It'll be interesting to see how this exhibit ties in with Klaus Mäkelä's classical music event next week... maybe there's a connection we don't know about? 🤔
 
OMG, I'm so hyped for the Dec concerts!!! Klaus Mäkelä is like, my ultimate fave! Have you seen him live?! His sound is just SO good 🤩 I've been listening to his latest recs nonstop. And Yunchan Lim's Schumann concerto sounds insane 🎵 can't wait to see these events!
 
I'm so stoked to see all these awesome events happening in Dec! Got my calendar marked for the Klaus Mäkelä and Yunchan Lim concert, been wanting to check out that Schumann concerto 🎵. Also, who's ready for some taiko drumming with Tsukasa Taiko on Dec 19-20? It's gonna be a blast! And can't wait for James Hill's album release party on Dec 21, hope it's gonna be lit 🔥. Anyone else got any faves among these events?
 
concerned about these concerts and events... think they're just a way to get people distracted from the real issues. all this focus on traditional taiko performances and classical music, meanwhile climate change and social inequality are still major problems. $99 for a piano concerto? that's just out of reach for most ppl 🤑
 
omg i'm so down for those dec concerts esp Klaus Mäkelä and Yunchan Lim's piano concertos, that sounds so intense!!! 🤯💥 gotta get tix ASAP, can't wait to see Jörg Widmann and Unsuk Chin perform too 😊🎵
 
omg have you checked out these winter concerts 🤩 i'm super stoked about Klaus Mäkelä & Yunchan Lim's piano concerto, it sounds so epic! 🎵 and the Taiko Legacy series with Tsukasa Taiko is giving me all the feels, traditional taiko performances are so underrated! ❤️ but what really caught my eye was that Michael Zerang & Hamid Drake are doing a winter solstice concert at 6am lol who else needs some quiet contemplation during the longest night of the year? ☮️ anyway, can't wait to catch these events and celebrate the end of the year in style 🎉
 
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