Lakeshore Rush

05/31/2026

What a way to end the season!

Did you miss it? You can view our livestream from pianoforte here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/gwi4btBsFiQ?si=4ae7AVdPsnKHAv-d

Thunder & Light was an absolute success- thank you again to Lawrence Axelrod who brought such a robust score to Lakeshore Rush's arsenal!

05/30/2026

Season Finale Tonight 7:30PM!!


https://dice.fm/event/eornyd--lakeshore-rush-dance-30th-may-the-checkout-chicago-tickets

feat. LARRY AXELROD's "Thunder Dragon" &
GILLESPIE's the Maloik, Soul Food and 'the Entertainment of Being.'

is it really over? What an incredible season. Thank you to everyone who tuned into our livestream from pianoforte chicago last night!

Special thank you to distinguished composer Lawrence Axelrod who worked tirelessly to compose the perfect setting for Lakeshore Rush and traveled from Lisbon to offer his expertise to our ensemble this week.

05/29/2026

Watch us take the stage in 10 minutes!

Live stream link here:

From the lush, movie-like melodies of Nino Rota to the colorful, sh...

05/25/2026

Catch the premiere of Lawrence Axelrod's Thunder Dragon this Friday, May 29 at 6:30pm hosted by Pianoforte Studios in Chicago, IL.

Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/lakeshore-rush-or-thunder-and-light-a-world-premiere-and-chamber-classics

Can't make it on Friday?
We do it again Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm presented by the Checkout.

https://dice.fm/event/eornyd--lakeshore-rush-dance-30th-may-the-checkout-chicago-tickets

05/23/2026

*under construction* 🚧 🏗️ You definitely don't want to miss the premier of Lawrence Axelrod's Thunder Dragon arranged especially for our ensemble. Footage from tech rehearsal as we practice staying in sync with the composer's electronic track!

Friday, May 29th at 6:30pm
Pianoforte Studios hosts many of our live-streamed concerts and projects, including recording Mr. Axelrod’s “Punctuated!” for his album 5x4.

Tickets:
https://events.humanitix.com/lakeshore-rush-or-thunder-and-light-a-world-premiere-and-chamber-classics

05/04/2026

Can’t make it to our “Thunder Dragon” premiere? You’re in luck - Larry Axelrod’s specially-written arrangement will receive another performance at our season finale the following day on Saturday, May 30 at 7:30pm! Other works by Chicago’s own Seth Boustead , Lakeshore Rush’s composer-in-residence and saxophone player Amos Gillespie, and more! Tickets at https://dice.fm/event/eornyd—lakeshore-rush-dance-30th-may-the-checkout-chicago-tickets. Don’t miss our last show of the season! 🎶💃🏻

04/28/2026

Old-world beauty, new-world energy…announcing the first of TWO unique concerts to close out our 2026-2027 season. From the lush, movie-like melodies of Nino Rota to the colorful, shimmering sounds of Maurice Ravel and the light, graceful style of Philippe Gaubert, our program moves through music that feels both comfortingly familiar and excitingly new. At its core, it’s the kind of mix Lakeshore Rush loves most: beloved chamber classics alongside fresh, modern pieces full of personality.

The highlight of the concert is the ✨WORLD PREMIERE✨ of “Thunder Dragon” by Larry Axelrod, written especially for Lakeshore Rush. This electrifying new work unleashes bold sonorities, dramatic contrasts, and vivid musical storytelling. As the first-ever performance of the piece, this premiere represents Lakeshore Rush’s ongoing commitment to championing living composers and bringing brand-new music into the world.

Mark your calendars - more info and tix here 👉🏼 https://pianofortechicago.com/event/lakeshore-rush-thunder-light-a-world-premiere-and-chamber-classics

04/23/2026

We had a wonderful time in Milwaukee. A heartfelt ❤️ thank you to a very appreciative audience at Saint John’s on the Lake. Stay tuned for our upcoming May concerts in Chicago- including the world premiere of Lawrence Axelrod's Thunder Dragon!

May 29, 2026 at Pianoforte

https://events.humanitix.com/lakeshore-rush-or-thunder-and-light-a-world-premiere-and-chamber-classics

AND May 30, 2026 the Checkout

https://dice.fm/event/eornyd--lakeshore-rush-dance-30th-may-the-checkout-chicago-tickets

04/20/2026

Another flavor of instrumentation from our recent performance at the Northbrook Public Library featuring music inspired by dance, rhythm, and movement: Amos Gillespie’s The Entertainment of Being.

“I wrote this piece for the Lakeshore Rush Ensemble in the Summer of 2020 during the covid-19 pandemic and quarantine. It was a time to be introspective, creative, resourceful and grateful for all things natural; such as our health, family and friends, food, our homes and the outdoors. In many ways, I realized these simple blessings are all you need to be happy.“ -Amos Gillespie, our dazzling saxophone player & composer-in-residence.

04/20/2026

Thank you to Northbrook Public Library for hosting us this Sunday afternoon! We presented a variety of instrumentations and styles in this program inspired by dance, including Nino Rota’s Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano.