2024 Artist lineup will be updated here over the next weeks


Artistic Directors



Past CCMF Guest Artists Include

  • Marta Aznavoorian (Piano) - Lincoln Trio, DePaul University

  • Robert Chen (Violin) - Concertmaster, Chicago Symphony Orchestra

  • Caroline Chin (Violin) - Bowling Green State University

  • David Cunliffe, (Cello) - Lincoln Trio, Black Oak Ensemble

  • Dr. Geoff Deuce (Piano) - Illinois State University

  • Sixto Franco (Viola) - Louisiana Symphony Orchestra

  • Avi Friedlander (Cello) - Music Institute of Chicago

  • Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier (Violin) - “Mind Over Finger”

  • Blanca Gorgojo (Cello) - Orchestra of the “Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia” Valencia

  • Dr. Brian Hsu (Piano) - University of Oregon

  • Dr. Paula Kosower (Cello) - University of Illinois Chicago

  • Dr. Ching-Yi Lin (Violin) - Western Kentucky University

  • Yvonne Lam (Violin) - Michigan State University

  • Sang Mee Lee (Violin) - Music Institute of Chicago

  • Dr. Paul Miller (Strings and Music Theory) - Duquense University

  • Dr. Sergio Monteiro (Piano) - Oklahoma City University

  • Dr. Oleksa Mycyk (Cello) - Toronto Symphony

  • Edwin Outwater - Music Director San Francisco Conservatory of Music

  • Aurélien Fort Pederzoli (Viola) - Black Oak Ensemble

  • Nick Photinos (Cello) - Longy School of Music

  • Dr. Daniel Pesca (Piano) - Eastman School of Music

  • Desirée Ruhstrat (Violin) - Northwestern University, Lincoln Trio, Black Oak Ensemble

  • Craig Trompeter - Founder and Artistic Director Haymarket Opera Company

  • Dr. Sylvia Wang (Piano) - Northwestern University

  • Alastair Willis - Music Director Southbend Symphony Orchestra