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2025–2026 Season

March 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Beethoven Concerto No. 4 <br> with Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra <br> Tim Semanik conducting

Michael Finlay joins conductor Tim Semanik and the Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra in a performance of Beethovens sublime Concerto No. 4 n G Major Op. 58. 
First United Methodist Church, 100 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange, IL 60525, USA

February 06, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Chopin: A Biography

A theatrical presentation of Chopin's Complete Scherzos and 3rd Sonata
Anderson Chapel, 5159 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA

December 02, 2025 at 7:00 PM

DePaul University: Chopin Complete Scherzi and Sonata No 3

DePaul University - School of Music, 804 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

November 09, 2025 at 3:00 PM

First Sunday Concert Series: Chopin Complete Scherzi and Sonata No 3

United Lutheran Church, 409 Greenfield St, Oak Park, IL 60302, USA

October 05, 2025 at 3:00 PM

St. Michael Concert Series: Chopin, a Biography

A Theatrical presentation of the four scherzi and the b minor sonata.
St Michael Catholic Church, 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA

September 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Harmonia Concert Series: Chopin, a Biography

A Theatrical presentation of the four scherzi and the b minor sonata.
Faith Community UCC, 192 S Center St, Bensenville, IL 60106, USA

2024–2025 Season

November 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Harmonia Concerts: Michael Finlay, piano

  • Scarlatti: Three Sonatas
  • Schubert: Four Impromptus Op. 90
  • Liszt: Sonata in b minor
Faith Community UCC, 192 S Center St, Bensenville, IL 60106, USA

October 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Voices at the End: A Concerto for Six Pianos and Media

  • with pianists:
  • Zahari Metchkov
  • Michael Schneider
  • Eneida Larti
  • Emily Thomas
  • Abigail Silverman
  • Michael Finlay
Colorado State University Pueblo, 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001, USA

October 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM

St. Michael Concert Series: Jeff Mattsey, baritone and Michael Finlay, piano

Jeff Mattsey is a celebrated baritone who made his debut opposite Pavarotti and has sung with The Metropolitan Opera among many other world-class opera companies. He joins pianist Michael Finlay in an unforgettable program.
St Michael Catholic Church, 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA

October 20, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Harmonia Concerts: Michael Finlay (and friends) play Rhapsody in Blue and Schubert Trout Quintet

A Family Concert
Francois Henkins and Sophie Petroski, violins
Hannah Barton, viola
Rebecca Zimerman, cello
Marie-Christine, bass
Faith Community UCC, 192 S Center St, Bensenville, IL 60106, USA

September 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Concerto Premiere with Harper Symphony Orchestra

Michael Finlay Premieres the Karasis Piano Concerto with conductor Tim Semanik and the Harper Symphony Orchestra
Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL 60067, USA

September 07, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Thirsty Ears: Brahms c minor piano quartet

ACM School of Music, 1758 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

2023–2024 Season

June 06, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Reinhardt Piano Festival and Academy

  • Mozart Sonata in B-flat Major K. 333
  • Chopin Ballade in f minor Op. 54
  • Liszt Sonata in b minor S. 178
Falany Performing Arts Center, 199 Fine Arts Dr, Waleska, GA 30183, USA

May 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Yong Hi Moon Retirement Concert

  • Scarlatti Sonata in G Major K. 455
  • Scarlatti Sonata in E Major K. 531
  • Scarlatti Soanta in d minor K. 141
Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, 1 E Mt Vernon Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

May 10, 2024 at 11:10 AM

Noonday Concerts at Fourth Prebyterian Church

  • Mozart Sonata in B-Flat Major K. 333
  • Liszt Sonata in b minor S. 178
Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

May 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM

St. Michael Concert Series: Brahms Quintet with Kontras Quartet

Brahms Piano Quintet in f minor
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 15050 Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL 60467, USA

April 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM

St. Michael Concert Series: Solo Recital

  • Mozart Sonata in B-flat Major K. 333
  • Chopin Ballade No. 4 in f minor
  • Liszt Sonata in b minor S. 178
St Michael Catholic Church, 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, USA

April 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Miami University: Masterclass and Recital

  • Mozart Sonata in B-flat Major K. 333
  • Chopin Ballade in f minor Op. 54
  • Liszt Sonata in b minor S. 178
Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, USA

March 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Schumann

March 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Musician's Club of Women Concerts

Mozart Violin Sonata in B-flat Major K. 378
Union League Club, 65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

March 03, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Southwest Symphony Orchestra

Trinity Christian College - The Ozinga Chapel Auditorium 6601 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463, United States

February 06, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Lecture and Masterclass: Chapman University

Chapman University 1 University Dr, Orange, CA 92866, United States

January 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Schumann Piano Quartet

with Henry Zheng, Albert Kim, and Aron Dunlap
Home of A.J. and Amanda Kim

January 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Englewood Arts Concert Series: Beethoven Violin Sonata Cycle: Nos 8 and 9

Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110, United States

November 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Bloomington-Normal MTA Presentation: Healthy Piano Technique

October 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM

An Evening of Music with Christine Steyer, Brian Hoffman, and Michael Finlay

Works by Martinu, Brahms, Faure, Villa Lobos, and more!
St. Michael Church 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462, United States

October 06, 2023 at 1:40 PM

Lecture and Masterclass: Caroll University

Carroll University, 100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186, USA

September 25, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Detroit Musician’s League: Lecture—Strategies for Preventing Common Playing Injuries

Kawai Piano Gallery of Michigan, 2184 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302, USA

September 24, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Detroit Musicians League features Michael Finlay in Recital at the Kawai Piano Gallery

Kawai Piano Gallery of Michigan 2184 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, United States

September 24, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Detroit Musicians League: Masterclass

Kawai Piano Gallery of Michigan, 2184 S Telegraph Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302, USA

September 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM

“From Old Notebooks” Michael Finlay at Kerrytown Concert House

Kerrytown Concert House 415 N Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States

2022–2023 Season

June 08, 2023 at 6:00 PM

RPFA 2023: Michael Finlay in Recital

  • Beethoven Sonata in D Major Op. 10 No. 3
  • Prokofiev Sonata No. 4
  • Chopin Barcarolle
  • Ravel Gaspard de la Nuit
Falany Performing Arts Center, 7300 Reinhardt College Pkwy, Waleska, GA 30183, USA

May 12, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Solo Recital at Narloch Piano Studio

  • Beethoven Sonata in D Major Op 10 no. 3
  • Prokofiev Sonata No. 4 in c minor Op. 29
  • Chopin Barcarolle Op. 60
  • Ravel Gaspard de la Nuit
Narloch Piano Studio, 4636 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA

May 07, 2023 at 6:00 AM

Presentation: Developing Good Technical Habits in Intermediate Students

CAMTA
PianoForte 1335 S Michigan Ave, FL 3, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

April 18, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Concert at the Terraces at the Clare

  • Beethoven Op. 10 No. 3
  • Chopin Barcarolle
  • Prokofiev 4th Sonata
The Clare, 55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

April 15, 2023 at 5:00 PM

An Evening of Music with Christine Steyer, Brian Hoffman, Kumiko Nowlan, and Michael Finlay

Works by Martinu, Brahms, Faure, Villa Lobos, and more!
Friendship Village of Schaumburg, 350 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194, USA

February 07, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Technique Worshop: Northwestern University

Topic: "Developing Technique in Intermediate Students"
Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, 70 Arts Cir Dr, Evanston, IL 60208, USA

January 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Technique Workshop: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Topic: "Posture and Alignment for pianists"
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

January 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Masterclass at the University of Chicago

Fulton Hall, Goodspeed Hall, 5845 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA

November 05, 2022 at 8:00 AM

Presentation: ISMTA Conference

Topic: "Practicing with Arm Impulses: 3 Approaches"
Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920, USA

September 01, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Michael Finlay and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic

Bach Brandenburg Concerti Nos 3 and 5, B minor Orchestral Suite
Bancroft Park 2408 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, United States

2021–2022 Season

May 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Michael Finlay and Francois Henkins in Concert

  • Beethoven Sonata No. 5 in F Major for Violin and Piano "Spring"
  • Prokofiev Violin Sonata no. 1 in f minor
Irion Hall, 190 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126, USA

December 21, 2021 at 7:30 PM

New Music Chicago Presents (livestream)

Missy Mazzoli A Thousand Tongues
Phillip Glass Violin Sonata
Amos Gillespie Spin-Off
Kathryn Mishell Elegy

Livestreamed onto NMC's Youtube Page from the Nevermore Performance Space, Chicago IL

Henry Zheng, violin

Michael Finlay, piano

2020–2021 Season

July 15, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Byron Hitchcock and Michael FInlay play the complete Beethoven Violin Sonatas: Part 1 (livestream: exact date TBA)

Ludwig van Beethoven
Sonata No. 1 in D Major Op. 12 No. 1
Sonata No. 2 in A Major Op. 12 No. 2
Sonata No. 3 in E-flat Major Op. 12 No. 3
Sonata No. 4 in a minor Op. 23

Ralph Vaugh Williams
The Lark Ascending


Byron Hitchcock, violin

Michael Finlay, piano

First Christian Church, Colorado Springs, CO



June 16, 2021 at 12:15 PM

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts (livestream)

Johannes Brahms:  Sonata in D major, op. 78 (arr. Paul Klengel)
        i. Vivace ma non troppo
        ii. Adagio
        iii. Allegro molto moderato

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Variations for cello and piano

Jean Hatmaker, cello
Michael Finlay, piano

Chicago Cultural Center. Virtual Concert: Click here to hear the performance!

May 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Duo Forzando plays Poulenc, Glass, and Bolcolm (Livestream)

Phillip Glass Violin Sonata
Francis Poulenc Violin Sonata 
William Bolcolm Graceful Ghost Rag



Henry Zheng, violin

Michael Finlay, piano

Narloch Piano Studio

Virtual Concert: click here to stream