About this Event
Harmony Beyond Sight: Voices of America
2026 BMF National Concert Series – Chicago
Presented by Bella Music Foundation Inc.
Join us for an inspiring evening of classical music celebrating artistic excellence, inclusion, and the power of music to connect us beyond sight.
This special concert features Leslie Hamric, a blind cellist, alongside accomplished musicians performing a beautiful selection of classical masterpieces, opera arias, and beloved American music.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Herrick Chapel, Judson University
1151 North State Street, Elgin, IL 60123
FREE ADMISSION
Featured Guest Artist
Leslie Hamric, cello
Featuring Performances By
- Maria Kanyova, soprano
- Robert Kania, piano
- Yoahn John Kwon, piano
- Hyong Jo, bass
- Mira Kim, piano
Experience an unforgettable evening of music while supporting Bella Music Foundation's mission to empower blind and visually impaired musicians through education, performance, and career development.
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
www.BellaMF.org
Agenda
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 06:00 PM
Concert Begins
Info: Harmony Beyond Sight: Voices of America
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Live Musical Performances
Info: Classical music, opera arias, American spirituals, and cello performances
🕑: 07:00 PM
Concert Concludes
Info: Approximate ending time
Event venue & nearby stays
Herrick Chapel, Judson University, 1151 North State Street, Elgin, United States
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