Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Nichols Concert Hall at Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL
$10–$40
Featuring Reiko Yamada, Patrick Godon, Meghan Guse
Genres: classical
Pianists Reiko Yamada and Patrick Godon, joined by vocalist Meghan Guse, perform a program celebrating Akira Ifukube’s film music, including *Ancient Minstrelsies of Gilyak Tribes*, *Ritmica Ostinata*, and suites from the Godzilla films. Arrangements by John DeSentis and others are featured, with Erik Homenick, author of a book on Ifukube’s work, serving as master of ceremonies. Presented by the Japan America Society of Chicago, this concert highlights the composer’s distinctive blend of orchestral and cinematic sounds.