Violinist Aviva Chertok Li presents a community concert series in partnership with the JCC Chicago and the international Violins of Hope exhibit. Collaborating with violinist Dr. William Herzog, the duo performs music of Jewish composers impacted by the Holocaust, and modern Jewish voices, to honor the past and find resilience and hope for the future. 

Violins of Hope is a collection of 70 string instruments played by Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust that have been painstakingly restored, now touring Chicagoland libraries, museums, and cultural institutions with a message of hope, resistance, resilience, and unity.

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Location: Illinois Holocaust Museum, Arlington Heights Memorial and Joliet Public Libraries, Chabad of Wilmette and more

Paris en Rêve brings you some of the most beautiful French classical music of the 19th and 20th centuries. With a variety of works by composers like Camille Saint-Saens, Mélanie Bonis, Claude Debussy, and more, enjoy selections for solo piano, flute and violin sonatas, and three exquisite trios for this unique combination of instruments. Aviva Chertok plays violin and is joined by Kyle Dudley on flute and Daniel Szefer on piano.

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Location: Fulton Hall, University of Chicago

Experience the beauty of classical music and the power of storytelling at this theatrical concert of Jewish music. Written and directed by violinist Aviva Chertok, "Meet Me in a Moment" opens the door to the lives of four great Jewish composers, with each musical selection followed by a scene from the composer's life. Step back in time to the living room of Ernest Bloch, join a rehearsal with Paul Ben-Haim, and attend a meeting of the Society of Jewish Folk Music in St. Petersburg with Lazare Saminsky. The program also features a special screening of an interview with modern-day GRAMMY-nominated composer, Jonathan Leshnoff.  

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Location: North Suburban Congregation Beth El, Highland Park IL

The Jewish United Fund's RJD division and Holocaust Community Services present a special Holocaust remembrance event, with daffodil bulb planting in conjunction with the Worldwide Daffodil Project. Includes blessing the memorial garden, hearing from a survivor, and crafts for kids. Musical accompaniment for the event will be provided by Aviva Chertok and Liel Amdour. Come join in this meaningful and engaging moment of respect and remembrance.

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Location: JCC Chicago - Bernard Weinger center

Experience the beauty of classical music and the power of storytelling at this theatrical concert of Jewish music. Written and directed by violinist Aviva Chertok, "Meet Me in a Moment" opens the door to the lives of four great Jewish composers, with each musical selection followed by a scene from the composer's life. Step back in time to the living room of Ernest Bloch, join a rehearsal with Paul Ben-Haim, and attend a meeting of the Society of Jewish Folk Music in St. Petersburg with Lazare Saminsky. The program also features a special screening of an interview with modern-day GRAMMY-nominated composer, Jonathan Leshnoff.  

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Location: The Art Center Highland Park, Highland Park IL

Chicago Concertino Co. performs music from around the world, featuring soloists on every piece. Violinist Aviva Chertok performs the North American premiere of South African composer Hendrik Hofmeyr's concerto for flute, violin, and chamber orchestra. Joined by flautist Kyle Dudley, this is an evening you won't want to miss!

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Location: Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago IL

Violinist Aviva Chertok returns to Northbrook Library in duo with Israeli-Canadian guitarist Liel Amdour, in their new program, "Travel Diaries."

Take a trip around the world, with music from Argentina to America, across the ocean to France, Romania and Spain. Enjoy this one hour concert that will transport you to familiar and exotic places.  

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Location: Northbrook Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL 

Violinist Aviva Chertok is one of JUF Russian Jewish Division’s 2021 Tikkun Fellows. Experience an engaging theatrical performance including pianist Monika Miodragovic, and actor Marc Frost representing the composers, in this performance of Jewish music. "Meet Me in a Moment," is generously funded by the Genesis Philanthropy group. 

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Location: KRUG Community Circle​1400 S. Wolf Rd., Suite 100 Wheeling, IL

Aviva Chertok joins Candian pianist Shirley Wu in Montreal for two performances in their series of concerts of Romantic music, including selections of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Wieniawski, Saminsky, and more. ​The program centers around the idea of memories, souvenirs of the places, people, and things we hold dear. 

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Location: Cafe d'Art Vocal, Montreal, QC Canada

The Picardy Collective, featuring violinist Aviva Chertok, violist Nicholas R. Mowry, and pianist Monika Miodragovic, come to the Northbrook Library for awonderful afternoon of music from the 19th and 20th centuries,  with works by Tchaikovsky, Bohuslav Martinu, and Robert Fuchs.

Location: Northbrook Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL 

The Picardy Collective performed an afternoon of beautiful chamber music by composers Tchaikovsky, Martinu, and Robert Fuchs. Over 120 audience members enjoyed their musical afternoon at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. 

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Location: Hendrickson Hall at AHML - Arlington Heights, IL

The Picardy Collective debuts in an afternoon of beautiful 19th and 20th century chamber music, performed in an intimate home-space. Featuring: violinist Aviva Chertok, violist Nicholas R. Mowry, and pianist Monika Miodragovic. Come join us for the music of Tchaikovsky, Martinu, and Robert Fuchs.

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Location: Groupmuse host, Monica, at her home in Chicago, IL

Shostakovich's Symphony No. 8 in C minor was composed shortly after the German's defeated at Stalingrad. Aviva Chertok performs in the Accompanietta ensemble, conducted by Northwestern University doctoral candidate Taichi Fukumura.

Location: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall - Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

ProMusica's audio specialists store frequently hosts fun and intimate evenings of music. Trio Morel's Aviva Chertok, Lara Madden, and John-Paul Pendowski give their third performance of music by Mozart, Shostakovich, and Moskowski. 

Location: Pro Musica audio specialists store - 713 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago IL

Trio Morel performs at the SelfHelp Home, a unique retirement community that features almost 100 live classical concerts a year. The beautiful and exciting music of Mozart, Shostakovich, and Moszkowski brings joy to SelfHelp Home's residents this Mother's Day! Featuring Aviva Chertok, Lara Madden, and John-Paul Pendowski.

Location: SelfHelp Home - 908 W. Argyle, Chicago, IL 60640

Aviva Chertok plays in the SVSO's third concert of the season, with music by: Artur Honegger, Paule Maurice, Puccini, and Fauré.  Featuring saxophone soloist Matthew Dardick, winner of the 2018 Bonnie and Lee Malmed Young Artists Competition.

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Location: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie IL

Pianist and musicologist Dr. Jascha Nemtsov presents two concerts of Jewish art music at the University of Michigan. Aviva Chertok, alumna of U of M, performs with Dr. Nemtsov and baritone Greg Gropper on three Yiddish songs by Janot Roskin, 

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Location: Britton Recital Hall - University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Violinists Aviva Chertok and Lara Madden are joined by pianist John-Paul Pendowski to bring you "Trio Morel." Come hear their debut recital, featuring the music of Mozart, Shostakovich, and Moszkowski.

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Location: Narloch Piano Studio - 4636 N. Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Aviva Chertok, performs her first concert in the SVSO. The orchestra's 2018-19 season kicks off with a gorgeous program of Russian music, featuring soloist Masha Lakisova, winner of the Bonnie and Lee Malmed Young Artist Competition. 

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Location: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie IL