Quarterly Concert Series

Our Quarterly Concert Series began as part of our 100th anniversary celebration in 2024, and we are delighted to have continued this tradition ever since. Through this series, Sandro has brought exceptional musical talent from around the world to share their gifts with our parish family.

We can only continue this beautiful tradition through your generosity. If you would like to support our music ministry and help make future concerts possible, please consider making a contribution here.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and strengthen the gift of music within our parish community.

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Our Group 

• 1st Violin: Tabitha Oh (Korean-American, born in Chicago)
• 2nd Violin: Carolina Campos (Colombian)
• Viola: Istvan Loga (Romanian)
• Cello: Christopher Ferrer (Venezuelan-American)
• Clarinet: Justin Berchtold (Louisiana)
• Piano: Alexandre Tsomaia (Georgian)

Tabitha Oh – Violin

A Chicago native, Tabitha began studying violin at the age of six. Most recently, she served as Concertmaster of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and has also performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra as a substitute musician.

Tabitha was previously awarded a prestigious fellowship at the Aspen Music Festival and School and served as Assistant Concertmaster of the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America under the direction of Valery Gergiev, performing notably at the BBC Proms at Royal Albert Hall.

As Concertmaster of the Princeton University Orchestra, she performed in concert halls throughout Spain, Ireland, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and the United States. She has also appeared as a soloist at Chicago’s Symphony Center and at the Ravinia Festival and has performed for numerous politicians and dignitaries, including President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

Tabitha received a Performance Diploma in Orchestral Studies from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University, where she studied with Alex Kerr, Concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in French and a certificate in Violin Performance.

While she no longer performs professionally on a regular basis, music remains an important part of Tabitha’s life. Today, she brings the discipline, discernment, and skills cultivated through her career in classical music to her work in executive search.

Carolina Campos – Violin

Carolina Campos began her violin training at the age of 11. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Violin and Voice Performance in Colombia in 2019 and received her Master’s Degree in Violin Performance from DePaul University. She is currently studying at North Park University, pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on K–12 music education.

Carolina has performed as a soloist with the Corporación Orquesta Filarmónica de los Andes (COFA) and received a scholarship to participate in the Stage de Musique de Chambre in Blois, France. In 2015, she won the Second Residence Viena–Eje Cafetero competition and performed as a soloist with the Festival Orchestra under the guidance of Alexander Steinberger, a member of the Vienna Philharmonic.

Carolina is a founding member of the Beverly Chamber Music Players and has performed with numerous ensembles, including the DePaul Concert Orchestra, Youth Colombian Symphony, Cuarto de Tono Orchestra, Unimusica Orchestra, Juan N. Corpas Chamber Orchestra, Sulzbach-Rosenberg International Music Festival Orchestra, UA Tempo Festival Orchestra, and Youth Orchestra of Coffee.

As a singer, she won the Convocatoria del Ciclo de Jóvenes Universitarios at the Auditorio Fabio Lozano in 2014. She has performed at the Sulzbach-Rosenberg International Music Festival and participated in the Opera al Parque festival. She has also performed in the operas Der Schauspieldirektor by W. A. Mozart and The Goose Girl by Thomas Pasatieri.

Istvan Loga – Viola

Istvan Loga, a GRAMMY® Award-winning violist, began his musical journey at the George Enescu School of Arts in Romania. He later studied at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, where he earned a Performance Diploma under the guidance of renowned violist Roger Chase, and received his Master of Music in Viola from the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, studying with Prof. Paul De Clerck.

His chamber music studies have included work with leading quartets and educators throughout Europe, including the Nederlandse Strijkkwartet Academie in Amsterdam and the Artemis Quartet at the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth in Belgium.

Istvan has performed on major stages around the world and has collaborated with artists and ensembles including Martha Argerich, Yuzuko Horigome, the Charlemagne Orchestra, Camerata Ardesko, Mainzer Virtuosi, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Chicago Philharmonic, and Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago.

His work extends beyond classical music. As principal violist with the Matt Jones Orchestra, he contributed to award-winning projects including PJ Morton’s GRAMMY®-winning track “How Deep Is Your Love,” the acclaimed Tiny Desk Concert, and performances at the Kennedy Center. He has also collaborated with John Legend, Kirk Franklin, Austin Mahone, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Eric Benét, BJ the Chicago Kid, and others.

Istvan is also an active educator, teaching at the Camerata Chicago Academy, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, People’s Music School, Vancouver Island Music Academy, and other institutions. He is a first-prize winner of the Tito Quartet at the 7th Plowman Chamber Music Competition.

For more information: istvanloga.com

Christopher Ferrer – Cello

Christopher Ferrer is a member of Lakeshore Rush and principal cellist of Camerata Chicago.

He has toured, recorded, and performed internationally as an orchestral and chamber musician. His recording credits include the soundtrack for Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq and music for the 2020 film Dreaming Grand Avenue. He has performed with My Morning Jacket and Chance the Rapper, as well as with the Chicago Children’s Chorus, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Chicago Sinfonietta, New Millennium Orchestra, and The Florida Orchestra.

Christopher toured with the Broadway North American Tour of West Side Story, performing throughout the United States and Canada. He is also featured on the award-winning album American Melting Pot, including the premiere recording of Ilya Levinson’s Shtetl Scenes for piano trio.

As a member of Lakeshore Rush, Christopher presents classical chamber music alongside works by living composers, including premieres and new commissions. His projects have included residencies at Avaloch Farms Music Institute and performances for Merit School of Music, Thirsty Ears, the Chicago Composers’ Consortium, New Music Chicago, and the George Crumb Festival at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Born in Valencia, Venezuela, Christopher began studying cello at the age of seven through the Community School for the Arts in Wheaton, Illinois. He later attended the Royal College of Music in London and Northern Illinois University.

Justin Berchtold – Clarinet

Justin Berchtold is a Chicago-based clarinetist, conductor, and educator whose career spans military performance, music education, and arts leadership.

A United States Marine Corps veteran, he served as concertmaster and ensemble leader of the Marine Forces Pacific Band and was a featured soloist on its award-winning recording of Blue Shades.

Today, Berchtold teaches and conducts through Merit School of Music and serves as Executive Director of The Legacy Music Academy. His students have earned full-ride college scholarships and admission to leading conservatories, universities, and Ivy League institutions.

He is also the founder of Virtunity, a music-education technology company developing tools to support student practice and musical growth. Berchtold holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from DePaul University and is a meritorious graduate of the Armed Forces School of Music.

Alexandre Tsomaia – Piano

Hailed as “particularly impressive” by The Wall Street Journal, Alexandre Tsomaia made his debut at the Newport Festival in Rhode Island, where he premiered 24 preludes by Georgian composer Sulkhan Tsintsadze in North America. At the age of eight, he made his debut as a soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Georgia. At 14, he was accepted to the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan.

During his time in the United States, Tsomaia has appeared as a featured soloist at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., performed at Columbia University’s Miller Theatre, and been featured on NPR’s From the Top. Anthony Tommasini, chief music critic of The New York Times, wrote: “Alexandre played Bach’s G minor concerto with clarity and subtle shadings.”

His principal teachers include Evelyne Brancart, Alexander Toradze, Edward Auer, and Elisso Virsaladze. Alexandre was an Artist-in-Residence in Polish Music and held an Associate Instructor position at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. He holds post-master’s degrees in piano performance from the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole in Italy, Indiana University, and DePaul University.

Currently, Alexandre is Music Director at St. Barnabas Church in Chicago and a piano instructor in Ravinia’s educational programs. Career highlights include performances at the Chicago Cultural Center as part of the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series, the Beverly Arts Center, and the Chopin Theatre in Chicago; a recital and masterclass at the Chinese University of Hong Kong; performances at Palm Beach State College and the Schmidt Music Center in Denver; and performances at the Tbilisi State Conservatoire. He also performs annually at the Beethoven in the Rockies concert series in Colorado.

Tsomaia is a recipient of numerous awards, including the Georgian Presidential Award and a DCASE Grant from the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.