Ars Musica Chicago makes early music relevant and engaging for modern listeners through historically informed performance and educational outreach for all ages. Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, Ars Musica Chicago has presented countless concerts, workshops, and educational programs highlighting the richness and cultural heritage of early music. Under the leadership of its Artistic Director, harpsichordist Jason J. Moy, Ars Musica Chicago has distinguished itself in Chicago’s vibrant early music scene as one of the few ensembles dedicated to period instrument performances of Renaissance, Baroque, and early Classical chamber repertoire. To learn more about Ars Musica Chicago and our upcoming performances, please visit www.arsmusicachicago.org.

Chicago-based violinist Amelia Sie is sought-after for her exuberant, fiery performances and diverse programming. Previous engagements include a solo recital with Gotham Early Music Scene, The Bohemians: Musician’s Club of New York, and Early Music America, as well as solo performances with the Albany Symphony, Seattle Symphony, and Juilliard415. This 2025-26 season, Amelia looks forward to performing with Ars Musica Chicago and Bach in the City, as well as performances with The Cambridge Society of Early Music as first violinist of the Arrow Quartet. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music in Violin Performance from New England Conservatory, and her Master of Music in Historical Performance from The Juilliard School.

Cellist Ana Kim is an Indiana native and a member of the Lyric Opera Orchestra. As a historical performance specialist, Ana plays with numerous ensembles across the United States, including the Philharmonia and Trinity Baroque Orchestras, and Music of the Baroque here in Chicago. She has performed in such festivals as Midsummer’s Music, the Oregon Bach Festival, Yellow Barn, Verbier Academy, and Music@Menlo. Ana received her Doctorate degree at the University of Southern California and has studied Historical Performance at The Juilliard School. Her teachers include János Starker, Ralph Kirshbaum, and Laurence Lesser.

Jason J. Moy is Artistic Director of Ars Musica Chicago and one of the most sought-after Early keyboard specialists in the Midwest. He teaches at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts, and at DePaul University, where he was awarded the School of Music’s first-ever endowed chair as Monsignor Kenneth J. Velo Distinguished Professor in 2022. Jason received his early music training at McGill University, and counts Hank Knox, Ketil Haugsand, Andrew Lawrence-King, and the late Bruce Haynes among his most influential mentors and teachers. He was recently appointed Associate Music Director of Bach in the City, Chicago’s newest period instrument ensemble, and regularly performs with The Newberry Consort, Haymarket Opera Company, and other local ensembles.