Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Format: In-Person + Virtual
Admission: Free | Open to the Public
(no tickets required)
Watch: Livestream in Harkness Chapel
About The Program
This recital will feature works by prominent Baroque composers across a variety of genres and styles, including Sonata in F Major, Op. 1 No. 12 by Francesco Maria Veracini; Mystery (Rosary) Sonata No. 10, “The Crucifixion” by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber; selections from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004 by Johann Sebastian Bach; and Sonata in D Minor, Op. 2 No. 9 by François Francœur.
Performed with:
- Jonathan Milord, viola da gamba
- Mikhail Grazhdanov, harpsichord
About The Artist
Parastoo Heidarinejad is an Iranian violinist specializing in Baroque music. She earned her Master’s degree and Performer’s Diploma in Historical Performance from Indiana University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Baroque Violin at Case Western Reserve University under the mentorship of Julie Andrijeski.
An active performer in the early music field, she has appeared with leading ensembles including the Washington Bach Consort, the Carmel Bach Festival, the Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra, and Audivi.
As a soloist, Parastoo has performed Vivaldi’s Summer with Seven Hills Baroque and Corelli’s Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 2 with Enrico Gatti and the ARTEK ensemble. She has also led the Indiana University Baroque Orchestra in a performance of Corelli’s Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1 at the American Handel Society Conference in 2023.
CWRU Music 2025–26 Concert Season
The Case Western Reserve University Department of Music presents a dynamic season of concerts, recitals, and special events featuring students, faculty, and guest artists. From classical masterworks to contemporary works, the series highlights the creativity and excellence of CWRU’s vibrant music community. All events are open to the public.
During the 2025–26 season, CWRU celebrates its Bicentennial—200 years of academic excellence, innovation, and impact—honoring the generations who have shaped the performing arts at CWRU while looking ahead to the future.
Venue Information
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant setting on the Mather Quad. This neo-Gothic landmark commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance and reflects Cleveland’s rich cultural and philanthropic history. Designed by architect Charles F. Schweinfurth, the chapel is renowned for its soaring arches, exquisite woodwork, and luminous Tiffany stained-glass windows.
Health + Safety
The health and well-being of our community is important to us as we gather for campus events. University Health and Counseling Services provides up-to-date guidance and resources to help support a safe campus experience. For life-threatening emergencies, please call CWRU Public Safety immediately at 216.368.3333.