Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson
Virtuoso Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson
Friday, February 6, 7:00pm
In-person event
At the Evanston History Center
225 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL
Back by popular demand after a mesmerizing sold-out concert in 2025!
Experience the brilliance of MacArthur “Genius” Award–winning pianist Reginald R. Robinson, a virtuoso celebrated worldwide for his groundbreaking ragtime compositions and his dedication to preserving African American history through this uniquely American art form.
In this unforgettable evening, Robinson will perform a captivating mix of ragtime classics and original works—woven together with fascinating historical insights—inside the atmospheric Dawes House. Adding to the magic, the program will be performed on one of the mansion’s greatest treasures: a rare Steinway concert grand piano built for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.
Seating is limited—secure your tickets today for a night of music and history you won’t want to miss.
About the artist:
Reginald Robinson is a virtuoso ragtime pianist, performing in concerts, lectures and collaborative arts programming. His compositions are featured on five albums, as well as in theater and film. In 2004, Robinson was awarded the rare and distinguished John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Award for his innovative ragtime piano works and music research. The independent film Compensation (2000), for which Robinson scored the ragtime piano soundtrack, was recently inducted into the National Film Registry in 2024. In addition to performing, Robinson is internationally known for his lectures at colleges and universities, which have aided in preserving the legacy of African American history.
All tickets are general seating.