Enjoy a piano recital with Northbrook Public Library Youth Solo Competition winner Simon Cegys featuring works of Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin and more.
Simon Cegys was born in 2011, he started the piano at age six studying with Beilin Han and later with his current teacher Weiwen Ma.
He was a member of the Chicago Children’s Choir (CCC) from 2019-22. During his time in the choir, he was selected to participated in two operas with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Queen Of Spades, and Tosca. He also sang in the children’s chorus in Kaddish Symphony with Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia.
His piano accomplishments include Honorary Mention in the 2022 SAM competition, Honorary Mention in the 2022-23 Merit Solo Competition, finalist in the 2024 Chicago International Music Competition (CIMC), winner of the 2024 Northbrook Public Library Youth Solo Competition, and winner of the 2024 Illinois Music Association (IMA) piano duet competition.
He currently lives in Evanston, IL with his parents and younger brother.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.
