Performance

Live on the Lake! | Kety Fusco at Navy Pier

Sunday, Jul 26, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
500 N. Michigan Ave, Ste. 1450, Chicago, IL 60611

The Italian Institute of Culture in Chicago is delighted to invite you to an extraordinary evening of music featuring Kety Fusco, the acclaimed Italian-Swiss harpist and composer who is redefining the sound of the contemporary harp.

As part of Live on the Lake!, Chicago's celebrated summer concert series at Navy Pier, Kety Fusco will perform against the spectacular backdrop of Lake Michigan, offering audiences a unique musical experience where classical tradition meets electronic experimentation and immersive soundscapes.

Recognized as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary music, Kety Fusco transforms the harp into an instrument of limitless creative possibilities. Blending classical technique with electronics, live processing, and avant-garde performance, she creates a powerful and unmistakable musical language that transcends genres.

Her performances have captivated audiences at some of the world's most prestigious venues and festivals, including London's Royal Albert Hall, the Montreux Jazz Festival, Teatro La Fenice in Venice, the Festival di Sanremo, and SXSW in the United States. Her groundbreaking work has been praised by international media such as The Guardian, BBC Radio, and ARTE France, and supported by renowned artists including Iggy Pop. Her acclaimed album BOHÈME, featuring Iggy Pop, and her recent collaboration with pioneering techno artist Jeff Mills further showcase her bold artistic vision.


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