Description
Event Details:
Date: Â Friday, March 27th, 2026
Time:  7PM • Doors at 6PM
Venue: Â MUSE Sturgeon Bay
Directions: 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235. On the corner of Third Avenue and Jefferson Street in downtown Sturgeon Bay.
Phone: 920-333-2859
Email: tickets@musesturgeonbay.com
Program:
Sonata for Violin and Piano—Joshua Rodriguez
Krebs—David Gerhard Utzinger
Saudades del Sur—Richard Scofano
Twelve Variations on “Se vuol ballare,” WoO 40—Ludwig van Beethoven
Violin Sonata No. 8 in G major, Op. 30 No. 3—Ludwig van Beethoven
Brian Ostrega:Â Violin
Stephen Uhl:Â Piano
About the Ostrega Uhl Project:
Founded in 2017, Ostrega Uhl Project is a premier music ensemble performing eclectic chamber music throughout the Chicagoland area. Their unique programming provides one-of-a-kind performances that concert goers—new and experienced—will enjoy.
​Their goal is to present classical chamber music as a duo or feature local professional musicians to educate and entertain audiences about the music the ensemble performs, showcasing the highest quality music to audiences.
​Whether it’s a formal concert available to the public or a private event, they strive to create memorable musical experiences that will last a lifetime.
About the Performers:
Brian Ostrega began playing violin when he was five years old. His first orchestra experience was through the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras, playing with them from grammar school through high school. From this experience, he decided to further his musical studies in college. After graduating from University of Illinois and graduating from Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of the Performing Arts with degrees in Violin Performance, Mr. Ostrega won performing positions with Civic Orchestra of Chicago, followed by first violin seats with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra where he currently performs. He is also an active freelance chamber musician and musician for weddings, proposals, parties and more. In addition to performing, Mr. Ostrega enjoys his growing teaching career as a highly sought out violin instructor. While maintaining a private home studio, he currently teaches at Trinity Christian College, Beverly Arts Center, and enjoys his new role as Music Director of the Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Find out more about Brian at www.brianostrega.com.
Chicago native Stephen Uhl completed his Artist Diploma in Piano Performance at Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University where he studied with Adam Neiman. He is the pianist of the Ostrega Uhl Project, bringing chamber music performances to the Chicagoland area. Past masterclasses include his playing for artists such as Emanuel Ax, Christopher Taylor, and Martin Katz. Stephen has been featured on multiple occasions on WFMT, as pianist, organist, and chorister. He has premiered works by Jake Runestad, the late Stephen Paulus, and Jonathan Hannau. Stephen is the Collaborative Pianist at Glenbard East High School, Baker United Methodist Church, Elmhurst University, and the St. Charles Singers. When not practicing or rehearsing for an upcoming performance, Stephen can be found weightlifting, practicing yoga, drinking strong coffee, or in the pages of an enthralling book.
Find out more about Stephen at www.stephenuhl.com.
