Elgin Symphony Orchestra

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September 15, 2018 7:30 pm
September 16, 2018 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Andrew Grams, conductor
Joshua Roman, cello

Bates Cello Concerto
Chopin Grand Valse Brillante
Debussy Clair de Lune
Stravinsky Firebird Suite (1919 version)

Friday, October 5, 2018 at 7:30 pm Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm Hemmens Cultural Center
Sunday, October 7 at 2:30 pm Hemmens Cultural Center

Stephen Squires, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale
Soloists TBD

An eclectic mix of American music
Honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI

Friday, November 2, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Andrew Grams and the ESO explore Wagner’s The Ring at this fun, informal event
For newcomers and connoisseurs alike!

Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Andrew Grams, conductor
Laura Wilde, soprano

Beethoven Fidelio Overture
R. Strauss Four Last Songs
Wagner Highlights from The Ring

December 8, 2018 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
December 9, 2018 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Stephen Squires, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale
Soloists TBD

Bring the entire family and create joyful holiday memories together at ESO Sounds of the Season.

January 11, 2019 at 7:30 pm Prairie Center for the Arts
January 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm Hemmens Cultural Center
January 13, 2019 at 2:30 pm Hemmens Cultural Center

Stephen Squires, conductor
Isabella Lippi, ESO concertmaster, violin

Haydn Symphony No. 94 “Surprise” Symphony
Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1
Kodaly Peacock Variations

January 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm
January 27, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Andrew Grams, conductor

A program of waltzes & polkas reminiscent of Vienna’s famous New Year’s concert.

February 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm
February 10, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Andrew Grams, conductor
Natasha Paremski, piano

Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2
Schumann Symphony No. 4

March 2, 2019 at 7:30 pm
March 3, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Teddy Abrams, conductor
Jason Vieaux, guitar

Smetana The Moldau
Villa-Lobos Concerto for Guitar & Small Orchestra
Corigliano Troubadours
Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini

March 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Andrew Grams and the ESO explore
Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter” Symphony at this fun, informal event
For newcomers and connoisseurs alike

March 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm
March 24, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Andrew Grams, conductor
Greg Flint & Steve Replogle, horns

Bach Orchestra Suite No. 3
Telemann Concerto for Two Horns and Two Violins
Mozart Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”

May 4, 2019 at 7:30 pm
May 5, 2019 at2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center

Andrew Grams, conductor
Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Mahler Adagio from Symphony No. 10
Copland Symphony No. 3