Elgin Symphony Orchestra
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is one of the preeminent regional orchestras in the United States. Since its founding in 1950, the organization has developed a reputation for artistic excellence, innovative programming, and a deep commitment to the social advocacy and economic development of the diverse communities that it serves.
ESO Announces Finalists in Music Director Search
Featured Concerts & Events
Carnivale!
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, October 9, 2022 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
Dramatic and Mysterious
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
Holiday Spectacular
Friday, December 9, 2022, 8:00 pm
Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake
Saturday, December 10, 2022, 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 11, 2022, 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
Latin Fire
Friday, December 30, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
Exuberant Energy
Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
Homage
Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center, Elgin
ESO in the News
Grupo De Danza Folklorica Quetzaly and Mariachi Joya Dorada de U-46 to Perform at Mariachi! Concerts
Concert attendees will experience a celebration of local Mexican heritage when the Elgin Symphony Orchestra welcomes Grupo De Danza Folklorica Quetzaly and Mariachi Joya Dorada de U-46 to perform at the Symphony’s “Mariachi!” concerts featuring Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas at the Hemmens Cultural Center on April 30 and May 1.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Announces Finalists in Music Director Search
Eight notable music conductors have been named finalists in the music director search by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. The two-year search process kicked off last year when Andrew Grams announced he would depart at the end of the 2020-21 season. The new music director will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra Announces 2022-23 Season Schedule
The award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) announced its 2022-23 season schedule at its Prelude Reception Thursday, March 24, at Highland Lofts in Elgin, Illinois. The ESO’s 73rd season is filled with masterpieces by both contemporary and historic composers, as well as holiday concerts.
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