COPLAND | Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo
STRAVINSKY | Symphony in Three Movements
TCHAIKOVSKY | Piano Concerto No. 1

Chad Goodman, conductor
Drew Petersen, piano

Get the inside story on the ESO's upcoming concert from the people who know it best. Join Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst for a free, informal look at the music, the composers, and what makes each program special.

Get the inside story on the ESO's upcoming concert from the people who know it best. Join Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst for a free, informal look at the music, the composers, and what makes each program special.

Join the musicians of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra for a relaxed evening of drinks and conversation on Thursday, October 1 at 5:00 PM at SUR Barrels & Boards. It's a great chance to meet the people behind the music before the season opens. We hope you'll stop by!

Barrington’s White House Presents: The Pepper Family Music Series, featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Immerse yourself in French music by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra paired with fine food, wine and a commemorative glass to take home.

Barrington’s White House Presents: The Pepper Family Music Series, featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Join us at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, July 1st to experience the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s high-energy community tradition led by Music Director Chad Goodman.  Perfect for America’s 250th Birthday, this Patriotic Celebration highlights the ESO’s brass and percussion sections with a program of patriotic and popular favorites. This concert is FREE and open to all.

Experience an evening with the ESO Brass Quintet at Summer Sounds on the Green. Coolers, food, drinks, chairs, blankets, and small tables are allowed at this outdoor venue.

Barrington’s White House Presents: The Pepper Family Music Series, featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra

Join us at Citizens Park on Wednesday, June 10th to experience the enchanting sounds of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s woodwinds as they enliven the Soule Amphitheater with the sounds of the world’s greatest composers.  Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets and enjoy an evening of "Woodwind Serenades.”  This concert is FREE and open to all.

A Gospel Celebration of freedom with area choirs and a performance by an ESO ensemble on the eve of Juneteenth! Sing for joy, clap your hands, and enjoy inspiring music on the library lawn. Food trucks and other refreshments will be available.

TELEMANN | Trio Sonata in E minor
MOZART | Trio No. 1
HAYDN | "London" Trio No. 1
MOZART | Trio No. 3
J.S. BACH | Trio Sonata in G major, BWV 1039

Scott Metlicka, flute
Carol Dylan, violin
Sara Sitzer, cello

You are warmly invited to join Music Director Chad Goodman and special guest artists as we celebrate the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s seventy-sixth anniversary.

This year’s Gala features a special ensemble performing timeless tunes in a loving tribute from the ESO to the community that has been our home and inspiration for seventy-six extraordinary seasons.

The ESO is honored to be part of GBPL’s celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, alongside other arts organizations.

Celebrate the Asian influence on the arts with dancers, musicians, and storytellers with performers from the ESO, local student clubs, and more. Enjoy treats from area restaurants.

ANGÉLICA NEGRÓN | Moriviví
R. STRAUSS | Death and Transfiguration
MUSSORGSKY | Pictures at an Exhibition

Chad Goodman, conductor

ANGÉLICA NEGRÓN | Moriviví
R. STRAUSS | Death and Transfiguration
MUSSORGSKY | Pictures at an Exhibition

Chad Goodman, conductor

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. This is your chance to meet members of the orchestra, ask questions, and gain personal insights about the upcoming program.

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. This is your chance to meet members of the orchestra, ask questions, and gain personal insights about the upcoming program.

Performing works that highlight the depth, diversity, and distinctive voice of American classical music.

Carmen Abelson, violin
Caroline Slack, violin
Josef Fischer, viola
Kerena Fox, cello

QUINN MASON | A Joyous Trilogy
R. SCHUMANN | Cello Concerto
BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 5

Chad Goodman, conductor
Oliver Herbert, cello

QUINN MASON | A Joyous Trilogy
R. SCHUMANN | Cello Concerto
BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 5

Chad Goodman, conductor
Oliver Herbert, cello

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. Led by Music Director Chad Goodman, this is your chance to meet him, ask questions, and gain his personal insights about the upcoming program.

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. Led by Music Director Chad Goodman, this is your chance to meet him, ask questions, and gain his personal insights about the upcoming program.

VALERIE COLEMAN | Seven O’Clock Shout
GRIEG | Selections from Peer Gynt
FAURÉ | Requiem

Chad Goodman, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale

VALERIE COLEMAN | Seven O’Clock Shout
GRIEG | Selections from Peer Gynt
FAURÉ | Requiem

Chad Goodman, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. This is your chance to meet members of the orchestra, ask questions, and gain personal insights about the upcoming program.

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. This is your chance to meet members of the orchestra, ask questions, and gain personal insights about the upcoming program.

Featuring Maryse Carlin, harpsichord and members of the Elgin Symphony performing the music of Vivaldi, Handel, Scarlatti, Geminiani, and C.P.E. Bach.

Broadway star Sean Doherty will perform romantic songs with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at an exclusive Valentine’s Day dinner on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Dunham Woods Riding Club, 33w333 Army Trail Road in Wayne, Illinois. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres.

Seating is limited for this elegant event featuring curated cocktails and a chef-designed gourmet dinner, followed by the performance. Among the romantic and classic songs to be performed are Falling Slowly, Feeling Good, Mack the Knife, It All Fades Away.

DVOŘÁK | Othello
BARBER | Violin Concerto
BRAHMS | Symphony No. 3

Chad Goodman, conductor
Geneva Lewis, violin

DVOŘÁK | Othello
BARBER | Violin Concerto
BRAHMS | Symphony No. 3

Chad Goodman, conductor
Geneva Lewis, violin

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. This is your chance to meet members of the orchestra, ask questions, and gain personal insights about the upcoming program.