Join us at Barrington’s White House for a spine-tingling musical experience with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra String Quartet. This Halloween-themed concert is perfect for families, children, and music lovers of all ages. Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy a program that introduces younger audiences to the beauty and excitement of orchestral music.   

This event continues our tradition of celebrating the spooky season with enchanting performances that delight audiences of all ages. It’s a wonderful way to foster a love for music in young listeners and create lasting memories for the whole family.

A string quartet from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra will be performing in celebration of Gail Borden Public Library’s “Gran Inauguración- Exhibición Ofrenda Día de los Muertos (Grand Opening- Day of the Dead Exhibit).”

Come, participate and learn more about this Mexican cultural tradition.

Nazar Dzhuryn, Assistant Principal Cellist of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, will be joined by Steinway Artist Susan Merdinger for a captivating duo recital featuring works by Beethoven, Franck, and Ravel. A native of Lviv, Ukraine, Nazar enjoys a distinguished and versatile career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral performer, and educator. His collaborative partner, Susan Merdinger, is an acclaimed American pianist and conductor whose performances are celebrated for their expressive depth, technical mastery, and artistic versatility.

CARLOS SIMON | Motherboxx Connection
H. HANSON | Symphony No. 2, “Romantic”
GERSHWIN | Concerto in F

Chad Goodman, conductor
Orion Weiss, piano

Celebrate the start of a dazzling new season!
Right after the concert, join us at the Hemmens’ brand-new reception space for an unforgettable evening with Music Director Chad Goodman and musicians of the ESO.

• Open Bar & Seasonal Bites

• DJ & Dancing

• Dress Code: Festive Flair

CARLOS SIMON | Motherboxx Connection
H. HANSON | Symphony No. 2, “Romantic”
GERSHWIN | Concerto in F

Chad Goodman, conductor
Orion Weiss, piano

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.

ESO Concertmaster Isabella Lippi leads a dynamic program of music for piano trio, showcasing the nuance, intimacy, and collaborative spirit of chamber music at its finest. This program kicks off Gail Borden Library’s 20th season of Sunday Afternoon Concerts.

BRAHMS | Piano Trio No. 1
PAUL SCHOENFIELD | Café Music

Experience an evening with the ESO String Quartet at this open-air amphitheater. Coolers, food, drinks, chairs, blankets, and small tables are allowed.

This is a free event! Seating is first come, first serve.

A patriotic brass concert featuring Chad Goodman and the Elgin Symphony Brass and Percussion sections at Citizens Park in Barrington.

Bring a picnic! Alcohol is not permitted.

This is a free concert! We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Join the Elgin Symphony Brass Quintet at Lords Park for an evening of music under the summer sky! Presented as part of the City of Elgin’s Concerts in the Park series, this outdoor performance offers a lively and engaging mix of brass music—perfect for a fun and relaxing night out.

The ESO Brass Quintet will perform, along with local church choirs, in this Juneteenth Celebration on the library’s Outdoor Stage. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic dinners are allowed.

Eric Pidluski, violin
Helen Kim Lee, violin
Rebecca Swan, viola
Sara Sitzer, cello

HAYDN | String Quartet in E-flat major, op. 33, no. 2, "The Joke"
SHOSTAKOVICH | Two Pieces for String Quartet
MENDELSSOHN | String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, op. 13

We cordially invite you to join us in commemorating the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s seventy-fifth anniversary alongside Music Director Chad Goodman, the talented ESO musicians and special guest artists as we celebrate and honor the remarkable contributions of the orchestra to our community.

LIGETI | Lontano
MOZART | Symphony No. 31, “Paris”
HOLST | The Planets

Chad Goodman, conductor
Women of the Elgin Master Chorale

LIGETI | Lontano
MOZART | Symphony No. 31, “Paris”
HOLST | The Planets

Chad Goodman, conductor
Women of the Elgin Master Chorale

Celebrate springtime with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s String Quartet. Listen to the melodic sounds of the season in this concert for all ages.

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. Led by Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst, 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 Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst, this is your chance to meet him, ask questions, and gain his personal insights about the upcoming program.

Barrington’s White House invites you to an afternoon of extraordinary music with the Elgin Symphony String Quartet, showcasing the artistry and depth of this award-winning ensemble. As principal players of the esteemed Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO), the quartet brings the same brilliance that has earned the ESO its reputation as one of the Midwest’s premier orchestras. 

JIMMY LÓPEZ | Fiesta!
TCHAIKOVSKY | Violin Concerto
SIBELIUS | Symphony No. 5

Chad Goodman, conductor
Samuel Vargas, violin

JIMMY LÓPEZ | Fiesta!
TCHAIKOVSKY | Violin Concerto
SIBELIUS | Symphony No. 5

Chad Goodman, conductor
Samuel Vargas, violin

Donors at the $100 level and up receive an invitation to attend this exclusive open rehearsal with Chad Goodman, Samuel Vargas, and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

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.

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS | Symphony No. 5
BEETHOVEN | Violin Concerto

Chad Goodman, conductor
Stella Chen, violin

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS | Symphony No. 5
BEETHOVEN | Violin Concerto

Chad Goodman, conductor
Stella Chen, violin

Listener’s Club is your chance to delve deep into the concert experience with a personal guided tour. Led by Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst, 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 Assistant Principal Second Violin Robbie Herbst, this is your chance to meet him, ask questions, and gain his personal insights about the upcoming program.