Pictures at an Exhibition
ANGÉLICA NEGRÓN | Moriviví
R. STRAUSS | Death and Transfiguration
MUSSORGSKY | Pictures at an Exhibition
Chad Goodman, conductor
Pictures at an Exhibition
ANGÉLICA NEGRÓN | Moriviví
R. STRAUSS | Death and Transfiguration
MUSSORGSKY | Pictures at an Exhibition
Chad Goodman, conductor
Asian Arts Celebration
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.
ESO Gala 2026 | A Serenade to the Fox Valley
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.
Elgin Symphony Trio plays Mozart, Haydn and Bach
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
Woodwind Serenades in the Park
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.
4th Annual Gospel Celebration
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.
ESO Brass Quintet at the Village Green Amphitheater
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.
Patriotic Brass
Barrington’s White House Presents: The Pepper Family Music Series, featuring the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets and join us at Citizens Park 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.
Listener’s Club | Pictures at an Exhibition
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 | Pictures at an Exhibition
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.
Elgin Symphony String Quartet: American Masters
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
Beethoven’s 5th
QUINN MASON | A Joyous Trilogy
R. SCHUMANN | Cello Concerto
BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 5
Chad Goodman, conductor
Oliver Herbert, cello
Beethoven’s 5th
QUINN MASON | A Joyous Trilogy
R. SCHUMANN | Cello Concerto
BEETHOVEN | Symphony No. 5
Chad Goodman, conductor
Oliver Herbert, cello
Listener’s Club | Beethoven’s 5th
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 | Beethoven’s 5th
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.
Fauré Requiem
VALERIE COLEMAN | Seven O’Clock Shout
GRIEG | Selections from Peer Gynt
FAURÉ | Requiem
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale
Fauré Requiem
VALERIE COLEMAN | Seven O’Clock Shout
GRIEG | Selections from Peer Gynt
FAURÉ | Requiem
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale
Listener’s Club | Faurè Requiem
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 | Faurè Requiem
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.
ESO Presents ESO Baroque Ensemble
Featuring Maryse Carlin, harpsichord and members of the Elgin Symphony performing the music of Vivaldi, Handel, Scarlatti, Geminiani, and C.P.E. Bach.
Valentine's Day Dinner with the Elgin Symphony
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.
Geneva Lewis Plays Barber
DVOŘÁK | Othello
BARBER | Violin Concerto
BRAHMS | Symphony No. 3
Chad Goodman, conductor
Geneva Lewis, violin
Geneva Lewis Plays Barber
DVOŘÁK | Othello
BARBER | Violin Concerto
BRAHMS | Symphony No. 3
Chad Goodman, conductor
Geneva Lewis, violin
Listener’s Club | Geneva Lewis Plays Barber
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 | Geneva Lewis Plays Barber
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.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The musicians of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and actors of point2pointproductions bring The Hunchback of Notre Dame to life in the Hemmens Cultural Center. Based on the timeless Victor Hugo novel, showcasing music from Disney's Academy-Award nominated 1996 animated film and incorporating new songs by the legendary creative team of Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a live concert-style performance not to be missed.
Holiday Spectacular
The Elgin Annual Holiday Tradition! Come experience this festive holiday performance including favorite carols, new spins on modern favorites, and an appearance by Santa Claus!
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale
Integrity School of Dance
Holiday Spectacular
The Elgin Annual Holiday Tradition! Come experience this festive holiday performance including favorite carols, new spins on modern favorites, and an appearance by Santa Claus!
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale
Integrity School of Dance
Holiday Spectacular
The Elgin Annual Holiday Tradition! Come experience this festive holiday performance including favorite carols, new spins on modern favorites, and an appearance by Santa Claus!
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale
Integrity School of Dance
Holiday Brass and Percussion in Schaumburg
The ESO Brass and Percussion sections come to Schaumburg for a concert of Holiday music including arrangements of The Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, Joy to the World, and more!
Chad Goodman, conductor
Holiday Brass and Percussion in Barrington
The ESO Brass and Percussion sections come to Barrington for a concert of Holiday music including arrangements of The Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, Joy to the World, and more!
Chad Goodman, conductor
No tickets are required to attend this FREE concert. RSVPs encouraged but optional.
Holiday Brass and Percussion in St. Charles
The ESO Brass and Percussion sections come to St. Charles for a concert of Holiday music including arrangements of The Nutcracker, Sleigh Ride, Joy to the World, and more!
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elgin Sing-Along Messiah
Embrace the holiday spirit at a community sing-along of selections from Handel’s renowned Messiah!
Started by a group of community members in 2022, the Elgin Sing-Along Messiah is an interactive community sing-along that raises awareness and funding for Elgin charities while showcasing the talent of Elgin-area musicians and vocalists, including the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, Midwest Opera Theatre, and members of the Elgin Master Chorale.
ESO Presents ESO Woodwind Trio
BEETHOVEN | Variations on “La ci darem la mano” from Don Giovanni by Mozart
IDA | Scherzo
MUCZYNSKI | Fragments
TOMASI | Concert champêtre
MOZART | Divertimento
JOPLIN | Maple Leaf Rag
Scott Metlicka, flute
Gene Collerd, clarinet
Vincent Disantis, bassoon
Coffee & Conversation
Have all your burning questions answered over a cup of coffee at our Coffee & Conversation event later this month! Just stop by our offices any time between 10 AM and noon on November 14. Music Director Chad Goodman, along with the ESO Staff, will be there to answer questions and talk about the music. This is your chance for a casual conversation with our team and like-minded Symphony fans at this casual, conference table discussion over coffee and sweet treats.
Mozart & Mendelssohn
MOZART | Symphony No. 13
MOZART | Horn Concerto No. 4
C. SCHUMANN | Three Romances
MENDELSSOHN | Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
Chad Goodman, conductor
Greg Flint, Horn
Mozart & Mendelssohn
MOZART | Symphony No. 13
MOZART | Horn Concerto No. 4
C. SCHUMANN | Three Romances
MENDELSSOHN | Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
Chad Goodman, conductor
Greg Flint, Horn
Donor Appreciation Rehearsal
Come and meet Music Director, Chad Goodman and new ESO Board of Directors Chair, Harry Eng, for a donor-only Open Rehearsal. Enjoy a glass of wine and refreshments in the new event space and terrace overlooking the Fox River.