Concert Season: 2015-2016

October 3, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. & October 4, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

Celebrate opening weekend with one of America’s most celebrated soloists alongside Music Director Andrew Grams!

October 16, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.
Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts

October 17, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. & October 18, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
Hemmens Cultural Center

Hear music from sci-fi classics such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Back to the Future and more!

October 31, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. & November 1, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

Hair-raising stories and soul haunting sounds abound at this frighteningly funny concert.

November 21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. & November 22, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

Dark and velvety sounds will set your imagination wild as ESO Concertmaster Isabella Lippi takes the stage!

November 28, 2015 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

Your favorite Disney films and music come alive onstage. Hear music and see film clips from The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Lion King, Frozen, and more!

December 12, 2015 1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. & December 13, 2015 1:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

Enjoy musical holiday favorites at this magical concert – perfect for the whole family!

January 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
January 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. & January 10, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

As virtuosic a violinist as he is a conductor, don’t miss Andrew Grams’ violin debut with ESO!

January 30, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.  & January 31, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

This concert embodies the hopeful dreams of a young America and the stark realities of the Russian Revolution.

February 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.  Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
February 13, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. & February 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

Experience the great Rodgers and Hammerstein classics with Lyric Opera star Jenn Gambatese.

March 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.  & March 13, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.  Hemmens Cultural Center

After Alexander Schimpf’s limitless piano skills astound you, prepare yourself for Ives’ specialty: musical surprises!

April 1, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.  Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts
April 2, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.  & April 3, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

The most romantic of programs played by one of the most talented and well-loved Chicago violinists, Rachel Barton Pine.

April 30, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.  & May 1, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. Hemmens Cultural Center

The ESO closes its 15-16 season with Andrew Grams conducting two titans of the symphonic repertoire!