Past Concerts
CANCELLED Season Finale: The Planets
Following the mandates issued by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding the COVID-19 global pandemic, we have cancelled all concert dates through May 3, 2020, which includes Ainsworth Concerts for Youth March 17-20, Free Public Open Rehearsal April 3, Debussy & Brahms April 4-5 and Season Finale: The Planets May 2-3. Click here for more information.
POSTPONED: Honor the Past, Embrace the Future Auction & Fundraiser
Out of concern for the health and wellness of our patrons and donors, we have made the decision to postpone our ESO Gala scheduled for Sunday, April 26th. As this crisis is constantly evolving, we have not yet determined an alternative date. The fundraiser will be rescheduled for summer or early fall 2020.
CANCELLED Debussy and Brahms
Following the mandates issued by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker regarding the COVID-19 global pandemic, we have cancelled all concert dates through May 3, 2020, which includes Ainsworth Concerts for Youth March 17-20, Free Public Open Rehearsal April 3, Debussy & Brahms April 4-5 and Season Finale: The Planets May 2-3. Click here for more information.
Mariachi!
The ESO is excited to collaborate with Mariachi Acero for this one of a kind performance.
March 7 at 7:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
The Power of Fate: Verdi, Strauss & Wagner
Love, revenge, war, and reflection are all themes that come to life in this intense, heart-stopping performance.
February 8 at 7:30 pm
February 9 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Free Open Rehearsal: The Power of Fate
ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT.
Friday, February 7, 2020
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Rehearsal starts at 7:15 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Andrew Grams, conductor
Abbey Road: The Beatles
Join the ESO and Jeans ‘n Classics as they perform the best-selling Beatles album – Abbey Road
January 24 at 7:30 pm
Harris Theater for Music & Dance
January 25 at 7:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Magnificent Mozart
The ESO’s Magnificent Mozart gives the audience a glimpse into the brilliance that was Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart.
January 10 at 7:30 pm
Prairie Center for the Arts
January 11 at 7:30 pm
January 12 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Deck the Halls Holiday Concert
An Elgin Holiday Tradition! The ESO’s Deck The Halls Holiday Concert is a community sing-a-long for the entire family!
December 14 at 2:30 pm
December 14 at 7:30 pm
December 15 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
The Nutcracker
Local dancers and actors share the stage with seasoned professionals to create an inclusive production full of elaborate and enchanting surprises.
December 7 @ 2:00 pm
December 7 @ 7:00 pm
December 8 @ 2:00 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Bach & Dvořák
Imagine a jam session with some of the greatest composers of all time, and you would get this performance of Bach, Stravinsky, and Dvorak.
November 23 at 7:30 pm
November 24 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Bolero! Chabrier, Edwards & Ravel
This remarkable journey of music, culture, and fantasy will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the world around you.
November 2 at 7:30 pm
November 3 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
November 4 at 7:30 pm
Harris Theater for Music & Dance
Inside the Music: Ravel’s Mother Goose Ballet
November 1 at 7:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Join the ESO and Music Director Andrew Grams for a deeper look at Ravel’s Mother Goose Ballet with Inside The Music.
Bravo Broadway!
BRAVO BROADWAY! is an exciting and wildly popular evening of Tony-winning favorites performed by stars from the Broadway stage along with our very own Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
October 4 at 7:30 pm
Prairie Center for the Arts
October 5 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Symphony at 70
Join us in celebrating our 70th ANNIVERSARY SEASON with a pre & post show party!
September 14 starting at 6:00 pm
September 15 starting at 12:30 pm
Heritage Ballroom
