Past Concerts
Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony
March 23, 2019 at 7:30 pm
March 24, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Andrew Grams, conductor
Greg Flint & Steve Replogle, horns
Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3
Telemann Concerto for Two Horns and Two Violins
Mozart Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Inside the Music™ with Andrew Grams: Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony
March 22, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Andrew Grams and the ESO explore Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter,” at this fun, informal event! For newcomers and connoisseurs alike
Guitar Serenade
March 2, 2019 at 7:30 pm
March 3, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Teddy Abrams, conductor
Jason Vieaux, guitar
Smetana The Moldau
Villa-Lobos Concerto for Guitar & Small Orchestra
Corigliano Troubadours
Tchaikovsky Francesca da Rimini
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Russia Distilled: Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini (SOLD OUT)
Friday, February 22, 2019
Doors open at 6:45 pm
Lecture and Vodka tasting from 7:00-9:00 PM
ArtSpace, 51 South Spring Street, Elgin
Irina Del Genio and John Schwartz, speakers
The dynamic duo of Irina Del Genio and John Schwartz will explore Russian culture at the time Tchaikovsky composed Francesca da Rimini, a wildly romantic tone poem about two lovers doomed to Dante’s Inferno. Includes Russian vodka samples, Russian tea and zakuski, or snacks.
**SOLD OUT**
Natasha and the Romantics
February 9, 2019 at 7:30 pm
February 10, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Andrew Grams, conductor
Natasha Paremski, piano
Brahms Academic Festival Overture
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2
Schumann Symphony No. 4
A Night in Old Vienna
January 26, 2019 at 7:30 pm
January 27, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Andrew Grams, conductor
A program of waltzes & polkas reminiscent of Vienna’s famous New Year’s concert.
Free Open Rehearsal: A Night in Old Vienna
Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 7:15 pm
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Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony
January 11, 2019 at 7:30 pm Prairie Center for the Arts
January 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm Hemmens Cultural Center
January 13, 2019 at 2:30 pm Hemmens Cultural Center
Stephen Squires, conductor
Isabella Lippi, ESO concertmaster, violin
Haydn Symphony No. 94, “Surprise” Symphony
Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1
Kodaly Peacock Variations
ESO Sounds of the Season
Dec 8, 2018 2:30 pm & 7:30 pm
Dec 9, 2018 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Stephen Squires, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale
Catalina Cuervo, soprano
Midwest Dance Collective
Bring the entire family and create joyful holiday memories together at ESO Sounds of the Season. Includes a sing along, a visit from Santa Claus, and a cameo appearance by ESO Music Director Andrew Grams!
Chicago Ballet Conservatory The Nutcracker
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Director Linda Cunningham
Conductor Steven Squires
Starring Alexandre Hammoudi (soloist with ABT), Abigail Simon (formerly with ABT and Joffrey Ballet), Roger Hendricks Simon (veteran actor/director of stage & screen), Raoni Xavier (Bolshoi Brazil) and Malachi Squires
Chicago Ballet Conservatory, in partnership with Elgin Symphony Orchestra and professional dancers and actors from around the world, brings “dreaming in color” to Elgin this holiday season!
TITANS: Beethoven, Strauss & Wagner
Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Andrew Grams, conductor
Laura Wilde, soprano
Beethoven Fidelio Overture
R. Strauss Four Last Songs
Wagner Highlights from The Ring
Inside the Music™ with Andrew Grams: Wagner’s The Ring
Friday, November 2, 2018 at 8:00 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Andrew Grams and the ESO explore Wagner’s The Ring of the Nibelung at this fun, informal event. For newcomers and connoisseurs alike!
American Spectacular
Friday, October 5, 2018 at 7:30 pm Prairie Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:30 pm Hemmens Cultural Center
Sunday, October 7 at 2:30 pm Hemmens Cultural Center
Stephen Squires, conductor
Elgin Master Chorale (October 6 & 7 only)
Joe Shadday, tenor
An eclectic mix of American music by Irving Berlin, Aaron Copland, Julia Ward Howe, John Williams and more
Honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI
The Firebird
September 15, 2018 7:30 pm
September 16, 2018 2:30 pm
Hemmens Cultural Center
Andrew Grams, conductor
Joshua Roman, cello
Chopin Grande Valse Brillante
Bates Cello Concerto
Debussy Clair de Lune
Stravinsky Firebird Suite (1919)
