Meet Isabella Lippi: ESO Concertmaster Steps Into the Spotlight
Every week, Isabella Lippi leads the Elgin Symphony Orchestra from the concertmaster’s chair. Ahead of her solo turn in Dvořák’s Romance and Saint-Saëns’s Introduction and Rondo capriccioso on November 7 and 8, she talks about the music, her colleagues, and why the ESO feels like family.
ESO Concertmaster Isabella Lippi Featured Soloist in November 7 & 8 Concerts
ESO Concertmaster Isabella Lippi steps into the spotlight this November as soloist for two violin showpieces. She plays Dvořák’s lyrical, soaring “Romance” and Saint-Saëns’ fiery “Introduction and Rondo capriccioso.” Music Director Chad Goodman completes the program with Mozart’s bold, dramatic “Prague” Symphony and Jonathan Leshnoff’s mischievous, fast-paced “Score.”
Chad Goodman renews Music Director contract with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Chad Goodman renews Music Director contract
Romantic Valentine’s Dinner with an ESO Ensemble and Broadway Star Sean Doherty
Celebrate Valetine’s Day at an elegant dinner featuring romantic songs performed by Broadway Star Sean Doherty and an Elgin Symphony Orchestra ensemble.
Día de los Muertos: The Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos, in English – Day of the Dead, is the Mexican holiday celebrated each year from October 31 to November 2 where the living have the opportunity to reunite with and celebrate those in their family who have already passed on.
Fall community concerts
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra Presents series has a number of small ensemble concerts planned for this fall. These performances are a wonderful opportunity to see and hear ESO musicians up close, in intimate settings.
Single Tickets go on sale Aug. 21
Single tickets for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 76th Season go on sale Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Call for Commissioned Artist
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) proudly invites local Fox Valley artists to submit their applications for a unique opportunity to develop work in direct collaboration with the Orchestra. One artist will be selected to create reproduceable two-dimensional art …
Become an ESO Volunteer Usher
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is seeking volunteers with a passion for assisting patrons at its live orchestra performances.
Harry Eng named Board Chair
Harry Eng, a distinguished Army veteran and a retired tax and finance expert, has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
ESO, Chad Goodman receive Illinois Council of Orchestra Awards
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has been named Professional Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. Music Director Chad Goodman has received the Conductor of the Year Award.
ESO interview with Spotlight Chicago
Marc Thayer, CEO of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, was interviewed about the ESO’s free summer concerts and the Symphony’s upcoming 76th season by Sarah Jindra and Ji Suk Yi on WGN’s Spotlight Chicago on July 2, 2025.
Win a season subscription for you and a friend
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is giving away pairs of subscriptions to its 76th Season to people who haven’t attended an ESO concert (since 2020).
Elgin Symphony Orchestra to honor U-46’s Jaimie Abney-Giraldo with Educator of the Year Award
Jaimie Abney-Giraldo will receive the ESO’s Educator of the Year Award at the ESO’s Saturday, May 3, 2025, 7:30 p.m. concert.
Guest Violinist Samuel Vargas to perform with Elgin Symphony Orchestra on April 5 and 6, 2025
Violinist Samuel Vargas will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on April 5 and 6, 2025.
Supporter Spotlight: Mally Miceli
Donor Spotlight: Mally Miceli has long been involved in the Elgin arts scene as a devoted attendee and supporter. We asked her about her involvement with the ESO and why the Orchestra is special to her.