*Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus; Joseph Cullen, Conductor; Joanna Kozlowska, Soprano; Bryan Griffin, Tenor; Darren K. Stokes, Baritone
| MUSSORGSKY | Night on Bald Mountain |
| BORODIN | Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor |
| RACHMANINOFF | The Bells |
Friday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus; Joseph Cullen, Conductor; Joanna
Kozlowska, Soprano; Bryan Griffin, Tenor; Darren K. Stokes, Baritone
| MUSSORGSKY | Night on Bald Mountain |
| BORODIN | Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor |
| RACHMANINOFF | The Bells |
Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. * Note start time
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra; Alberto Meoli, conductor; Vittorio Grigolo, Tenor;
Olivia Gorra, Soprano
The Italian singing sensation and an heir to Luciano Pavarotti’s throne as the king of tenors presents a program of familiar opera arias, Neapolitan songs and pop opera hits from his debut album, Vittorio.
While access to free seating may be limited because of the popularity of this program, ample free space is available on the lawn.
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Amy Conn - Award Winners in Concert: Amy Conn, soprano with pianist Shannon McGinnis, performing music by Schubert, Mozart, Poulenc and Jake Heggie. Sponsored by the Musicians Club of Women of Chicago.
ADMISSION FREE
Preston Bradley Hall
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
*Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Grant Park Chorus; Joseph Cullen, Guest Chorus Conductor
PURCELL Hear my prayer, O Lord
STANFORD Magnificat for Eight-Part Chorus, Op. 164
HOLST Nunc Dimittis
BRITTEN Hymn to St. Cecilia
DELIUS
Two Unaccompanied Part Songs
To
be sung of a summer night on the water
ELGAR
Four Unaccompanied Part-Songs, Op. 53
There
is Sweet Music
Deep
in My Soul
O
Wild West Wind!
Owls
WALTON Cantico del Sole
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Wednesday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m. * Note start time
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra; Stephen Hussey, Conductor; Nitin Sawhney, Keyboards
A 1920s Indian film classic, a brand new score by composer/deejay Nitin Sawhney and the lush sounds of the Grant Park Orchestra in a U.S. Premiere, combine to create a magical evening of cinema in Millennium Park.
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Tuesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
*Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Grant Park Chorus; Joseph Cullen, Guest Chorus Conductor
PURCELL Hear my prayer, O Lord
STANFORD Magnificat for Eight-Part Chorus, Op. 164
HOLST Nunc Dimittis
BRITTEN Hymn to St. Cecilia
DELIUS Two Unaccompanied Part Songs
To
be sung of a summer night on the water
ELGAR Four Unaccompanied Part-Songs, Op. 53
There
is Sweet Music
Deep
in My Soul
O
Wild West Wind!
Owls
WALTON Cantico del Sole
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Friday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m.
*Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Harris Theater
Grant Park Orchestra; Giancarlo Guerrero, Conductor; Michelle Areyzaga, Soprano; Edward
Harrison, Maracas
*Pre-concert CoffeeTalk at 6:15 pm with Chicago Latino Composers in the Harris Theater Donor Room
Some of Chicago’s best and brightest living Latin American composers are highlighted at these Harris Theater concerts. Works by Ricardo Lorenz, Gustavo Leone, Elbio Rodriguez Barilari, and Osvaldo Golijov will be presented.
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Friday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m.
*Saturday, August 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Harris Theater
Grant Park Orchestra; Giancarlo Guerrero, Conductor; Michelle Areyzaga, Soprano; Edward
Harrison, Maracas
*Pre-concert CoffeeTalk at 6:15 pm with Chicago Latino Composers in the Harris Theater Donor Room
Some of Chicago’s best and brightest living Latin American composers are highlighted at these Harris Theater concerts. Works by Ricardo Lorenz, Gustavo Leone, Elbio Rodriguez Barilari, and Osvaldo Golijov will be presented.
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Georges Bizet's Djamileh
The Midwest premiere of a one-act oriental fairy tale from the composer of Carmen.
A little-known gem, this delightful opera follows the devoted, beautiful Djamileh in her quest to win over the blasae young nobleman Haroun. The sparkling mosaics of Preston Bradley Hall serve as the backdrop to this tale of love in an Egyptian palace, and a pre-show performance of music for oud and percussion explores the sounds of the Turkish nobleman's court, setting the scene for an evocative evening.
The opera is directed by Patrizia Acerra and features Katherine Pracht, mezzo-soprano; Cornelius Johnson tenor; Bill McMurray, baritone, with members of the New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago under the direction of Maestro Francesco Milioto.
Sunday, August 3 at 3:30pm Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30pm Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm
FREE PROGRAM Chicago Cultural Center Preston Bradley Hall78 E. Washington Street
Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets must be obtained in person, Limit four per person. Visit the Storefront Theater Box Office 66 E Randolph Street 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Advance tickets are available for Chicago Cultural Center Mosaic
members (with membership card) starting July 2, and to the general
public July 9. 312.742.TIXS
A limited number of tickets will be available on the door on a first come, first served basis.
Chicago Chamber Musicians - Chicago’s premier chamber music organization presents its First Mondays series, broadcast live on WFMT 98.7.
ADMISSION FREE
Preston Bradley Hall
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Georges Bizet's Djamileh
The Midwest premiere of a one-act oriental fairy tale from the composer of Carmen.
A little-known gem, this delightful opera follows the devoted, beautiful Djamileh in her quest to win over the blasae young nobleman Haroun. The sparkling mosaics of Preston Bradley Hall serve as the backdrop to this tale of love in an Egyptian palace, and a pre-show performance of music for oud and percussion explores the sounds of the Turkish nobleman's court, setting the scene for an evocative evening.
The opera is directed by Patrizia Acerra and features Katherine Pracht, mezzo-soprano; Cornelius Johnson tenor; Bill McMurray, baritone, with members of the New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago under the direction of Maestro Francesco Milioto.
Sunday, August 3 at 3:30pm Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30pm Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm
FREE PROGRAM Chicago Cultural Center Preston Bradley Hall78 E. Washington Street
Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets must be obtained in person, Limit four per person. Visit the Storefront Theater Box Office 66 E Randolph Street 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Advance tickets are available for Chicago Cultural Center Mosaic members (with membership card) starting July 2, and to the general public July 9. 312.742.TIXS A limited number of tickets will be available on the door on a first come, first served basis.
Wednesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra; Jean-Marie Zeitouni, Conductor; Vadim Gluzman, Violin
| LIADOV | Kikimora |
| MENDELSSOHN | Violin Concerto |
| KODALY | Hary Janos Suite |
*Post-concert TalkBack with conductor Jean-Marie Zeitounij and violinist Vadim Gluzman in front of the stage.
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Georges Bizet's Djamileh
The Midwest premiere of a one-act oriental fairy tale from the composer of Carmen.
A little-known gem, this delightful opera follows the devoted, beautiful Djamileh in her quest to win over the blasae young nobleman Haroun. The sparkling mosaics of Preston Bradley Hall serve as the backdrop to this tale of love in an Egyptian palace, and a pre-show performance of music for oud and percussion explores the sounds of the Turkish nobleman's court, setting the scene for an evocative evening.
The opera is directed by Patrizia Acerra and features Katherine Pracht, mezzo-soprano; Cornelius Johnson tenor; Bill McMurray, baritone, with members of the New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago under the direction of Maestro Francesco Milioto.
Sunday, August 3 at 3:30pm Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30pm Thursday, August 7 at 7:30pm
FREE PROGRAM Chicago Cultural Center Preston Bradley Hall78 E. Washington Street
Admission is free but tickets are required. Tickets must be obtained in person, Limit four per person. Visit the Storefront Theater Box Office 66 E Randolph Street 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday - Saturday
Advance tickets are available for Chicago Cultural Center Mosaic members (with membership card) starting July 2, and to the general public July 9. 312.742.TIXS A limited number of tickets will be available on the door on a first come, first served basis.
Friday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra; Carlos Kalmar, Conductor; Valentina Lisitsa, Piano
| MARTINŮ | Memorial to Lidice |
| GRIEG | Piano Concerto |
| NIELSEN | Symphony No. 4, The Inextinguishable |
PlayBack, post-concerto solo: Valentina Lisitsa performs Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Friday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra; Carlos Kalmar, Conductor; Valentina Lisitsa, Piano
| MARTINŮ | Memorial to Lidice |
| GRIEG | Piano Concerto |
| NIELSEN | Symphony No. 4, The Inextinguishable |
PlayBack, post-concerto solo: Valentina Lisitsa performs Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra; Carlos Kalmar, Conductor; Nancy Gustafson, Soprano; Torsten Kerl, Tenor; Kristinn Sigmundsson, Bass
| WAGNER |
Die Walküre, Act 1 |
For more information, please visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
Friday, August 15 at 8:30 p.m. * Note start time
Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus; Carlos Kalmar, Conductor, Renato Balsadonna, Guest Chorus Director
| MOZART | Overture to The Marriage of Figaro |
| WAGNER | Wach auf, es nahet gen den from Act III, Die Meistersinger |
| BEETHOVEN | Prisoner’s Chorus, O Welche Lust! from Act I, Fidelio |
| WAGNER | Spinning Chorus from Act II, The Flying Dutchman |
| WAGNER | Sailor’s Chorus from Act III, The Flying Dutchman |
| MUSSORGSKY | Prelude to Khovantchina |
| MUSSORGSKY | Coronation scene from Prologue, Boris Godunov |
| BIZET | Entr’acte to Avt IV, Carmen |
| BIZET | Les Voici from Act IV, Carmen |
| LEONCAVALLO | Bell Chorus from Act I, Pagliacci |
| PUCCINI | Intermezzo from Act III, Manon Lescaut |
| PUCCINI | La Gira la Cote from Act I, Turandot |
| VERDI | Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, Va Pensiero, from Act III, Nabucco |
| VERDI | Gloria all’ Egitto from Act II, Aida |
Friday, August 15 at 8:30 p.m. * Note start time
Saturday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus; Carlos Kalmar, Conductor, Renato Balsadonna, Guest Chorus Director
| MOZART | Overture to The Marriage of Figaro |
| WAGNER | Wach auf, es nahet gen den from Act III, Die Meistersinger |
| BEETHOVEN | Prisoner’s Chorus, O Welche Lust! from Act I, Fidelio |
| WAGNER | Spinning Chorus from Act II, The Flying Dutchman |
| WAGNER | Sailor’s Chorus from Act III, The Flying Dutchman |
| MUSSORGSKY | Prelude to Khovantchina |
| MUSSORGSKY | Coronation scene from Prologue, Boris Godunov |
| BIZET | Entr’acte to Avt IV, Carmen |
| BIZET | Les Voici from Act IV, Carmen |
| LEONCAVALLO | Bell Chorus from Act I, Pagliacci |
| PUCCINI | Intermezzo from Act III, Manon Lescaut |
| PUCCINI | La Gira la Cote from Act I, Turandot |
| VERDI | Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, Va Pensiero, from Act III, Nabucco |
| VERDI | Gloria all’ Egitto from Act II, Aida |
An Operetta
Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com
Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston
An Operetta
Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com
Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston
Ann Chan-Barnes, piano performs music by Mozart, Schubert, Albeniz, and Kapustin.
ADMISSION FREE
Preston Bradley Hall
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60601
An Operetta
Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com
Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston
An Operetta
Music by Sir Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert
Ticket prices for IOLANTHE range from $29 to $85. Ages 21 and younger are half price. To order tickets, or for more information, call the Light Opera Works Box Office at (847) 869-6300 or order 24 hours a day online at www.lightoperaworks.com
Performances take place at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston