The annual season kickoff again showcases the Bienen School of Music’s outstanding performance faculty, with appearances by violinist Gerardo Ribeiro, clarinetist Steven Cohen, tenor Kurt Hansen, and others. Join in for a wonderful evening of music in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

Admission is free.

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The annual season kickoff again showcases the Bienen School of Music’s outstanding performance faculty, with appearances by violinist Gerardo Ribeiro, clarinetist Steven Cohen, tenor Kurt Hansen, and others. Join in for a wonderful eve... more

Jeffrey Siegel, piano

An evening of memorable melodies and jazzy rhythms including Gershwin’s rarely heard solo piano version of Rhapsody in Blue, his Novelette in Fourths, and Sleepless Night. You’ll also hear music by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and Samuel Barber, whose 100th birthday falls this season.

Single tickets on sale June 21. Call 847-467-4000 for subscription information.

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Jeffrey Siegel, piano

An evening of memorable melodies and jazzy rhythms including Gershwin’s rarely heard solo piano version of Rhapsody in Blue, his Novelette in Fourths, and Sleepless Nightmore

March with the high-stepping Northwestern University Marching Band in all its glory. Be sure to bring an instrument to play with the band. Park for free in the Ryan Field west lot on Ashland Avenue north of Central Street. Follow the signs to the Trienens Hall east side entrance, northwest of Ryan Field.
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March with the high-stepping Northwestern University Marching Band in all its glory. Be sure to bring an instrument to play with the band. Park for free in the Ryan Field west lot on Ashland Avenue north of Central Street. Follow the signs to the... more

Ellen Hargis, soprano; Judith Malafronte, mezzo-soprano; William Hite, tenor; David Douglass, violin; Brandi Berry, viola; Anita Rieder, flute; Craig Trompeter, cello; Jason Moy, harpsichord

The Newberry Consort’s season opens with a tribute to one of 18th-century England’s most popular and successful composers, Thomas Arne (1710–78). Arne’s works run the gamut from pleasure-garden songs for Vauxhall to the first Italian-style opera seria in English. Plumbing the Newberry Library collections, the consort has recreated his colorful orchestrations for strings, baroque flute, and continuo in a selection of Shakespeare songs, opera arias, and chamber pieces. You’re invited to sing along in the evening’s finale!

A $2 discount will be offered on phone orders made in advance of the concert.

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Ellen Hargis, soprano; Judith Malafronte, mezzo-soprano; William Hite, tenor; David Douglass, violin; Brandi Berry, viola; Anita Rieder, flute; Craig Trompeter, cello; Jason Moy, harpsichord

The Newberry Consort’s season opens w... more

Jean-Marie Cottet, piano; Jean-Luc Menet, flute; Jacques Ghestem, violin; Pierre-Henri Xuereb, viola; Frédéric Baldassare, cello

A chamber group of soloists devoted to performing contemporary music, Ensemble Alternance was founded in 1983. The ensemble is particularly well known for performing such composers as Boulez, Cage, Ligeti, and Crumb and has premiered works by Philippe Hersant, Philippe Schoeller, Bruno Mantovani, Fabien Lévy, and Mark André.

Raphaël Cendo, Untitled (world premiere)

Mark André, iv 2

Philippe Leroux, ppp

Raphaël Cendo, Furia

Gérard Pesson, Mes Béatitudes

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Jean-Marie Cottet, piano; Jean-Luc Menet, flute; Jacques Ghestem, violin; Pierre-Henri Xuereb, viola; Frédéric Baldassare, cello

A chamber group of soloists devoted to performing contemporary music, Ensemble Alternance was found... more

Mallory Thompson, conductor

W. A. Mozart, Serenade No. 12 for Winds in C Minor

Richard Strauss, “Allerseelen”

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (arr. Ramon Ricker), Variations on “Mein junges Leben hat ein End”

Paul Hindemith, Symphony in B-flat for Band

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Mallory Thompson, conductor

W. A. Mozart, Serenade No. 12 for Winds in C Minor

Richard Strauss, “Allerseelen”

Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (arr. Ramon Ricker), Variations on “Mein junges Leben hat ein End”... more

Arnold Steinhardt occupies a place of honor in the classical music hall of fame as the first violinist of the legendary Guarneri String Quartet, one of the most celebrated ensembles of the last 40 years. His recent memoir Violin Dreams explores the violin in general and, in particular, his lifelong immersion in the final movement of J. S. Bach’s Second Partita for unaccompanied violin, the Chaconne. During this illuminating event, originally presented at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Steinhardt talks about the masterpiece that every aspiring violinist must study and eventually perform, in addition to discussing the history of the form and playing examples of other chaconnes that may have inspired Bach. This intimate evening will feature video projections of the score, Steinhardt’s insightful commentary, and his performance of the Chaconne, followed by a lively question-and-answer session. Steinhardt will also give a public master class (details will be posted at www.pickstaiger.org).
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Arnold Steinhardt occupies a place of honor in the classical music hall of fame as the first violinist of the legendary Guarneri String Quartet, one of the most celebrated ensembles of the last 40 years. His recent memoir Violin Dreams explo... more

American baritone Thomas Hampson enjoys a singular career as a recitalist, opera singer, and recording artist while maintaining an active interest in teaching, research, and technology. He has performed in the world’s most important concert halls and opera houses with many of today’s most renowned singers, pianists, conductors, and orchestras. Exploring the rich repertoire of song in a wide range of idiomatic styles, languages, and periods, Hampson has won worldwide recognition for his thoughtfully researched and creatively constructed programs. He is one of the most important interpreters of German romantic song, especially the works of Schumann, Mahler, and Wolf.
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American baritone Thomas Hampson enjoys a singular career as a recitalist, opera singer, and recording artist while maintaining an active interest in teaching, research, and technology. He has performed in the world’s most important concert halls a... more

A former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Adam Unsworth is associate professor of horn at the University of Michigan. His solo recordings demonstrate his strong versatility and musicality as a jazz musician and composer. Featuring music by Cherubini, Nurock, Sansom, Ballou, Ernste, and Thimmig, his recital will be preceded by a free master class at 5:30 p.m. in Lutkin Hall.
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A former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Adam Unsworth is associate professor of horn at the University of Michigan. His solo recordings demonstrate his strong versatility and musicality as a jazz musician and com... more

Daniel J. Farris, conductor

Kick off Northwestern’s Homecoming Parade in high spirits as the Wildcat Marching Band brings the sights and sounds of Ryan Field to Deering Meadow. In case of rain, this event will be held at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall.

Admission is free.

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Daniel J. Farris, conductor

Kick off Northwestern’s Homecoming Parade in high spirits as the Wildcat Marching Band brings the sights and sounds of Ryan Field to Deering Meadow. In case of rain, this event will be held at... more

Richard Boldrey, James Giles, and Xiao-Min Liang, piano; Sunny Joy Langton, soprano; Karen Brunssen, mezzo-soprano; Kurt Hansen, tenor; Bruce Hall, bass; Michael Henoch, oboe; Joseph Genualdi, violin; Kristin Figard, viola; Tahirah Whittington, cello

Robert Schumann, Three Romances, Spanisches Liederspiel, and Piano Quartet in E-flat Major

6:45 p.m. preconcert student recital: Schumann's Dichterliebe with Klaus Georg, tenor, and Wei-Han Wu, piano

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Richard Boldrey, James Giles, and Xiao-Min Liang, piano; Sunny Joy Langton, soprano; Karen Brunssen, mezzo-soprano; Kurt Hansen, tenor; Bruce Hall, bass; Michael Henoch, oboe; Joseph Genualdi, violin; Kristin Figard, viola; Tahirah Whittington... more

Robert G. Hasty, conductor; Anna Burden, cello

Robert Schumann, Cello Concerto in A Minor

Anton Bruckner, Symphony No. 7 in E Major

Robert G. Hasty, conductor; Anna Burden, cello

Robert Schumann, Cello Concerto in A Minor

Anton Bruckner, Symphony No. 7 in E Major

Our 65th anniversary celebration begins with audience favorites by Brahms, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. The Lincoln Trio, Ensemble in Residence at the Music Institute of Chicago, lend their collective talents to the “Triple” Concerto of Beethoven. Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Fourth Symphony ends with a dazzling display of brass and percussion.

BRAHMS
  Academic Festival Overture

BEETHOVEN
  “Triple” Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major
  The Lincoln Trio

TCHAIKOVSKY
  Symphony No. 4 in F Minor

INDIVIDUAL CONCERT TICKETS:
Advance Sales:
$27 Adult, $22 Seniors
Children 12 and younger are admitted absolutely FREE.
Please call 847.864.8804 or email tickets@evanstonsymphony.org for all orders with children’s tickets.

Box Office Sales:
$30 Adult, $25 Seniors
Children 12 and younger are admitted absolutely FREE.
$5.00 Student Tickets, subject to availability, at the box office with ID.

Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. Please call 847.864.8804 for further information

All tickets are assigned seating.

Subscribers get first choice of the best seats in the section they desire.

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Our 65th anniversary celebration begins with audience favorites by Brahms, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. The Lincoln Trio, Ensemble in Residence at the Music Institute of Chicago, lend their collective talents to the “T... more

Stephen Alltop, conductor; Alice Millar Chapel Choir and Millar Brass Ensemble

Come sing mighty hymns in a majestic space! The Chapel Choir, Millar Brass Ensemble, and audience will join the 100-rank Aeolian Skinner organ to “raise the roof” in hymn arrangements by Jeffrey Blersch, John Ferguson, Charles Ore, Paul Manz, Mack Wilberg, and others.

Admission is a freewill offering.

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Stephen Alltop, conductor; Alice Millar Chapel Choir and Millar Brass Ensemble

Come sing mighty hymns in a majestic space! The Chapel Choir, Millar Brass Ensemble, and audience will join the 100-rank Aeolian Skinner organ to “ra... more

Tim Robblee, conductor

Under new faculty conductor and Bienen School alumnus Tim Robblee, the ensemble presents an evening of music by some of today’s most important composers.

Tim Robblee, conductor

Under new faculty conductor and Bienen School alumnus Tim Robblee, the ensemble presents an evening of music by some of today’s most important composers.