Upcoming Events
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ODE TO JOY
LIFT YOUR SPIRITS
Ludwig van Beethoven's Ninth Symphony has been beloved for 200 years for its transcendent choral finale with its vision of world unity and peace. In 1985, that "Ode to Joy" finale became the anthem of the European Union. We are thrilled to perform it for you, along with Florence Price's inspiring Song of Hope, written in 1930 but not discovered until 2009. It was first performed in March 2022, nearly 70 years after her passing: It's a rare treat!Joining our orchestra and chorus in this performance are four powerful vocal soloists: Soprano Ann McMann-Kotze, alto Erika Morrison, baritone Matthew Carroll, and tenor Aaron Short. The uplifting poem that Price wrote as the lyrics for Song of Hope will be read by Dana Campbell.
Presented At: Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540
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MAY THE FOURTH ...
(and the Force) be with us all
Come aboard for a stellar tribute to the epic music of Star Wars and film composer John Williams. You'll love two amazing medleys of Star Wars music from the original trilogy of movies: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. We'll also bring you William's rousing Raiders March and Liberty Fanfare. You're welcome to come in costume ... and droids will be admitted for free!Presented At: Hinsdale Central High School, 55th & Grant Streets, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521
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LEGENDARY OPERA
DELIGHT IN FABULOUS TALES
You'll be dazzled by epic music from popular operas set around the world, including the whirlwind overture and choruses from Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, the story of a cursed sailing ship off Norway. Our orchestra and chorus will also take you to distant lands with stirring music from Giuseppe Verdi's Aida, the saga of an Ethiopian princess enslaved in Egypt. And we'll feature Verdi's moving melodies from Macbeth, set in Scotland; the Anvil Chorus of Spanish gypsies in Il Trovatore; and Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves in ancient Jerusalem, from Nabucco. As an extra treat, the winner of our 2024-25 youth solo contest also will perform for you.Presented At: Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540
