Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra 2026/2027 Season
Our 65th Anniversary season includes programming for everyone from classical favorites, sparkling soloists, and family fun for all ages!
Single tickets on-sale Aug 1, subscriptions available now.
Heroes & Villains
Sunday October 4th * 3:00 pm
Pre-Concert Talk 1:45 pm
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
From classical to comics and Don Giovanni to Darth Vader, this program feature the iconic scores and soundtracks of our favorite dastardly villains and helpful heroes!
Featuring fan-favorites by John Williams (Superman, Star Wars, Indiana Jones), Alan Silvestri (Avengers), and ‘Golden’ from KPop Demon Hunters, this program highlights dastardly villains and helpful heroes.
What’s Playing
- W.A. MOZART Overture to Don Giovanni
- JOHN WILLIAMS Theme from Raiders of the Lost Ark (Indiana Jones)
- JOHN WILLIAMS Selections from Star Wars
- BRENDAN GRAHAM You Raise Me Up
- ALAN SILVESTRI Suite from Avengers Endgame
- LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN Coriolan Overture
- JOHN WILLIAMS Summon the Heroes
- MICHAEL ABELS Unbound
- EJAE 'Golden' from KPop Demon Hunters
- JOHN WILLIAMS Superman Theme
Who’s Performing
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor
Eli Chen Assistant Conductor
Rach the Vote
Sunday, November 22nd * 3:00 pm
Pre-Concert Talk 1:45 pm
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
Celebrate America at 250 with a program highlighting women's suffrage and our great democracy! Featuring Stacy Garrop's The Battle for the Ballot, this work incorporates text from America suffragists including Jane Addams and Susan B. Anthony. Plus pianist Adam Neiman returns with Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3.
What’s Playing
- ANNA CLYNE This Midnight Hour
- STACY GARROP The Battle for the Ballot
- SERGEI RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 3
Who’s Performing
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor
Adam Nieman Piano
Holiday Festival
Saturday, December 19th * 7:00 pm
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
Don't miss this exciting new addition to the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra season! A holiday concert full of familiar favorites featuring special guests Spirito Singers!
What’s Playing
- LEROY ANDERSON A Christmas Festival
- MYKOLA LEONTOVICH The Bell Carol
- MATTHEW NAUGHTIN A Visit from Saint Nicholas
- arr. J.A.C. REDFORD Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine
- ADOLPHE ADAM O Holy Night
- EMIL WALDTEUFEL The Skater’s Waltz
- J.S. BACH Sleepers Awake
- arr. PETER BREINER Angels We Have Heard on High
- PETER WARLOCK Capriol Suite
- LEROY ANDERSON Sleigh Ride
- arr. MATTHEW NAUGHTIN Christmas Angels Audience Sing-Along
Who’s Performing
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor
Spirito Singers Chorus
Seko Plays Handel
Sunday, January 17th * 3:00 pm
Pre-Concert Talk 1:45 pm
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
A Baroque showcase with a special spotlight on the ESO's own Rika Seko (concertmaster) and Erin Rafferty (principal viola) including music by G. F. Handel, Haydn, Telemann, and Rameau.
What’s Playing
- G.F. HANDEL Concerto a due cori No. 1
- JOSEPH HAYDN Concerto for Violin and Harpsichord
- G.P. TELEMANN Viola Concerto
- JEAN-PHILIPPE RAMEAU Suite from Les Boréades
Who’s Performing
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor
Rika Seko Violin
Erin Rafferty Viola
SCHUBERT 9
Saturday, March 13th * 7:00 pm
Pre-Concert Talk 5:45 pm
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
Join the ESO for a rich and Romantic program including Schubert's Great C Major Symphony and guest Nicki Roman performing Glazunov's Concerto for Alto Saxophone.
What’s Playing
- ROBERT SCHUMANN Manfred Overture
- ALEXANDER GLAZUNOV Concerto for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra
- FRANZ SCHUBERT Symphony No. 9 in C Major (“The Great”)
Who’s Performing
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor
Nicki Roman Saxophone
SHOSTAKOVICH 5
Saturday, May 1st * 7:00 pm
Pre-Concert Talk 5:45 pm
Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church
The season concludes with a fan-favorite program of Shostakovich 5 and Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto performed by Jinjoo Cho.
What’s Playing
- P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto
- DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 5
Who’s Performing
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor
Jinjoo Cho Violin
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