Performances

Conlon’s CSO Mozart cycle comes full circle with an outstanding “Abduction”

The Abduction from the Seraglio has led a prodigal life on […]

Jul 19, 2026
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Bell, Grant Park Chorus shine brightly amid the lingering purple haze

Neither heat nor humidity nor thick plumes of smoke spurred by […]

Jul 18, 2026
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Conductor debuts in mixed program with Grant Park Orchestra

In 2008, conductor Jeri Lynne Johnson founded Philadelphia’s Black Pearl Chamber […]

Jul 16, 2026
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Violinist makes fiery Grant Park debut in Schwantner’s dramatic concerto 

It has been old home week in July for former principal […]

Jul 11, 2026
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Fireworks, musical and literal, with Kalmar, Third Coast Percussion and GPO

On Wednesday night Carlos Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra seemed […]

Jul 09, 2026
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Kern delivers a summer highlight as Kalmar returns to Grant Park Festival

The headline from Wednesday night’s Grant Park Orchestra concert wasn’t the […]

Jul 02, 2026
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After 70-year absence, “Adriana Lecouvreur” gets red-blooded revival from Opera Festival of Chicago

Francesco Cilea was no Puccini when it came to creating operatic […]

Jun 29, 2026
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Opera Festival of Chicago serves up a delightful “Bohème”

Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème proved just as timeless and heart-wrenching as ever […]

Jun 27, 2026
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Outwater, GPO mix Tchaikovsky warhorse, Harrison rarity with Pride

Rainstorms such as the one that wiped out the second half […]

Jun 27, 2026
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A worthy Barber outing before the deluge at Grant Park

Kalena Bovell made her Grant Park Orchestra podium debut Wednesday night, leading […]

Jun 25, 2026
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