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Chicago and Naperville Host a Bernstein Extravaganza: Music Events of 2024-2025

Experience the magic of Leonard Bernstein across Chicago and Naperville! Kicking off with 'Opening Night Screen & Stage' on September 7-8 by Chicago Sinfonietta, this season highlights Bernstein’s genius with events like 'Andrés Orozco-Estrada & Hilary Hahn' on September 19-20, 'CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago' on April 6, and 'An American Suite' on May 31. These performances promise a brilliant fusion of pop culture, classical music, and Bernstein’s timeless works.

Sep 5, 2024
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1. Opening Night Screen & Stage
Join us for excitement, thrills, and emotions of global proportions with SCREEN & STAGE, our first subscription concert of Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2024-25 Season. Maestra Mei-Ann Chen curated musical selections from global pop culture, offering patrons a lively experience at the intersection of popular and classical music.
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7 - 8 Sep, 2024
Chicago Sinfonietta

Chicago, IL · Roosevelt University + 1 other locations

2. Andrés Orozco-Estrada & Hilary Hahn
Forbidden love is in the air as Andrés Orozco-Estrada takes listeners from the streets of Bernstein’s New York to Tchaikovsky’s fantasy on Shakespearean Verona. The Argentine Pampas region is the setting of Ginastera’s vibrant ballet about a city boy who wins the heart of a rancher’s daughter. Barber’s lush and virtuosic Violin Concerto features superstar Hilary Hahn.
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19 - 20 Sep, 2024
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago, IL · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

3. CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago
Experience an afternoon of chamber music performed by distinguished artists from the legendary CSO Brass section, renowned for their rich sonorities and spectacular power that define the Chicago Sound. The program features a selection of exuberant favorites, including Leonard Bernstein’s effervescent Overture to Candide and Malcolm Arnold’s virtuosic Quintet for Brass, Op. 73. Additionally, the performance will include intricate arrangements of Early Music by J.S. Bach and Georg Philipp Telemann, showcasing the versatility and depth of the brass ensemble. This event is part of the 2024/25 CSO Chamber Music Series, offering a unique opportunity to hear these masterful musicians in an intimate setting.
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Apr 6, 2025
UChicago Presents

Chicago, IL · Reynolds Club

4. An American Suite
Dvořák’s radiant salute to the New World kicks off an American road trip with James Gaffigan at the wheel. Take in poignant selections from Gershwin’s landmark opera — sung by Janai Brugger — and the composer’s urbane and nostalgic love letter to Paris. A pair of symphonic showstoppers by Bernstein transports audiences to “New York, New York” and beyond.
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May 31, 2025
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago, IL · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Conclusion
Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the world of Leonard Bernstein this 2024-2025 season in Chicago and Naperville. Each event, from the Chicago Sinfonietta's dynamic opening to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's grand finale, delivers a unique musical experience that celebrates Bernstein’s enduring legacy. Mark your calendars and get ready for an extraordinary journey through music and culture.
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