Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of choral music with the Apollo Chorus of Chicago's enchanting lineup. This upcoming season, audiences are invited to experience the timeless beauty of Händel’s Messiah, the profound emotion of Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem, and the celestial journey from the earth to the stars in their Spring Concert. With performances by internationally acclaimed soloists and an array of masterful compositions, these events promise to be a thrilling celebration of the power and elegance of choir music.

Apollo Chorus of Chicago: A Celebration of Choral Masterpieces

For our penultimate concert of the season, the Apollo Chorus takes you on a journey that moves from the beauties of the earth up to the glorious expanse of the heavens. Selections include Randall Thompson’s The Last Words of David, Samuel Barber’s Sure on This Shining Night, Carolyn Shaw’s And the Swallow, and Kile Smith’s The Consolation of Apollo.

Spring Concert: From the Earth to the Stars

Old St Patrick’s Catholic Church

Join us for one of the most beloved and enjoyable works in the choral literature: Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutches Requiem. An exquisite piece celebrating the seasons of life and giving courage and consolation as we reflect on times past.

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Choral Classics: Brahms

First United Methodist Church, Evanston

One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus. This year we are proud to announce a quartet of internationally-acclaimed soloists, including soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg, mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Decker, tenor Martin Luther Clark, and bass-baritone Stephen Clark.

Händel’s Messiah

DePaul University Welcome Center

Alice Millar Chapel

Led by Guest Conductor Pierre-Fabien Roubaty, the Apollo Chorus of Chicago will present a glorious compilation of pieces by French composers, including Francis Poulenc’s Gloria, the March & Chorus from Bizet’s Carmen, and several French motets.

A French Festival

Kehrein Center for the Arts

St Michael Catholic Church in Old Town

This joyous annual cabaret fundraiser brings together the Apollo community to share a love of music and to support the chorus with much-needed funds. In light of recent economic challenges, Apollo needs that community support more than ever.

Apollo After Hours 2024

Duffy's Tavern and Grille

2024 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner. A remarkably humble composer (a leading music critic at the time called him “half genius, half simpleton”), he is best known for his symphonies and sacred music.

Majestic Bruckner﻿

Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church

2024 will mark the 200th birthday of Austrian composer and organist Anton Bruckner! An exceptional figure known for his symphonies and sacred music, Bruckner’s works are punctuated with expansive, organ-like walls of sound. This winter, the Apollo Chorus of Chicago will be joined by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra in presenting Bruckner’s Psalm 150, Te Deum and several motets.

Majestic Bruckner

One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus. This year we are proud to announce a quartet of internationally-acclaimed soloists, including soprano Katelyn Lee, mezzo-soprano Lindsey Adams, tenor Sam Krausz, and bass Bill McMurray.

Seating at Alice Millar Chapel is general admission. Tickets are priced at $35 for students and $50 for regular attendees. Group rates are available.

The Apollo Chorus of Chicago will preview our 2023-24 season of musical glory with selections from Händel’s sublime Messiah to Bruckner’s powerful Te Deum, from Poulenc’s celebratory Gloria to exquisite French motets.

Fall Preview Concert

To close out our season, join the Apollo Chorus of Chicago as we perform hits from the silver screen which include a diverse and wonderful program celebrating music from the movies!

Get ready for some glitz and glamor as we perform classic and contemporary Hollywood hits ranging from Rodgers and Hammerstein to John Williams, Elton John to Carly Simon! Other spectacular choral arrangements include pieces from La La Land, Amistad, Frozen, The Lion King, and more!

Apollo Goes To The Movies

First United Church of Oak Park

Join us as we perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. There will also be a Pre-Concert Conversation with Dr. Ted Hatmaker at 5:45 PM in the Upper Gathering Area for those who wish to learn more about Beethoven and this magnificent symphony.

Beethoven’s Ninth with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

This joyous annual cabaret fundraiser brings together the Apollo community to share a love of music and to support the chorus with much-needed funds. In the wake of the pandemic, Apollo needs that community support more than ever.



Apollo After Hours 2023

The Rhapsody Theater

Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle is the finest work of Rossini’s late years. This is a heart-warming and celebratory work, full of Rossinian quirks and bursting with humor, charm, and sincerity. Together with the “Stabat mater”, the Messe is one of the composer’s most important sacred works.

Petite Messe Solennelle

First United Methodist Church

One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus. This year we’re proud to announce a quartet of internationally-acclaimed soloists, including soprano Hannah De Priest, countertenor Ryan Belongie, tenor Ryan Townsend Strand, and baritone Bill McMurray.

Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Chicago Opera Theater partners with the acclaimed Apollo Chorus of Chicago for the Chicago premiere of King Roger, composed by Karol Szymanowski.

King Roger with the Chicago Opera Theater

We preview our 2022-23 season with selections from Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Szymanowski’s King Roger, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Händel’s Messiah, and Music from the Movies. Admission is free!

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May 10, 2025

Spring Concert: From the Earth to the Stars

Mar 15 - Jun 7, 2025

Choral Classics: Brahms

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