2007 Season
Marc-Andre Hamelin
Beethoven and Brahms 
Back by popular demand, Montréal native Marc-André Hamelin is internationally renowned for his musical virtuosity and refined pianism.
When |
Wednesday, June 13, 2007, 6:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 |
The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus perform with guests
Mendelssohn's Elijah
Full of melodrama and stirring tunes, Elijah features the magnificent Grant Park Chorus and a roster of internationally renowned vocal soloists.
When |
Friday, June 15, 2007, 6:30pm Saturday, June 16, 2007, 7:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus |
What |
Mendelssohn: Elijah |
Narong Prangcharoen
Looking East
Dramatic, colorful and poignant, this midweek concert features music from and about Asia.
When |
Wednesday, June 20, 2007, 6:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Narong Prangcharoen: Phenomenon (2004) |
Música Latina
Música Latina
The wonderful world of Latin Music awaits your discovery, with works from both new and familiar, including Lecuona's mysterious Malagueña.
When |
Friday, June 22, 2007. Start time to be announced. Saturday, June 23, 2007. Start time to be announced. |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Brouwer: Guitar Concerto No. 3, Elegiaco |
Aaron Copland
American Icons
It's a red, white and blue celebration of American music, featuring Barber's choral version of Adagio For Strings.
When |
Tuesday, June 26, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Where |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance |
Who |
Grant Park Chorus |
What |
Lauridsen: O Magnum Mysterium |
Jennifer Larmore, Mezzo Soprano
Larmore Sings Ravel
Sultry and evocative, Ravel's Shéhérazade is the enchanting musical retelling of the 1001 Arabian Nights, a perfect vehicle for super star mezzo soprano Jennifer Larmore.
When |
Friday, June 29, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Saturday, June 30, 2007, 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Where |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Kernis: Too Hot Toccata |
Fireworks at the Independence Eve Concert
Independence Eve At Grant Park
Chicago's official Independence Day celebration features your Grant Park Orchestra with the one and only Christopher Bell as conductor and emcee.
When |
Tuesday, July 3, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Where |
Petrillo Bandshell |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
Christopher Bell, Conductor
Duruflé's Requiem
Timeless and contemporary, sacred and secular, these concerts celebrate the victory of the human spirit.
When |
Friday, July 6, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Saturday, July 7, 2007, 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Macmillan: Cantos Sagrados |
The crowd intrigued by the performance
The Devil's Fiddler
The scorching virtuoso Roby Lakatos and his high octane performance style, whether it be in jazz improvisation, classical, or traditional gypsy music, will leave you breathless and yearning for more.
When |
Wednesday, July 11, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
Stewart Goodyear
Beethoven To Gershwin
Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear debuts in one of Gershwin's most popular piano works.
When |
Friday, July 13, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Saturday, July 14, 2007, 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4 |
The Decemberists
The Decemberists
The Decemberists, having risen to the first rank in the indie music world, make their Chicago orchestral debut in this collaboration celebrating the Metro's 25th Anniversary.
When |
Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
Bernstein's Broadway
Bernstein's Broadway
A cast of Broadway luminaries celebrates the music of legendary American composer Leonard Bernstein in this three-day Festival of concerts, and lectures.
When |
Friday, July 20, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Saturday, July 21, 2007, 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus |
Conductor Emmanuel Villaume
Ravel's Boléro
Gorgeous French classics sparkle on this program that concludes with Ravel's greatest hit: Boléro.
When |
Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 6:15pm – 8:15pm Friday, July 27, 2007, 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus |
What |
Poulenc: Gloria |
Joana Carneiro
Flamenco On Venetian Night
Sensual and dramatic, the art of Flamenco is embodied by guitar sensation Gerado Núñez Quintet with Carmen Cortés.
When |
Saturday, July 28, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
The Grant Park Orchestra violin section
Tchaikovsky And Sibelius
Orchestral favorites and new finds are led by the talented Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu.
When |
Wednesday, August 1, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Tchaikovsky: Swain Lake Suite |
Valentina Lisitsa, Piano
Valentina And The Firebird
Russian classics and one of Grant Park's most treasured artists performing both of Shostakovich's virtuoso piano concertos appear on these Orchestra Hall performances.
When |
Friday, August 3, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Saturday, August 4, 2007, 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Rimsky Korsakov: Russian Easter Overture |
Christian Tetzlaff
Tetzlaff Plays Tchaikovsky
The celebrated German artist performs one of the most enduring violin concertos of all time.
When |
Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 |
Grant Park Chorus
Mahler's 5th
Carlos Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra tackle Mahler's brilliant score, known for its blazing brass and heart rending Adagietto for strings.
When |
Friday, August 10, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Saturday, August 11, 2007, 7:30pm – 9:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 |
Ingrid Fliter
Beethoven's Pastorale
It's Beethoven's celebration of nature and a new force of nature, the remarkable Argentinean pianist Ingrid Fliter, making her Chicago orchestral debut.
When |
Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 6:30pm – 8:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
What |
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 |
Nathan Gunn, Baritone
Grant Us Peace
Inspired by the words of Walt Whitman, this season closer is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
When |
Friday, August 17, 2007, 6:30pm – 10:00am Saturday, August 18, 2007, 7:30pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus |
What |
Britten: Sinfonia da Requiem |
