2008 Season
James Ehnes, Violin
Barber and Brahms 
When |
Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Carlos Kalmar, Conductor James Ehnes, Violin |
What |
Barber: Violin Concerto Brahms: Symphony No. 2 |
Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus perform Beethoven's Missa Solemnis
Missa Solemnis
Miraculously composed when Beethoven was completely deaf, he believed this to be his finest work.
When |
Friday, June 13, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00pm Saturday, June 14, 2008, 7:30pm – 10:00pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus |
What |
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis |
A spectacular view from the back of the lawn
Take A Friend To The Orchestra
Bring a friend who has never been to an orchestra concert, relax, and enjoy the familiar sounds of the great classics washing over you. Popular favorites by Wagner, Mozart, Debussy, Rossini, Barber, and Respighi are sure to entice you back for more.
When |
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am Saturday, June 21, 2008, 7:30pm – 8:15pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
Maria del Mar Bonet
Maria Del Mar Bonet
Singer and songwriter Maria del Mar Bonet hails from Mallorca, lives in Barcelona and is one of the most exciting practitioners of Mediterranean popular song.
When |
Friday, June 20, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Carlos Kalmar, Conductor |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
A German Requiem
When |
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus Carlos Kalmar, Conductor Christopher Bell, Chorus Director Karina Gauvin, Soprano Richard Zeller, Baritone |
What |
Brahms: A German Requiem |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance
20th Century Masters
When |
Friday, June 27, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am Saturday, June 28, 2008, 7:30pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Carlos Kalmar, Conductor Karina Gauvin, Soprano |
What |
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Britten: Les Illuminations Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra |
Carlos Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra
Exploring Music With Bill McGlaughlin: America Then and Now
Bill McGlauhlin, host of WFMT's popular Exploring Music program, narrates a concert of American works spanning 125 years, beginning in the post Civil War era and ending with the music of today. Highlighted are traditional works by Chadwick, Gershwin and Bernstein, to the mavericks of today, including John Adams and Chicago composers.
When |
Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 8:00pm – 10:00am Saturday, July 5, 2008, 8:00pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Carlos Kalmar, Conductor Bill McGlaughlin, Narrator |
Independence Eve Concert 2008
Independence Eve At Grant Park
The one and only Christopher Bell leads Independence Eve at Grant Park, Chicago's official holiday concert celebration complete with massive fireworks display.
When |
Thursday, July 3, 2008, 8:00pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Petrillo Bandshell |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Christopher Bell, Conductor |
Jonita Lattimore, Soprano; Carlos Kalmar, Conductor
Tchaikovsky's 6th
When |
Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am Friday, July 11, 2008, 6:30pm – 2:15pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus Hanna Lintu, Conductor Christopher Bell, Chorus Director Jonita Lattimore, Soprano Susan Platts, Mezzo Soprano Quinn Kelsey, Baritone |
What |
Sibelius: The Captive Queen Szymanowski: Stabat Mater Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, Pathetique |
Enjoying the music just outside of the Pavilion
Community Music School Night
Musicians from Chicago's network of community music schools will perform a diverse program of chamber and orchestral music on stage at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Come find out about their programs and services. Presented in collaboration with Chicago Consortium of Community Music Schools.
When |
Saturday, July 12, 2008, 7:30pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Pinchas Zukerman and the Grant Park Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman
This collaboration with the Jewish United Fund celebrates the Festival debut of the superstar violinist and the 60th Anniversary of the founding of Israel.
When |
Sunday, July 13, 2008, 7:15pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Pinchas Zukerman, Conductor And Violin Jeremy Black, Violin |
What |
Bach: Concerto in D minor for Two Violins and Orchestra Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4, Italian Tchaikovsky: romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy |
Guest Conductor Hugh Wolff
Beethoven's 7th
When |
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Hugh Wolff, Conductor Leila Josefowicz, Violin |
What |
Mackey: Lost and Found Adams: Dharma at Big Sur Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 |
Gershwin's Greatest Hits
Gershwin's Greatest Hits
The composer's iconic Rhapsody In Blue complements a program of Gershwin's great tunes, sung by veteran Broadway stars.
When |
Friday, July 18, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am Saturday, July 19, 2008, 7:30pm – 2:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Kevin Stites, Conductor Jay Jaski, Director Harolyn Blackwell, Marin Mazzie, Norman Lewis, And Jason Danieley, Vocalists Kirill Gerstein, Piano |
Grant Park Chorus
Russian Splendor
When |
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 6:15pm – 10:00am Friday, July 25, 2008, 6:30pm – 2:15pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus Christopher Bell, Conductor Joanna Kozlowska, Soprano Bryan Griffin, Tenor Darren Stokes, Bass |
What |
Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor Rachmaninoff: The Bells |
Vittorio Grigolo performing at the Pavoratti Tribute Concert
Luciano Pavoratti Tribute Concert
The Italian singing sensation and an heir to Luciano Pavoratti's throne as the king of tenors presents a program of familiar opera arias, Neapolitan songs and pop opera hits from his debut album, Vittorio.
When |
Saturday, July 26, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Vittorio Grigolo, Tenor |
Christopher Bell, Conductor
Made In America
When |
Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am Thursday, July 31, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance |
Who |
Grant Park Chorus Christopher Bell, Conductor |
What |
Hovhaness: Lost in Winter Snow Corigliano: L'invitation au Voyage Lauridsen: Nocturnes Copland: Motets Golijov: Coral del Arrecife from Oceana Sametz: I Have Had Singing |
A Throw of Dice
A Throw Of Dice
A 1920s Indian classic, a brand new score by composer/DJ Nitin Sawhney and the lush sounds of the live Grant Park Orchestra combine to crate a magical cinematic evening in Millennium Park. U.S. Premiere!
When |
Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 8:00pm – 10:00am |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Stephen Hussey, Conductor Nitin Sawhney, Keyboards |
Giancarlo Guerrero, Conductor
Chicago Latino Composers
Some of Chicago’s best and brightest living Latin American composers are highlighted at these Harris Theater concerts. Works by Ricardo Lorenz, Gustavo Leone, Elbio Rodriguez Barilari, and Osvaldo Golijov will be presented.
When |
Friday, August 1, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00pm Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:30pm – 10:00pm |
Where |
Harris Theater for Music and Dance |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra |
Pink Martini
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto
When |
Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Jean-Marie Zeitouni, Conductor Vadim Gluzman, Violin |
What |
Liadov: Kikimora Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Kodaly: Hary Janos Suite |
Valentina Lisitsa, Piano
Grieg’s Piano Concerto
When |
Friday, August 8, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:30pm Saturday, August 9, 2008, 7:30pm – 10:00pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Carlos Kalmar, Conductor Valentina Lisitsa, Piano |
What |
Martinu: Memorial To Lidice Grieg: Piano Concerto Nielsen: Symphony No. 4, The Inextinguishable Playback: Valentina Lisitsa Plays Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata |
Carlos Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra
Act 1: Wagner’s Die Walküre
When |
Wednesday, August 13, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:30pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra Carlos Kalmar, Conductor Nancy Gustafson, Soprano Torsten Kerl, Tenor Kristinn Sigmundsson, Bass |
What |
Wagner: Die Walküre, Act 1 Concert Version |
Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus
Great Opera Choruses
The 2008 season concludes in grand style with well known tunes from The Marriage of Figaro, Die Meistersinger, Fidelio, The Flying Dutchman, Boris Godunov, Carmen, Pagliacci, Manon Lescaut, Cavalleria Rusticana, Turandot, Nabucco, and Aida.
When |
Friday, August 15, 2008, 6:30pm – 10:00pm Saturday, August 16, 2008, 7:30pm – 10:00pm |
Where |
Jay Pritzker Pavilion |
Who |
Grant Park Orchestra And Chorus Carlos Kalmar, Conductor Renato Balsadonna, Guest Chorus Director |
What |
Highlights from The Marriage of Figaro, Die Meistersinger, Fidelio, The Flying Dutchman, Boris Godunov, Carmen, Pagliacci, Manon Lescaut, Cavalleria Rusticana, Turandot, Nabucco, and Aida. |
