The 2009 season featured the world premiere of American composer
Michael Torke’s “Plans;” a collaboration with Luna Negra Dance Theater; Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; and Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlàn.
Highlights from the 2008 Season included Pinchas Zukerman’s Festival debut; U.S. Premiere of ‘A Throw of Dice’ film with orchestral accompaniment; Venetian Night Luciano Pavarotti Tribute Concert; and Opera Week.
The 2007 Season was filled with many outstanding performances including The Decemberists, in their Chicago orchestral debut; Barber's choral version of Adagio For Strings; Duruflé’s Requiem; and a three-day Festival of concerts and lectures celebrating the music of Leonard Bernstein.
Paramount performances from the 2006 Season included Dvorak's "Stabat Mater;" Bruckner's Symphony No. 7; Mozart's Requiem (punctuated with Tibetan chant); and collaborations with the Joffrey Ballet.
