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June 11 - August 16, 2025

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The Grant Park Music Festival is a ten-week classical music concert series held annually in Chicago, Illinois’ Millennium Park.

It features the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, along with guest performers and conductors, and is one of the only free outdoor classical-music concert series in the US.

Matthew Dexter

Matthew Dexter

Bass-Baritone

Bass-baritone Matthew Dexter is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Yale University. Originally from McKinney, Texas, he received his Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of North Texas. While there, he performed roles with the University of North Texas Opera in The Bartered Bride, The Marriage of Figaro, Carmen and Lisa DeSpain's That Hellbound Train. Previously, he was a vocal fellow at Spoleto Festival USA. In 2024, he received both Third Prize and the Audience Favorite Award at the James Toland Vocal Arts competition.