Elgin Symphony Orchestra brings you 'Nature's Soundscapes'
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra highlight one of their own in the “Nature's Soundscape” concert in October. Matthew Agnew, the ESO's principal cellist, will solo on the beautiful Cello Concerto in C major by Haydn.
Agnew studied Suzuki cello from age 4. He attended DePaul University on scholarship and studied with William Cernota from the Lyric Opera Orchestra. In 2001 he won second place at the Lansing Matinee Musicale Richardson Awards. He is the principal cellist of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, a position he has held since 2002. He also plays with several Chicago area orchestras, including Chicago Opera Theater, Music of the Baroque, Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra and the Joffrey Ballet.
Stephen Squires, the ESO's resident director, will lead the orchestra in the nature inspired program that along with Matthew Agnew's solo, will include “The Birds” by Respighi and Symphony No. 5 in E flat major composed by Sibelius.
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra experience is unmatched for a fun, relaxing, cultural experience. Patrons can enjoy a drink, time with friends and even shopping in the lobby of the Hemmens Cultural Center. After the Saturday night performances, the audience is invited to “Mingle with the Musicians” at the local restaurant, Elgin Public House.
The ESO's “Nature's Soundscape” will be performed at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way in Elgin.
Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased through the ESO Box Office, (847) 888-4000, or by visiting www.elginsymphony.org.