Chicago Philharmonic coming to Union Church in Hinsdale

The award-winning Chicago Philharmonic announces a new concert series featuring the Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players at Union Church of Hinsdale.

Guests can enjoy high level classical music performances in Union Church's inspiring sanctuary. The Chicago Philharmonic is made up primarily of Lyric Opera Orchestra members and other top-tier professional musicians from the Chicago area.

The series kicks off at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 with a program titled "Valentine's Delights." The group will perform romantic works that will warm the heart. Included will be String Quartet No. 3 in A minor Op. Post by Charles Gounod, "Italian Serenade" by Hugo Wolf and Piano Quartet in G minor Op. 25 by Johannes Brahms.

Performers include William Billingham, piano; John Macfarlane, violin; Karyn Macfarlane, violin; Karl Davies, viola; and Margaret Daly, cello.

This will be the first concert of a two-part series. The second concert, "Sounds of Spring," takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22 with works to welcome the freshness of springtime.

Concerts take place at The Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave. The February concert is underwritten by Eric and Anne Blanchard.

This program is sponsored in part by the Illinois Arts Council. Special thanks to Michael Surratt, music director of The Union Church of Hinsdale.

Advance tickets are $15 or $10 for seniors, age 65 and older. At the door, tickets are $20 or $15 seniors, age 65 and older. Tickets can be purchased online at www.chicagophilharmonic.org or by phone at (847) 866-6888.