Hear symphony sounds this summer at Cantigny Park
Symphony lovers can enjoy three outdoor concerts at Cantigny Park this summer, including a performance in celebration of the park's 60th anniversary Thursday, July 30. All concerts are performed "Ravinia-style" under the oaks outside the First Division Museum at the park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.
• DuPage Symphony Orchestra presents "Viva l'Italia!" at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Music Director Barbara Schubert conducts a program featuring compositions by Rossini, Verdi and other Italian masters, along with Tchaikovsky's "Capriccio Italien." Tickets: $12 in advance or $18 day of show; $10/$15 for Cantigny members; free for kids younger than 8. Free parking.
• West Suburban Symphony Orchestra presents "Comedy!" at 8 p.m. Saturday, July. 11. Maestro Peter Lipari leads a performance celebrating humor across a range of symphonic music. Schickele's 1712 Overture (PDQ Bach), Sondheim's "Comedy Tonight," medleys from Mel Brooks' "The Producers" and many other selections are sure to please. Tickets: $12 in advance or $18 day of show; $10/$15 for Cantigny members; free for kids younger than 8. Free parking.
• Chicago Sinfonietta performs the grand finale for Cantigny Park's 60th anniversary celebration at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30. Maestro Mei-Ann Chen and the Sinfonietta present music that includes Saibei Dance, Carmen Fantasy and Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4, along with a few surprises tailored to the venue. No tickets are needed and parking is free.
For information, visit cantigny.org. Tickets for the June 27 and July 11 concerts may be purchased on the website, by phone at (630) 260-8162 or in the Cantigny Shop.
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. Picnics are welcome.