Korean-born conductor to lead Elgin orchestra's 'All Mozart' series

Elgin Symphony Orchestra continues its "All Mozart" concert series at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5, at the Hemmens Theatre, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.

Korean-born conductor Shi-Yeon Sung, described as one of the most exciting young conductors on the international scene, joins soprano Arianna Zukerman, daughter of famed violist/violinist, conductor, and past ESO guest artist Pinchas Zukerman, in this concert dedicated to Mozart.

The program, which opens with one of the most recognizable melodies, "Eine kleine Nachtmusik," includes arias such as "Alleluia" from "Exultate jubilate" and "L'Ameró saró costante" from Mozart's opera "Il Re Pastore" ("The Shepherd King").

Tickets start at $15. For more information, call (847) 888-4000 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays or visit www.ElginSymphony.org. Groups of 10 or larger qualify for discounted tickets.

Upcoming concerts include:

• "Big Band Blast" April 17-19, with conductor Robert Hanson and pianist Rich Ridenour.

• "Leonard Bernstein: American Icon Festival" May 1-3, with Hanson conducting violinist Isabella Lippi. The ESO and Hanson celebrate the work of Leonard Bernstein as part of a multiyear effort to explore American voices in orchestra music. A program including the Overture to "Candide" and "Symphonic Dances" from "West Side Story" explores the way Bernstein's music found relevance outside of the concert hall and into the fabric of American culture.

• "Greig's Piano Concerto" June 12-14, with Hanson conducting pianist Terrence Wilson, who is establishing a reputation as one of America's most gifted young pianists. He performs Grieg's Piano Concerto, while works by Sibelius and Nielsen round out the program.