Chamber Music on the Fox's season opens with 'Viennese Rivalry' Oct. 15
To open its subscription series this season, Chamber Music on the Fox presents the music of two Viennese masters of the romantic era: Johannes Brahms and Anton Bruckner.
Two lifelong bachelors who enjoyed a steep career in Vienna and are best known for their rich, luscious symphonies, audiences will have a chance to hear their more intimate (and lesser known) works of chamber music on Monday evening.
Performing the string quintets of Brahms and Bruckner will be Elgin Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Isabella Lippi, as well as violinist Eric Pidluski, violinists Rebecca Swan and Bruno Silva, and cellist Sara Sitzer.
The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Ashbury, 1 Douglas Ave. in downtown Elgin.
Tickets range from $10 to $20. Tickets can be purchased online at bit.ly/3T4jJhz or at the door.
Additionally, a small number of free tickets are available at the Gail Borden Public Library. Visit attend.gailborden.info/event/7161100 for more information.
The concert will also be recorded for virtual viewing, which will be available to watch online from Oct. 18 to Nov. 1. To purchase a virtual ticket, visit Eventbrite.com.
Chamber Music on the Fox kicks off the holiday season Nov. 28 with a concert featuring the Alloy Horn Quartet at the Ashbury in Elgin. The ensemble of four French horns will perform traditional holiday favorites, as well as works by Gina Gillie, Emma Gregan, and Johannes Brahms. This performance will also take place at New England Congregational Church in Aurora on Nov. 27.
Founded by ESO musicians Mark Fry and Sara Sitzer, Chamber Music on the Fox is a world-class classical chamber music series serving Elgin, Aurora, and the greater Fox Valley region, whose mission is to present engaging, enriching, and immersive performances and cultural experiences that enhance and enrich the cultural offerings of the area. Chamber Music on the Fox is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For more information, see ChamberMusicOnTheFox.org or on Facebook and Instagram.