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Elgin Symphony kicks off 2020 with Mozart, Beatles

Pianist William Wolfram joins the Elgin Symphony Orchestra to give audiences a glimpse into the brilliance of Mozart Jan. 10-12, with a special performance by conductor Andrew Grams from the concertmaster chair.

Following Magnificent Mozart, world-class vocalists Jeans 'n Classics join the ESO to perform the works of more current musical legends with Abbey Road: the Beatles Jan. 24-25.

Magnificent Mozart

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra, led by Grams, welcomes pianist William Wolfram for this celebration of Mozart. The concert features Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, Symphony No. 40, and Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1.

Tickets are $35-$85. For details or tickets, visit ElginSymphony.org or call (847) 888-4000.

Abbey Road - A Tribute to the Beatles

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Harris Theater at Millennium Park, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin.

Join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Squires, as they perform the best-selling Beatles album "Abbey Road" and hits from "The White Album." This performance faithfully interprets the music of the Beatles, with the signature flair of world-class vocalists from Jeans N' Classics and featuring Grammy-Award winning vocalist David Blamires.

Tickets are $40-$65. For tickets, visit ElginSymphony.org or call (847) 888-4000.

David Blamires
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