Civic Orchestra of Chicago
The exceptional musicians of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago present a season as varied and ambitious as any in recent memory. Thrill to landmark symphonies by Beethoven, Dvořák and Mahler. Explore ancient lands and faraway universes in music by Elgar, Holst and James Lee III. Delight in innovative works by Iman Habibi, Carlos Chávez and Toru Takemitsu. Experience masterpieces by great American composers, including Copland, Tower, Price and Walker. And, hear the ever-adaptable Civic musicians in Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos and iconic pieces for wind ensemble, as well as the Civic Orchestra Fellows curating and performing music by living composers in collaborative chamber music concerts.
2025/26 Season to be announced soon.
Tickets become available two weeks before each Civic Orchestra concert, but you may reserve tickets today with a donation! Civic donors receive reserved prime seating at any of the ensemble’s concerts in Orchestra Hall during the 2025/26 Season, as well as opportunities to build closer connections with Civic musicians. A gift to the Civic Orchestra supports the rigorous instruction that musicians receive throughout the season and helps to ensure that Civic performances are available to all audiences for free or at a minimal cost.