Civic at Kenwood Academy: Respighi & Sibelius 2

Overview

Across centuries, Italy’s magnificent architecture and breathtaking landscapes have inspired countless artists. Respighi’s Fountains of Rome paints a Technicolor portrait of the Eternal City’s great fountains. Sibelius’ heroic Second Symphony, conceived in the rugged Italian village of Rapallo, rounds out a collaborative program with the Kenwood Academy High School Orchestra.

Tickets are free; reservations are required.

Please note: this event takes place at Kenwood Academy High School, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave.

The Civic Orchestra will perform Respighi, Tarrodi & Sibelius 2 at Symphony Center on Monday, June 2.

Venue
Community Venue
Price
Free+ (incl. fees)
Length
1 hour 50 minutes

Schedule

Program

Respighi

Fountains of Rome

Newbold

Lion City

Newbold

Perseus

Sibelius

Symphony No. 2

Performers

Civic Orchestra of Chicago

Ken-David Masur

Principal Conductor, Civic Orchestra of Chicago

The Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett Principal Conductor Chair

Jhonatan Roldan-Ramirez

Conductor

Kenwood Academy High School Orchestra

Sponsors & Partners

The 2024/25 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.

Major support for the Civic Orchestra of Chicago also provided by Robert and Joanne Crown Income Charitable Fund; Nancy Dehmlow; Leslie Fund, Inc.; Judy and Scott McCue; Leo and Catherine Miserendino; Barbara and Barre Seid Foundation; The George L. Shields Foundation, Inc.; the Maval Foundation, and Paul and Lisa Wiggin.

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