González-Granados & the CSO

Jan 8, 2025

Overview

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to Morton East High School’s historic Chodl Auditorium in a free community concert led by Colombian-American conductor and Chicago favorite Lina González-Granados. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst opens the program with crystalline brilliance and cosmic, swirling energy, followed by the warm embrace of William Grant Still’s Mother and Child. Brahms’ Second Symphony, most notable for its “lullaby” theme, closes the program with triumphant brass and infectious jubilance.

Please note: this event takes place at Chodl Auditorium at Morton East High School, 2423 S. Austin Blvd., Cicero

Parking is available in the lot adjacent to the Morton East High School softball field, which is accessible via 24th St. and 25th St. Additional parking is available in the Goodwin School parking lot, located at 2625 S. Austin Blvd. (please note this location is about an 8-minute walk to Chodl Auditorium). Guests may enter Chodl Auditorium via the doors located on Austin Blvd. on the north end of the school. View parking map »

  • Venue
    Community Venue
  • Price Range
    Free
  • Length
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • Program Book
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Program
Montgomery

Starburst

Still

Mother and Child

Brahms

Symphony No. 2

Sponsors & Partners

This program receives generous support from the Shebik Community Engagement Programs Fund.


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