Civic Plays Elgar & Lutosławski at Kenwood Academy

Overview

Alpesh Chauhan makes his Civic Orchestra debut conducting Elgar’s In the South (Alassio) — a sun-drenched tribute to the glories of ancient Rome. The irrepressible sweep and invention of Lutosławski’s Concerto for Orchestra closes a collaborative program with the Kenwood Academy High School Orchestra.

Note Location: Kenwood Academy High School, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave.

Tickets are free; reservations are required.

Venue
Community Venue
Price
Free
Length
1 hour 40 minutes

Schedule

Program

Elgar

In the South

Lutosławski

Concerto for Orchestra

Performers

Civic Orchestra of Chicago

Alpesh Chauhan

Conductor

Sponsors & Partners

The 2025/26 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.

The Civic Orchestra of Chicago acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.

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