Civic Plays Finlandia & Beethoven Eroica at South Shore Cultural Center

Oct 25, 2026
Tickets become available on October 9.
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Overview Schedule Program Performers

Overview

Forged in an age of revolution, Beethoven’s mighty Eroica Symphony brims with anthems of hope and triumph over oppression. Sibelius channeled Finnish pride in Finlandia, which became a rallying cry during his country’s drive for independence. America’s democratic, pluralistic ideals are refracted in Charles Ives’ variations on “My Country ’Tis of Thee,” while J.E. Hernández’s work explores the nuances of the modern-day immigration story.

Tickets are free; reservations are required. Reservations open October 9.

Note location: South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Dr.

Metered parking is available in the lot on site. Get rates and additional information. For directions using public transportation, visit transitchicago.com.

This program will also be performed at Symphony Center on October 26.

  • Venue
    Neighborhood venue
  • Length
    1 hour 50 minutes
Schedule
Program
Ives (orch. Schuman)

Variations on America

Hernández

Parallax (or 33,000 Stolen Sunsets)

Sibelius

Finlandia

Beethoven

Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)

Performers
Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Ken-David Masur
Principal Conductor, Civic Orchestra of Chicago
The Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett Principal Conductor Chair
Sponsors & Partners

The 2026/27 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 is also provided by John and Leslie Burns; Robert and Joanne Crown Income Charitable Fund; Nancy Dehmlow; Leslie Fund, Inc.; the Maval Foundation; Judy and Scott McCue; Barbara and Barre Seid Foundation; and Paul and Lisa Wiggin.