Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra 2024–25: John Williams, American Symphonies, Messiah, More

The orchestra’s slate of seven concerts will kick off in September with “Three Great American Symphonies.”

Transforming Traditions

Evolutionary works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Erwin Schulhoff.

Young Mendelssohn

An early string quintet by Felix Mendelssohn, plus a violin sonata by JS Bach.

Beethoven’s Star Pupil

Exploring the relationship between Johann Nepomuk Hummel and Ludwig van Beethoven.