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Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Civic at Kenwood Academy: Respighi & Sibelius 2
June 1, 2025 — 2:00 PM
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.
Parking & Transit
Free parking is available on a limited basis in the parking lot on the east side of the school campus, located off S. Lake Park Ave., and on the north end of the school campus, located off S. Blackstone Ave. Enter Door 6 and follow signs to the auditorium.
Treat and Meet
Starting at 1:15 p.m. outside the Kenwood Academy High School auditorium, you can “Treat and Meet” with representatives from South Side Suzuki Cooperative, Music Teachers of Hyde Park and ISPro Academy. Enjoy some candy while learning more about these Hyde Park/Kenwood-based organizations.
Program
Respighi
Fountains of Rome
Newbold
Lion City
Newbold
Perseus
Sibelius
Symphony No. 2
Performers
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.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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