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Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Civic Plays Elgar & Lutosławski at Kenwood Academy
Feb 1, 2026 — 2:00 PM
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.
Program
Elgar
In the South
Wimberly
Triumph
Balmages
Legend of the Phantom Pirates
Lutosławski
Concerto for Orchestra
Performers
Kenwood Academy High School Orchestra
Jhonatan Roldan-Ramirez
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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