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CSO Chamber Music at Driehaus Museum
July 22, 2025 — 6:30 PM
Overview
Musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will present a captivating woodwind performance in celebration of the exhibition Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature.
The event begins with a brief introduction to the exhibition, and is followed by works by Samuel Barber, Malcom Arnold, Sally Beamish and more. The ticket includes admission to the Museum. The Museum will be open for program guests at 5:00 p.m. prior to the event or you can visit at a later date during public hours with your ticket.
This concert is presented by Driehaus Museum.
Please note: this event takes place at the Driehaus Museum.
Program
Gabriel Pierne
Pastorale, Op. 14, No. 1
Vincent Persichetti
Pastoral, Op. 21
Samuel Barber
Summer Music, Op. 31
Eric Ewazen
Selections from Roaring Fork
Malcolm Arnold
Four Scottish Dances
Sally Beamish
The Naming of Birds
Performers
Hillary Horton
Flute
Susan Warner
Clarinet
Sponsors & Partners
This concert series is generously sponsored by the Zell Family Foundation.
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