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Chicago Symphony Negaunee Music Institute
Symphonic Superheroes
Nov 21, 2026
Overview
Move over Superman, Wonder Woman and other caped crusaders! In this captivating program, you’ll discover the superhero qualities of a symphony orchestra. Alastair Willis and members of the CSO demonstrate how musicians use courage and tenacity to perform music — whether it’s taking solos or working together as an ensemble.
Perfect for ages 5-12
Program
Rossini
Allegro Vivace from Overture to William Tell
Haydn
Andante from Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Surprise)
Gounod
Funeral March of a Marionette
Dukas
Fanfare from La Péri
Tchaikovsky
Dance of the Swans from Swan Lake, Op. 20
Williams
Cantina Band from Star Wars
Herrmann
The Murder from Psycho
Tchaikovsky
Elégie from Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48
Holst
Jig from St. Paul’s Suite for String Orchestra
Rouse
Ku Ka-Ilimoku
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Thunder and Lightning Polka, Op. 324
Mason
Shine Time
Offenbach
Can-Can from Orpheus in the Underworld
Performers
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