Here’s a concise summary of the upcoming classical music and opera events in Chicago for the fall season:
Lyric Opera of Chicago
- “Don Giovanni”: Opens Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m., running through Nov. 1. Features Christian Van Horn and Lawrence Brownlee.
- “Omar”: Three performances on Oct. 23, 25, and 28.
- “Don Pasquale”: Nov. 12 to 27.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO)
- Sept. 24-26: Klaus Mäkelä conducts Sibelius’ 7 and Shostakovich’s 4.
- Oct. 1-4: Mahler’s Symphony No. 9.
- Sept. 17-19: Hilary Hahn performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto.
UChicago Presents
- VOCES8: Performs on Oct. 2 at Rockefeller Chapel.
- Grossman Ensemble: “Poetic Inspirations” on Oct. 3.
- CSO Chamber Music: Oct. 11 at Mandel Hall.
Music of the Baroque
- Season opener: Mozart’s last two symphonies on Sept. 27 and 28.
- Concert on Oct. 18-19: Features Vivaldi, Bach, and Telemann.
Chicago Opera Theater
- “The Importance of Being Earnest”: Three performances in the fall.
Haymarket/Newberry
- “L’Orfeo”: Performances from Sept. 24 to 27.
Dame Myra Hess Concerts
- Celebrating 50 years of free midday performances, ongoing every Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.
South Shore Opera Company
- “Fannie Lou Hamer: I’m Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired”: One-night event.
Chicago Chamber Music Society
- Trio Bohémo: Performs on Sept. 18 at 11:30 a.m.
- Viano Quartet: Oct. 27 at the same time.
For more information about these events, visit the respective websites of the organizations mentioned.
