Line-Up for 'Ravinia-Style' Style Summer Concerts at Cantigny Park Announced

Cantigny Park will host three symphony concerts this summer under the stars—one each in June, July and August. Here is a look at this summer's concert line-up.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, June 25, 7:30 pm

Music Director Barbara Schubert will conduct “American Salute!”—a symphonic celebration of our country’s land, people and freedom. Enjoy the music of great American composers such as Aaron Copland, Morton Gould, Ferde Grofé, Max Steiner and John Williams. Symphony Passports are on sale now: $30 in advance (through June 19) or $35 the week of concert. A Passport admits one car and its occupants to this concert only.

West Suburban Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, July 23, 7:30 pm

Maestro Peter Lipari will conduct “Blockbusters”—a crowd-pleasing performance featuring the magnificent movie music of composer John Williams. The whole family will recognize favorites from Star Wars, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter and other cinematic gems. Symphony Passports are on sale now: $30 in advance (throughJuly 17) or $35 the week of concert. A Passport admits one car and its occupants to this concert only.

Chicago Sinfonietta

Thursday, August 4, 7:30 pm

Maestro Mei-Ann Chen and the innovative Sinfonietta will cap off the park’s all-day McCormick Day celebration. The first half of this special evening of music will be pure Americana featuring Charles Ives’ “Variations on America” and selections from Aaron Copland. After a brief intermission, the Sinfonietta will welcome members of the Mosaic Choir from Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora. Selections will include Alexander Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances followed by the evening’s grand finale, Tchaikovsky's ever-popular “1812 Overture.” This concert is Cantigny’s gift to the community in honor of the park’s benefactor, Robert R. McCormick. No tickets are needed and parking also is complimentary.

Additional concert details are posted online at Cantigny.org. Symphony Passports for the June 25 and July 23 performances may be purchased on the website, by phone at 630.260.8162 or on site in the Cantigny Shop.

Cantigny Park’s symphony concerts are “Ravinia-style,” performed under the oaks outside the First Division Museum. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Picnics are welcome.