Young Classical Artists to Perform Love Songs from Movies on Valentine's Day

Submission by Cantigny Park

Cantigny Park’s historic Robert R. McCormick Museum will host a complimentary performance by the Alena Quintet on Sunday, February 14, at 3 pm.

Alena Quintet is an ensemble of young artists who love sharing the gift of classical music with the community. In honor of Valentine’s Day, their Cantigny concert will feature several popular love songs from movies such as “The Lion King” and “Tangled” along with romantic movements from the Mozart and Brahms Clarinet-Quintets.

Named after the Greek word for light, Alena Quintet consists of a standard string quartet and clarinet. All five musicians are students at Metea Valley High School in Aurora but the group itself is not affiliated with the school.

Concert tickets are free, but distribution is by lottery due to limited seating in the museum’s historic Freedom Hall. Those wishing to attend should call 630.260.8162 or email register@cantigny.org by February 5. E-mails should include a phone number. Cantigny will draw 40 names and contact winners by February 10 (limit two tickets per person). Parking is $5.

The McCormick Museum is closed in January and will reopen on weekends in February for free guided tours. Hours in February are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The museum returns to its regular Tuesday through Sunday tour schedule in March.