This family event will run for 2 hoursincluding a 20 minute intermission.
In a stunning inaugural performance of the 2026 / 2027 Season, Camerata Chicago plays Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, including the famous Wedding March, with excerpts from Shakespeare's play narrated by Maestro Drostan Hall.
Four of Camerata Chicago's superb wind Principals will play Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Four Wind Instruments:Grace Hong, oboeElizandro Garcia Montoya, clarinetVincent Karamanov, bassoonLee Shirer, horn.Conducted by Maestro Drostan Hall, the orchestra will perform the World Premiere of Dr. Tony Payne's Fantasy on English Folk Tunes! Dr. Payne is Camerata Chicago's Composer-in-Residence.
Composer-in-Residence Dr. Tony Payne presents a short pre-concert lecture about his Fantasy on English Folk Tunes in the Buchanan Chapel.
Repertoire at a glance:
Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's DreamMozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Four Wind InstrumentsDr. Tony Payne Fantasy on English Folk Tunes
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Wheelchair accessible seats are available.
Adult ticket
Senior ticket is valid for concertgoers aged 65 and over
Student ticket requires Photo ID at entry
14 and Under Ticket is valid for admission with a paying adult. Ticket is not valid for sitting in VIP seats - please purchase a VIP 14 & Under and Student ticket.
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