Three quintets of ESO principal players highlight this very special benefit concert. Featuring a woodwind quintet, a brass quintet, and Schubert’s beautiful “Trout” Quintet in which ESO string principals are joined by Music Director Lawrence Eckerling on piano.
Come to Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave in Evanston on June 28 at 3:00 PM for a very special chamber music concert to benefit the ESO. All of the players are principals and they are donating their time to assist the Orchestra. Tickets are just $25 and include the concert plus a reception with refreshments following the music when you can meet the musicians. And parking is free because it’s Sunday!
Program
- Dukas
- Fanfare to La Peri
- Gabrieli
- Canzon per sonare no. 2
- Pollack
- “That’s A Plenty”
Don Cagen, Charles Roberts, Robert Holland, Emily Carter, and Michael Papierniak
- Gershwin
- Medley from Porgy and Bess
James Donohue, Richard von Holst, Ralph Wilder, Phoebe Peterson and Ryan Sedgwick
- Schubert
- “Trout” Quintet
Music Director/pianist Lawrence Eckerling with Julie Fischer, Terry Parisoli, Rhea Davis, and Anna Helfman
Tickets
All tickets are assigned seating.
Please call 847-864-8804 for wheelchair accessible tickets.
Advance Sales
$42 Adult, $36 Seniors, $5.00 Full-Time Student
Children Free
Children 12 and younger are admitted absolutely FREE, but must have an assigned seat.
Please call 847.864.8804 or email tickets@evanstonsymphony.org for all orders with children’s tickets.
At the Door Sales
$47 Adult, $41 Seniors, $5.00 Full-Time Student
2026–2027 SERIES SUBSCRIPTION
Three-concert Subscription
$111.75 Adults, $99.00 Seniors, $15 Students
Soloist
Musical Insights
Free Pre-Concert Preview Series!
Enhance your concert experience with a sneak preview — Composers come alive and their passions take center stage when ESO Maestro Lawrence Eckerling takes you on an insider’s tour of the history and highlights behind the music.
Series Sponsored by The Merion
Merion’s Crystal Ballroom
529 Davis St, Evanston.
FREE and open to the public.
Please RSVP to 847-570-7815.
Light refreshments will be served and casual tours of apartments will be available after the program.