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October 2026 Concert

2:30 pm
Sunday, October 18, 2026

CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN’S BRILLIANCE

The musical world will celebrate ­Ludwig van Beethoven in 2027 during the 200th anniversary of his death. The ESO presents our own tribute with three well-known works that demonstrate the breadth of Beethoven’s genius. The program begins with the overture to Fidelio. Then, ESO ­favorite Irina Muresanu returns to the ESO to play Beethoven’s lyrical, expansive, and expressive Violin Concerto, one of the most-performed and popular works in the repertoire. The program concludes with the composer’s 5th Symphony with its iconic four-note opening — perhaps the most famous symphony of all time — a ­transcendent masterpiece, balancing symphonic grandeur with intense rhythmic drive.

Program

Musical Insights Free Pre-Concert Preview the Friday before this concert.
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  • Beethoven
  • Fidelio Overture
  • Beethoven
  • Violin Concerto

    Irina Muresanu, violin

  • Beethoven
  • Symphony No. 5

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston
See map.

TICKETS

All tickets are assigned seating.
Please call 847-864-8804 for wheelchair accessible tickets.

At this time, masks, vaccinations and testing are no longer required to attend ESO concerts or events. As always, we ask that if you are sick, please stay home to prevent the spread of illness. (read more detail).

Advance Sales

$42 Adult, $36 Seniors, $5.00 Full-Time Student

At the Door Sales

$47 Adult, $41 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.

Soloist

Irina Muresanu, violin

 

Musical Insights

Free Pre-Concert Preview Series!

October 17, Friday, at 1:30 pm

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.

Adrian Munive, ESO Principal Clarinet, will be featured at Musical Insights.

Friday, October 17 at 1:30 pm,
Merion’s Crystal Ballroom at
529 Davis St, Evanston.
FREE and open to the public.
Please RSVP to 847-570-7815.

The Merion
Light refreshments will be served and casual tours of apartments will be available after the program.

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