October Concert
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.
Musical Insights Free Pre-Concert Preview the Friday before this concert.
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Program
- Beethoven
- Fidelio Overture
- Beethoven
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Violin Concerto
Irina Muresanu, violin
- Beethoven
- Symphony No. 5
Subscription Series Concerts Venue:
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.
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
Subscribers get first choice of the best seats in the section they desire.
Four-concert Subscription
Regular: $149 Adult, $132 Seniors
Student: $20 — student ID required
Soloist
Irina Muresanu, violin
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
October 16, Friday, at 1:30 pm
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.