Celebrate the heroes of Polish classical music at the Chicago Philharmonic Festival: Poland 2018. Polish pianist ?ukasz Krupi?ski joins Chi Phil for the Piano Concerto in A minor by Ignacy Jan Paderewski – pianist, composer, politician, statesman and spokesman for Polish independence. Panufnik’s Tragic Overture, which echoes the wartime atmosphere in which it was composed, was dedicated to the composer’s own personal hero, his brother, who perished in the Warsaw Uprising. Also featured: Chopin’s final composition for orchestra and Szymanowski’s expressive, romantic overture which debuted at the first historic “Young Poland in Music” concert in 1906. Pre-show entertainment will be provided by the Lira Ensemble singers
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Dear Evan Hanson
Paramount Theatre (2/4 - 3/22) | |
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Bernadette, The Musical
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2/12 - 3/15) | |
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The Dance of Death
Steppenwolf (1/29 - 3/22) | |
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The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika
Raue Center For The Arts (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Water for Elephants
James M. Nederlander Theatre (6/23 - 7/5) | |
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Pure Glitter
Shea's Smith Theatre (5/1 - 5/1) | |
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Las Cafeteras
ECC Arts Center (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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& Juliet
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (7/22 - 8/2) | |
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Devotion - Poetry, Tarot, Burlesque, Aerial Arts and More, Presented by Poetry Brothel Chicago On February 14, 2026
Aloft Circus Arts (2/14 - 2/14) | |
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