Kate Carter, a skilled violinist with a doctorate degree in music from Northwestern University, is excited to join the Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s first violin section.

Andrew Port was recently named Principal Oboe of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.

Brant Taylor, cellist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will perform with the ESO on Nov. 4 and 5,2023 as a guest soloist on Brahms’ Double Concerto. We recently asked Brant a few questions.

The ESO welcomes Violinist Stephen Rose, who will perform with cellist Brant Taylor on the Brahms Double Concerto, at the ESO’s concerts on Nov. 4 and 5, 2023. We recently asked Stephen a few questions about his career.

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents “Friday Favorites, Music You Know” on Oct. 13, 2023, at Elgin Community College’s Blizzard Theatre.

We recently asked soprano Christine Brewer about her illustrious career. Ms. Brewer will perform Strauss’ “Four Last Songs” with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in our 74th Season opening concerts on October 7 and 8, 2023.