Cinema Classics performed by the West Suburban Symphony

July 30, 2022      7:00-8:30 p.m. Cantigny Park in Wheaton, IL                                                                   

The West Suburban Symphony returns to Cantigny for a Ravinia-style performance.  The orchestra, led by Maestro Peter Lipari, will perform a 75-minute concert. *no intermission

Kick back and enjoy some of the best movie music ever written! The program includes a medley of John Williams’ greatest melodies along with film and TV music by Elmer Bernstein, Danny Elfman, Jerry Goldsmith, Stephen Sondheim and Hans Zimmer. The orchestra will play a piece written for WSS by Downers Grove composer, Thomas Maslan, that is often played on Chicago’s own Svengoolie television show, hosted by Rich Koz.

This concert is free with just a $10 parking fee per car.  Seating is on the lawn outside the First Division Museum.  Bringing your own chairs, blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions from Mamie’s Toffee & Treats, Golden Eagle Hot Dogs, and Aunt Tina’s Sound Bites will be available as well.  *This is a rain or shine event.