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Dvořák New World Symphony August 12, 2026
Giancarlo Guerrero conducts Dvořák’s New World Symphony, a Czech composer’s interpretation of the American folk songs and spirituals he had come to admire while living in the United States. Two works by prominent American minimalist composers open the program—John Adams’s Short Ride in a Fast Machine and Philip Glass’s Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Anne Akiko Meyers.
Free and reserved seating available.
The Grant Park Music Festival is a ten-week classical music concert series held annually in Chicago, Illinois’ Millennium Park. It features the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus, along with guest performers and conductors, and is one of the only free outdoor classical-music concert series in the US.
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Millennium Park
Chicago’s most prestigious cultural institution. Perfect for dinner, receptions, meetings and much more. A spectacular location for your next special event. Room Capacities: Pavilion Stage…
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Loop
This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.
Learn more about the area
Venue
Special Event Venues, Special Event Venues
Millennium Park
Chicago’s most prestigious cultural institution. Perfect for dinner, receptions, meetings and much more. A spectacular location for your next special event. Room Capacities: Pavilion Stage…
Neighborhood
Loop
This city center is home to some of Chicago’s most iconic attractions and architecture.
