ESO Presents - An Opera Afternoon with Jim Cornelison
An Opera Afternoon with Jim Cornelison on September 28th
Elmhurst, IL - The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will open its 2025/2026 season with an exciting performance on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Known as ‘The Anthem Singer’, Chicago’s own Jim Cornelison steps off the ice for a performance of classic opera selections conducted by Music Director Stephen Alltop.
The afternoon will begin with a Pre-Concert Talk at 1:45 PM to offer insight into the music and enhance the concert experience for attendees.
Program Highlights:
The program will feature a selection of familiar operatic favorites including:
- GIOACHINO ROSSINI Largo al factotum from The Barber of Seville
- GIOACHINO ROSSINI Overture to William Tell
- LEONARD BERNSTEIN Maria from West Side Story
- CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHӦNBERG Bring Him Home from Les Misérables
And more!
Who’s Performing:
- Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
- Stephen Alltop, Music Director and Conductor
- Jim Cornelison, Vocalist
What’s Interesting:
Jim Cornelison, best known as the resident National Anthem Singer for the Chicago Blackhawks and Bears, steps off the ice and joins Maestro Stephen Alltop and the Elmhurst Symphony for the 2025/2026 home opener!
Ticket Information:
For tickets, first-time visitor guides, FAQs, and further concert details, please visit
www.ElmhurstSymphony.org or call the Elmhurst Symphony office at
630-941-0202, M-F 10 AM-3 PM.
About Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is a community-based and professional ensemble dedicated to providing world-class performances to the greater Elmhurst area. Under the baton of nationally renowned Dr. Stephen Alltop, the orchestra continues to be a vital part of the local cultural landscape.
