ESO Presents - Appalachian Spring

December 3, 2025

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Celebrates America at 250 with Appalachian Spring

Maestro Stephen Alltop leads the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra in an all-American Program 


Elmhurst, IL -  The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an all-American program on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM  at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. The performance will include Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring as well as works by contemporary American classical composers Eric Ewazen, Jessie Montgomery, and James Stephenson.


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:

  • Aaron Copland   Appalachian Spring
  • Eric Ewazen – Sinfonia for Strings
  • Jessie Montgomery – Strum
  • James Stephenson –  Persephone


Who’s Performing:

  • Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
  • Stephen Alltop, Music Director and Conductor


What’s Interesting:

This all-American program celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with one of the best known American composers, Aaron Copland, along with works by contemporary American artists. 


Ticket Information:
For tickets, first-time visitor guides, FAQs, and further concert details, please visitwww.ElmhurstSymphony.org or call the Elmhurst Symphony office at 630-941-0202, M-F 10 AM-3 PM.



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