ESO Presents: Rach the Vote with Adam Neiman
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Commemorates America at 250 with Rach the Vote
Pianist Garrop's Battle for the Ballot and Adam Neiman plays Rachmaninov
Elmhurst, IL - The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with Rach the Vote on November 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church.
This program explores the nation’s history with Stacy Garrop's The Battle for the Ballot, which features texts from American suffragists including Susan B. Anthony and Jane Addams, narrated by Chicago-based vocalist Patrice Michaels.
The concert also features the return of pianist Adam Neiman to the Elmhurst Symphony stage performing Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3.
The afternoon will begin with a Pre-Concert Talk at 1:45 PM offering insight into the music and enhancing the concert experience for attendees. Tickets available at ElmhurstSymphony.org/Rach-the-Vote
What's Playing:
ANNA CLYNE This Midnight Hour
STACY GARROP The Battle for the Ballot
SERGEI RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 3
Who’s Performing:
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop Music Director and Conductor
Adam Neiman Piano
Patrice Michaels Narrator
What’s Interesting:
- Acclaimed pianist Adam Neiman last performed with the Elmhurst Symphony in 2022 performing Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1.
- Stacy Garrop’s Battle of the Ballot includes excerpts from American women’s suffragists including: Jane Addams, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Carrie W. Clifford, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Adella Hunt Logan, Mary Church Terrell.
- Composer Anne Clyne is one of the most performed contemporary composers in the world. This Midnight Hour is based on poetry by Charles Baudelarie and Juan Ramón Jiménez. The piece was written in 2015 for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra during Clyne’s residency.
Ticket Information:
For tickets, first-time visitor guides, FAQs, and further concert details, visit https://elmhurstsymphony.org/rach-the-vote
