Thursday, January 08, 2026
Illinois Symphony Chamber Orchestra Opens 2026 with “Crown Jewels: A Celebration of New Beginnings”
The Illinois Symphony Orchestra rings in the New Year with a dazzling musical celebration designed to inspire, uplift, and launch audiences into 2026 with energy and imagination. Led by Resident Conductor Jacobsen Woollen, the concert displays the vibrant works of Chen Yi, Stravinsky, and Mozart—each work exploring the thrill of leaving the old behind and stepping boldly into what’s next. The evening opens with Chen Yi’s Shuo, meaning “to initiate,” a vivid musical journey through the beginnings of each
