Concert Exhibition

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music: Rory McEwen - A New Perspective on Nature

Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 2025

Musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will present a captivating woodwind performance in celebration of our exhibition, Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature.

The event begins with a brief introduction to the exhibition, and is followed by works by Samuel Barber, Malcom Arnold, Sally Beamish, and more. The ticket includes admission to the Museum. The Museum will be open for program guests at 5pm prior to the event or you can visit at a later date during our public hours with your ticket.

This concert series is generously sponsored by the Zell Family Foundation.

Support for CSO Chamber Music | Rory McEwen: A New Perspective on Nature is provided by Cynthia Van Osdol and John B. Sandwick.

Program:

Gabriel Pierne: Pastorale, Op. 14, No. 1 4’

Vincent Persichetti: Pastoral, Op. 21 6’

Samuel Barber: Summer Music, Op. 31 12’

Eric Ewazen: Selections from Roaring Fork ~ 15’

Malcolm Arnold : Four Scottish Dances 12’

Sally Beamish: The Naming of Birds 15’

Musicians:

Hillary Horton, flute

William Welter, oboe

Susan Warner, clarinet

David Griffin, horn

Keith Buncke, bassoon