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Opening Night

Carlos Kalmar leads the Grant Park Orchestra on Opening Night of the 78th Season

Carlos Kalmar leads the Grant Park Orchestra on Opening Night of the 78th Season

Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra open the 2012 season with masterpieces by Elgar and Dvořák, joined by Festival favorite, German cellist Alban Gerhardt.

When

Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 6:30pm

Open Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 11:00am – 1:30pm

Open Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Open Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 11:00am – 1:30pm

Where

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Who

Grant Park Orchestra
Carlos Kalmar, Conductor
Alban Gerhardt, Cello

What

Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance No. 1
Elgar: Cello Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8

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