Symphony847 is set to have our season finale concert on Saturday, May 23 in Vernon Hills. The evening will be filled with orchestral music inspired by iconic works of visual art, featuring Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead, Stella Sung’s Rockwell Reflections, and Mussorgsky/Ravel’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Join Symphony847 and Music Director Christopher Ramaekers for a musical gallery walk unlike any other.
Visit our Concerts page for the latest updates.
Vernon Hills, IL
Stay connected with Symphony847 through our latest announcements, special features, and behind-the-scenes stories. From upcoming concerts and community initiatives to musician spotlights and partnerships, this space brings you closer to the heart of our orchestra.
Apr 30, 2026
What does it mean for music to be “inspired by” a painting?
It’s a phrase that appears often in concert programs and program notes, but as composer and writer…
Read more
Apr 12, 2026
Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead is a symphonic poem inspired by Arnold Böcklin’s haunting painting. Composed in 1909, it evokes the slow, steady rowing of a boat approaching a mysterious, shadowy island.
The piece moves through brooding, introspective passages…
Read more
Apr 11, 2026
Composer Stella Sung takes inspiration from five seminal paintings by Norman Rockwell in her composition Rockwell Reflections. Each movement interprets a different illustration, blending narrative storytelling with orchestral textures.
Sung’s work mirrors the expressive clarity of Rockwell’s visuals—inviting listeners…
Read more
Apr 6, 2026
Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel, turns Victor Hartmann’s sketches into a vivid musical gallery. Each movement presents a different scene, from whimsical children’s pranks to dramatic architecture and folklore, linked by the strolling “Promenade”…
Read more
Apr 5, 2026
Symphony847 invites you to Paintings Composed, a one-of-a-kind orchestral experience where the worlds of music and visual art collide. On Saturday, May 23, 2026, our orchestra, led by Music Director Christopher Ramaekers, will bring to life a program inspired…
Read more
