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Symphony847 is now accepting advertisers and community partners for our 2026–2027 season.

Symphony847 is now accepting advertisers and community partners for our 2026–2027 season.

Showcase your organization to audiences across Lake County through concert programs, website advertising, social media recognition, and email marketing while supporting innovative live music experiences.

Partner with Symphony847 and connect your business with hundreds of patrons, musicians, families, and arts supporters throughout the season.

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2026–2027 Season Announced

Join Symphony847 for another season of innovative orchestral performances, chamber music experiences, and community engagement across Lake County.

Season dates are now available, and advertising opportunities are open for businesses and community organizations.

Visit our Concerts page for the latest updates.

Season Opening Concert

Saturday, November 7, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Vernon Hills, IL

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Holiday Brass & Organ Concert

Sunday, December 6, 2026 • 3:00 PM

Trinity Lutheran Church • Highland Park

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Spring Symphony Concert

Saturday, March 6, 2027 • 7:00 PM

Libertyville High School

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News & Updates

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

When Paintings Become Music

Symphony847 explores the deep connection between visual art and orchestral sound

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…

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Apr 12, 2026

Rachmaninoff’s Isle of the Dead: A Musical Journey Through Shadows

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…

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Apr 11, 2026

Rockwell Reflections: Music Inspired by Norman Rockwell

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…

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Apr 6, 2026

Walking Through a Musical Gallery: Pictures at an Exhibition

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”…

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Apr 5, 2026

Paintings Composed: Where Music Becomes a Gallery

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…

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