Sunday, Dec. 31, 1:30p, 5p & 8:30p
Kirk Muspratt, Music Director & Conductor Richard Ollarsaba, Baritone New Philharmonic and Maestro Muspratt, with guest baritone Richard Ollarsaba, reflect back on 2023 and look ahead to 2024 with a celebratory program of waltzes, polkas, light classical music, a champagne toast and more. The Washington Post lauds Ollarsaba as a “meltingly smooth bass-baritone;” and Opera…
Saturday, Nov. 4, 7:30p & Sunday, Nov. 5, 3p
Kirk Muspratt, Artistic Director & Conductor Rick Michel, vocalist LIMITED TICKETS Singer Rick Michel joins New Philharmonic on stage for this musical multi-media homage to Frank Sinatra on November 4, 7:30p and November 5, 3p. Michel strives to touch on all aspects of Sinatra’s life by choosing the variety of music complete with original orchestra…
Saturday, Sep. 23, 7:30p & Sunday, Sep. 24, 3p
Kirk Muspratt, Artistic Director & Conductor Featuring Guest Violinist Esme Arias-Kim 17-year-old violinist Esme Arias-Kim, winner of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition, returns to join Maestro Kirk Muspratt and New Philharmonic for Tchaikovsky’s only violin concerto. The program also features a performance of Beethoven’s high-spirited and rhythmic Symphony No. 7, Op. 92 recognized…
Sunday, April 28 | 4-8p
Maestro Kirk Muspratt and New Philharmonic are happy to announce the 9th New Philharmonic Young People’s Competition. Winners of the competition will have the opportunity to perform at a New Philharmonic orchestra concert within eighteen months. The competition is open to young instrumentalists and vocalists who reside in College of DuPage Community College District 502…
Apr. 28, 7p | Apr. 29, 1p
Let the romance of Prince Siegfried and Swan Queen Odette captivate you as they battle against the evil sorcerer, Von Rothbart. Experience the magnificent sight of ballerinas in white tutus moving in unison: one of ballet’s most iconic images. Confusion, forgiveness, and a joyous ending with Siegfried and Odette together forever round off the story…
Feb. 16 - 26
The McAninch Arts Center is proud to participate in the eleventh annual Chicago Theatre Week February 16-26, 2023. Chicago Theatre Week is an annual celebration of the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago during which visitors and residents can access value-priced tickets. Find participating productions and special deals, including a limited number of $30 tickets to…
Friday, May 12 | 12p
Student Recital Music Fridays @ Noon is a series of one-hour, free programs featuring the College of DuPage Music department, with performances and presentations by COD faculty, students, alumni and guests.
Friday, May 5 | 12p
Student Recital Music Fridays @ Noon is a series of one-hour, free programs featuring the College of DuPage Music department, with performances and presentations by COD faculty, students, alumni and guests.
Friday, Apr. 28 | 12p
Soul Message* Music Fridays @ Noon is a series of one-hour, free programs featuring the College of DuPage Music department, with performances and presentations by COD faculty, students, alumni and guests. *Additional support provided by the College of DuPage’s own WDCB, 90.9 FM, Chicago’s Home for Jazz.
Friday, Apr. 21 | 12p
Faculty Spotlight: Steve Havens with special guest Laura Waters. Music Fridays @ Noon is a series of one-hour, free programs featuring the College of DuPage Music department, with performances and presentations by COD faculty, students, alumni and guests.
