January Concerts in the Chicago Area

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This January, music lovers in the Chicago area have an abundance of options for live performances. Classical, jazz, folk, and more can be enjoyed at various venues throughout the city. The Chicago Children's Choir will join Temple Jeremiah's Shabbat Shira Service, while the Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents a program of classical works by Russian composers. The Falconaires Orchestra and other groups will also take the stage, offering a range of musical styles for diverse audiences.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 24 concerts and events are listed for January, featuring a variety of musical genres and styles.
  • The Chicago Children's Choir will perform at Temple Jeremiah's Shabbat Shira Service on January 29.
  • The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present a program of classical works by Russian composers on January 29-31.
  • The Falconaires Orchestra will perform "When Music WAS Music: Music of the Great American Song Book" on January 29.
  • Stephanie Gurga will perform romantic works for solo piano by Debussy, Ravel, and Rachmaninoff on January 29.
  • Northwestern University Symphonic Band will present "The Music of Carter Pann" on January 29.
  • Lloyd Cole will perform at Old Town School of Folk Music Concert Hall on January 29.
  • Leo Kottke and Leon Redbone will perform at Rialto Square Theatre on January 29.
  • Canadian Brass will perform at Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center on January 30.
  • Chicago a cappella will perform at Crimi Auditorium at Aurora University on January 30.
  • Cold War Kids will perform at Vic Theatre on January 30.
  • St. Charles Singers will present "Mozart Journey Begins" on January 30.
  • Jorma Kaukonen and David Bromberg will perform at Old Town School of Folk Music Concert Hall on January 30.
  • Harmonious Wail will perform at Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University on January 30.
  • The Cathy Richardson Band will perform at Woodstock Opera House on January 30.
  • Harry Manx will perform at Visual and Performing Arts Center at Elgin Community College on January 30.
  • Baroque Band will perform at Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing on January 31.
  • St. Charles Singers will present "Mozart Journey Begins" at Old St. Patrick's Church on January 31.
  • Genticorum will perform at Old Town School of Folk Music Concert Hall on January 31.
  • Wiggleworms will celebrate their 25th birthday at Old Town School of Folk Music Concert Hall on January 31.
  • Ron Hawking will perform at Skokie Theatre on January 31.
  • Occidental Brothers Dance Band International and Samba Mapangala will perform at Lincoln Hall on January 31.
  • Northwestern University's Contemporary Music Ensemble will perform at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on February 1.
  • Trumpeter Doug Scharf will perform at Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center on February 3.
  • Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra will perform at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall on February 4.

Statistics:

  • 24 concerts and events are listed for January.
  • 14 venues are mentioned, including temples, concert halls, theaters, and opera houses.
  • 16 different musical genres are represented, including classical, jazz, folk, rock, and more.
  • The majority of events take place on weekends, with fewer events scheduled for weekdays.
  • Ticket prices range from $4 to $65, depending on the event and venue.

Sources:

  • The Chicago Tribune
  • Temple Jeremiah
  • Elgin Symphony Orchestra
  • Falconaires Orchestra
  • Old Town School of Folk Music
  • Northwestern University
  • Skokie Theatre
  • Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center
  • Lincoln Hall
  • Woodstock Opera House
  • Visual and Performing Arts Center at Elgin Community College
  • Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing
  • Old St. Patrick's Church
  • Aurora University
  • Crimi Auditorium
  • Vic Theatre
  • Rialto Square Theatre
  • Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center
  • Governors State University
  • Center for Performing Arts