Chicago's classical music series kicked off at Millenium Park's outdoor stage a week ago Wednesday. To open, the orchestra performed a lengthy Tchaikovsky piece. Later this season, works by Rachmaninoff and Bruckner headline the schedule, though sometimes lesser known scores surprise with their power. From last year's series, John Adams' The Dharma at Big Sur tucked between two more well known composers captured my attention with its sweeping melodic lines--simply graceful and powerful.
While listening to the performances, you can sit on the lawn and picnic--eat well and enjoy a glass of wine--as the city's skyline soars to north and west. And it costs zero dollars. It's one of the truly nice aspects of living in a large metropolitan area like Chicago.
To find out more, check out the web site, Grant Park Music Festival.
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