The Grant Park Music Festival, a classical music series in Chicago, runs from June 23 through August 29, 2004
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During the first three weeks, concerts will be held in the Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, at 205 E. Randolph St. and and other satellite locations. On July 16-18 opening concerts will be held at the new permanent facility for the festival - the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Concerts are performed by the 82-member Grant Park Orchestra and 60-member Chorus, led by Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar, Principal Guest Conductor James Paul, and Chorus Director Christopher Bell. During the 2004 season, the Grant Park Orchestra will also be led by a diverse group of guest conductors.
Concerts start at 6:30 pm on Wednesday and Friday nights, and some Saturdays and Sundays. Family-friendly performances at 3:00 pm will also be available. For a complete 2004 summer schedule, visit www.grantparkmusicfestival.com.
All Grant Park Music Festival concerts are admission free with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis. Various season memberships are available (ranging from $50 to $2,000) which provide access to the reserved members' seating area.
If you are looking for a place to stay in Chicago, The Fairmont Chicago is offering the Grant Park Music Festival Package which includes preferred seating passes for the concerts.
Grant Park Music Festival, 78 East Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, 312-742-4763, www.grantparkmusicfestival.com
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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Apr 23, 2004