The Lake Forest Symphony Listener's Circle at the Library

Become an insider … join the Lake Forest Symphony Listeners’ Circle! Jim Kendros, the

symphony’s Pre-Concert Lecturer and Resident Music Historian, will host a lively discussion on Thursday evenings before each concert. Meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the library’s programming room.

All programs will feature in-depth backgrounds about each work, the composers, and the times they lived.  You will receive a special study guide, access to Jim’s articles on the symphony’s website, and a list of recommended recordings to further enhance your listening experience.

Here is the complete Listeners’ Circle schedule for 2015-2016:

Thursday 9/3 (9/5 & 9/6 HAYDN AND BRAHMS program)

Thursday 11/5 (11/7 & 11/8 ACHÚCARRO PLAYS GRIEG program)

Thursday 1/21 (1/23 & 1/24 BEETHOVEN 8)

Thursday 3/17 (3/19 &3/20 MOZART AND SIBELIUS program) 

Thursday 5/12 (5/14 & 5/15 SHOSTAKOVICH 5: THE SECRET 

                                                                                    TESTAMENT program)

Be a part of this exciting new group of enthusiastic appreciators of great music.  Contact the Reference Desk for more information 847-810-4610.

September 3 Program - Haydn and Brahms

The first meeting will explore the differences (and amazing similarities!) of two symphonic giants: Franz Joseph Haydn and Johannes Brahms. Learn about Sonata-Allegro form, the structure which gave fuel to the symphony's growth and explore the fascinating stories of how both composers began their symphonic odysseys. While musically very different from each other, these symphonic masters provide remarkable listening experiences to anyone who wishes to explore their legacies.