Apollo Chorus of Chicago

Händel's Messiah
2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60208, United States
One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus.
Concert Day Information
Concert Time: 2:00 PM
Doors Open: 1:30 PM | There is no pre-concert lecture for this performance. All seating except accessible seating is GA.
Run Time: 2hr 45 mins, including intermission
Parking: FREE | Church Street Self Park | 525 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201 (5-min walk)
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FREE | Handicap parking is available in the east parking lot (#223). A government permit is required. Other patrons with limited mobility can park in lot #223 but can only park in spots with Northwestern signage.

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Soloists for this performance

Emily Birsan
Soprano
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Photo by Jaclyn Simpson 2025

Stephanie Sánchez
Mezzo Soprano
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James Reese
Tenor
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Peter Morgan
Baritone
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Händel's Messiah
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus.
Concert Day Information
Concert Time: 7:30 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM | There is no pre-concert lecture for this performance. All seating except accessible seating is GA.
Run Time: 2hr 30 mins, including intermission (Nos. 22 & 23 are omitted from this performance)
Parking: FREE | 14 W. Superior Street (1-min walk) ADA/handicap spots available

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Soloists for this performance

Emily Birsan
Soprano
Read more about Emily on Emily’s Official Site
Photo by Jaclyn Simpson 2025

Stephanie Sánchez
Mezzo Soprano
Read more about Stephanie on Stephanie’s Official Site

James Reese
Tenor
Read more about James on James’s Official Site

Peter Morgan
Baritone
Read more about Peter on Peter’s Official Site

Holst's The Planets with the Chicago Civic Orchestra
2025-11-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Chicago Symphony Center
Join us for Holst’s The Planets alongside the Chicago Civic Orchestra at Symphony Center! Apollo Chorus sopranos and altos will help bring one of the orchestral world’s most celebrated and widely known symphonic classics to life!
Tickets available at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra website.

Damien Geter's 'An African-American Requiem' at Ear Taxi Festival
2025-10-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join us for the Midwest premier of Damien Geter’s ‘An African-American Requiem’ alongside the Chicago Philharmonic as part of Ear Taxi Festival 2025!

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Soloists for this performance

Tiana Sorenson
Soprano
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Leah Dexter
Mezzo Soprano
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Photo by Michelle Lee

Cameo Humes
Tenor

Khary Laurent
Baritone

Mahler's Symphony No. 2 at Peninsula Music Festival
2025-08-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Door County Auditorium, 3926 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Join us in Door County, Wisconsin as we perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 (‘Resurrection’ Symphony) alongside the Festival Orchestra to conclude the 2025 Peninsula Music Festival! Under Maestro Rune Bergmann as conductor, and joined by soloists Jacquelyn Wagner (soprano) and Abigail Nims (Mezzo-soprano), the performance promises to be a powerful rendition of one of the most celebrated works in all of orchestral music.

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Brahms' German Requiem
2025-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
Join us for one of the most beloved and enjoyable works in the choral literature: Johannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem in collaboration with the Grace Chorale of Brooklyn, N.Y. An exquisite piece celebrating the seasons of life and giving courage and consolation as we reflect on times past.
Emily Birsan, soprano
Evan Bravos, baritone
David Jonies, organ
Grace Chorale of Brooklyn (Jason Asbury, conductor)
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Spring Concert: From the Earth to the Stars
2025-05-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Old St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 700 W Adams St, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
For our penultimate concert of the season, the Apollo Chorus takes you on a journey that moves from the beauties of the earth up to the glorious expanse of the heavens. Selections include Randall Thompson’s The Last Words of David, Samuel Barber’s Sure on This Shining Night, Eric Whitacre’s i thank You God for most this amazing day, Caroline Shaw’s And the Swallow, and Kile Smith’s The Consolation of Apollo.
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Choral Classics: Brahms
2025-03-15 19:00 - 21:30 | First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Saturday, March 15 @ 7:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
516 Church St | Evanston, IL 60201
Emily Birsan, soprano
Evan Bravos, baritone
Cody Michael Bradley and David Jonies, piano
Brian Schoettler, organ
Stephen Alltop, conductor
Join us for one of the most beloved works in choral literature: Johannes Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem. An exquisite piece celebrating the seasons of life giving us courage and consolation amidst loss. Be uplifted by the sound of more than 100 voices as they join together in Brahms’s rich harmonies and thrilling counterpoint. This year’s performance will be featuring soprano Emily Birsan, baritone Evan Bravos, David Jonies on piano, and Brian Schoettler on organ.
Pre-concert lecture at 6:15 with the concert following at 7.
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Händel's Messiah
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60208, United States
One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus. This year we are proud to announce a quartet of internationally-acclaimed soloists, including soprano Josefien Stoppelenburg, mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Decker, tenor Martin Luther Clark, and bass-baritone Stephen Clark.
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Händel's Messiah
2024-12-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Gannon Concert Hall – Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul, 2330 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States

Music in the Neighborhood
2024-11-03 15:00 - 16:30 | St Paul of the Cross, 320 S Washington Ave, Park Ridge, IL, 60068, United States
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago will preview our 2024-25 season with selections from Händel’s Messiah, Brahms’ German Requiem, and varied selection from our Spring program called “From the Earth to the Stars!”
This concert is free.

A French Festival
2024-05-05 15:00 | St. Michael Church in Old Town, 1633 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Led by Guest Conductor Pierre-Fabien Roubaty, the Apollo Chorus of Chicago will present a glorious compilation of pieces by French composers, including Francis Poulenc’s Gloria, the March & Chorus from Bizet’s Carmen, and several French motets.
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A French Festival
2024-05-03 19:00 | Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60644, United States

Apollo After Hours 2024
2024-04-06 19:00 - 23:00 | Duffy’s Tavern and Grille, 420 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
This joyous annual cabaret fundraiser brings together the Apollo community to share a love of music and to support the chorus with much-needed funds. In light of recent economic challenges, Apollo needs that community support more than ever.
Join us for After Hours 2024 and help Apollo lift our voices in our 153rd Season, starting this summer— and beyond!
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Please help us keep on singing!
Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Majestic Bruckner
2024-03-10 16:00 | Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL, 60126, United States
2024 will mark the 200th birthday of Austrian composer and organist Anton Bruckner! An exceptional figure known for his symphonies and sacred music, Bruckner’s works are punctuated with expansive, organ-like walls of sound. This winter, the Apollo Chorus of Chicago will be joined by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra in presenting Bruckner’s Psalm 150, Te Deum and several motets.
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Majestic Bruckner
2024-03-09 19:00 | Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL, 60025, United States

Händel's Messiah
2023-12-10 19:00 | Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60208, United States
One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus. This year we are proud to announce a quartet of internationally-acclaimed soloists, including soprano Katelyn Lee, mezzo-soprano Lindsey Adams, tenor Sam Krausz, and bass Bill McMurray.
Seating at Alice Millar Chapel is general admission. Tickets are priced at $35 for students and $50 for regular attendees. Group rates are available.
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Händel’s Messiah
2023-12-09 19:30 | Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus. This year we are proud to announce a quartet of internationally-acclaimed soloists, including soprano Katelyn Lee, mezzo-soprano Lindsey Adams, tenor Sam Krausz, and bass Bill McMurray.
Seating at Holy Name Cathedral is general admission. Tickets are priced at $35 for students and $50 for regular attendees. Group rates are available.
Tickets are now available!

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Fall Preview Concert
2023-11-05 15:00 | Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60644, United States
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago will preview our 2023-24 season of musical glory with selections from Händel’s sublime Messiah to Bruckner’s powerful Te Deum, from Poulenc’s celebratory Gloria to exquisite French motets.
This performance of the Apollo Chorus is free to attend.

Apollo Goes To The Movies
2023-05-14 15:00 | First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States
To close out our season, join the Apollo Chorus of Chicago as we perform hits from the silver screen which include a diverse and wonderful program celebrating music from the movies!
Get ready for some glitz and glamor as we perform classic and contemporary Hollywood hits ranging from Rodgers and Hammerstein to John Williams, Elton John to Carly Simon! Other spectacular choral arrangements include pieces from La La Land, Amistad, Frozen, The Lion King, and more!
Two Performances:
May 12, 2023 @ 7pm and
May 14, 2023 @ 3pm*
*ASL Interpretation will be provided for the Sunday May 14 performance. For seating and more information, please email info@shp.euu.temporary.site
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Apollo Goes To The Movies
2023-05-12 19:00 | Gannon Concert Hall – Holtschneider Performance Center at DePaul, 2330 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States

Beethoven’s Ninth with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
2023-05-06 19:00 | Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL, 60126, United States
Join us as we perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. There will also be a Pre-Concert Conversation with Dr. Ted Hatmaker at 5:45 PM in the Upper Gathering Area for those who wish to learn more about Beethoven and this magnificent symphony.

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Apollo After Hours 2023
2023-04-01 19:00 | The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL, 60626, United States
This joyous annual cabaret fundraiser brings together the Apollo community to share a love of music and to support the chorus with much-needed funds. In the wake of the pandemic, Apollo needs that community support more than ever.
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Please help us keep on singing!
Join us for After Hours 2023 and help Apollo lift our voices in our 152nd Season, starting this summer— and beyond!
Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Petite Messe Solennelle
2023-03-12 15:00 - 17:00 | First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St, Evanston, IL, 60201, United States
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle is the finest work of Rossini’s late years. This is a heart-warming and celebratory work, full of Rossinian quirks and bursting with humor, charm, and sincerity. Together with the “Stabat mater”, the Messe is one of the composer’s most important sacred works.
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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Händel's Messiah
2022-12-11 15:00, 2022-12-10 15:00 | Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Apollo Gives Back: Enjoy 50% Off Messiah Tickets!

One of Chicago’s greatest holiday traditions, audiences flock to hear the thrilling renditions of Händel’s Messiah by the Apollo Chorus. This year we’re proud to announce a quartet of internationally-acclaimed soloists, including soprano Hannah De Priest, countertenor Ryan Belongie, tenor Ryan Townsend Strand, and baritone Bill McMurray.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

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To keep our community safe, the following COVID-19 measures will be in place:

All Chorus members are vaccinated.

COVID-19 protocols will be in line with local City/State mandates in place at the time of the concert and, along with any masking directives, will be updated within the event as we get closer to the concert date.

Thank you for your cooperation in protecting the health of our community.

Run time 2 hours and 50 minutes

King Roger with the Chicago Opera Theater
2022-11-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2022-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Chicago Opera Theater partners with the acclaimed Apollo Chorus of Chicago for the Chicago premiere of King Roger, composed by Karol Szymanowski.
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Fall Preview Concert
2022-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Michael Church in Old Town, 1633 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
We preview our 2022-23 season with selections from Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Szymanowski’s King Roger, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Händel’s Messiah, and Music from the Movies. Admission is free!

Beethoven’s Ninth with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
2022-09-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Grace Presbyterian Church, 8607 IL-91, Peoria, IL, 61615, United States
Join us as we perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Peoria Symphony Orchestra
