Händel’s Messiah
2023-12-09 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.
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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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Majestic Bruckner
2024-03-09 19:00 | Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St, Glenview, IL, 60025, 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
2024-03-10 16:00 | Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL, 60126, 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

A French Festival
2024-05-03 19:00 | Kehrein Center for the Arts, 5628 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60644, 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
2024-05-05 15:00 | St. Michael Church in Old Town, 1633 N Cleveland Ave, 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.

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
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
2024-12-15 14:00 - 16:30 | Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL, 60208, United States

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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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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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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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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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

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.

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
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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
2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | 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.
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)
— or —
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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Bach's St. Matthew Passion
2026-03-14 16:00 - 20:00 | Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL, 60126, United States
Join the Apollo Chorus as it performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra! Widely regarded as one of highest masterpieces of Baroque sacred music, and scored for double choir and double orchestra, this is a performance that guarantees to be as powerful as it is unforgettable.
Tickets for this performance may be purchased through the ESO website.
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Know before you go!
Run Time: 4 hours, including 90-minute dinner break
Translations: Projected English translations will be available for the entire show.
Parking: FREE | Patrons may park in the church parking lot
Accessibility: This venue is fully accessible for those with limited mobility
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Soloists for this performance

Steven Soph
Tenor (Evangelist)
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Evan Bravos
Baritone (Jesus)
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Josefien Stoppelenburg
Soprano
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Photo by Hilde Schreur

Sarah Ponder
Mezzo Soprano

Brian Skoog
Tenor
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Photo by Lisa Jones

Andrew Garratt
Baritone

Bach's St. Matthew Passion
2026-03-15 15:00 - 18:00 | Church of the Holy Family, 1080 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Join the Apollo Chorus as it performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra! Widely regarded as one of highest masterpieces of Baroque sacred music, and scored for double choir and double orchestra, this is a performance that guarantees to be as powerful as it is unforgettable.
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Know before you go!
Run Time: 3 hours, including a 25-minute intermission
Translations: Projected English translations will be available for the entire show.
Parking: FREE | Patrons may park in the lot that is located at the corner of Roosevelt/Racine, just west of the church building.
Accessibility: Handicap access to the church is provided in the Burke Gearing Center just west of the main church doors. The entrance to the center is at the corner of May Street and Roosevelt Road.
Concert Program Book
Ticketing:

Students 18+ will require a student ID upon arrival
We accept both digital and printed tickets
Will-call tickets will be available for those who requested them

Soloists for this performance

Steven Soph
Tenor (Evangelist)
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Evan Bravos
Baritone (Jesus)
Read more about Evan on Evan’s Official Site

Josefien Stoppelenburg
Soprano
Read more about Josefien on Josefien’s Official Site
Photo by Hilde Schreur

Sarah Ponder
Mezzo Soprano

Brian Skoog
Tenor
Read more about Brian on Brian’s Official Site
Photo by Lisa Jones

Andrew Garratt
Baritone

After Hours 2026
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL, 60626, United States
Apollo After Hours will return on Saturday April 18, 2026 at 7PM Central!
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Irving Park Fine Arts Fest Showcase
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Irving Park Lutheran Church, 4100 N. Harding Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60618, United States
Join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Irving Park Lutheran Church, 4100 N. Harding Avenue, Chicago IL for a free Spring concert featuring selections from our Spring program, America Sings!.

America Sings
2026-05-08 20:00 - 21:00 | St. Michael Church in Old Town, 1633 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60614, United States
Concert Time: 8:00 PM
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Run Time: ~1 hour, no intermission
Parking: FREE | Limited parking is available for patrons in Old St. Michael’s parking lot, diagonal to the church entrance (where Cleveland Avenue and Eugenie Street meet). Limited street parking is also available.
Public Transit: (Bus) North Ave Bus (#72) & (Train) North & Clybourn (Red Line)
Accessibility: There is an accessible entrance on Eugenie Street & the side alley, near the front entrance of the Church.

Musical reflections on 250 years of hope, inclusion, and perseverance
In honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, the Apollo Chorus offers a thrilling review of choral music from 1776 to the present with music by William Billings, Justin Holland, Elaine Hagenberg, Dale Trumbore, Moses Hogan, Shawn Kirchner, Eric Whitacre, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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America Sings
2026-05-09 19:30 - 20:30 | First United Church of Oak Park, 848 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60301, United States
Concert Time: 7:30 PM
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Run Time: ~1 hour, no intermission
Parking: FREE | Parking is available for patrons in the church’s lot. There is also street parking on Kenilworth Avenue.
Public Transit: Train — Oak Park (Green Line)
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible ramp on Kenilworth Avenue

Musical reflections on 250 years of hope, inclusion, and perseverance
In honor of the 250th birthday of the United States, the Apollo Chorus offers a thrilling review of choral music from 1776 to the present with music by William Billings, Justin Holland, Elaine Hagenberg, Dale Trumbore, Moses Hogan, Shawn Kirchner, Eric Whitacre, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
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