Please join us for the first concert of our 25th season — we have a season of firsts and familiar favorites planned for you!
First this season is our annual Halloween celebration — featuring a world premier performance of a piece commissioned by the RCO. As always, our Halloween concert is immersive – everyone will be in costume and we encourage you to join in the fun! Or, bring a treat to share during the post-concert trick-or-treat reception.
Date: Sunday October 25, 2026
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Queen of Angels Church at Queen of Apostles Parish, 2330 W Sunnyside Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Program:
Malcolm Arnold: Tam O’Shanter, Op. 51
Jean Sibelius: Swan of Tuonela from the Lemminkainen Suite No. 3, Op 22
Gillian Rae Perry: A Ghost Story, A Love Story
World Premiere, Commissioned by the Ravenswood Community Orchestra
Selim Palmgren: Aus Finnland, Op. 24
Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46,
Movement 4: Tanz in der Halle des Bergkonigs
General Info:
— Concerts are free to attend, but consider a cash donation at the door
— Please stay for a post-concert reception with the musicians and RCO fans
— Street parking is available and there is a parking lot on the northwest corner of Sunnyside and Western.
Accessibility information: The concert will take place in the lower level of the Queen of Apostles Church. There are three steps up to the building, and ten stairs down to the lower level. There is a ramp on the exterior and an elevator/lift down to the lower level. Please ask if you need assistance. There are bathrooms on the lower level as well.
A note for all concertgoers: We are thrilled to have you—and music lovers of all ages—with us in the hall. To help us create the best possible environment for our musicians and your fellow audience members, please take a moment to review a few guidelines before the music begins:
Silence all electronics: Please completely turn off or silence your cell phones, watches, and other devices.
Remain seated during the music: To minimize visual distractions, please stay in your seat while the orchestra is performing. If you must leave, please wait until intermission or a designated pause between pieces.
A note for families: We love welcoming children to our concerts! We kindly ask parents and guardians to ensure that little ones remain safely in their seats during the music. Even small movements near the stage or aisles can catch the eye of our performers and disrupt their concentration.
Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting live orchestral music. Enjoy the show!
