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gpmf.orgCONCEIVED NINE DECADES AGO AS A SERIES OF FREE, CITY-
SPONSORED CONCERTS TO LIFT THE SPIRITS OF RESIDENTS DURING
THE GREAT DEPRESSION
, the Grant Park Music Festival remains a beloved
Chicago tradition that has been passed down through generations, one
concert at a time.
Showcased in Frank Gehry’s magnificent Jay Pritzker Pavilion, flanked by
the iconic Chicago skyline and the majesty of the lakefront, and surrounded
by the natural and cultural riches of Millennium Park, the Festival boasts a
setting that is unparalleled in the world. Here, people from all walks of life
gather each summer, connected through the unique power of music.
Year after year, the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus take audiences on a 10-
week adventure across the centuries and around the globe. From Beethoven
to Broadway, from Schubert to Sondheim, from Mozart to mariachi—music
of every stripe lives at the Festival, in dynamic concerts that are infused with
the diverse energy of our metropolis.
The Festival continues to affirm that every
Chicagoan should enjoy access to great
culture and the enrichment of world-class
symphonic and choral performances. For
the thousands of people who join us for
each concert, the Festival offers a welcome
opportunity to relax; commune with family,
friends, fellow citizens, and summer visitors;
and be inspired by one-of-a-kind musical
experiences.
So catch your breath, and let the music—
and the magic—take your breath away.
CLASSIC CHICAGO:
THE GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL
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