Lakeview Orchestra presents

Huff Conducts Nielsen

February 22, 2026
2:00 PM

About the Show

Conductor and Artistic Director finalist Silas Huff leads an evocative and richly textured program that spans continents and centuries. The evening begins with Coleridge-Taylor’s vibrant “Overture to the Song of Hiawatha” and features the uplifting piece “We Will Soar” by rising contemporary composer Elena Specht. Acclaimed violinist Dylana Jenson brings both fiery virtuosity and emotional depth to Sibelius’s hauntingly beautiful Violin Concerto. The program culminates in Nielsen’s bold and dramatic Symphony No. 5, offering a gripping musical journey of struggle and triumph.

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Event Details

Doors Open: 1:00pm
Show Begins: 2:00pm
Running Time: ~120 minutes
Intermission: Yes
Performance Space: Historic Main Stage
Address: 2936 N Southport Ave. Chicago, IL 60657
Parking: Free parking behind the building on Oakdale, and south of the building on Southport

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