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The Triple & The Titan
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra to perform Beethoven’s Triple & Mahler’s Titan
Merida Trio Joins the Elmhurst Symphony for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto this Spring
Elmhurst, IL - The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra continues the 2025/2026 season with a titanic performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto and Mahler Symphony No. 1, the Titan. The ESO will be joined by the Chicago-based chamber group the Merida Trio featuring the Symphony’s principal cellist Jean Hatmaker, violinist Charlene Klugel, and pianist Katherine Petersen. The evening will conclude with a performance of Mahler’s Titan under the direction of Music Director & Conductor Stephen Alltop.
Program Highlights:
Ludwig von Beethoven – Triple Concerto in C, Op. 56
Gustav Mahler – Symphony No. 1 in D (“Titan”)
Who’s Performing:
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra
Stephen Alltop, Music Director and Conductor
Merida Trio
Charlene Kluegel, violin
Jean Hatmaker, cello
Katherine Petersen, piano
What’s Interesting:
Brought together by friendship, a shared passion for artistic integrity, and determination to fuse tradition with modern values, Merida Trio combines the bold and dynamic voices of three of Chicago’s finest chamber musicians.
Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in C, the composer’s only multi-instrumental concerto composition, includes some of the most challenging sections of cello repertoire.
Mahler’s Symphony No 1, the Titan, is best known for its incorporation of European folk music, including references to traditional Jewish Klezmer music and Frère Jacques.
Ticket Information: For tickets, first-time visitor guides, FAQs, and further concert details, please visit www.ElmhurstSymphony.org or call the Elmhurst Symphony office at 630-941-0202, M-F 10 AM-3 PM.
About Elmhurst Symphony OrchestraThe Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is a community-based and professional ensemble dedicated to providing world-class performances to the greater Elmhurst area. Under the baton of nationally renowned Dr. Stephen Alltop, the orchestra continues to be a vital part of the local cultural landscape.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3543294-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3543294-2
