“At a time when every classical presenter is proclaiming itself user-friendly, the Rush Hour Concerts series is
putting its music where its mouth is.”
Click here to read classical music critic John von Rhein’s entire article about Rush Hour from Thursday, May 21’s Chicago Tribune.

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We’re pleased to announce that Mayor Richard M. Daley has declared Tuesday, June 2 to be “Rush Hour Concerts Day in Chicago.” Click on the image at left to read the full text of the proclamation.
Please join us on June 2 to celebrate the kickoff of Rush Hour’s 10th anniversary season with Mozart’s famous “Gran [...]

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In a moment of daydreaming the other day, the image of a birthday party came across my mind. It was a family event, celebrating the birthday of a younger member who had reached the ripe old age of 10. (We all remember that excitement, when, at last, we arrive in the “2 digit” years.) Family [...]

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No matter your age, time availability, or income level, you can be a supporter of Rush Hour:
Attend
Social and professional networking in a casual setting
- Come by yourself or bring friends to summer concerts
- Meet new people at Fanfare post-concert happy hours & special events
- Share your feedback on our website
Promote
Spread the word about the Rush [...]

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Carl Sandburg said, “Nothing happens unless first we dream.”
In 2000, Artistic Director and Founder Deborah Sobol imagined a series that would meet your needs and wishes as a cultural community–a place to enjoy great music that is free and welcoming to everyone. Many of you have embraced that vision, and thanks to your past gifts [...]

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This month, I’ve chosen an interesting mix of traditional concert venues and a few very different opportunities to hear music making. Spring is clearly in the air!
Rush Hour favorites in recital together–hear one of the few pieces of chamber music Chopin wrote: his Sonata for Cello and Piano!
Brant Taylor, cello
with Kuang-Hao Huang, piano
Tuesday, May 12, [...]

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