About Rush Hour Concerts
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About Rush Hour Concerts
Whether you’re a classical music fan or just interested in discovering if you could be, indulge your cultural curiosity at Rush Hour Concerts at St. James Cathedral. Now entering its ninth season, Rush Hour offers a burst of culture specifically designed for busy, contemporary lifestyles. Its unique format offers a complete social and cultural experience that is free and welcoming to all.
Every Tuesday from June through August, m
eet your friends and chat with the performers over refreshments at 5:15 p.m. before settling into the historically significant and culturally stunning Cathedral. Then, experience world-class music making at 5:45 p.m. with a free mini-concert by Grammy-winning and critically-acclaimed artists from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Chicago Chamber Musicians, and around the world.
Want to learn more about the music? Gain insight into the performance with informative program booklets and personal conversations with the artists. As a Rush Hour audience member, you’ll be relaxed, refreshed, and ready for the rest of your summer evening in less than an hour.
In 2008, Rush Hour continues its partnerships with the Consulates General of China, France, and Germany to present concerts focusing on each country’s culture, music, and cuisine.
In a time when classical music audiences are dwindling, hundreds of busy people are making the innovative one-hour Rush Hour experience part of their summer “must-do” lists. We hope you can join us!
Mission Statement & Philosophy
To promote the experience of classical music in a welcoming, widely accessible, relevant, and culturally rich environment by presenting weekly, free, world-class concert events throughout the summer in Chicago.
We believe that classical music events should:
- * be accessible to all audiences
* be relevant to contemporary lifestyles
* provide regular access to aesthetic nourishment
* foster a sense of community
