Works by Tchaikovsky and Sibelius on program for Elgin Symphony Orchestra concerts on April 5 and 6. Guest Violinist Samuel Vargas to be featured.

The ESO will welcome acclaimed guest violinist Samuel Vargas to perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Vargas has received Sphinx Competition and Yamaha Young Performing Artist awards, and has built worldwide recognition, having performed on tours in 40 countries, where he collaborated with acclaimed artists including Gustavo Dudamel, Simon Rattle, Daniel Barenboim, Claudio Abbado, and Christian Vasquez.

Inspired by remote northern landscapes, Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony takes listeners on a journey through nature. The work was commissioned by the Finnish government to commemorate the composer’s fiftieth birthday in 1915.

ESO Music Director Chad Goodman will provide a Pre-concert Talk one hour before each concert. The Talk is free to ticketholders. Concerts will be held at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, in Elgin, Ill.

Tickets for the 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 5, and 2:30 p.m., Sunday, April 6, concerts are available at ElginSymphony.org and through the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Box Office, 20 DuPage Court, or by phone at 847-888-4000. Box Office hours are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday.

Ticket prices start at $20 for adults. Student tickets are $10, and children age 17 and younger qualify for free tickets when accompanied by a paid adult. Free youth tickets can only be ordered through the ESO Box Office.