GENERAL INFORMATION
What is Music
of the Baroque?
Music of the Baroque is the Midwest’s leading professional chorus
and orchestra specializing in eighteenth-century music. The ensemble presents
seventeen performances of seven different concert programs in a season running
from September to May.
Where do you
perform?
Music of the Baroque performs primarily in at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park and at First United Methodist Church in Evanston. Holiday concerts are performed in several city and suburban churches. Click
here for additional information about performance venues.
How can I get a brochure describing the concert season?
You can receive a Music of the Baroque brochure in several ways:
- Request a brochure online.
- Call our box office at 312.551.1414.
- Fax your request to 312.551.1444.
How do I order tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in these ways:
- Buy Tickets online.
- Call our box office at 312.551.1414.
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What are your
box office hours?
Music of the Baroque’s box office (312.551.1414) is open 10 am
to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
What is a subscription?
You can subscribe to all seven Music of the Baroque concert programs each
season or to three-, four-, and five-concert packages; custom subscriptions
are available for any three concerts or more. Purchasing single tickets
costs as much as 27% more than subscribing. Subscribers receive earliest
notification, as well as special offers, preferred seating and exchange
privileges. There’s no better way to enjoy fine classical music performed
by professional musicians. Subscribers get the best seats at the best price, and
can take advantage of a very liberal ticket exchange policy. Subscription
information in available online or by calling the box office at 312.551.1414.
When do single
tickets go on sale?
Single tickets for the current season can be purchased at any time. Single
tickets for the upcoming season go on sale August 1.
May I bring my
child?
Children eight years old or older are welcome at Music of the Baroque concerts.
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What if I’m
in a wheelchair or need special accommodations?
All Music of the Baroque venues are accessible. As facilities vary from
location to location, please request assistance from the box office when
ordering to ensure the most comfortable seating.
What are the best seats?
Different people have different opinions about what are the best seats.
Some prefer balcony, for instance, and others prefer main floor. Some prefer
to be up close while others prefer to be further back. If you have special
requests, please note them when you purchase your tickets. All of Music
of the Baroque’s performance venues have wonderful acoustics that
insure beautiful sound throughout.
Do you play only baroque music?
Most of the music performed by Music of the Baroque was written during the
Baroque and early Classical eras; however, earlier works and later music
are also programmed.
How can I learn more about the music before going to the concert?
Most of the music performed at Music of the Baroque concerts is available
on commercial recordings. Concert program notes are typically posted on
this web site at least one week before the concert. Pre-concert lectures,
when offered, are a good way to make a concert more meaningful. For general
information about baroque music and the baroque period, click
here.
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GETTING THERE
What happens
if I’m late?
Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management, usually at the
first appropriate pause in the program. The seating break for some performances
may not occur until intermission.
What happens if my schedule changes and I can’t attend?
Subscribers unable to attend a performance can exchange their tickets for
any other performance in the season for which seats are still available.
Anyone may donate tickets to Music of the Baroque for re-sale by the box
office; a receipt for the full value of the tickets will be provided.
What if I lose
my tickets?
If you lose your tickets, simply call the box office and new tickets will
be printed and mailed to you. If it’s too late to mail tickets, they
can be reissued and picked up at the performance. Even if you forget to
bring your tickets to the concert, we can check our records at the box office
and reissue your tickets.
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When should
I arrive?
Allow enough time for travel, parking, picking up or purchasing tickets,
and getting into your seat before the concert is scheduled to begin. The
box office opens one hour before the concert, and the concert hall doors
open one half hour before the concert.
How do I get to the concert venue, and where do I park?
Public transportation, driving and parking directions are listed for all performance venues.
Can you suggest any restaurants near the venue?
Some restaurants near the venues are listed. Please allow plenty of time to enjoy your dinner in an unrushed manner before a concert.
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AT THE PERFORMANCE
Are seats reserved?
Yes, all seats—even those in churches—are numbered and reserved.
How do I find
my seats?
Ushers will assist you in finding your seats.
May I leave
my cell phone on in case someone needs to reach me?
Out of respect for the audience and performers, all electronic devices with
ringers or alarms must be turned off.
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When should
I applaud?
Many classical works have three or more movements or sections. Applause
is customary after the completion of the last movement of each work.
Where are restrooms
and telephones?
Locations of restrooms and telephones are listed on the last page of concert
program books.
How long is a typical concert?
Most Music of the Baroque concerts are approximately two hours in length, including a fifteen-minute intermission. Concerts containing a single work may be performed without intermission.
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