Bringing extraordinary chamber music to downtown Elgin and the Fox Valley region
As Chamber Music on the Fox enters its second decade, we continue our tradition of serving the Fox Valley community by presenting innovative, immersive, and engaging programs in beautifully intimate venues throughout Aurora, Elgin and St. Charles. Weβre also honored to enter the second year of our partnership with the historic Woodstock Opera House.
We open our 11th season by welcoming back the dynamic KAIA String Quartet in a celebration of Latin American women. The rest of our subscription series will feature a vast variety of world class musicians and masterworks of the chamber music repertoire, including Johannes Brahmsβ Horn Trio, Igor Stravinskyβs Octet for Wind Instruments and J.S. Bachβs Fifth Brandenburg Concerto, to name a few. We welcome CMOTF favorites back to the stage and introduce audiences to new artists and ensembles like the incomparable Zodiac Trio, who will perform a delightful program for violin, clarinet and piano. To round out the season, we couldnβt be more excited to feature the Kruger Brothers and the Kontras Quartet, in a program that marries the classical string quartet with the banjo!
Outside of our main subscription series, we are pleased to announce a special one night only concert entitled βCMOTF Goes Baroque!β at the beautiful Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles. Join us for an unforgettable evening of baroque brilliance performed by beloved CMOTF favorites! Cellist Sara Sitzer, bass trombonist Mark Fry, flutist Scott Metlicka, violinist Eric Pidluski, bassist Jeremy Attanaseo, and others will bring to life J.S. Bachβs sparkling Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Soprano Kathleen Monson joins the ensemble on Handelβs stunning Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Donβt miss this chance to experience timeless masterpieces featuring these cherished performers!
Hereβs to another decade of making beautiful music together!

Upcoming Concerts & Events
Lords Park Summer Concert – July 14, 2025
Our second summer concert features Emi Tanabe on violin and Matthew Agnew on cello. They will be performing a mix of pop, rock, and jazz.
Join us for this FREE concert: noon to 1:00pm on Monday, July 14th.Β
Lords Park Zoo
325 Hiawatha Drive., Elgin, IL
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Lords Park Summer Concert – August 4, 2025
Our final summer concert features The Moeller Duo. Together, guitarist Paul Moeller and cellist Kerena Moeller have concertized throughout the United States and England. Their program will include works by such master composers as Myres, Scarlatti, De Falla, Granados and Villa-Lobos and maybe even some Jazz and Pop tunes!
Join us for this FREE concert: noon to 1:00pm on Monday, August 4th.Β
Lords Park Zoo
325 Hiawatha Drive., Elgin, IL
These are free events!
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The Kruger Brothers and Kontras Quartet Combine for our Season Finale Chamber Music on the Fox’s 2024-2025 season finale will be a celebration of diverse musical styles coming together in a dynamic and exciting concert! Moonshine Sonata is the collaboration …
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Chamber Music on the Fox Presents Capriccio Concerts
Brass, Winds, and Piano Come Together in March Concerts This month, Chamber Music on the Fox will bring its largest concert of the season to the stage: Capriccio. Named in honor of the centerpiece composition, LeoΕ‘ JanΓ‘cekβs Capriccio for Piano Left-Hand and Chamber …
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American Stories
Over the past decade, the Zodiac Trio has established itself as the leading international trio of its kind, heralded by Radio France as βA breathtaking ensemble of virtuosity and sensitivity.β Hear them live Feb 22-24!
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