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Welcome to Snapshots in Sound, Chamber Music on the Fox’s 2025-2026 Season! We are delighted to bring you a year of music that celebrates and uplifts meaningful moments in our lives. Whether it’s celebrating a special occasion with a loved one, communing with nature, or simply taking time to be in community with others, music has an integral part to play. Each one of these five concerts is a musical snapshot, capturing a piece of time that we are together, experiencing art as a community. We can’t wait to have you with us in the moments to come.
Our 5-Concert Season Subscription includes the following performances:
Homecoming: Beloved Chamber Music Experiences
Sunday, October 19, 2025 – 2:30pm
Aurora – New England Congregational Church
Monday, October 20, 2025 – 7:00pm
Elgin – First Congregational Church of Elgin
Welcome the new musical season with timeless pieces that feel like old friends—an invitation to reconnect with the music that feels most like home. This concert features CMOTF favorites Isabella Lippi, Scott Metlicka, Bruno Vaz da Silva, and Sara Sitzer in an intimate quartet program; audiences will hear Mozart’s exquisite Flute Quartet in D Major and Beethoven’s lovely String Trio No. 3 in G Major, as well as the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos with The Jet Whistle. With a program full of cherished classics and a celebration of local talent, this is a truly special homecoming you won’t want to miss
Holiday Brass
featuring Axiom Brass
Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 2:30pm
Aurora – Wesley United Methodist Church
Monday, December 8, 2025 – 7:00pm
Elgin – First Congregational Church of Elgin
Celebrate the season with Axiom Brass, one of Chicago’s premier brass ensembles, as they return to Chamber Music on the Fox with a festive holiday program designed to bring you the joy of the season. Known for their dedication to “living music,” Axiom Brass not only performs timeless classics but also highlights the works of contemporary composers, engaging audiences with their dynamic performances. Join us for a weekend of holiday cheer, music, and the joy of community!
Heartstrings: A Musical Valentine
featuring Eleanor Bartsch
Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 2:30pm
Aurora – New England Congregational Church
Monday, February 23, 2026 – 7:00pm
Dundee – First Congregational Church of Dundee
Guest-curated by violinist Eleanor Bartsch, this intimate concert is the perfect way to celebrate your valentine! With a string quartet program centered around love, romance, and the deep emotions evoked by beloved string music, Heartstrings is an opportunity to connect through the power of music and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Whether you’re familiar with chamber music or discovering it for the first time, this event promises a thoughtful, heartwarming experience for all.
Sounds of the Earth: Music and Nature in Harmony
featuring Chicago Harp Quartet
Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 2:30pm
Aurora – New England Congregational Church
Monday, April 20, 2026 – 7:00pm
St. Charles – Baker Memorial United Methodist Church
CMOTF welcomes back the Chicago Harp Quartet, an ensemble dedicated to presenting innovative and charismatic programs to stages and audiences of all sorts. This program brings together the elements of nature and the beauty of music, prompting us all to reflect on the inherit connection both have to our innermost selves. This concert will feature pieces such as Sun Moon and Stars by Hariette Adie, Soiree d’Ete (Summer Evening) by Bernard Andres, and Cuban Dream After the Storm by Alfredo Rolando Ortiz. Join us for a special evening to sit, be still, and enjoy the symbiosis of music and nature as one beautiful experience.
Resonant Voices: Celebrating Community Through Sound
featuring Eric Pidluski
Sunday, June 14, 2026 – 2:30pm
Aurora – New England Congregational Church
Monday, June 15, 2026 – 7:00pm
Dundee – First Congregational Church of Dundee
Join us for our season finale as we celebrate the joy of our musical season, the community that we help bring together, and the musicians and composers who give us the music we love. This program highlights the profound contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the classical music landscape. Guest-curated by Eric Pidluski, this concert not only showcases diverse voices that have shaped classical music but also celebrates the ongoing impact of LGBTQ+ musicians and composers. Together, we’ll honor their contributions to music and the vibrant diversity they bring to the art form.
