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. We’re 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 Brahms’ Horn Trio, Igor Stravinsky’s Octet for Wind Instruments and J.S. Bach’s 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 couldn’t 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 “CMOTF Goes Baroque!” 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. Bach’s sparkling Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Soprano Kathleen Monson joins the ensemble on Handel’s stunning Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Don’t miss this chance to experience timeless masterpieces featuring these cherished performers!
Here’s to another decade of making beautiful music together!
Upcoming Concerts & Events
Special Event: CMOTF Goes Baroque!
Music of Bach, Frescobaldi and Handel
featuring soprano Kathleen Monson, cellist Sara Sitzer, bass trombonist Mark Fry, flutist Scott Metlicka, violinists Eric Pidluski and Christine Chon, bassist Jeremy Attanaseo, violist Bruno Silva, and Christopher Powell on harpsichord and organ
In-Person:
Monday, November 25, 2024 – 7:30pm
Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, IL
$25 / $15 Students
(This Special Event Concert is not included in our Season Subscription)
Music for Horns, Piano and Strings
Featuring Matthew Oliphant and Rachel Velvikis
Joined by violinist Eleanor Bartsch and pianist Liang-yu Wang
Sunday, January 12, 2025 – 2:30pm
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
$25 / $15 Students
Monday, January 13, 2025 – 7:30pm
First Congregational Church of Elgin, 256 Chicago St., Elgin, IL
$25 / $15 Students
Woodstock Opera House
January 11, 2025 – 2:00 PM
121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL
$30 A Seats / $25 B Seats
(Woodstock Opera House is not included with CMOTF Season Subscription)
American Stories
Featuring the Zodiac Trio
Sunday, February 23, 2025 – 2:30pm
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
$25 / $15 Students
Monday, February 24, 2025 – 7:30pm
First Congregational Church of Dundee, 900 S. 8th St., West Dundee, IL
$25 / $15 Students
Woodstock Opera House
February 22, 2025 – 2:00 PM
121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL
$30 A Seats / $25 B Seats
(Woodstock Opera House is not included with CMOTF Season Subscription)
Capriccio
featuring Liang-yu Wang, piano
Mark Fisher, conductor
Sunday, March 23, 2025 – 2:30pm
New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
$25 / $15 Students
Monday, March 24, 2025 – 7:30pm
First Congregational Church of Dundee, 900 S. 8th St., West Dundee, IL
$25 / $15 Students
Woodstock Opera House
March 16, 2025 – 2:00 PM
121 Van Buren Street, Woodstock, IL
$30 A Seats / $25 B Seats
(Woodstock Opera House is not included with CMOTF Season Subscription)
Moonshine Sonata
featuring Kruger Brothers and the Kontras Quartet
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – 2:30pm
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora, IL
$45 / $25 Students
Monday, May 19, 2025 – 7:30pm
The Haight, 166 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL
$45 / $25 Students
From the blog
Our latest posts
An Update from the Chamber Music on the Fox Board of Directors
We honor Co-Founder Mark Fry for his 10 years of service to Chamber Music on the Fox as he steps down from his position as Artistic Director. Throughout his tenure, Mark’s artistic vision has enriched the Fox Valley region with a decade of exceptional concerts and unforgettable musical experiences.
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Chamber Music on the Fox announces 11th season
There are a number of surprises in Chamber Music on the Fox’s 11th season, which was announced this week. In addition to traditional chamber music ensembles performing works by legendary classical masters, the five-concert subscription series will include performances celebrating Latin American women, a mashup of a classical string quartet with a bluegrass folk trio, and a program of North and South American songs and dances.
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3rd Coast Brass presents rarely-performed edition of “Pictures At An Exhibition” for Chamber Music on the Fox’s season finale
Chamber Music on the Fox closes out its 10th season with a nontraditional twist on the classical repertoire. This unique opportunity marks the first time Chicago-based 3rd Coast Brass will come together as a large-scale symphonic brass ensemble. Brass legend Mark Fisher will conduct the 18-piece ensemble, consisting of notable Chicago area musicians including members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Grant Park Music Festival, and CMOTF Artistic Director Mark Fry.
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"October was an exciting month for us! We had the pleasure of performing three concerts for Chamber Music on the Fox across Elgin, Aurora, and Woodstock. Each venue brought its own warm, unique atmosphere, making it a joy to perform in such distinct settings. The one constant? The incredible audiences at each stop—your energy and enthusiasm made every performance unforgettable. A huge thank you to Chamber Music on the Fox for hosting us and to everyone who came out to support live music."
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