DuPage Symphony Orchestra: Flavors of France
First Division Museum Military Park
Saturday, June 29, 7:30 pm
Free admission with paid parking: $15 per car
Guest conductor Stephen Squires leads the DuPage Symphony in a colorful program celebrating the rich musical legacy of nineteenth-century France, with works by Hector Berlioz, Georges Bizet, Jacques Offenbach, Charles Gounod, Claude Debussy, and Camille Saint-Saëns. The concert includes perennial favorites such as Claire de lune, the Danse Bacchanale from Samson e Dalila, the Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld – with its famous Can-Can! – and excerpts from the beloved opera Carmen. To celebrate the upcoming American holiday, the DSO will also play a selection of exhilarating works by Leroy Anderson, Aaron Copland, John Williams, and George Gershwin. Don’t miss this fun-filled evening under the stars, showcasing a wide array of beautiful melodies, gorgeous orchestrations, and toe-tapping rhythms!
Seating is on the lawn. Folding chairs and/or blankets are recommended. Concessions available for sale; picnics welcome. No tickets or registration needed.
6 – 8:30 pm
Ready for something delicious and extraordinary? Enjoy the DuPage Symphony Orchestra on a higher level with a French-themed culinary experience featuring an all-you-can eat premium buffet in a private outdoor setting. Your “soirée” before and during the DSO’s “Flavors of France” performance includes open bar service with beer and wine (until 8:30), plus first access to the seating area near the stage. (We recommend placing your chairs in your preferred spot before dinner.)
Menu
- Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
- Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
- Salad Maison
- Chicken Francese with Tagliatelle Pasta
- Salmon Persillade with Sauteed Haricot Verts
- Tomatoes Provençale
- Symphony Cake
- Fresh Baked Cookies
Enhance your Cantigny experience with our Concert Picnic. This thoughtfully curated insulated tote is a hearty meal for two people – perfect for sharing!
Here’s what’s inside:
- Artisanal Cheeses
- Crispy Crackers and Nuts
- Seasonal Fresh-cut Fruit
- Fresh Vegetables and Hummus
- Wild Rice Salad
- Fresh-baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Two 20 oz. Bottles of LIFEWTR
Contains nuts, dairy, and gluten; no substitutions.
Picnics must be pre-ordered and can be picked up in the Café located inside the Visitors Center.
