Chicago Philharmonic 2018-2019 Spring

THE CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY | SPRING 2019 17 2018 2019 SEASON: HARRIS THEATER ABOUT Harris eater for Music and Dance e Joan W. and Irving B. Harris eater for Music and Dance is Chicago’s primary residence for music and dance, connecting diverse audiences with outstanding artists from across the city, the nation, and the world. Opened in November 2003 in Chicago’s MillenniumPark, the 1,499-seat state-of-the art performance venue was the rst multi-use performance venue built indowntownChicago since 1929. Now in its 15th anniversary season, the eater features the most diverse o erings of any venue in Chicago, and has earned national recognition as a distinctive model for collaboration, performance, and artistic advancement. e eater’s activities fall under three central strategies: support for local music and dance companies, presentation of national and international artists, and community engagement and educational programs. Today, the Harris eater’s original group of 12 Resident Companies has grown to include 30 diverse arts and culture organizations, including Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus, Chicago Humanities Festival, Chicago Opera eater, Chicago Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s MusicNow, Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Music of the Baroque. e eater supports Resident Companies with subsidized rental, technical expertise, marketing support, and professional development opportunities, allowing the organizations to focus on what they do best—bringing the nest in music and dance performances to the public. e Harris eater is also dedicated to presenting the highest quality artistic programming, bringing celebrated artists and ensembles from throughout the world to Chicago through the Harris eater Presents series. e eater has achieved widespread recognition as a vital cultural anchor in Chicago, bringing artists such as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Batsheva Dance Company, Joshua Bell, Renée Fleming, Angélique Kidjo, Hamburg Ballet, Sir John Eliot Gardiner, Paris Opéra Ballet, and Stephen Sondheim to the Elizabeth Morse Genius Stage. e Harris eater’s community engagement initiatives take advantage of access to the world’s leading musicians and dancers, building bridges to people from throughout the Chicago region and nurturing the next generation of artists and audiences. Ongoing programs include Arts Education Partnerships, which o ers master classes and artist talks, and Access Tickets, which has provided over 13,000 free tickets to youth and families from more than 35 partner organizations. To learnmore about the Harris eater, please visit harristheaterchicago. org. Call the Box O ce at 312.334.7777 to request a brochure or additional information. Rental information: If you have any questions about the Harris eater, including rental of the facility, group tours, or volunteer opportunities, please email rentals@harristheaterchicago.org. Ticket purchases: To purchase tickets, visit harristheaterchicago.org, call or visit the Box O ce at 312.334.7777 Monday through Friday, 12–5 p.m. or until curtain on performance days. In consideration of other patrons and the performers: Please turn o all cell phones. Photography is not permitted in the eater at any time and texting during performance is strictly prohibited. Film or digital images will be con scated or deleted by the Harris eater house sta ; violators will be subject to a ne. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the house management. Smoking is prohibited within the Harris eater. Allowance of personal items and baggage into the auditorium space is at the sole discretion of house management. For your safety: Please take a moment and note the nearest exit. In the event of an emergency, follow the directions of the Harris eater house sta . In the event of an illness or injury, inform the Harris eater House Manager. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible seating locations, swing arm aisle seating, and inclusive/wheelchair accessible restrooms are available on all auditoriumseating levels. eHarris is also equippedwith an Infrared Assistive Listening Device system. Headsets are available for check out at the Harris Security Desk located on Level 1. Large print programs are available for all Harris eater Presents engagements, located at the Level 1 coat check. Please call the Box O ce in advance at 312.334.7777 regarding ticketing and accessible seating questions. If inquiring on any additional accommodation requests to enhance your performance experience, please reach out to access@harristheaterchicago.org or call 312.334.2486 at least two weeks in advance of the performance. Parking: Discounted parking validation is available for all ticket holders using the Millennium Park Garage. A validation machine is located next to the Box O ce on the Orchestra Level, as you enter the eater lobby. Lost and found: Retrieved items will be held for 30 days with the Harris eater house sta at 312.334.2403. INFORMATION Harris eater for Music and Dance Photo By Hedrich Blessing