Joseph Schwantner News and Upcoming Events

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The official site lists two dated events: the Chicago premiere of the Concerto for Violin and Orchestra at the Grant Park Music Festival on July 10, 2026, 8:00 PM, and Fast Track – Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble on November 16, 2024. Both appear in the site's News & Events section, which is the place to check for performance updates.

What the site currently lists

Date Event Venue / Context
Nov 16, 2024 Fast Track — Concerto for Percussion and Wind Ensemble Listed under News & Events
Jul 10, 2026, 8:00 PM Chicago Premiere of Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Grant Park Music Festival

These are the only dated entries shown in the site's News & Events area, so anything beyond them would need to be confirmed elsewhere.

Who each listing is useful for

  • Audiences in Chicago — the July 10, 2026 Grant Park Music Festival date is the one concrete, publicly scheduled opportunity to hear the Violin Concerto premiere in that city.
  • Performers and conductors — the Fast Track percussion listing points to a work for percussion and wind ensemble, useful if you're programming or studying that repertoire.
  • Presenters and ensembles — the two entries show the kinds of forces involved (orchestra; wind ensemble with percussion soloist), which helps when assessing a piece for a season.

How to follow updates

The site pairs News & Events with a Radio Player and a Featured Video section, so you can listen to or watch works while tracking performances. For the most current schedule, check the News & Events page directly rather than relying on a single visit — the listing above reflects what the site shows at the time of writing, and dates can be added or changed.

If you're planning around a specific performance, confirm the date, time, and venue with the presenting organization (for example, the Grant Park Music Festival) before making travel or ticket decisions.