Nichols Concert Hall Ticketing Policy and Reservations
The Music Institute of Chicago is pleased to host five resident ensembles (Apollo's Fire, Chicago a capella, Civitas Ensemble, the Orion Ensemble, and Rembrandt Chamber Players) and, new this season, WorldClassMusic.Live, a Resident Company who brings world music to Nichols Concert Hall for the 2025-2026 season.
These partnerships includes a range of public performances showcasing the breadth and depth of great music-making in Chicago and beyond and compliments the Music Institute's "Nichols Concert Hall Presents" series as well a robust calendar of Music Institute of Chicago faculty and student performances and other special events. In addition, resident ensembles will expand enrichment opportunities available to Music Institute of Chicago students through master classes and other educational offerings.
How to request free tickets for Nichols Concert Hall Resident Ensemble performances
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Registered Music Institute of Chicago students may request
a complimentary ticket for themselves plus one guest.- If you have more than 1 student enrolled at MIC, you will need to make separate orders for each registered student.
- If you have more than 1 student enrolled at MIC, you will need to make separate orders for each registered student.
- If additional tickets are needed, they can be purchased separately.
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All seating is General Admission. Official tickets will be issued by the participating organization via EMAIL or held at the BOX OFFICE before the performance.
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Ticket registration opens three weeks prior to the scheduled event and closes 48 hours before the event.
Please Note:
Only register for an event if you are able to attend. Attendance will be checked after the event. Those with more than 2 missed performance reservations will be be unable to request free tickets to future events.
Schedule of ticketed Events
September 2025
World Class Music Live presents: Goran Ivanovic, guitar (Croatia)
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Goran Ivanovic, Croatia's guitar master makes his first solo Chicagoland shows in 5 years! Goran Ivanovic is a genre-defying artist whose original compositions draw from a rich tapestry of influences — classical, Balkan, cinematic soundtracks and contemporary harmonic language. His music is rooted in the acoustic tradition, yet constantly evolving, blending intricate fingerstyle technique with deeply emotional storytelling.
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Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Chicago a capella presents: ¡Cantaré!
Hear dynamic new works by Mexican composers—commissioned through Chicago a capella's ¡Cantaré! program and brought to life by their ensemble of ten singers. Pack your (musical) bags and head to Mexico to enjoy songs showcasing the vibrant voices of this beautiful country.
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Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Orion Ensemble with special guest Stephen Boe, viola
The Orion Ensemble opens its 33rd season with a concert of fantastic chamber music joined by guest violist Stephen Boe. Featuring works by: Mozart, Huydts, and Brahms.
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October 2025
Apollo's Fire presents: Purcell's Dido & Aeneas
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Dido and Aeneas, the ancient Roman myth of love and betrayal, was recounted 2000 years ago in Virgil’s Aeneid – and still resonates today. The Trojan hero Aeneas lands on the shores of Carthage, where the beautiful and proud Queen Dido reigns. Just after winning her love, Aeneas suddenly departs – summoned by the gods. Was it destiny or betrayal? No composer has evoked this question with more poignancy than Henry Purcell, whose renowned 17th-century opera Dido & Aeneas is a gem of the baroque repertoire. The program includes sparkling instrumental dances from Purcell’s King Arthur and The Fairy-Queen.
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Rembrandt Chamber Musicians present: Beethoven Septet
Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Rembrandt Chamber Musicians present an evening of vivid storytelling and classical charm. The program features Beethoven’s Septet in E-flat major, Op. 20, Strauss’s playful Till Eulenspiegel Einmal Anders!, and Mozart’s Clarinet Quartet in B-flat Major. From elegance to mischief to romantic drama, this concert promises a rich and engaging musical journey.
Featuring: John Macfarlane, violin; Carol Cook, viola; Austin Fisher, cello; Alex Horton, double bass; Heesoo Kim, clarinet; William Buchman, bassoon; Fritz Foss, horn
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World Music Live presents: Damir Imamovic Trio (Bosnia)
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Born to a family of bards in Sarajevo, Damir's immersion in the world of Balkan music was, perhaps, inevitable given that his grandfather Zaim was one of the most renowned folk and sevdalinka musicians of mid-20th century Yugoslavia. Sevdah is a richly evocative Bosnian word, meaning pining or a longing (for a loved one, a place, a time) that is both joyous and painful, being the main theme of sevdalinka lyrics - comparable to Portuguese fado, Greek rembetika or French chanson in its dramatic narratives. Damir has dedicated his career to performing the music of his homeland and sharing its rich, enchanting melodies and stories with audiences worldwide and educating listeners on its vibrant history.