Winter is a fact of life, but Ars Viva will keep you warm with great music: Grieg’s best-loved melodies; Nielsen’s meltingly lyrical violin concerto with the consummate Chinese-American artist, Yang Liu (acclaimed as “best of the billion!”); and a richly rewarding Sibelius symphony often on the lists of musicians’ favorites.
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Twice named professional “Orchestra of the Year” by the Illinois Council of Orchestras, Ars Viva is distinguished by performances of very high quality. Led by Music Director Alan Heatherington, Ars Viva is composed of many of the finest players in the Chicago area, including members of the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Founded in 1995, Ars Viva quickly took its place among the finest orchestras in metropolitan Chicago.