Fantastic and Magical Pops Concert with the Northwest Symphony Orchestra!

Northwest Symphony Orchestra Presents: Fantastic and Magical Pops Sunday, February 1, 2026 – 3:00 PM at The Auditorium at Forest View Educational Center, 2121 South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights, IL

Step into a world of enchantment as the Northwest Symphony Orchestra brings magic, mystery, and adventure to life in its upcoming pops concert, Fantastic and Magical Pops. On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM, audiences will be transported to realms both fantastical and awe-inspiring through a program of beloved orchestral showpieces and iconic film scores.

The concert opens with Mussorgsky’s thrilling Night on Bald Mountain and Weber’s dramatic Overture to Der Freischütz, setting the stage with darkly powerful sounds. From there, listeners will journey into cinematic worlds with music from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and How to Train Your Dragon, each brimming with sweeping themes and heroic energy.

The program continues with Grieg’s mischievous In the Hall of the Mountain King and Saint-Saëns’ haunting Danse Macabre, both guaranteed to stir the imagination. Broadway fans will delight in highlights from Wicked, while film lovers will revel in selections from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Disney’s Frozen, bringing familiar melodies to life with symphonic grandeur.

The evening culminates with Stravinsky’s Berceuse and Finale from The Firebird, a dazzling masterpiece that blends mystery, beauty, and triumph. Together, these works create a concert experience that is both family-friendly and artistically rich—perfect for longtime symphony-goers and newcomers alike.

Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 seniors (65+), $10 students with ID. Children under 14 attend free with a ticketed adult. Tickets are available at the door, online on this EventBrite listing, online at www.northwestsymphony.org, or by phone at 847-965-7271.

This concert is presented in partnership with District 214 Community Education. NSO gratefully acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the CME Group Foundation.

Join the Northwest Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable afternoon of music that celebrates the fantastic and magical. Tickets are available now, and seating is limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary performance in Arlington Heights.