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Description
Join your ASO on Valentine’s Day Weekend for a concert of love, passion, and the fiery rhythms of Spain and Latin America.
Experience music from West Side Story and Carmen, and the Argentinian Jazz Concerto “Latin American Chronicles”
Saturday, February 14, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
NOTE: Updated performance location to Hinkley High School Auditorium
- Kids & students FREE
- Seniors, military, and first responders half-price
- No dress code
- Plenty of free parking
- Pre-Concert talk with Maestro Jeremy Cuebas 30-minutes prior to each performance, included with your ticket purchase.
You Will Experience:
- Favorite music from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, including “Maria,” “Somewhere,” “America,” and “Tonight.”
- A clarinet solo blending classical, jazz, and Argentinian folk music in Latin American Chronicles by Argentinian composer Daniel Freiberg, featuring Clarinet Soloist Wesley Ferreira.
- The seductive "Habanera," the buffoonish “Toreador Song,” and other recognizable tunes from the opera Carmen by French composer George Bizet.
What people are saying about the ASO:
"It was a very enjoyable event, even for someone who does not understand music very well. Two hours and twenty dollars so well spent."
"This was our 3rd time and we brought some friends who had never been and they also loved it!"
"We always feel relaxed, happy, and more connected after a concert. Every performance we have attended as season ticket holders has been excellent."
"We ALWAYS look forward to Aurora Symphony. My son absolutely loves the Aurora Symphony! We all do."
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear? Come as you are! There's no dress code. Most people wear business casual, some people dress up, and some people are comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt. Our concerts are not stuffy and we just want you to come enjoy some music!
Do I need to know a lot about classical music to have a good time? New to classical concerts? Don't worry! All of our concerts are designed to be welcoming and accessible to everybody. Our conductor also provides brief, friendly introductions to the concert and to each piece and a pre-concert talk 30-mintes before the concert.
How long is the concert? Approximately 2 hours including one 20-minute intermission.
Is there parking? Plenty of free parking is available at the venue.
When should we arrive? Most people arrive 30-40 minutes before the concert to get great seats and enjoy our conductor's pre-concert talk (30 minutes before the performance).
Are the concessions? There are no concessions or alcohol at the concert, but there are restaurants nearby for before or after. Water fountains are available.
Date & Time
Feb 14 - 15, 2026