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Remember these young citizens, they are the new City Council for
the year 2035.
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The Grant Park Orchestra looking good and sounding better in their
new home.
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The Public bathrooms are both numerous and clean.
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          Concerts include the world-premiere of John
          Corigliano s Midsummer Fanfare, commissioned
     by the Grant Park Music Festival to mark the occasion

Chicago- The Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus present the first concerts
in their long-awaited new home, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, on July 16, 17 and 18, 2004. This state-of-the-art venue was
designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry and features an unparalleled acoustic system created by the Talaske Group, Inc. The Grant Park Music Festival is presented by the Chicago Park District and the Chicago 'Department of Cultural Affairs.

Acclaimed by critics and beloved by audiences, the Grant Park Music
Festival is the nation s only remaining free, municipally funded, outdoor
summer classical music series. The 82-member Grant Park Orchestra
and 60-member Chorus are led by Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar,
Principal Guest Conductor James Paul, and Chorus Director Christopher Bell.

"The Jay Pritzker Pavilion is the most sophisticated outdoor classical
music venue in the world and we are proud to present the first concerts
on its stage" said Grant Park Music Festival Artistic and General
Director James W. Palermo. "The new sound system at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion will revolutionize how people listen to outdoor classical music."

The July 16-18 Grant Park Music Festival concerts are the centerpiece
of the grand opening of Millennium Park, three days of free concerts, dancing, interactive activities, family entertainment, tours and more.
Other highlights of the weekend include performances by Chicago
favorites in every musical style, from opera to pop, a "People s Parade" featuring performing groups from neighborhoods throughout the city, art making activities and tours of the park.

The highlight of each Grant Park Music Festival concert is the world premiere of John Corigliano s Midsummer Fanfare, a new piece commissioned for the occasion by the Grant Park Music Festival and inspired by the stainless steel ribbons that envelop the new Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

"The Grant Park Music Festival epitomizes the best in free, outdoor classical music. I am honored that Carlos Kalmar asked me to write a
new work for the opening of Chicago s magnificent new park," said Midsummer Fanfare composer John Corigliano.

For more information, please call the Grant Park Music Festival Hotline at (312)-742-GPMF (4763) or visit the Festival s website at www.grantparkmusicfestival.com. This information is subject to change.

For more information about Millennium Park Grand Opening events, visit www.millenniumpark.orgor call 312.742.1168.