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SEP 23

Symphony Ball: Muti & Kavakos

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Riccardo Muti CONDUCTOR

Leonidas Kavakos VIOLIN

TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto | GIORDANO Intermezzo from Fedora

PUCCINI Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut | LEONCAVALLO Intermezzo from Pagliacci

VERDI Overture to Giovanna d’Arco

Celebrate the start of a new season with Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Ball, an unforgettable red-carpet evening complete with a champagne toast. The “astoundingly virtuosic and blazingly insightful” (The Guardian) Leonidas Kavakos joins the CSO in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. Instrumental selections from Italian operas conclude the concert, underscoring the Chicago Tribune’s assertion that “no living conductor knows more about these scores” than Riccardo Muti.

Enhance your concert experience with a gala package including a private preconcert reception for patrons and sponsors in Buntrock Hall and postconcert dinner and dancing at The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. For more information, please email symphonyball@cso.org or call 312-294-3185.

DEC 19

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass

Michael Mulcahy CONDUCTOR

A December staple, the annual concert by the legendary CSO brass draws in listeners from around the world. The ensemble offers a virtuosic showcase of traditional favorites and symphonic masterworks arranged for brass ensemble.

Presented in collaboration with the Midwest Clinic, an International Band and Orchestra Conference.

DEC 15-23

Merry, Merry Chicago!

Thomas Wilkins CONDUCTOR

Symphony Center’s beloved tradition continues with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing traditional carols and festive holiday songs. Thomas Wilkins conducts this celebration guaranteed to inspire holiday cheer in listeners of all ages.

JUNE 4

Shaken, Not Stirred

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

John Morris Russell CONDUCTOR

Capathia Jenkins VOCALS

Enjoy a concert featuring iconic music from the ageless James Bond movie franchise, including hits from Skyfall, Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and more. John Morris Russell conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra alongside Broadway star and vocal powerhouse Capathia Jenkins in this salute to the notorious secret agent.