CSO FOR KIDS

Once Upon a Symphony®

Saturdays at 10:00 or 11:45

Once Upon a Symphony programs combine vibrant music played by members of the CSO, storytelling and enchanting visuals to create a unique and magical concert experience. Programs are designed specially to introduce the youngest audience members to the amazing world of classical music. Perfect for ages 3-5.

Buntrock Hall at Symphony Center

12/9, 1/6, 2/10 The Three Little Pigs

4/6, 4/20, 5/18 Goldilocks and the Three Bears

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Family Matinees

Saturdays at 11:00 AM or 12:45 PM

A great next step for Once Upon a Symphony graduates, the Family Matinee series features fun and engaging kid-friendly programs. Special guests join members of the CSO in treasured classical music performances guaranteed to create unforgettable memories for the whole family. Programs to be announced. Perfect for ages 5-12.

AM | PM 3-concert series

11/4, 2/17, 5/11

The CSO offers weekday concerts exclusively for school groups. Please encourage the teachers in your life to contact the Negaunee Music Institute for more information at 312-294-3076.

Piano

Sundays at 3:00

Revel in solo and duo piano performances by acclaimed recitalists assembled on the Symphony Center Presents Piano series. Hear piano masterworks by Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Lizst and Prokofiev, along with a new work by Australian composer Brett Dean, performed by Symphony Center favorites including Evgeny Kissin, Sir András Schiff and Yefim Bronfman, as well as series debuts by Lucas & Arthur Jussen and Bruce Liu.

A Full 8-concert series A1 4-concert selection A2 4-concert selection

11/12 A2 Sir András Schiff 3/10 A1 Benjamin Grosvenor

1/21 A1 Lucas & Arthur Jussen 4/14 A2 Yefim Bronfman

2/4 A2 Hélène Grimaud 5/19 A1 Evgeny Kissin

2/25 A1 Pierre-Laurent Aimard 6/2 A2 Bruce Liu

Chamber Music

Evenings at 7:30 & Sundays at 3:00*

The most illustrious names in classical music perform dazzling virtuosic recitals and intimate collaborations. Delight in two programs featuring legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma, plus watch as superstar pianist Mitsuko Uchida leads the Mahler Chamber Orchestra in two of Mozart’s greatest piano concertos. Explore three famous piano trios performed by three outstanding soloists and recitals by renowned violinists CSO Artist-in-Residence Hilary Hahn and Maxim Vengerov, returning to Symphony Center after a 17-year absence.

A Full 6-concert series A1 3-concert selection

A1 3-concert selection A2 3-concert selection

10/22* A1 Jean-Yves Thibaudet, 3/26 A2 Mahler Chamber Orchestra & Lisa Batiashvili & Mitsuko Uchida

Gautier Capuçon 4/7* A1 Yo-Yo Ma & Kathryn Stott

11/10 A2 Maxim Vengerov 6/9* A1 Hilary Hahn & Friends

2/3 A2 Ax, Kavakos & Ma

Orchestras

Tuesday at 7:30 & Sunday at 3:00*

Symphony Center welcomes two of the world’s finest orchestras led by today’s most distinguished conductors. Daniel Barenboim returns to Chicago leading the venerable Staatskapelle Berlin in an all-Brahms program, and Sir Simon Rattle brings Mahler’s mighty Sixth Symphony in his first U.S. tour as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra’s chief conductor.

A 2-concert series

11/28 Staatskapelle Berlin

Daniel Barenboim CONDUCTOR

4/28* Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra

Sir Simon Rattle CONDUCTOR

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CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SYMPHONY CENTER PRESENTS

CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SYMPHONY CENTER PRESENTS

Orchestra Hall Seating Charts

Orchestra Hall Seating Charts

CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SYMPHONY CENTER PRESENTS Visit cso.org/seats for additional seating charts.

Orchestra Hall Seating Charts

For additional seating charts, visit cso.org/seats

For additional seating charts, visit cso.org/seats

For additional seating charts, visit cso.org/seats

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