Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy an evening of sumptuous color featuring Debussy’s glistening ode to spring and a work inspired by Bela Bartok’s Hungarian heritage. Symphony Center favorite Emanuel Ax plays Brahms’ …

Mahler’s transcendent First Symphony set the stage for the modern symphony. Hear this groundbreaking composition performed by “one of the world’s greatest Mahler orchestras” (Chicago Tribune). Gautier Capucon, …

Riccardo Muti leads an evening of dramatic and evocative works, pairing Respighi’s captivating Pines of Rome with a rare performance of Bizet’s own portrait of the great city. …

“Uchida’s remarkable approach to the piano is a given. But the way in which Muti and the Orchestra seemed to be breathing as one with her every second …

Mikko Franck makes a welcome return to conduct composers of his native Finland, including Sibelius’ spirited Violin Concerto with Hilary Hahn, “the epitome of violinist perfection” (Nurnberger Nachrichten), …

Experience a lively evening of South American and Spanish music led by charismatic conductor Giancarlo Guerrero in his Orchestra Hall debut. Hear popular works by Ginastera, Chabrier, Piazzolla …

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and The Joffrey Ballet bring to life neo-classical works by Stravinsky. This electrifying collaboration includes a world premiere ballet set to the Dumbarton Oaks …

In her CSO debut, Australian conductor Simone Young, renowned for her interpretations of both opera and symphonic music, leads a radiantly romantic program that includes excerpts from the …

Riccardo Muti leads Gershwin’s cinematic An American in Paris and Tchaikovsky’s inventive Suite No. 3. Also on the program is the world premiere of a bass trombone concerto …

“For more than 40 years, Riccardo Muti has been the king of Verdi conductors, the one who most makes you feel you are hearing the composer’s operas for …