2026/27 Season Brochure

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In every note exists a moment — a chance to be transformed by the power of music.

A concert is shaped by many moments: the warm golden glow of the lobby, the hum of fellow audience members heading to their seats and, woven throughout it all, the music. From the dramatic roar of a full orchestra to the final gesture of a brilliant soloist, each note reflects centuries of evolution and lifetimes of dedication, creating unforgettable experiences that move, uplift and linger long after the final chord fades.

For the 2026/27 Season, make music part of the moments that matter most to you.

Zell Music Director Designate KlausMäkelä

Music Director Emeritus for Life RiccardoMuti

2026/27 CSO

Artist-in-Residence

Jean-YvesThibaudet

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Classical

Step into a season shaped by defining moments: exciting debuts, dazzling virtuosity and the timeless power of Beethoven woven throughout. From soaring symphonies to intimate solo showcases, each concert reveals the power of music in the present and its enduring influence on the future.

September

Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn

17 THU B | B2 7:30

18 FRI A | A1 1:30

19 SAT B | B1 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Petr Popelka conductor

Hilary Hahn violin

SCHUMANN Overture to MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto

DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 5

Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto is packed with magical melodies and sparkling action, and there’s no more stylish interpreter than Hilary Hahn. Dvořák’s Fifth Symphony transports listeners from a country meadow to a Viennese ballroom.

Mäkelä Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich

24 THU A | A1 7:30

25 FRI A | A2 1:30

26 SAT A | A1 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Klaus Mäkelä conductor

SIBELIUS Symphony No. 7

SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 4

Two exhilarating symphonies launch the fall residency of Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä — one that travels through majestic Nordic landscapes and another that reveals a Soviet-era composer in all his brilliant audacity.

Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations

15 THU A | A2 7:30

16 FRI A | A2 1:30

17 SAT B | B2 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Giancarlo Guerrero conductor

Anne Akiko Meyers violin

SIERRA Fandangos

MÁRQUEZ Fandango first cso performance

ELGAR Enigma Variations

Few contemporary violin concertos have made a splash quite like Márquez’s Fandango Meyers — for whom it was written — along with another vibrant take on the fandango and a touching series of musical portraits by Elgar.

Sleeping Beauty & Dvořák Cello Concerto

22 THU C | C1 7:30

23 FRI WHEATON A Edman Memorial Chapel

24 SAT A | A2 7:30

25 SUN A | A2 3:00

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider

Jian Wang cello

NIELSEN Overture to Maskarade

DVOŘÁK Cello Concerto

TCHAIKOVSKY Suite from

Jian Wang returns in Dvořák’s soaring Cello Concerto, the crown jewel of Romantic cello repertoire. Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty Suite transports you to the Golden Age of ballet.

Brahms Requiem

29 THU A | A1 7:30

30 FRI A | A1 1:30

31 SAT B | B1 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider conductor

Louise Alder soprano cso debut

Konstantin Krimmel baritone

Chicago Symphony Chorus

Donald Palumbo chorus director

MOZART Symphony No. 36 (Linz)

BRAHMS A German Requiem

Brahms called A German Requiem his “human requiem,” and the gently powerful score offers a chance to reflect on love, sorrow and the passing of time. Mozart’s Linz Symphony is at once joyous and contemplative.

November

Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita

5 THU B | B1 7:30

6 FRI A | A2 1:30

7 SAT C | C2 7:30

8 SUN A | A1 3:00

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Marek Janowski conductor

Mao Fujita piano cso debut

WAGNER Prelude to Parsifal

R. STRAUSS Burlesque

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5

Rising pianist Mao Fujita has made Strauss’ Burlesque a calling card, playing it “with the maturity of someone twice his age” (Bachtrack). Framing his performance are Wagner’s radiant Parsifal prelude and Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony.

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NOV 11 WED 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Carlos Miguel Prieto conductor

Yo-Yo Ma cello

GINASTERA Four Dances from Estancia

SHOSTAKOVICH Cello Concerto No. 1

RACHMANINOV Symphonic Dances

For all the rich dimensions of Yo-Yo Ma’s storied career, Shostakovich’s concerto holds a special place. Experience the work’s searing emotional canvas, along with Rachmaninov’s plush and glittering dance suite.

NOV 13 FRI 7:30 NOV 14 SAT 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Andrew Bird violin and vocals

Jacomo Bairos conductor

Grammy-nominated violinist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird makes his CSO debut with his acclaimed record The Mysterious Production of Eggs

Featuring a full album performance with orchestral arrangements, the concert caps off with a suite of fan-favorite tunes from his near 30-year repertoire.

Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

19 THU C | C2 7:30

20 FRI B | B2 7:30

21 SAT A | A1 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Jaap van Zweden conductor

Vadim Gluzman violin

WOLFE Liberty Bell first cso performance

PROKOFIEV Violin Concerto No. 2

RACHMANINOV Symphony No. 2

Be swept away by yearning passion, nostalgia and soaring climaxes. Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony draws you from one movement into the next, and Chicago favorite

Muti, Welter & Dvořák 8

cso debut soprano cso debut countertenor cso debut

bass-baritone cso debut

Chicago Symphony Chorus chorus director

Filled with uplifting messages and intimate storytelling, Handel’s oratorio never fails to inspire. A stellar cast of soloists and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are conducted by Baroque music authority Masaaki Suzuki.

February

Rana Plays Tchaikovsky

THU A | A2 7:30

FRI WHEATON A 7:30

Edman Memorial Chapel

SAT C | C1 7:30

SUN A | A2 3:00

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Dima Slobodeniouk conductor

Beatrice Rana piano

BEETHOVEN Leonore Overture No. 3

TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1

NIELSEN Symphony No. 4 (The Inextinguishable)

Tchaikovsky’s explosive concerto with Beatrice Rana, one of “the finest pianists out there” (The Philadelphia Inquirer), anchors a program steeped in heroic struggle — from Beethoven’s meditation on freedom to Nielsen’s wartime vision of “everything that moves, that desires life.”

Thibaudet & The Mermaid

THU C | C1 7:30

FRI A | A2 1:30 SAT A | A2 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Fabien Gabel conductor

Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano

MUSSORGSKY (orch. Rimsky-Korsakov)

relude to Khovanshchina

KHACHATURIAN Piano Concerto

ZEMLINSKY The Mermaid

2026/27 CSO Artist-in-Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet takes on Khachaturian’s concerto, a beguiling, colorful blend of Russian Romanticism and Armenian folk music. Mussorgsky’s portrait of a Moscow sunrise and Zemlinsky’s luscious retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale frame the program.

Karina Canellakis & Randall Goosby

Egmont

Symphony No. 15

While in a hospital bed, Shostakovich embarked on his final symphony and filled it with memories from his profound musical life. Mozart’s effervescent concerto is a calling card for the engaging Randall Goosby.

Honeck Conducts Bates & Mahler 1

1:30 7:30

ymphony Orchestra conductor

The Escapist Symphony world premiere, cso commission Symphony No. 1

Come along on two heroic journeys. The world premiere The Escapist Symphony by Mason Bates draws on his The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, inspired by an anti-fascist superhero tale. Gustav Mahler’s First Symphony follows, charting a path from nature’s awakening to a storm-tossed finale.

March

Bicket, Weiss & Bach

4 THU A | A1 7:30

5 FRI B | B2 7:30

6 SAT B | B1 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Harry Bicket conductor

Orion Weiss piano

MOZART Serenata notturna

BACH Keyboard Concerto No. 1

BACH Keyboard Concerto No. 3

PÄRT Summa first cso performance

PROKOFIEV Symphony No. 1 (Classical)

Orion Weiss is the soloist in two of Bach’s most celebrated concertos in this era-spanning program that also features gems by Mozart and Pärt, plus Prokofiev’s affectionate parody of Haydn.

Beethoven Violin Concerto & Mendelssohn

11 THU C | C2 7:30

12 FRI A | A1 1:30

13 SAT A | A1 7:30

14 SUN A | A2 3:00

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Maxim Emelyanychev conductor

Isabelle Faust violin

MENDELSSOHN-HENSEL first cso performance

MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 5 ( BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

Vast and noble, Beethoven’s revolutionary concerto is a perfect vehicle for the insights and golden sound of Isabelle Faust. Felix Mendelssohn’s symphony features a stately fantasy on a chorale by Martin Luther, and the first CSO performance of an overture by Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel reveals her distinct musical voice and command of form.

A Little Night Music

18 THU A | A2 7:30

19 FRI WHEATON A Edman Memorial Chapel

20 SAT C | C1 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

James Gaffigan conductor

Alisa Weilerstein cello

PROKOFIEV Symphony-Concerto

MOZART Eine kleine Nachtmusik

SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4

Prokofiev’s concerto is a speciality of Alisa Weilerstein, who captures its visceral joy and sardonic humor. Robert Schumann’s Fourth Symphony is a fervent memento of his happy marriage. Eine kleine Nachtmusik reveals Mozart at his most charming.

March

Lang Lang Plays the Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Paavo Järvi conductor

Lang Lang piano

Beethoven Piano Concertos 1 & 4

24 WED 7:30

BEETHOVEN Overture to Fidelio

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 1

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 4

One of classical music’s most celebrated ambassadors, Lang Lang kicks off this thrilling trio of programs with the First Piano Concerto — the daring twists of which pushed the limits of Classical convention — and the searching and sublime Fourth Piano Concerto.

Beethoven Piano Concertos 2 & 3

26 FRI 1:30

BEETHOVEN Consecration of the House Overture

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2

BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3

The second installment treats listeners to the delightfully droll Second Piano Concerto, which Beethoven wrote for his public debut concert in Vienna, and the stormy and rapturous Third, with its nods to revolutionary-era marches.

Beethoven Emperor Concerto

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Lang Lang, Paavo Järvi and the CSO conclude their Beethoven cycle with the Emperor Concerto, considered one of the greatest piano concertos ever written. The Orchestra shines in Beethoven’s irrepressible Fourth Symphony.

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Following his spellbinding appearance last season, Augustin Hadelich returns for Korngold’s Violin Concerto paired with Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony, which swings from dark

Muti Conducts Rossini

C | C2 7:30

B | B2 7:30

A | A1 7:30

ymphony Orchestra

Riccardo Muti

mezzo-soprano

bass-baritone

William Tell first cso performance

A specialty of Riccardo Muti, Rossini’s Stabat mater fuses operatic drama with devotional majesty. Music from opens the program, including the overture whose whirlwind finale has raced from the opera house

Hrůša Conducts Shostakovich

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ymphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 7 (Leningrad)

Composed during the siege of Leningrad in World War II, Shostakovich’s Seventh Symphony captures the spirit of resistance with raw immediacy. Named 2026 Conductor Musical America, Jakub Hrůša leads a powerful performance of this landmark work.

Glover, Chen & the CSO

22 THU B | B1 7:30

23 FRI A | A2 1:30

24 SAT A | A2 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Dame Jane Glover

first cso performance

Join Dame Jane Glover and the CSO for Haydn’s playful Symphony and Michael Abels’ witty take on Vivaldi. Also enjoy Richard Strauss’ mercurial concerto, here featuring Concertmaster Robert Chen, and Ravel’s tender

Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9

6 THU A | A1 7:30

7 FRI A | A1 1:30

8 SAT A | A1 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Manfred Honeck conductor

Marianne Crebassa mezzo-soprano

MAHLER Songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn

BRUCKNER Symphony No. 9

Bruckner’s final symphony creates a world of serenity and soaring majesty. Manfred Honeck guides us through this masterpiece along with Mahler’s bittersweet song cycle featuring mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa.

Mäkelä, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1

ymphony Orchestra

united states premiere, cso co-commission

Violin Concerto No. 1 first cso performance

Klaus Mäkelä surveys music of his native Finland with works by Magnus Lindberg: a CSO co-commission, followed by his First Violin Concerto, played by Lisa Batiashvili. An exuberant Sibelius symphony concludes the program.

Tan Dun: Water Concerto & Marco Polo

| B2 7:30 | A2 1:30 | C1 7:30

ymphony Orchestra

conductor cso debut

Yuri Yamashita percussion cso debut

Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds first cso performance Concerto first cso performance

Concerto for Orchestra from Marco Polo first cso performance

Explore the kaleidoscopic musical world of Tan Dun, who leads the CSO in three of his inventive works that make use of everything from ancient relics to water and recorded bird songs.

Esa-Pekka Salonen & Yunchan Lim

7:30 1:30

ymphony Orchestra

Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor

Yunchan Lim piano

SALONEN Tiu (Revised Version) united states premiere

LISZT Piano Concerto No. 2

BERLIOZ Selections from Romeo and Juliet

Pianist Yunchan Lim shows why he’s among today’s most thrilling Liszt interpreters in a program that also features

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting his own music and orchestral selections from Berlioz’s passionate Romeo and Juliet

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June

Concerto for Two Pianos with Lucas & Arthur Jussen

3 THU B | B1 7:30

4 FRI A | A2 1:30

5 SAT B | B2 7:30

6 SUN A | A1 3:00

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Kazuki Yamada conductor

Lucas Jussen piano

Arthur Jussen piano

GLASS The Light first cso performance

POULENC Concerto for Two Pianos

TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 2

Poulenc’s imaginative

Dutch brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen. Also discover a wondrous score by Glass and Tchaikovsky’s symphony built on Ukrainian folk tunes.

Rachmaninov Piano

Concerto No. 2

10 THU C | C2 7:30

11 FRI A | A1 1:30

12 SAT C | C2 7:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Sir Mark Elder conductor

Benjamin Grosvenor

RACHMANINOV Piano Concerto No. 2

ELGAR Symphony No.

British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor embraces both the romance and the danger of Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto. This sets the stage for Elgar’s most passionate work: his First Symphony.

Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9

17 THU A | A2 7:30

18 FRI B | B2 7:30

19 SAT A | A2 7:30

20 SUN A | A2 3:00

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Klaus Mäkelä conductor

Chen Reiss soprano

Sasha Cooke mezzo-soprano

Siyabonga Maqungo tenor cso debut

Gerald Finley bass-baritone cso debut

Chicago Symphony Chorus

Donald Palumbo chorus director

BEETHOVEN Elegy

BOULEZ Le soleil des eaux first cso performance

BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9

Two hundred years ago, Beethoven shook the world with his final symphony, and especially its Ode to Joy finale.

Klaus Mäkelä pairs this monumental work with Beethoven’s poignant Elegy and Boulez’s iridescent cantata.

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Thursdays at 7:30

A 10-Concert Package

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Klaus Mäkelä bookends this kaleidoscopic series with robust symphonies by Sibelius, Shostakovich and Beethoven. Also on the lineup are Romantic masterworks by Bruckner, Dvořák and Elgar; dazzling concertos, and a soaring choral landmark.

B 8-Concert Package

Includes B1+B2

Plan a perfect night on the town with this eightconcert lineup of cherished favorites, lesser-known gems and bold premieres. Hear symphonies by Haydn, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Dvořák and Mahler; a lavish cantata by Walton, and Tan Dun’s trailblazing music.

C 10-Concert Package

Includes C1+C2

Timeless tales of good against evil and of victory over darkness course through the concerts on this series. Hear sumptuous pieces by Berlioz, Rossini, Tchaikovsky and Zemlinsky, plus spiritual works by Handel and Mendelssohn.

A1-2 5-Concert Selection

9/24 A1 Mäkelä Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich 10/29 A1 Brahms Requiem 3/4 A1 Bicket, Weiss & Bach 4/15 A1 Hrůša Conducts Shostakovich 7 5/6A1 Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9

10/15 A2 Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations 12/3 A2 Muti, Welter & Dvořák 8 2/4 A2 Rana Plays Tchaikovsky 3/18 A2 A Little Night Music 6/17 A2 Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9

B1-2 4-Concert Selection

10/8 B1 Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast 11/5 B1 Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita 4/22 B1 Glover, Chen & the CSO 6/3 B1 Concerto for Two Pianos with Lucas & Arthur Jussen

9/17 B2 Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn 12/10 B2 Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman 2/25 B2 Honeck Conducts Bates & Mahler 1 5/20 B2 Tan Dun: Water Concerto & Marco Polo

C1-2 5-Concert Selection

10/22 C1 Sleeping Beauty & Dvořák Cello Concerto 12/17 C1 Handel’s Messiah

2/11 C1 Thibaudet & The Mermaid

5/13 C1 Mäkelä, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1

5/27 C1 Esa-Pekka Salonen & Yunchan Lim

10/1 C2 Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9 11/19 C2 Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

3/11 C2 Beethoven Violin Concerto & Mendelssohn

4/8 C2 Muti Conducts Rossini

6/10 C2 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2

Fridays at 1:30

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This flagship series offers a marvelously varied portrait of the CSO. Across 18 afternoons in Orchestra Hall, delve into symphonic masterworks from Beethoven to Shostakovich, hear today’s top soloists, and savor inspiring choral music from Brahms and Handel.

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Sample the best of the season’s offerings with this eight-concert series. Enjoy several iconic symphonies, immerse yourself in soulful Russian masterworks, and experience the vocal splendor of the Chicago Symphony Chorus.

WHEATON A 3-Concert Package

Spend your Friday nights with music by Tchaikovsky, Schumann and Nielsen as well as top soloists including Beatrice Rana and Alisa Weilerstein.

A1-2 9-Concert Selection

9/18 A1 Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn 10/2 A1 Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9 10/30 A1 Brahms Requiem 12/11 A1 Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman 2/19 A1 Karina Canellakis & Randall Goosby

3/12 A1 Beethoven Violin Concerto & Mendelssohn 5/7 A1 Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9

5/28 A1 Esa-Pekka Salonen & Yunchan Lim 6/11 A1 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2

9/25 A2 Mäkelä Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich 10/16 A2 Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations 11/6 A2 Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita 12/18 A2 Handel’s Messiah

2/12 A2 Thibaudet & The Mermaid

2/26 A2 Honeck Conducts Bates & Mahler 1

4/23 A2 Glover, Chen & the CSO

5/21 A2 Tan Dun: Water Concerto & Marco Polo

6/4 A2 Concerto for Two Pianos with Lucas & Arthur Jussen

B1-2 4-Concert Selection

10/9 B1 Mäkelä, Petrushka & Belshazzar’s Feast 12/4 B1 Muti, Welter & Dvořák 8 4/2 B1 Jordan, Hadelich & Tchaikovsky 4 4/16 B1 Hrůša Conducts Shostakovich 7

11/20 B2 Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

3/5 B2 Bicket, Weiss & Bach

4/9 B2 Muti Conducts Rossini 6/18 B2 Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9

CSO at Wheaton — Edman Memorial Chapel 10/23 Sleeping Beauty & Dvořák Cello Concerto 2/5 Rana Plays Tchaikovsky 3/19 A Little Night Music

Saturdays at 7:30

A 10-Concert Package

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Recommended for aficionados and newcomers alike, this 10-concert series spotlights deeply rewarding symphonies from Haydn to Shostakovich. Immerse yourself in great musical storytelling by Tchaikovsky, Zemlinsky and Mason Bates, and savor the passion and spirituality of Rossini.

B 8-Concert Package

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Gather with friends or your special someone in Orchestra Hall for eight nights of enthralling music. Hear sweeping works by Elgar, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky and Korngold, and experience music based on the Spanish fandango and the Viennese waltz.

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Leading soloists of our day perform some of the most thrilling and demanding concertos in this 10-concert collection. Immerse yourself in works by Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev and Richard Strauss.

A1-2 5-Concert Selection

9/26 A1 Mäkelä Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich 11/21 A1 Jaap van Zweden & Vadim Gluzman

3/13 A1 Beethoven Violin Concerto & Mendelssohn 4/10 A1 Muti Conducts Rossini 5/8 A1 Honeck Conducts Mahler & Bruckner 9

10/24 A2 Sleeping Beauty & Dvořák Cello Concerto 2/13 A2 Thibaudet & The Mermaid 2/27 A2 Honeck Conducts Bates & Mahler 1 4/24 A2 Glover, Chen & the CSO 6/19 A2 Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9

B1-2 4-Concert Selection

9/19 B1 Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn

10/31 B1 Brahms Requiem

3/6 B1 Bicket, Weiss & Bach

5/15 B1 Mäkelä, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1

10/17 B2 Guerrero Leads Fandangos & Enigma Variations 12/12 B2 Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman 4/3 B2 Jordan, Hadelich & Tchaikovsky 4 6/5 B2 Concerto for Two Pianos with Lucas & Arthur Jussen

C1-2 5-Concert Selection

10/3 C1 Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9

12/19 C1 Handel’s Messiah 2/6 C1 Rana Plays Tchaikovsky

3/20 C1 A Little Night Music 5/22 C1 Tan Dun: Water Concerto & Marco Polo

11/7 C2 Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita 12/5 C2 Muti, Welter & Dvořák 8 2/20 C2 Karina Canellakis & Randall Goosby 4/17 C2 Hrůša Conducts Shostakovich 7 6/12 C2 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2

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A 10-Concert Package

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A Sunday series is the perfect way to end your busy weekend. Immerse yourself in rich, timeless favorites by Beethoven, Mahler and Tchaikovsky, as well as infrequently heard gems by Elgar, Nielsen and Glass.

A1-2 5-Concert Selection

10/4 A1 Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 9 11/8 A1 Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita 2/21 A1 Karina Canellakis & Randall Goosby 5/16 A1 Mäkelä, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1 6/6 A1 Concerto for Two Pianos with Lucas & Arthur Jussen

10/25 A2 Sleeping Beauty & Dvořák Cello Concerto 2/7 A2 Rana Plays Tchaikovsky 3/14 A2 Beethoven Violin Concerto & Mendelssohn 4/18 A2 Hrůša Conducts Shostakovich 7 6/20 A2 Mäkelä Conducts Beethoven 9

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Follow Beethoven’s evolution at the keyboard as superstar pianist Lang Lang performs all five piano concertos with the CSO across three special concerts, from youthful brilliance to the commanding Emperor.

Lang Lang Plays the Complete Beethoven Concertos

3/24 Beethoven Piano Concertos 1 & 4

3/26 Beethoven Piano Concertos 2 & 3

3/27 Beethoven Emperor Concerto

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Beethoven: The Eternal Original

More than 200 years after it was written, Beethoven’s music still causes musicians and audiences alike to marvel at its brilliance, power and depth. From the combined forces of orchestra and chorus to the intimacy of a sonata, every form he touched was transformed — synthesizing all that came before and shaping everything that followed.

This season, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra explores Beethoven’s enduring impact through performances of his iconic overtures, Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 and the monumental Ninth Symphony with the Chicago Symphony Chorus. Lang Lang headlines three special concerts showcasing Beethoven’s five piano concertos, and today’s most revered interpreters take center stage in recital programs highlighting some of the composer’s most remarkable works for piano, violin and cello.

Rediscover what makes Beethoven the eternal original. Visit cso.org/Beethoven to find all the concerts at Symphony Center that feature Beethoven.

“ Beethoven broke all the rules, and turned out pieces of breathtaking rightness.”

leonard bernstein

PRIORITY ACCESS CONCERTS*

PRIORITY

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NOV 1 PIANO (P. 30)

Bruce Liu

NOV 5-8 CSO (P. 10)

Beethoven 5 & Mao Fujita

NOV 22 CHAMBER MUSIC (P. 34) Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens

JAN 10 PIANO (P. 31)

Rudolf Buchbinder

FEB 4-7 CSO (P. 12) Rana Plays Tchaikovsky

FEB 19-21 CSO (P. 13)

Karina Canellakis & Randall Goosby

MAR 11-14 CSO (P. 14)

Beethoven Violin Concerto & Mendelssohn

MAR 21 PIANO (P. 31)

Leif Ove Andsnes

MAR 24-27 (P. 40)

Lang Lang Plays the Complete Beethoven Piano Concertos

APR 25 PIANO (P. 32)

Evgeny Kissin

MAY 18 CHAMBER MUSIC (P. 34)

Kissin, Vengerov & Capuçon

JUNE 17-20 CSO (P. 19)

Mäkelä Conducts

Beethoven 9

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CSO at the Movies

Discover where film’s greatest moments come alive — from the thrill of a dragon in flight to the rush of a new romance — as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs each legendary score live. Relive the stories you love, now elevated by the power of this world-class orchestra. Big screen. Bigger sound.

November

How to Train Your Dragon 2

27 FRI 7:30 MOVIESA

28 SAT 7:30

29 SUN 3:00

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Nicholas Buc conductor

When Hiccup and Toothless discover a secret ice cave with wild dragons and a mysterious Dragon Rider, they find themselves in an epic battle to save the future of man and dragons! Experience the spectacular sequel presented in HD, with John Powell’s score performed live to picture by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

© 2014 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

December Elf 11 FRI 7:30

12 SAT 1:30 13 SUN 3:00

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Justin Freer conductor

Buddy the elf travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Now experience this holiday adventure and John Debney’s delightful score live with members of the CSO.

January

West Side Story

29 FRI 7:30 MOVIESA

30 SAT 7:30

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

David Newman conductor

Watch this iconic film, winner of ten Academy Awards®, including Best Picture. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Leonard Bernstein’s electrifying score live, while the original, remastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with the vocals and dialogue intact.

June Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

25 FRI 7:30 MOVIES A

26 SAT 7:30

27 SUN 3:00

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Sarah Hicks conductor

After the destruction of the Death Star, Darth Vader pursues Luke Skywalker, who is studying the ways of the Force with Jedi Master Yoda. Enter the Star Wars universe with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, featuring John Williams’ Grammywinning score live to the film. © & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Presentation Licensed by Disney Concerts in association with Warner/Chappell Music.

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MOVIES A 3-Concert Package

Watch Hollywood classics on the big screen as the CSO performs the scores live. Journey through more than 50 years of cinema, from West Side Story and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to How To Train Your Dragon 2

11/27 How to Train Your Dragon 2

1/29 West Side Story

6/25 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

CSO for Kids

One meaningful moment can spark a lifelong love of classical music. Invite the young people in your life to discover that magic through concerts designed for kids ages 3-12, where theater, storytelling and multimedia come together to create long-lasting musical memories for the whole family.

Once Upon a Symphony®

Perfect for ages 3-5

Saturdays at 10:00 & 11:45

Buntrock Hall at Symphony Center

Produced and presented in partnership with Chicago Children’s Theatre

Stone Soup

DEC 5 | JAN 30 | FEB 13

A hungry traveler finds a way to persuade the townspeople to share their food with him. In this musical adaptation of the classic tale, learn how the act of sharing fosters joy and celebration.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

MAR 20 | APR 10 | APR 24

A poor shoemaker and his wife receive magical help from elves who secretly finish their shoes during the night. Discover this fable about the joy that comes from giving — and receiving — kindness and generosity.

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Family Matinees

Perfect for ages 5-12

Saturdays at 11:00 FAMILY AM & 12:45 FAMILY PM Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center

Symphonic Superheroes

NOV21

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Alastair Willis conductor

Move over Superman, Wonder Woman and other caped crusaders! In this captivating program, you’ll discover the superhero qualities of a symphony orchestra.

The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

MAR6

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conductor

Benjamin Britten’s piece is the ultimate introduction to the instruments of an orchestra. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser leads the CSO in this iconic and delightful score.

Einstein’s Imagination

MAY15

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Tania Miller conductor

Discover the imaginative world of Albert Einstein and find out how the principles of physics determine a musical performance. Conductor Tania Miller leads members of the CSO in this vibrant, thought-provoking program.

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11/21 Symphonic Superheroes

3/6 The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra 5/15 Einstein’s Imagination

A joyful trio of concerts that spark curiosity, creativity and wonder — perfect for making shared musical memories.

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Symphony Center Presents Piano

Witness the pivotal moments that unfold when today’s leading pianists take the stage — moments of daring imagination, poetic nuance and sheer technical command. From visionary sonatas to daring new interpretations, each program offers a rare chance to experience the piano’s artistry at its most immediate and alive.

November

Bruce Liu

1 SUN SCP PIANO A | A1 3:00

LIGETI Fanfares from Etudes, Book I

BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 (Moonlight)

CHOPIN Two Nocturnes, Op. 27

RAVEL Alborada del gracioso from Miroirs

DEBUSSY Rêverie

BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 21 in C Major, Op. 53 (Waldstein)

MOMPOU Glossa sobre Au clair de la lune

MOMPOU Fantasia sobre Au clair de la lune

LISZT Rhapsodie espagnole

Ever since his meteoric rise at the 2021 International Chopin Competition, Bruce Liu has roused audiences with performances that balance breathtaking power and poetic refinement. Don’t miss his spellbinding return to Chicago.

December

Lukas Sternath

scp debut

6 SUN SCP PIANO A | A2 3:00

SCHUBERT (trans. Liszt) Selected Songs

SCHUBERT Wanderer Fantasy

LISZT Années de pèlerinage, Deuxième année, Italie

Lukas Sternath is the new sound of Vienna, making his eagerly awaited U.S. and North American debut at Symphony Center with Schubert’s formidable Wanderer Fantasy and Liszt’s evocative renderings of Italian art and poetry.

January

Rudolf Buchbinder

10 SUN SCP PIANO A | A1 3:00

MOZART Variations on Ah vous dirai-je, maman, K. 265

BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 23 in F Minor, Op. 57 (Appassionata

SCHUBERT Sonata in B-flat Major, D. 960

The eminent Austrian pianist returns to Chicago with music that is especially close to his heart: Beethoven’s emotionally charged Appassionata Sonata, framed by Mozart’s jewel-like variations and Schubert’s final, visionary sonata.

Mitsuko Uchida

31 SUN SCP PIANO A | A2 3:00

HAYDN Variations in F Minor

SCHOENBERG Six Little Piano Pieces

MOZART Rondo in A Minor, K. 511

SCHUBERT Piano Sonata in A Major, D. 959

One of the world’s great pianistic storytellers, Mitsuko Uchida is a longtime favorite of Chicago audiences. For her first Symphony Center solo piano recital since 2018, she brings her peerless insights to Schubert’s A Major Sonata.

Leif Ove Andsnes

SCP PIANO A | A1 3:00

Sonata No. 30 in E Major, Op. 109

Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110

Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111

Each of Beethoven’s final piano sonatas takes the instrument into uncharted new realms, so when Leif Ove Andsnes takes on all three, it’s truly an event.

One of classical music’s reigning superstars, Yuja Wang is a versatile and inquisitive pianist. Never content with the safe or predictable, she backs up her blazing virtuosity with

April

Evgeny Kissin

25 SUN SCP PIANO A | A2 3:00

BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 1 in F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1

BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 13 in E-flat Major, Op. 27, No. 1 (Quasi una fantasia)

BEETHOVEN Diabelli Variations

Get ready as Evgeny Kissin, one of the world’s most electrifying pianists, returns with a program of seminal works by Beethoven. Hear the mighty Diabelli Variations, along with two of the composer’s early sonatas.

May

Piotr Anderszewski

9 SUN SCP PIANO A | A2 3:00

BRAHMS Twelve Selections from Opp. 116-119

SCHUBERT Sonata in C Minor, D. 958

Piotr Anderszewski’s interpretations may challenge your expectations, but they’ll never leave you unmoved. Discover the affinities between Brahms and Schubert in this program.

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SCP PIANO A 8-Concert Package Includes A1+A2

Eight of today’s most extraordinary pianists are featured on this series. Rising stars and distinguished veterans offer an assortment of keyboard works, including two all-Beethoven recitals and programs spanning Haydn, Mozart, Liszt and Ravel.

A1-2 4-Concert Selection

11/1 A1 Bruce Liu 1/10 A1 Rudolf Buchbinder 3/21 A1 Leif Ove Andsnes 4/11 A1 Yuja Wang

12/6 A2 Lukas Sternath 1/31 A2 Mitsuko Uchida 4/25 A2 Evgeny Kissin 5/9 A2 Piotr Anderszewski

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2026/27 CSO Artist-in-Residence

Jean-Yves Thibaudet

Elegance. Brilliance. Imagination.

Renowned for his dazzling technique, effortless charm and singular interpretive voice, Jean-Yves Thibaudet has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest pianists. He is equally celebrated for his wide-ranging interests beyond the classical world, including numerous collaborations in film, fashion and visual art. This season, he brings his distinctive blend of virtuosity and vision to the role of CSO Artist-inResidence, offering performances that showcase his remarkable range and expressive power.

Outside the concert hall, Thibaudet will engage with audiences through community and educational events, offering meaningful opportunities to hear from and interact with the artist.

Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capuçon

OCT 18

Thibaudet & The Mermaid

FEB 11-13

Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More?

MAY 24

Symphony Center Presents Chamber Music

Step into the intimate world of chamber music, where every note has the power to become a defining moment. This season brings together the world’s most compelling artists in programs that explore the full spectrum of expression — from heartfelt dialogues between instruments to subtle gestures imbued with meaning.

October

Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capuçon

18 SUN SCP CHAMBER A 3:00

Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano

Lisa Batiashvili violin

Gautier Capuçon cello

SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Trio No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 8

DEBUSSY Piano Trio in G Major

DVOŘÁK Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65

CSO Artist-in-Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet and stars

Lisa Batiashvili and Gautier Capuçon explore youthful works by Debussy and Shostakovich paired with Dvořák’s richly dramatic Trio in F Minor.

November

Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens

22 SUN SCP CHAMBER A 3:00

Nemanja Radulović violin scp debut

Double Sens scp debut

BEETHOVEN (arr. Radulović) Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 (Kreutzer)

BACH Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1004

BACH Concerto for Violin in D Minor, BWV 1052R

Sparks fly when Serbian-French violinist Nemanja Radulović leads his chamber orchestra, Double Sens, in this beguiling program of Bach and Beethoven.

May

Kissin, Vengerov & Capuçon

18 TUE SCP CHAMBER A 7:30

Evgeny Kissin piano

Maxim Vengerov violin Gautier Capuçon cello

BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in C Minor, Op. 1, No. 3

BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in D Major, Op. 70, No.

BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 (

Three of today’s most celebrated musicians — piano legend Evgeny Kissin, violin icon Maxim Vengerov and cello virtuoso Gautier Capuçon — explore how Beethoven revolutionized the once-humble piano trio with newfound passion and expressivity.

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This three-concert package showcases chamber music’s full expressive range, featuring legendary collaborators — including the 2026/27 CSO Artist-in-Residence — and bold reinterpretations of classical masterpieces.

10/18 Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capuçon

11/22 Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens

5/18 Kissin, Vengerov & Capuçon

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October

Symphony Ball with Klaus Mäkelä

10 SAT 6:30

Chicago S ymphony Orchestra

Klaus Mäkelä conductor

Thomas Hampson baritone

Chicago Symphony Chorus

Donald Palumbo chorus director

STRAVINSKY Petrushka

WALTON Belshazzar’s Feast

Celebrate the 2026/27 Season in grand fashion, with a voyage to the opulent Babylon of Walton’s dramatic cantata, Belshazzar’s Feast. The musical celebration begins with Stravinsky’s dazzling tale of puppets springing to life.

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November

Yo-Yo Ma & the CSO

11 WED 7:30

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Carlos Miguel Prieto conductor

Yo-Yo Ma

GINASTERA SHOSTAKOVICH

RACHMANINOV

For all the rich dimensions of Yo-Yo Ma’s storied career, Shostakovich’s concerto holds a special place. Experience the work’s searing emotional canvas, along with Rachmaninov’s plush and glittering dance suite.

Andrew Bird & the CSO

13 FRI

14 SAT

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Andrew Bird

Jacomo Bairos

Grammy-nominated violinist, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Andrew Bird makes his CSO debut with his acclaimed record

Featuring a full album performance with orchestral arrangements, the concert caps off with a suite of fan-favorite tunes from his near 30-year repertoire.

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Celebrate the holidays

November

Vienna Boys Choir: Christmas in Vienna

28 SAT 1:30

Christmas in Vienna spotlights the illustrious Vienna Boys Choir in Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday carols.

December

A Chanticleer Christmas

8 TUE 7:30

It wouldn’t be the holidays without Chanticleer at Symphony Center. The multiple Grammy Award-winning men’s chorus presents an evening of timeless carols, popular Christmas songs and festive spirituals.

Elf in Concert

11 FRI 7:30

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor

Buddy the elf travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Now experience this holiday adventure and John Debney’s delightful score live with members of the CSO.

ELF and all related characters and elements © & ™ New Line Productions, Inc.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass

Michael Mulcahy conductor

Celebrated worldwide for its brilliance, finesse and gleaming power, the CSO brass section offers a showcase of sparkling arrangements and original works for brass.

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Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor vocals

Thomas Wilkins leads members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Broadway favorite Mandy Gonzalez for beloved carols, seasonal songs and festive surprises — all in the lavishly decorated Orchestra Hall.

February

Pink Martini

12 FRI 8:00

Storm Large vocals

Pink Martini returns with its joyously freewheeling blend of classic pop, big band and Latin music. Joined by powerhouse vocalist Storm Large, the 12-member ensemble captivates listeners with its multilingual array of French, Cuban and Brazilian styles, as well as symphonic music, lounge-y ballads and old Hollywood glamour.

Kodo One Earth Tour 2027: Luminance

28 SUN 3:00

Kodo returns with electrifying taiko drumming in Luminance, honoring Japanese composer Maki Ishii’s Monochrome and featuring new works inspired by the ensemble’s global journeys.

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April

Lila Downs: Cambias mi mundo

4 SUN 7:00

Lila Downs vocals and guitar

A magnetic force in Mexican music, Lila Downs brings her dusky, soulful voice to richly layered songs on yearning, identity, justice and folklore.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

23 FRI 8:00

Jaz z at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Wynton Marsalis trumpet and artistic director

The always-swinging Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

May

Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More?

24 MON 7:30

Keith Lockhart conductor

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Jean-Yves Thibaudet piano

Michael Feinstein piano and vocals

CSO Artist-in-Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet teams up

Stay Tuned

More dynamic programs are on the way …

Artists and dates to be announced Spring 2026

Symphony Center Presents Jazz

A living, breathing experience.

Experience electrifying performances, bold improvisation and oneof-a-kind collaborations you won’t hear anywhere else. Previewing what’s ahead, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns to the Jazz series on April 20, 2027.

Details coming Summer 2026

CSO Chamber Music

Where artistry meets intimacy.

Explore a vibrant mix of traditional and contemporary chamber works performed by the exceptional musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Season to be announced Fall 2026

Civic Orchestra of Chicago

The future of orchestral music, heard today.

Across Symphony Center and neighborhoods citywide, discover the range, imagination and emerging talent of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago — a training program shaping the orchestral leaders of tomorrow.

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Discover vibrant communities of music lovers and build meaningful connections through special events, volunteer opportunities and cultural initiatives. Celebrate the joy of music, share your passion, and join a network that brings people together in inspiring ways.

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Later this spring, the African American Network and Latino Alliance unveil their upcoming seasons highlighting Black and Latino artists. A vibrant mix of concerts, receptions and educational events brings Chicago’s diverse communities together to share in the timeless beauty of music.

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Located on the ninth floor of Symphony Center, The Richard & Helen Thomas Club provides an enchanting dining experience with spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Open on select concert dates, the club invites ticket holders to enjoy a seasonal prix fixe menu in an elegant, tranquil setting before performances.

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Preorder a meal to enjoy before your concert with Sound Bites. Select from a menu of handcrafted sandwiches, salads and various snacks, and your order will be ready for pickup at the Bass Bar in the Rotunda of Symphony Center.

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Located at the Adams Street entrance of Symphony Center, the Symphony Store offers an inspiring selection of gifts for music lovers of all ages. Explore a curated collection of classical music merchandise from around the world, kid-friendly books and toys, stylish apparel and the world’s most comprehensive inventory of Chicago Symphony Orchestra recordings.

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