Classical Music Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti, Music Director Emeritus for Life

Program:
BELLINI Overture to Norma
SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, D. 759 (Unfinished)
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36

Treat yourself to an evening of “high drama and thrilling orchestral playing” (The New York Times) when the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Riccardo Muti open the 2024-25 Classical Music season.

There’s no better way to experience the legendary sound of this historic ensemble than with two monumental masterpieces by two of the world’s best-loved composers. From its ominous opening fanfare, which earned the piece its nickname “Fate,” to its euphoric life-affirming conclusion, Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony is the epitome of a Romantic showpiece and “definitely the best work I have written so far,” the composer wrote. Schubert may have stopped work on his “Unfinished” Symphony after just two movements, but that Allegro and Andante, at once so sweet and majestic, are justly considered the catalyst for the Romantic movement, which reached its orchestral apotheosis with Tchaikovsky’s symphonies. Enhancing the Romantic mood, the evening opens with the overture to Bellini’s Norma, the achingly beautiful opera about endless love and cruel betrayal.

PRESHOW CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS

One hour prior to this performance, join us in the Peacock Education Center for Classical Conversations, an exciting, behind-the scenes look at the musicians, composers and history of what the audience will hear during the concert led by Dr. Rufus Jones, Jr., principal conductor with the Florida Youth Orchestra.

SAVE ON KNIGHT MASTERWORKS CLASSICAL MUSIC

Share your love of classical music with the child in your life! Use promo code KMBOGO for a free child ticket with the purchase of a full-price ticket. Child ticket valid for ages 8-18. BOGO tickets will be held at will call. Valid photo or student ID necessary for high school age children.