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

Witness the legendary sound of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led by indomitable Music Director Emeritus Riccardo Muti. With more than 500 astonishing concerts with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra under his belt, “Muti can still galvanize musicians as few others ever will. He has never been better” (The Times, London). Muti and the CSO have forged one of the most riveting classical music partnerships of our time. Their musicmaking is all plush power and shimmering finesse, performing with “a crackling energy and a sense of reveling … with crashing cymbals, all-out brasses and majestic strings” (The New York Times).

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 Knight Masterworks Classical Music season.

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.