Chicago Symphony Orchestra

THURSDAYS @ 8PM

This weekly program presents concerts by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, one of the leading orchestras in the United States, and its acclaimed Music Director Riccardo Muti. Hosted by Lisa Simeone, the series features live concert performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, recorded at Symphony Center, alongside selections from the orchestra's expansive catalog of commercial recordings. Every program is designed to illustrate fascinating stories found inside the music, as well as present insights from the performers themselves.

5/1

Georg Solti and Klaus Makela conductors


John Corigliano: Tournaments Overture

Jean Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela No. 2 from Four Legends from the Kalevela, Op. 22

Jimmy Lopez: Aino

Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 5

 

5/8

Christian Thielemann and Daniel Barenboim conductors


Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor

Richard Wagner: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde

 

5/15

Carlo Maria Giulini conductor


Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25

Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 9