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.

6/12

Riccardo Muti conductor

Stephanie Jeong, So Young Bae violin; Lawrence Neuman viola; Kenneth Olsen cello


Emil von Reznicek: Overture to Donna Diana

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Suite from The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66a

Maurice Ravel: String Quartet in F Major

Peter Ilych Tachkovsky: Suite from Swan Lake, Op. 20a

Johann Strauss, Jr.: Emperor Waltz, Op. 437

 

6/19

Riccardo Muti conductor

David Herbert timpani


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento in F Major, K. 138

William Kraft: Timpani Concerto No. 1

Ottorino Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1

Ottorino Respighi: Pines of Rome


Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285

Stefan Ragnar Höskuldsson flute; Robert Chen violin; Li-Kuo Chang viola; John Sharp cello


Alberto Ginastera: String Quartet No. 1, Op. 20

Stephanie Jeong, Simon Michal violin; Weijing Michal viola; Kenneth Olsen cello

 

6/26

Tugan Sokhiev and Daniel Barenboim, conductors

Yulianna Avdeeva, piano


Andrzej Panfunik: Heroic Overture

Frederic Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 13 "Winter Dreams"

Richard Wagner: Prelude to Tristan and Isolde