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.

3/5

Klaus Makela and Georg Solti conductors

Antoine Tamestit, viola

Hector Berlioz: Harold in Italy, Op. 16

Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, Op. 14

Hector Berlioz: Overture to Les francs-juges, Op. 3

Georges Bizet: Adagietto from L’arlesienne

 

3/12

Pierre Boulez and Jakub Hrusa, conductors

Gustav Mahler: Totenfeier

Bedrich Smetana: My Homeland