Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago Tickets - Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center

Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Portland Symphony Orchestra, Mozart, and more

May 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM · Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, Chicago, IL Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

98 concerts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra (founded Chicago by Theodore Thomas): elite U.S. classical orchestra famed for Reiner “Living Stereo” hits and Solti’s Mahler/Bruckner; worked with Schnabel.

Portland Symphony Orchestra

6 concerts

An acclaimed American symphony orchestra established in 1924 in Portland, Maine, widely regarded as one of the top orchestras of its size in the country, performing classical, pop, and holiday concerts at Merrill Auditorium.

Mozart

49 concerts

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), born in Salzburg, Austria, was a classical child prodigy. He composed over 600 masterpieces across genres like opera, symphony, and chamber music. Known for his elegant, balanced style, his famous works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "Don Giovanni," "The Magic Flute," and Symphony No. 40. He is considered one of Western music's greatest composers.

Brahms

63 concerts

Johannes Brahms, born in Hamburg, Germany, was a pivotal Romantic era composer. He masterfully blended classical forms with rich harmonies and lyrical melodies in his symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. Celebrated for works like "Hungarian Dances" and his "Lullaby," he is considered one of classical music's "Three Bs" alongside Bach and Beethoven, leaving an enduring legacy.

Riccardo Muti

3 concerts

Naples-born maestro Riccardo Muti, famed as “King of Verdi”; led La Scala, CSO (Emeritus for Life), Philly & Philharmonia; 7x Vienna New Year Concert.

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