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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

118 concerts

Founded in Chicago by conductor Theodore Thomas, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra became an international classical powerhouse under Fritz Reiner and Sir Georg Solti, famed for RCA “Living Stereo” best-sellers and acclaimed London Records recordings.

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

8 concerts

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, composed 1822-1824 and premiered in Vienna, is a revolutionary choral symphony bridging Classical and Romantic styles. It is renowned for its grand scale, complex structure, and pioneering inclusion of vocal soloists and chorus in its iconic "Ode to Joy" finale, based on Friedrich Schiller's poem. A masterpiece symbolizing universal brotherhood, it stands as the Anthem of Europe.

Klaus Makela

2 concerts

A highly acclaimed Finnish conductor and cellist known for his rapid rise to international prominence, currently serving as the chief conductor of the Oslo Philharmonic and music director of the Orchestre de Paris.

Concert Info

Genre: Orchestral, Classical crossover, Classical, Orchestra, classical performance, american orchestra

Don't miss the Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert in Chicago at Symphony Center-IL on Sunday, June 20, 2027, at 3:00 PM, with Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Klaus Makela. Get your tickets today!

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Symphony Center-IL

220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA

cso.org

+1 312-294-3000

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