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.
Fritz Reiner and Klaus Makela conductors
Sol Gabetta cello
Richard Strauss: Excerpts from Don Juan, Op. 20
Sauli Zinovjev: Batteria
Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major, Op. 107
Peteris Vasks: Gramata cellam: II. Dolcissimo
Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 in E minor, Op. 93
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
Christian Thielemann and Daniel Barenboim conductors
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 in C minor
Richard Wagner: Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde