Beethoven: The Eternal Original
More than 200 years after it was written, Beethoven’s music still causes musicians and audiences alike to marvel at its brilliance, power and depth. From the combined forces of orchestra and chorus to the intimacy of a sonata, every form he touched was transformed — synthesizing all that came before and shaping everything that followed.
This season explores Beethoven’s enduring impact through performances of his iconic overtures, Symphonies Nos. 4 and 5 and the monumental Ninth Symphony with the Chicago Symphony Chorus. Lang Lang headlines three special concerts showcasing Beethoven’s five piano concertos, and today’s most revered interpreters take center stage in recital programs highlighting some of the composer’s most remarkable works for piano, violin and cello.