Join us all season long for Salon Series experiences!
Join us all season long for Salon Series experiences!
Guided by our own CSO musicians, guest artists and musical experts, we examine our programming, our history and our musicians, past and present. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear rare perspectives and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the people who know them best.
All events take place in Grainger Ballroom.
Schedule
- 5:30 Doors open, complimentary refreshments to be served
- 6:00 Program starts
“Ugly Symphony Is Well Played”: The CSO & Gustav Mahler
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Join us as we explore the CSO’s history with the music of Gustav Mahler. Guided by Frank Villella, Director of the Rosenthal Archives, we will dive into the life and work of Mahler, in particular his Sixth and Seventh symphonies, which are programmed for the 2024/25 season. Joined by Assistant Concertmaster Yuan-Qing Yu and Principal Oboe William Welter, we will also take a look at the CSO’s upcoming performance of these works at the Mahler Festival in Amsterdam this coming May.
On the Panel
Frank Villella, Director, Rosenthal Archives of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
Yuan-Qing Yu, Assistant Concertmaster
William Welter, Principal Oboe
Creating Indigo Heaven
Monday, March 3, 2025
Joined by our very own Stephen Williamson (Principal Clarinet), we will take an in-depth look at a newly written concerto created especially for him and the Orchestra by American composer, Christopher Theofanidis. Williamson will also walk us through the creative process and explore the sound possibilities of the clarinet.
On the Panel
Stephen Williamson, Principal Clarinet
Stay tuned!
A 3rd Salon Series event to be confirmed soon!
Salon Series is a benefit for donors who make gifts of $500 or more each season to support the work of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association.