Additional concerts announced for the CSO and SCP 25/26 seasons

April 30, 2025 — ‹ 5 min read

Aida Cuevas (left), "The Queen of Ranchera Music," and the Ravi Shankar Ensemble, which performs the music of the late sitar maestro (right), will appear in two just-announced Symphony Center Presents concerts next season.

Two more Symphony Center Presents concerts and an additional Chicago Symphony Orchestra program have been added to the previously announced slates of programs.

Aida Cuevas, Sept. 26: “The Queen of Ranchera Music” presents a performance commemorating her 50-year career as an interpreter of Mexican and Latin-American musical traditions. The program features selections from her extensive repertoire, with well-known songs such as “El Pastor” and “Quizás Mañana” performed with an emphasis on the stylistic elements of the genre.

Ravi Shankar Ensemble, March 22, 2026: Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the ensemble is a multi-generational collective dedicated to presenting Ravi Shankar’s masterful compositions and preserving the rich traditions of North Indian classical music. The ensemble’s debut tour showcases his soul-stirring works, alongside rare archival visuals, in a powerful tribute to his enduring legacy.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra in John Williams’ music for the films of Steven Spielberg, June 23, 2026: In this one-night only program, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a concert showcasing the musical contributions of composer John Williams to the films of director Steven Spielberg. Conducted by Steven Reineke, this performance will feature selections from the Williams/Spielberg 50-year partnership.