Program Book: Joyce DiDonato & the CSO, Sep 20, 2025

September 20, 2025 — 10 min read
Read the program book for Joyce DiDonato & the CSO, Sep 20, 2025.

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Closeup shot of CSO Artist-in-Residence and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato singing on stage
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Guest conductor Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leading the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Symphony Ball patrons taking a selfie on the red carpet on Michigan Avenue
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Closeup shot of CSO assistant principal bassoon William Buchman and friend
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A group shot of Symphony Ball attendees dressed up in gowns on the red carpet
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Symphony Ball signs hanging in the rotunda and patrons walking up the stairs
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Closeup shot of CSO violin Florence Schwartz smiling and going to her seat on stage before the concert
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CSO assistant concertmaster Yuan-Qing Yu and violin Gabriela Lara smile at the camera before warming up on stage
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Closeup shot of CSO violin So Young Bae smiling and waving at the camera in a silver sequins gown
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Closeup shot of CSO principal bass Alexander Hanna smiling and pointing to the camera in an inviting way
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A patron listening intently to the concert from the a box on the Box Level
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Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leading the CSO on stage
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Group shot of the CSO clarinet, bassoon, flute, oboe and violin section performing on stage
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Group shots of the CSO trombone section performing on stage
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Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leads the CSO in the final note of the concert
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CSO Artist-in-Residence and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato onstage with Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider at Symphony Ball on September 20, 2025
Joyce DiDonato onstage with Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider at Symphony Ball on September 20, 2025
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CSO Artist-in-Residence and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and conductor Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider walking towards each other for a hug on stage
Joyce DiDonato and Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider embrace onstage at Symphony Ball on September 20, 2025
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Patrons applauding the CSO and Joyce DiDonato from the Box Level
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Wide shot of gala attendees at The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
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Closeup shot of gala attendees smiling and raising their glasses for a cheers
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Group shot of CSO principal horn Mark Almond and his wife with CSO cello Brant Taylor and friend
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Closeup shot of CSO principal trombone Tim Higgins and wife standing and smiling at each other
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A group shot of CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato speaking with the Women’s Board of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
Joyce DiDonato greets members of the CSOA's Women’s Board at the Symphony Ball post-concert dinner on September 20, 2025rchestra Association
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Group shot of CSO Overture Council members smiling behind the step-and-repeat plant and butterfly backdrop
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Two gala attendees dancing on the dance floor and smiling
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