CSOradio
CSOradio
This week, Christian Thielemann returns to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra podium to lead Bruckner's Symphony No. 8. The broadcast also includes Wagner's Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde, lead by former music director Daniel Barenboim. Rounding out, Edwin Outwater conducts Primordial Orchestra and Finale and Rebirth of Sprite from Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orhchestra by Mason Bates.
Broadcast available through April 23, 2026
Bruckner Symphony No. 8 in C Minor (1890 version)
Christian Thielemann conductor
October 2022
Wagner Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde
Daniel Barenboim conductor
1994 (Teldec)
Bates Primordial Orchestra from Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra
Bates Finale and Rebirth of Sprite from Philharmonia Fantastique: The Making of the Orchestra
Edwin Outwater conductor
2021 (Sony)
Production
Brian Wise producer
Charlie Post audio engineer
Lisa Simeone host
23-17
CSOradio
The CSOradio broadcast series brings unparalleled live performances to thousands of listeners weekly.
The nationally syndicated series features live concert performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, recorded in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, alongside selections from the orchestra’s expansive catalog of commercial recordings. Every program is designed to illustrate fascinating stories inside the music, as well as offering insights from the performers themselves.
Listen to complete shows and tune in weekly to WFMT-FM (98.7) at 8 p.m. (Central) each Sunday evening for the broadcast.
