Schubert's magnificent final symphony and J. Strauss Jr.'s Overture to Indigo and the Forty Thieves bookend this program with distinctive Viennese touches. CSO Principal Tuba Gene Pokorny takes the spotlight in a concerto written for him by Lalo Schifrin (best known for his Mission: Impossible theme), which incorporates Baroque and jazz influences.
Overture to Indigo and the Forty Thieves
Tuba Concerto
Symphony No. 9 (Great)
Explore the music in the free preconcert conversation featuring Carl Grapentine in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
CSO Latino Alliance and African American Network members are invited to enjoy refreshments and networking at a postconcert celebration of Maestro Muti's final season as CSO Zell Music Director. Visit Latino Alliance or African American Network to learn more.
Please join us for a postconcert CD signing with Maestro Riccardo Muti on Saturday, June 17. The signing will take place in First Floor Rotunda and is open to all ticketholders. Merchandise will be available in the Symphony Store preconcert and lobby at intermission and postconcert.
These concerts are generously sponsored by the Zell Family Foundation.
The appearance of Gene Pokorny is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
Coming to retailers worldwide summer 2023, Contemporary American Composers is the Orchestra's highly anticipated next installment on its award-winning CSO Resound label. The album showcases captivating works by living composers, including Jessie Montgomery's meditation for orchestra, Hymn for Everyone; Max Raimi's Three Lisel Mueller Settings with mezzo-soprano Elizabeth DeShong, and Philip Glass' electrifying Eleventh Symphony.