Muti, Uchida, Emperor & Eroica

Music Director Emeritus for Life Riccardo Muti returns with Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony, a work that shattered the symphonic conventions of its day, with themes of heroism, struggle and triumph. Beethoven’s majestic Emperor Concerto features Mitsuko Uchida, who brings “the unaffected wisdom and clarity that comes with decades of interpretive rigor and commitment” (The New York Times).

Standby Reservations Now Available: A limited number of $95 standby reservations are now available for this concert on November 2 and 3. Standby orders are seated the day of the performance and tickets are held at the Box Office for pick up. To make a standby reservation, use the best available seat selector or contact Patron Services. (Standby reservations do not guarantee a seat for the performance and seat locations vary.)

Three reasons why you should get your tickets today

• A Must-See Event: A rare opportunity to witness two of Beethoven’s most iconic works conducted by Zell Music Director Emeritus for Life Riccardo Muti. “Under Muti, the Chicago Symphony is all power and finesse with no unsightly edges” (The New York Times).
• Masterpiece Spotlight: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto showcases the piano as both a commanding and expressive force.
• Artist in Focus: More than a superb pianist, Mitsuko Uchida is “a deep musical thinker with an added gift of personality that lets her express herself and simultaneously disappear inside the music” (New York Classical Review). Her deep understanding of Beethoven’s music promises an unforgettable performance of the Emperor

Enhance your concert experience.

Preconcert Dining

Enhance your concert experience by dining at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare for a seamless preconcert dining experience. Reservations | Learn more and view the menu

Preconcert Conversation

Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Max Raimi in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.

Día de los Muertos Ofrenda

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, begins on November 1 as a day of remembrance for those who have died. Its roots trace back to precolonial Mexico and the belief that souls return annually to their families so that their lives can be celebrated. Today, families commemorate the day by creating ofrendas (altars), featuring photos, candles, incense and other decorations and offerings to remember the dead.

From October 24 to November 3, visitors to Symphony Center can pay their respects at an ofrenda created by local artist Elvia Rodriguez Ochoa. Honoring members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association family who have passed away over the past year, it also features opportunities for the public and Symphony Center patrons to honor their loved ones. The ofrenda is located on the first floor of the Rotunda.

Visitors are invited to leave a small offering — such as a photo or flower — or write a note on the provided notecards to honor their own loved ones on the ofrenda.

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