In a hallmark of his partnership with the CSO, Riccardo Muti takes center stage to conduct selections from Verdi’s enthralling, passion-filled operas. The program also features a lineup of treasured Italian opera repertoire performed by internationally acclaimed singers and the Chicago Symphony Chorus.
Sinfonia to La battaglia di Legnano
Prelude to I Masnadieri
Amor ti vieta from Fedora
Ebben?...Ne andrò lontana from La Wally
O Signore, dal tetto natio from I Lombardi
Patria oppressa from Macbeth
Overture to Nabucco
Va, pensiero from Nabucco
Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut
Act IV from Manon Lescaut
Explore Symphony Center’s on-site dining options for a seamless preconcert experience. Preorder a Sound Bites meal to enjoy in the Rotunda before the concert — or make a reservation to dine at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare and a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. View menus and learn more »
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring LaRob K. Rafael in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
The appearance of the Chicago Symphony Chorus has been made possible by a generous gift from The Grainger Foundation.
Leadership support is provided by Margot and Josef Lakonishok and William R. Jentes.
Major support is provided by the Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Family Fund for the Canon, the Dietrich Gross Endowed Concerts Fund in memory of Dietrich Gross, and the Nelson D. Cornelius Endowed Concert Fund.
Program support is provided by Nancy A. Abshire, Vera Capp, Dr. Maija Freimanis and David A. Marshall, Merle L. Jacob, and the Sargent Family Foundation.