DiDonato Performs Neruda Songs

May 7-9, 2026
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Overview

2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato is “a supreme artist, as much through sheer triumph of spirit as through musicianship” (Financial Times). The esteemed mezzo-soprano sings the Neruda Songs, Peter Lieberson’s heartbreakingly sensuous song cycle set to the poetry of Pablo Neruda. Edward Gardner concludes the program with Walton’s tumultuous and alluring First Symphony.

Schedule
Program
Barber

First Essay for Orchestra

Lieberson

Neruda Songs

Walton

Symphony No. 1

Performers
Conductor
Mezzo-soprano
2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence
Sponsors & Partners

The Artist-in-Residence at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is made possible through a generous gift from James and Brenda Grusecki.