Till Eulenspiegel & Bullock Sings Aucoin

Dec 4-7, 2025
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Overview

Richard Strauss brings humor and charm to Till Eulenspiegel, a lively portrait of the mischievous prankster. Brahms never revealed a story behind his Third Symphony, but its four movements are infused with a yearning, bittersweet beauty. Star soprano Julia Bullock gives the world premiere of a new song cycle, written for her by former CSO Sir Georg Solti Conducting Apprentice Matthew Aucoin. Set to the poetry of Chilean writer Raúl Zurita, the piece explores themes of memory, language and spirituality.

  • Venue
    Symphony Center
  • Price
    $39.00+ (incl. fees)
  • Length
    2 hours
  • Preconcert Conversation
    Steven Rings
Schedule
Program
Brahms

Symphony No. 3

Aucoin

Song of the Reappeared [World Premiere, CSO Commission]

R. Strauss

Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks

Extras

Enhance your concert experience.

Preconcert Dining

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 »


Preconcert Conversation

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


CSO African American Network & Latino Alliance Reception

On Saturday, December 6 the CSO African American Network and Latino Alliance will host a postconcert event. Tickets required for entry. Learn more about the event at CSO African American Network or CSO Latino Alliance.

Sponsors & Partners

Thursday's concert is sponsored by Sheppard Mullin.


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Theodore Thomas led the Chicago Orchestra in the U.S. premiere of Strauss' Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks on November 15, 1895, with Ernst Ketz as principal horn.
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