Chris Thile & the CSO

June 8, 2026
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Overview

America 250Adding his trademark whimsical storytelling, instrumental virtuosity and ever-present sense of humor to Symphony Center’s America 250 tribute, Grammy Award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile returns for his second appearance of the season — this time with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. A founding member of Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, the singer and composer performs ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra — alongside vivid works by Barber, Copland and Caroline Shaw.

  • Venue
    Symphony Center
  • Price
    $45.00+ (incl. fees)
  • Length
    1 hour 30 minutes
Schedule
Program
Barber

The School for Scandal Overture

Shaw

And So from Is a Rose

Copland

Fanfare for the Common Man

Thile

ATTENTION! A narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra

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