Joyce DiDonato in Emily – No Prisoner Be

Renowned mezzo-soprano and 2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato takes center stage in Emily – No Prisoner Be, an extraordinary collaboration with the classical-roots string trio Time For Three. Set to music by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts, the work shapes 24 poems by Emily Dickinson into a continuous musical journey. Presented with special lighting and subtle staging, the performance blends music and theater in a way that feels immediate and intimate. Voice and strings move in close conversation, drawing listeners into Dickinson’s inner world — a place of emotional depth, spiritual searching and fierce individuality.

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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 »

Postconcert CD Signing

Please join us for a postconcert CD signing with Joyce DiDonato in the Rotunda. Merchandise can be purchased at the Symphony Store and Orchestra Hall lobby prior to the signing. This event is free and open to all ticketholders.