Joyce DiDonato in Emily – No Prisoner Be

Feb 10, 2026
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Overview

Renowned mezzo-soprano and 2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato takes center stage in Emily, an extraordinary collaboration with the classical-roots string trio Time For Three. Together, they bring to life 24 vivid poems by Emily Dickinson, set to music by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts (The Hours, Silent Night). Bold, enigmatic and deeply evocative, Dickinson’s poetry finds new resonance in this captivating musical journey.

Schedule
Program
Kevin Puts

Emily – No Prisoner Be

Performers
Mezzo-soprano
2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence
String Trio
Time for Three String Trio

Ranaan Meyer double bass and vocals
Nick Kendall violin and vocals
Charles Yang violin and vocals

Sponsors & Partners

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