An Evening with Chris Thile

Oct 24, 2025
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Overview

MacArthur Fellow and Grammy Award-winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter and composer Chris Thile, hailed as “an all-round musician” (The Guardian), brings his genre-spanning artistry to Symphony Center. This wide-ranging program features selections from his acclaimed solo recordings of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas — including the upcoming second volume out this fall — alongside his signature blend of classical, folk and improvisational brilliance.

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Mandolin and vocals

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