Celebrated around the world for its mighty sound and razor-sharp precision, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass section presents its annual December spectacular. CSO trombone Michael Mulcahy leads a concert featuring brilliant works by French composers, including favorites by Berlioz, Ravel, Poulenc and Chabrier. Revel in a festive showcase of color and virtuosity, with vivid chamber music and orchestral showpieces arranged for brass.
Hungarian March from The Damnation of Faust, Op. 24
Old Song
Sonata for Horn, Trumpet and Trombone
Quatre petites prières de Saint François d'Assise
La valse
España
Alborada del gracioso
Fanfares liturgiques
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 »
After the performance, join members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra brass section and author Sam Quinones (The Perfect Tuba) in the first-floor Rotunda for an informal meet and greet and book signing. This event is free and open to all ticketholders. Tickets are not required.
This concert is generously sponsored by the Schmidt Family Fund.
In The Perfect Tuba, National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Sam Quinones traces the rich history of the tuba, the determined musicians who master it — including CSO legend Arnold Jacobs — and the transformative power of shared joy and humble achievement.