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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Muti Conducts Beethoven 5 & 8
Jan 13-15, 2022
Overview
Riccardo Muti returns to lead the CSO in an all-Beethoven program featuring the composer’s Fifth Symphony, which opens with the most famous theme in classical music. Combined with this iconic work are the light and humorous Eighth Symphony and the stormy Coriolan Overture.
Ticket holders are invited to a free preconcert conversation featuring Carl Grapentine in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets required.
Program
Beethoven
Coriolan Overture
Beethoven
Symphony No. 8
Beethoven
Symphony No. 5
Performers
Sponsors & Partners
This performance is made possible with the generous sponsorship of Josef and Margot Lakonishok.
Maestro Residency Presenter
Official Airline of the CSO
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