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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Riccardo Muti & Esteban Batallán
June 12-14, 2025
Overview
Esteban Batallán, the CSO’s principal trumpet since 2019, makes his much-anticipated debut as a soloist with the Orchestra in a pair of brilliant, high-flying concertos. Riccardo Muti frames the program with Joseph Haydn’s tempestuous Symphony No. 48 and Schubert’s Haydn-inspired Tragic Symphony.
Program
Haydn
Symphony No. 48 (Maria Theresa)
Telemann
Trumpet Concerto in D Major
M. Haydn
Trumpet Concerto in D Major
Schubert
Symphony No. 4 (Tragic)
Performers
Principal Trumpet
The Adolph Herseth Principal Trumpet Chair, endowed by an anonymous benefactor
Extras
Enhance your concert experience.
Preconcert Dining
Enhance your concert experience by dining at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare for a seamless preconcert dining experience. Reservations | Learn more and view the menu
Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring William White in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
CSO Latino Alliance Reception
On Thursday, June 12 the CSO Latino Alliance will host a reception celebrating the musical talent of Esteban Batallán. Tickets required for entry. Learn more about the event at CSO Latino Alliance »
Sponsors & Partners
This performance is made possible with the generous sponsorship of Josef and Margot Lakonishok.
Maestro Residency Presenter
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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