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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chen Leads The Four Seasons
Nov 13-15, 2025
Overview
Warbling birds, trickling streams, summer storms, barking dogs, icy landscapes — Vivaldi pioneered the art of painting nature through music with his blazingly original Four Seasons. Concertmaster Robert Chen takes on these seminal concertos and leads Mahler’s orchestral rendering of Beethoven’s Serioso Quartet and Mozart’s exquisitely crafted Divertimento in B-flat Major.
Program
Mozart
Divertimento in B-flat Major, K. 137
Beethoven (orch. Mahler)
String Quartet No. 11
Vivaldi
The Four Seasons
Performers
Extras
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Preconcert Dining
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 »
Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Weston Williams in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
College Night
Join the CSO Student Ambassadors for a preconcert pizza dinner, Q&A with a CSO musician, and the concert — all with an $18 student ticket. Learn more »
Sponsors & Partners
These performances are generously sponsored by the Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Family Fund for the Canon.
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