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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Honeck Conducts Mozart Requiem
Nov 20-23, 2025
Overview
Mozart’s Requiem was his great send-off to the world — a work of plaintive, yet darkly radiant beauty, left unfinished on his deathbed in 1791. In Mozart’s hands, the ancient mass for the dead becomes an expression of hope and transcendence.
In this dramatic and immersive performance, Manfred Honeck leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in the completed portions of Mozart’s Requiem, envisioned as it may have been heard at the composer’s own funeral. Interwoven with Gregorian chant and additional choral selections by Mozart, this Requiem captures “the awe, the majesty and the fright this mass is supposed to inspire” (Bachtrack). Works by Beethoven and Haydn open the program.
Program
Beethoven
Coriolan Overture
Haydn
Symphony No. 93
Mozart
Requiem
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 Carl Grapentine in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Classic Encounter
Thursday, Nov 20: Preconcert multimedia discussion hosted by the “Queen of Rock and Roll” Terri Hemmert, with guest CSO musician.
You will have the opportunity to add Classic Encounter to your order after selecting your concert seats.
Sponsors & Partners
The appearance of the Chicago Symphony Chorus has been made possible by a generous gift from The Grainger Foundation.
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