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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Till Eulenspiegel & Bullock Sings Aucoin
Dec 4-7, 2025
Overview
Richard Strauss brings humor and charm to Till Eulenspiegel, a lively portrait of the mischievous prankster. Brahms never revealed a story behind his Third Symphony, but its four movements are infused with a yearning, bittersweet beauty. Star soprano Julia Bullock gives the world premiere of a new song cycle, written for her by former CSO Sir Georg Solti Conducting Apprentice Matthew Aucoin. Set to the poetry of Chilean writer Raúl Zurita, the piece explores themes of memory, language and spirituality.
Program
Brahms
Symphony No. 3
Aucoin
Song of the Reappeared [World Premiere, CSO Commission]
R. Strauss
Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
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 Steven Rings with Matthew Aucoin in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
CSO African American Network & Latino Alliance Reception
On Saturday, December 6 the CSO African American Network and Latino Alliance will host a postconcert event. Tickets required for entry. Learn more about the event at CSO African American Network or CSO Latino Alliance.
Sponsors & Partners
Media Partner
Thursday's concert is sponsored by Sheppard Mullin.
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Of his "Song of the Reappeared," Matthew Aucoin says, "It struck me that this poetry [by Raul Zurita] really wanted to be set to music. It’s such fiery, beautiful language — almost biblical in how intense the images are.”
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Star soprano Julia Bullock reports that the reason she describes herself as "a classical singer" "is because I’m just looking for classics to sing, regardless of assigned genre.”
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The works of Chilean poet Raúl Zurita helped to inspire American composer Matthew Aucoin's "Song of the Reappeared," a CSO commission, which has its world premiere performances Dec. 4-7.
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