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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Mäkelä Conducts The Rite of Spring
Mar 5-6, 2026
Overview
Led by Klaus Mäkelä, the CSO presents one of the most electrifying and revolutionary works in the orchestral repertoire: Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Included in this showcase of 20th-century masterpieces are the playful, Brazilian-inspired rhythms of Milhaud’s Le Bœuf sur le toit and Gershwin’s An American in Paris, which brings the bustling streets of the French capital to life with jazzy flair.
Program
Milhaud
Le Bœuf sur le toit
Gershwin
An American in Paris
Stravinsky
The Rite of Spring
Performers
Extras
Preconcert Dining
Preorder a meal to enjoy in the Rotunda at Symphony Center before the concert. Select from a menu of handcrafted sandwiches, salads and various snacks. Your order will be ready for pick up at the Bass Bar. Learn more about Sound Bites preorder meal pickup.
Sponsors & Partners
This concert is generously sponsored by Robert H. Aland and Family in loving memory of Fraida N. Aland.
Maestro Residency Presenter
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