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Chicago Symphony Presents
Thibaudet, Batiashvili & Capuçon
Oct 18, 2026 — 3:00 PM
Overview
In their early piano trios, the teenage Shostakovich and Debussy showed the world their youthful exuberance. By the time Dvořák wrote his Trio in F Minor, he was in the prime of his career and favoring a dramatic, darkly Romantic style. Chicago Symphony Artist-in-Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet explores these rich juxtapositions while joined by his longtime trio partners, Georgian-German violinist Lisa Batiashvili and cellist Gautier Capuçon.
Program
Shostakovich
Piano Trio No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 8
Debussy
Piano Trio in G Major
Dvořák
Piano Trio in F Minor, Op. 65
Performers
Enhance your experience
Preconcert Dining
Preorder a meal to enjoy in the Rotunda at Chicago Symphony Center before the concert. Select from a menu of handcrafted sandwiches, salads and various snacks. Your order will be ready for pickup at the Bass Bar.
Preorder Sound Bites Learn more and view the menu
Get to Know the Artists Behind the Music
Make the most of your afternoon at Chicago Symphony Center! Following the concert, join Chicago Symphony Artist-in-Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet and violinist Lisa Batiashvili for a special postconcert conversation.
Head to Grainger Ballroom for a behind-the-scenes look at the music, the artists and their creative collaboration.
The event is free for concert attendees. No additional ticket or RSVP is required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-seated basis, subject to capacity.
Sponsors & Partners
The Chicago Symphony Artist-in-Residence is made possible through a generous gift from James and Brenda Grusecki.