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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Mäkelä, Batiashvili & Sibelius 1
May 13-16, 2027
Overview
Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä charts a musical journey through his native Finland, underscoring his commitment to today’s composers with two works by Magnus Lindberg: a United States premiere and the First Violin Concerto, here featuring Lisa Batiashvili. Discover the piece that London’s Times called “a thrilling new addition to the violin repertoire … charged with a Sibelius-like sense of radiating light and excited affirmation.” The program ends with Sibelius’ First Symphony, which evokes impressions as wondrous as the Northern Lights and as wild as a winter storm.
Program
Lindberg
New Work [United States Premiere, CSO Co-commission]
Lindberg
Violin Concerto No. 1
Sibelius
Symphony No. 1
Performers
Enhance your experience
Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Daniel Schlosberg in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Preconcert Dining
Explore Chicago 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.
Reservations Learn more and view the menu
Classic Encounter — Thursday, May 13
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.