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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Postcard from Vienna: Muti & Bronfman
Dec 10-12, 2026
Overview
Nothing beats the December chill like a musical trip to old Vienna. Dance numbers evoke the city’s glittering Christmas markets, imperial architecture and steaming mugs of glühwein. Vienna also means Mozart, whose graceful yet dark Piano Concerto No. 24 is performed here by the acclaimed pianist Yefim Bronfman. Riccardo Muti opens the program with the dramatic overture to Don Giovanni, one of Mozart’s greatest operatic masterpieces.
Program
Mozart
Overture to Don Giovanni
Mozart
Piano Concerto No. 24
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Venetianer-Galopp
Johann Strauss, Jr.
In Krapfen’s Woods Polka
Josef Strauss
Music of the Spheres Waltz
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Stürmisch in Lieb’ und Tanz Polka
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Egyptian March
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Un ballo in maschera Quadrille
Johann Strauss, Jr.
Roses from the South Waltz
Performers
Extras
Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring LaRob K. Rafael 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.
Sponsors & Partners
Appearances of Maestro Riccardo Muti with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra are generously supported by the Helen Regenstein Principal Guest Conductor and Conductor Emeritus Fund.