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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Thibaudet & The Mermaid
Feb 11-13, 2027
Overview
2026/27 Chicago Symphony Artist-in-Residence Jean-Yves Thibaudet takes on Khachaturian’s Piano Concerto, a beguiling blend of dark Russian Romanticism and Armenian folk music. The concerto “is a giant, Technicolor work that’s a great fit” for Thibaudet’s “flamboyant yet precise playing style” (The Guardian). Zemlinsky’s The Mermaid is a luscious retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale about the mermaid abandoned by her prince. A musical sunrise opens the program, with Mussorgsky’s Khovanshchina Prelude, evoking bells tolling over Moscow’s Red Square.
Program
Mussorgsky (orch. Rimsky-Korsakov)
Prelude to Khovanshchina
Khachaturian
Piano Concerto
Zemlinsky
The Mermaid
Performers
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Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Weston Williams 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.