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Gustav Mahler
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Richard Strauss
Mozart
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Dmitri Shostakovich
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Béla Bartók
Anton Bruckner
Esa-Pekka Salonen
Pierre Boulez
Giuseppe Verdi
Johannes Brahms
Daniel Barenboim
Franz Liszt
Robert Schumann
Mahler
Chopin
Jessie Montgomery

Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world. In collaboration with the best conductors and guest artists on the international music scene, the CSO performs well over one hundred concerts each year at its downtown home, Symphony Center, and at the Ravinia Festival on Chicago’s North Shore, where it is in residency each summer... more

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Jakub Hrůša
Czech conductor leading the CSO in Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11
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Episode: Hrůša Conducts Shostakovich 11
Simone Trapčesky
Pianist featured as the soloist in Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 1
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Susanna Mälkki
Conductor, chief conductor emeritus of the Helsinki Philharmonic
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Episode: Mälkki, Liebermann & Mahler 4
Stefan Ragnar Holzkusten
Former CSO principal flute, renowned flutist
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Episode: Mälkki, Liebermann & Mahler 4
Ying Fang
Soprano, soloist for Mahler's Das himmlische Leben
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Episode: Mälkki, Liebermann & Mahler 4
Sir James Galway
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Episode: Mälkki, Liebermann & Mahler 4
Jakub Hruša
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Chief Conductor of the Bamberg Symphony; Music Director of London's Royal Opera, Covent Garden; Chief Conductor and Music Director Designate of the Czech Philharmonic
Episode: Hrůša Conducts Mahler 9
Jakub Hrusha
Czech conductor making CSO debut with Mavlast in 2017
CSO
Episode: Hrůša Conducts Má vlast
Beatrice Rana
Piano soloist in Paganini Rhapsody performance
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Episode: Shani & Rana

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Love these audio concert notes!

    Love being able to listen to the concert notes, they are always so interesting and well written and I somehow get more out of listening than reading them. Thank you for this option CSO!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheNorth
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative Podcast

    This podcast is a great way to learn about an upcoming concert or just learn more about the world of music. It's written with a lot of historical context and good for any music lover or someone who just wants to learn more.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    schaefferschaef
    United States9 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Really enjoy the history and anecdotes behind each piece on the performance schedule. A good listen even if you're not attending the concert.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krtrice
    United States13 years ago

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Well written and informative, even for listeners who won't attend the concert.
Great context for upcoming concerts; blends archival material with live performance notes.
Engaging deep dives into performances and history.
Historically rich and accessible to fans of classical music.

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The program centers on in-depth explorations of major classical works and orchestral programming, guided by host-led discussions with conductors, soloists, and composers. Episodes blend historical context, performance practice, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes to illuminate how pieces are conceived, rehearsed, and presented to audiences, often pairing landmark symphonies with contemporary or themed programming. A standout trait is the consistent integration of program notes and archival context, offering listeners a rich, editorially guided view of the CSO's repertoire and wider classical music conversations.

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