Listen "CSO Program Notes: Muti Conducts Beethoven 9"
Episode Synopsis
Riccardo Muti assembles the combined forces of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and internationally renowned soloists for “the symphony to end all symphonies” (The Guardian), Beethoven’s euphoric Ninth. A masterpiece whose staggering influence can be heard throughout classical music, it concludes with the famous Ode to Joy, which powerfully calls for understanding, peace and universal goodwill.
Note: There will be no intermission.
Ticket holders are invited to a free preconcert conversation featuring Johann Buis in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets required.
Learn more: cso.org/performances/21-22/cso-classical/muti-conducts-beethoven-9
Note: There will be no intermission.
Ticket holders are invited to a free preconcert conversation featuring Johann Buis in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets required.
Learn more: cso.org/performances/21-22/cso-classical/muti-conducts-beethoven-9
More episodes of the podcast CSO Audio Program Notes
Canellakis & Gerstein
12/01/2026
A Chicago Symphony Chorus Spotlight
29/12/2025
Handel Messiah & Tchaikovsky Nutcracker
22/12/2025
Mahler Festival Broadcast: Mahler 7
15/12/2025
Solti Conducts Del Tredici
08/12/2025
Rakitina, Weilerstein & Tchaikovsky
01/12/2025
Guests in the House
24/11/2025
Barenboim Conducts Bruckner 8
17/11/2025
Afkham & Gluzman
10/11/2025
Opera Without Words
27/10/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.