In a hallmark of his partnership with the CSO, Riccardo Muti takes center stage to conduct selections from Verdi’s enthralling, passion-filled operas. The program also features a lineup of treasured Italian opera repertoire performed by internationally acclaimed singers and the Chicago Symphony Chorus.

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An Opera Night with Riccardo Muti

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The action unfolds in Imperial Rome, during the reign of Tiberius. The general Publio returns victorious from his campaign against the Sarmatians. Everyone assumes that his triumph will culminate in a marriage to Argelia, the daughter of the powerful senator Murena. Yet Murena is tormented by the thought of Settimio—the tribune of the people he betrayed and sent into exile, and whom Argelia once loved. Because of this, she keeps her distance from him and harbors deep resentment.

Lidia Fridman

Events

Upcoming events

10 - 29 Nov, 2026

L'esule di Roma · Fondazione Teatro Donizetti

Past events

19 - 21 Mar, 2026

An Opera Night with Riccardo Muti · Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Argelia in L'esule di Roma by Donizetti

Fondazione Teatro Donizetti

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