Name: Yunchan Lim
Start: 2025-10-19T15:00:00
Location: Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Yunchan Lim

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary with a powerful program spanning multiple generations of American composers. Works by Copland and former Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery present soaring reflections on the ideals of freedom and equality, Ives salutes his native New England, and Martinů pays tribute to Plymouth Rock, which symbolized the opportunities that America had given him.

Lincoln Portrait & Ellington Harlem

Embark on an epic adventure to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: A New Hope! Experience the iconic film like never before as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary Oscar-winning score live. From the triumphant opening fanfare to Princess Leia’s ethereal theme, relive the magic of this cinematic masterpiece on the big screen at Symphony Center.

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert

Yunchan Lim, who at 18 became the youngest-ever winner of the Van Cliburn Competition, climbs the summit of Baroque keyboard music in Bach’s Goldberg Variations. A miraculous series of 30 transformations on a single theme — ranging from the contemplative to the euphoric — the Goldbergs are a showcase for Bach’s prismatic range and imagination.