Name: Haydn Mass in Time of War
Start: 2025-03-15T19:30:00
Location: Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Chicago and Skokie are set to resonate with the timeless music of Joseph Haydn through a series of spectacular events. From the awe-inspiring 'The Creation' in Skokie and Chicago, conducted by the esteemed Dame Jane Glover, to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's grand performances of Haydn’s symphonies and masses, there's something for every classical music aficionado. Not to be missed is the Leonkoro Quartet's performance at the University of Chicago, showcasing Haydn's chamber music alongside other masterpieces.

Celebrating Haydn: Unmissable Musical Events Across Chicago and Skokie

Chicago is set to become the epicenter of classical music as the city hosts a series of extraordinary events celebrating the genius of Ludwig van Beethoven. From the stirring opera 'Fidelio' at the Lyric Opera House to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's powerful renditions of Beethoven's iconic compositions, there's something for every classical music enthusiast. Join us as we dive into the emotionally charged 'Fidelio,' experience the grandeur of the 'Mozart Coronation Mass,' and revel in the heroism of Beethoven's 'Eroica Symphony' and 'Emperor Concerto.'

Beethoven's Masterpieces in Chicago: A Series of Unmissable Performances

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is set to dazzle audiences with a compelling lineup for the 2024-2025 season, blending classical masterpieces with festive celebrations. From Mendelssohn's profound 'Elijah' to the jubilant 'Merry, Merry Chicago!' and the powerful 'Mass in Time of War,' this season promises a rich tapestry of sound. Experience Mahler's all-encompassing Third Symphony and Berlioz's dramatic 'The Damnation of Faust,' each event unraveling a unique story through music. Join us as we explore the intricacies of these events and the talented individuals bringing them to life.

Diverse Musical Narratives: Chicago Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 Season Highlights

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's upcoming season promises a feast of musical narratives that span biblical tales, wartime pleas, earthly existence, and mythical damnation. From Mendelssohn’s revered oratorio Elijah to Berlioz’s The Damnation of Faust, the program is a rich tapestry woven with performances of Haydn and Mahler. With renowned conductors like James Conlon and Riccardo Muti at the helm, and a stellar lineup of singers, each performance promises an unforgettable journey through sound and story.

A Symphony of Stories: Exploring Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Upcoming Season

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is set to dazzle audiences with a new season that explores profound themes and showcases remarkable talent. From Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' to Berlioz's 'The Damnation of Faust,' each event promises a unique and immersive experience. Conductor James Conlon leads a stellar cast, including Lucas Meachem, in a powerful rendition of 'Elijah.' Meanwhile, Manfred Honeck brings Haydn's 'Mass in Time of War' to life, and Klaus Mäkelä presents Mahler's exploration of earthly existence in his massive Third Symphony. Riccardo Muti rounds out the season with Berlioz's dramatic opera, ensuring an unforgettable musical journey.

A Symphony Season to Remember: Exploring Themes of Humanity, War, and Redemption

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is set to captivate audiences with an array of spectacular performances. From Mendelssohn's dramatic oratorio 'Elijah' to Haydn's 'Mass in Time of War,' the CSO promises a musical journey through history and emotion. With performances led by renowned conductors and featuring some of the world's finest vocalists, this season's lineup delves into profound themes and showcases timeless compositions. Each event promises not just a concert but an immersive experience where music tells stories that resonate across ages.

Epic Symphonic Journeys: Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Unforgettable Lineup

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents an exhilarating lineup of events that are set to captivate audiences with a diverse array of musical masterpieces. From Mendelssohn’s Elijah to the delightful children's tale of The Little Red Hen, and the virtuoso performances by Seong-Jin Cho, these events promise to be unforgettable. With renowned conductors and performers like James Conlon, Seong-Jin Cho, and Leonidas Kavakos gracing the stage, the Symphony Center in Chicago becomes the epicenter of classical music excellence. Join us as we explore the vibrant tapestry of these upcoming musical celebrations.

A Musical Journey with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Highlights from Upcoming Events

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 season promises an array of captivating performances. With Mendelssohn's 'Elijah,' Haydn's 'Mass in Time of War,' Mahler's Third Symphony, and Berlioz's 'The Damnation of Faust,' the CSO offers an immersive experience into the depths of storytelling through music. This season features renowned conductors like James Conlon and Riccardo Muti, and performers such as Lucas Meachem, bringing these historical narratives to life at the Symphony Center. Embark on a journey across time and emotion, as the CSO explores themes of prophecy, war, existence, and redemption.

A Symphony of Stories: Chicago Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 Season Highlights

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is set to bring a captivating series of events that promise to enrich the cultural calendar with a rich blend of oratorios and orchestrations. From the dramatic narratives of Mendelssohn’s 'Elijah' and Berlioz’s 'The Damnation of Faust' to the symphonic splendor of Haydn’s 'Mass in Time of War' and Mahler’s 'Third Symphony', these events, featuring world-renowned conductors and performers, are poised to offer audiences an unforgettable experience. Each performance encapsulates powerful themes, showcasing both historical and contemporary creative works.

Exploring Timeless Masterpieces: Chicago Symphony's Upcoming Oratorios and Orchestrations

Manfred Honeck

Joshua Hopkins

Joélle Harvey

Andrew Haji

Jennifer  Johnson Cano

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association

Chicago Symphony Chorus

A young duckling is teased for being different. After facing loneliness and other struggles, the duckling matures into a stunning swan, realizing true beauty comes from within. Explore this musical portrait of self-discovery, acceptance and inner strength.

Once Upon a Symphony: The Ugly Duckling

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Over a misty landscape of storybook castles and deeply carved valleys, a solitary horn calls out at dawn. Bruckner’s Romantic Symphony begins its four-movement journey, encompassing birdsong, forest dances and hymns of thanksgiving. Chicago favorite Daniil Trifonov takes on Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto, a work that crackles with invention and ends with a rollicking, dance-like finale.

Salonen, Trifonov & Beethoven

Embark on a thrilling voyage over two striking visions of the ocean — Debussy’s ravishing La mer and Gabriella Smith’s showpiece for cello, Lost Coast. Inspired by a hiking trip along the rugged Northern California coastline, the concerto features Chicago native Gabriel Cabezas — for whom it was written. Another evocative marvel, Debussy’s Images conjures up French folk dances, English-Scottish jigs and a Spanish street festival.

Salonen Conducts La mer

Renowned mezzo-soprano and 2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato takes center stage in Emily, an extraordinary collaboration with the classical-roots string trio Time For Three. Together, they bring to life 24 vivid poems by Emily Dickinson, set to music by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts (The Hours, Silent Night). Bold, enigmatic and deeply evocative, Dickinson’s poetry finds new resonance in this captivating musical journey.

Joyce DiDonato in Emily – No Prisoner Be

Sensational teen Himari illuminates Bruch’s First Violin Concerto in her CSO subscription debut. Blacknificent 7 composer Joel Thompson’s To See the Sky, “a shifting palette of grooves, colors and moods” (Bachtrack), and Mozart’s electrifying Jupiter Symphony frame the program.

Jaap van Zweden, Himari & Mozart Jupiter

CSO at Wheaton: Jaap van Zweden, Himari & Mozart Jupiter

Wheaton College

It isn’t hard to guess the identity of the central character in A Hero’s Life, Richard Strauss’ extravagant showpiece filled with action, valor and romance — it’s undeniably the composer himself. Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä pairs the work with music from his native Finland: Sibelius’ Lemminkäinen, a symphonic portrait of the life and romantic escapades of the country’s folk hero.

Mäkelä Conducts Ein Heldenleben

Marc-André Hamelin, a pianist celebrated for his astonishing technique and profound musicality, explores the music of two restless visionaries: Ives, whose Concord Sonata salutes Transcendentalist thinkers from Emerson to Thoreau, and Scriabin, represented by his turbulent and soul-searching Third Piano Sonata. Robert Schumann’s mercurial Fantasy Pieces span humor, joy and brooding intensity.

Marc-André Hamelin

Direct from Argentina, Tango After Dark ignites the stage with the captivating artistry of tango. Led by World Tango Champion Germán Cornejo, a stellar cast of dancers, singers and musicians performs Astor Piazzolla’s iconic music. The show illustrates the “splendid, sensual, imposing extravagance of Argentine Tango at its very best” (DanceTabs). Don’t miss this electrifying performance!

Tango After Dark

Led by Klaus Mäkelä, the CSO presents one of the most electrifying and revolutionary works in the orchestral repertoire: Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Included in this showcase of 20th-century masterpieces are the playful, Brazilian-inspired rhythms of Milhaud’s Le Bœuf sur le toit and Gershwin’s An American in Paris, which brings the bustling streets of the French capital to life with jazzy flair.

Mäkelä Conducts The Rite of Spring

“The matchless musicianship and charisma” of legendary violinist Pinchas Zukerman, acclaimed cellist Amanda Forsyth and celebrated pianist Michael Stephen Brown creates “a trio made in heaven” (Limelight). Higdon’s Pale Yellow radiates delicate beauty, Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 brims with lyrical energy, and Dvořák’s Dumky Trio blends introspection with vibrant folk themes, merging masterful artistry with emotional depth.

Zukerman Trio

When four farm animals are no longer needed, they set off for the town of Bremen, dreaming of becoming musicians. On the way, they discover a house full of robbers! The friends quickly join forces to scare away the thieves, uncovering hidden courage they never knew they had.

Once Upon a Symphony: The Bremen Town Musicians

Composed as Napoleon’s forces were threatening Austria, Haydn’s Mass in Time of War features an extraordinarily ominous use of timpani and ends with a plea for peace. Beethoven’s spirited First Symphony bears the influence of Haydn but also foreshadows the development of his own compositional style. MacMillan’s eloquent Larghetto is based on his choral setting of Psalm 51.

Haydn Mass in Time of War

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