Music Director Emeritus for Life Riccardo Muti returns with Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony, a work that shattered the symphonic conventions of its day, with themes of heroism, struggle and triumph. Beethoven’s majestic Emperor Concerto features Mitsuko Uchida, who brings “the unaffected wisdom and clarity that comes with decades of interpretive rigor and commitment” (The New York Times).

A Must-See Event: A rare opportunity to witness two of Beethoven’s most iconic works conducted by Zell Music Director Emeritus for Life Riccardo Muti. “Under Muti, the Chicago Symphony is all power and finesse with no unsightly edges” (The New York Times).

Masterpiece Spotlight: Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto showcases the piano as both a commanding and expressive force.

Artist in Focus: More than a superb pianist, Mitsuko Uchida is “a deep musical thinker with an added gift of personality that lets her express herself and simultaneously disappear inside the music” (New York Classical Review). Her deep understanding of Beethoven’s music promises an unforgettable performance of the Emperor.