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Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Downtown, the Loop & West Loop

Mäkelä Conducts Sibelius & Shostakovich

Sibelius’s Seventh and Shostakovich’s Fourth meet in a two-symphony CSO program led by Klaus Mäkelä.

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A two-symphony bill lets you compare how Sibelius and Shostakovich build and release orchestral tension.

What to expect

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performing Sibelius 7 and Shostakovich 4 under Mäkelä.

Good to know

  • The Friday show is September 25 at 1:30 p.m.
  • The performance is at Orchestra Hall.
  • Both advertised works are symphonies.
  • Select the appropriate date when reserving seats.

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Common questions

Which Sibelius symphony is included?

Symphony No. 7.

Which Shostakovich work is paired with it?

Symphony No. 4.