The announcement comes on the heels of the group’s sold-out inaugural 2024-25 season, which saw performances by the Dover Quartet, Nois Saxophone Quartet, and the Black Oak Ensemble.

Highlights include the Borromeo String Quartet performing Beethoven, a celestial-themed vocal program, and a WWII commemoration concert showcasing 1940s compositions.

Four choral-forward programs on the theme Lost and Found.

Welcoming music and dance presentations from Chicago and beyond, the season runs from August 2025 to May 2026.

The festival reveals a one-night-only concert featuring some high-powered talent.

Including titles by Kurt Weill and Antonio Salieri.

A 20th century classic, plus a world premiere and a new-to-Chicago work by leading contemporary playwrights.

Guest artists making their festival debuts with the CSO will include pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, musical theater royalty Sutton Foster, violinist Himari, and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

The company’s slate of presentations includes two world premieres, two Lyric premieres, and several new productions.

Celestial Voices, Fathers and Sons, Baroque Blockbusters and other fascinating fare for the ensemble’s 55th season.

With a characteristically star-studded lineup of conductors and soloists.

Plus beloved titles from Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, and more.

Guest artists include cellist Oliver Herbert, violinist Geneva Lewis, and pianist Orion Weiss.

The newly announced Pavilion upgrade launches a multi-year renovation project, all ahead of Ravinia’s 125th anniversary in 2029.

Classical and jazz interpretations, artmaking listening parties, and other innovative programming awaits.

The festival’s premiere concert will be held at Lincoln Park’s historic St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Marking the free classical music festival’s first season led by Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero.

The 2025 season will run from March to October and feature an oratorio and three operas.

The appointment is effective immediately, and begins with the programming of the cherished summer festival’s 2025 season.