DiDonato Performs Neruda Songs

2025/26 CSO Artist-in-Residence Joyce DiDonato is “a supreme artist, as much through sheer triumph of spirit as through musicianship” (Financial Times). The esteemed mezzo-soprano sings the Neruda Songs, Peter Lieberson’s heartbreakingly sensuous song cycle set to the poetry of Pablo Neruda. Edward Gardner concludes the program with Walton’s tumultuous and alluring First Symphony.

Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Edward Gardner conductor
Joyce DiDonato mezzo-soprano

Program
Barber First Essay for Orchestra
Lieberson Neruda Songs
Walton Symphony No. 1

Sponsors
The Artist in Residence at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is made possible through a generous gift from James and Brenda Grusecki.

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