Yo-Yo Ma Brings Shostakovich to Symphony Center
Hear Carlos Miguel Prieto lead an orchestral program that also includes Ginastera and Rachmaninov.
🎻 November 11 at 7.30 PM
🎼 A Concerto With History
Cellist Ma joins the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1, with Carlos Miguel Prieto conducting. The work was among the first concertos Ma recorded more than forty years ago. The program also includes four dances from Estancia by Ginastera and Symphonic Dances by Rachmaninov. The orchestra lists a two hour concert, an evening length to consider when planning dinner and travel. Confirm the program when choosing tickets.
💬 Before the First Note
Robbie Ellis leads a preconcert conversation in Orchestra Hall, beginning seventy five minutes before the performance and lasting approximately thirty minutes. The orchestra states that no additional ticket is needed for the conversation. The concert itself is an upscale ticketed evening. The official listing displays admission from 199 dollars including fees, with seat availability and the final price checked during booking. Review the current ticket details before confirming a seat at Symphony Center.
📍 Arrival and Optional Stops
The concert begins Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7.30 PM Central Standard Time. Chicago Symphony Center is at 220 South Michigan Avenue in the Loop. Keep the ticket and venue details ready for arrival. Optional food and drink stops include Ayayay Mexican Eatery and two bars. Three Dots and a Dash has an age requirement of 21 and older. Meals and drinks are separately charged. Check current venue hours before adding a stop.
