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DiDonato Performs Neruda Songs with CSO

May 9, 2026 7:30 pm

Orchestra Hall - IL
220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603

Enjoy a captivating evening of classical music as renowned mezzo-soprano Isabel DiDonato takes the stage with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to perform Neruda Songs, a powerful and emotive work by composer Dominick Argento.

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Why We Like It

  • DiDonato is renowned for her rich, expressive vocals and acclaimed interpretations of classical repertoire.
  • Neruda Songs is a stunning composition that sets the passionate poetry of Pablo Neruda to music.
  • The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the world's finest orchestras, known for its exceptional artistry and musicality.

Who Should Attend

Classical music enthusiasts, fans of Isabel DiDonato, and those interested in the intersection of poetry and music will all find this performance deeply moving and rewarding.

In the Spotlight

Isabel DiDonato

A critically acclaimed mezzo-soprano known for her rich, expressive vocals and acclaimed interpretations of classical repertoire.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

One of the world's finest orchestras, renowned for its exceptional artistry and musicality under the direction of Maestro Riccardo Muti.

Dominick Argento

The American composer whose work Neruda Songs, a powerful and emotive setting of the poetry of Pablo Neruda, will be performed.

About the Venue

Orchestra Hall

A historic concert hall in downtown Chicago, known for its superb acoustics and elegant, neo-Baroque architecture.

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