Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-27 season to feature Yo-Yo Ma, a lot of Beethoven and imprint of Klaus Mäkelä

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Original Load Date March 5, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
Last Updated March 5, 2026, 8:01 a.m.
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced its 2026-27 lineup Thursday, featuring everyone from [ _Yo-Yo Ma_ ][1] to [ _Andrew Bird_ ][2] . The lineup also includes a world premiere from composer Mason Bates, a season-long deep dive into Beethoven and a healthy showing of Finnish music. That last par...