Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Thursdays, 8 to 10 pm on WXXO-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, WXXO-FM/HD1 and online at wxxiclassical.org

Produced by Marty Ronish and hosted by Lisa Simeone, this weekly, two-hour series offers a unique format of engaging and lively content, including produced segments created to provide deeper insight into the music and programmatic themes found within the CSO’s concert season; interviews with CSO musicians, guest artists, and composers; and an exploration of the stories found within the CSO’s rich heritage of recordings and the Orchestra’s illustrious history in Chicago.

Program Highlight

CSO January Highlights

Music featured on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra broadcasts for January 2026
The Chicago Symphony presents seasonal favorites, Thu 12/25 @ 8pm
An early work by Ravel on CSO, Thu 11/13 @ 8pm

Although Ravel composed the Minuet Antique as a young man in 1895, this work for the piano was orchestrated belatedly in 1929. It is typically composed of three parts like most minuets. Using modal effects, in this work, Ravel conveys the spirit of ancient religious songs.
CSO takes us to Opening Night at the Ravinia Festival, Thu 10/23 @ 8pm

Ravinia is an idyllic setting for experiencing some of the most moving music from history and today.