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Jun 23, 2024
We went to see a Bolero of Ravel performance and it was good. The place has a good acoustic, and medium size. However, one thing that I noticed was that the seats were a little bit old, or that’s how… Full review by Maiki90
Jun 12, 2024
The building was very pretty, and the music could be heard clearly. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was my thing, but it's really not. Also, the conductor was so good!! Full review by medhabhat
Apr 25, 2024
We went to hear Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Jazz Orchestra. The building is beautiful and the acoustics are crystal clear. It was a wonderful evening. I will definitely return and recommend to an… Full review by joaniemaria
Are taxi/cab services easy to obtain for post-performances at the Symphony Center? Will the symphony center staff assist in hailing cab during the evening?
What are reasonably priced good restaurants near Chicago symphony center?
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Tesori is more pricey and you would need reservations. Miller's Pub has been around forever and gets very busy, but has comfort food and is reasonably priced. The Berghof is a …
Tesori is more pricey and you would need reservations. Miller's Pub has been around forever and gets very busy, but has comfort food and is reasonably priced. The Berghof is a classic in Chicago, but you would need reservations. The Goddess and the Baker is at 33 S. Wabash is a bit more of a walk - a block- but has decent sandwiches, salads, desserts and great coffee.
What shows are on from June 1 to June 7, 2016? What is the schedule?
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June 2, 3, 4, and 7 (all same program) Christof von Dohnanyi Conducts Mozart and Beethoven. June 5--David Fray--Piano--Bach, Boulez, Schoenberg, Brahms June 6--Music Now at …
June 2, 3, 4, and 7 (all same program) Christof von Dohnanyi Conducts Mozart and Beethoven. June 5--David Fray--Piano--Bach, Boulez, Schoenberg, Brahms June 6--Music Now at the Harris Theater--Randolph east of Michgan Avenue--Contemporary Music--Nally Conductor,Bienen Contemporary Ensemble, Chow--piano. This is a great bargain--tickets $18.00--open seating--free pizza & beer after the concert--- HOWEVER music is very contemporary. I feel it is my "Learning experience".
Is there public transportation to Symphony Center?
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We always take the interurban South Shore Railroad from Indiana. It is also within the abled loop of Chicago where all their subways and elevated trains circle, coming from every …
We always take the interurban South Shore Railroad from Indiana. It is also within the abled loop of Chicago where all their subways and elevated trains circle, coming from every direction and both airports.