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CSO Latino Alliance Newsletter

December 2024

Nuestras Noches 24|25 Season

In this month’s newsletter:

  • Read a special message from Ramiro J. Atristaín-Carrión, Founding Chair of the CSO Latino Alliance
  • Get your tickets for Noche navideña on Saturday, December 21
  • Congratulate Gabriela Lara
  • Subscribe to the Latino Alliance’s 2024/25 Season
  • Use your special Latino Alliance pricing on an upcoming concert
  • Stay connected!

A message from Ramiro J. Atristaín-Carrión

Celebrate Noche navideña at Symphony Center with your family.

The CSO Latino Alliance invites you to be part of a cherished holiday tradition: Noche navideña. This event holds a special place in my heart, as my family — my son, siblings and nieces — have attended year after year. It’s always a joy to reconnect with friends, see how much their children have grown and share in the warmth and magic of the season.

While the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association dazzles audiences with a lineup of festive events like the enchanting Vienna Boys Choir, A Chanticleer Christmas and the joyful Merry, Merry Chicago!, Noche navideña adds a special touch of Latino flavor to the celebration.

Join us this year on Saturday, December 21, starting at 11:30 a.m., in Grainger Ballroom for an uplifting a cappella chamber ensemble, delicious holiday cookies, hot chocolate and sparkling wine. The festivities continue with the Merry, Merry Chicago! performance at 1:00 p.m., featuring members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performing timeless holiday favorites.

Ramiro J. Atristaín-Carrión
Founding Chair of the CSO Latino Alliance


Get your tickets for the next event

¡Noche navideña!

¡Noche navideña!

Saturday, December 21

11:30 Event: ¡Noche navideña!

1:00 Concert: Merry, Merry Chicago!

Gather the whole family for the Latino Alliance’s annual Noche navideña event — with an a cappella chamber ensemble, holiday cookies and hot chocolate — before Symphony Center’s joyous musical celebration of the season featuring members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Specially priced concert tickets start at $40 using promo code LASEASON. Your concert ticket pricing will be adjusted after you have added your seats to the order. A separate ticket to attend the Latino Alliance reception is free.

Last season’s Noche navideña event reached capacity — secure your ticket today!

You will be prompted to add the free reception ticket after selecting your seats for the concert. Both a concert ticket and reception ticket are required for entry. For questions or assistance, contact Patron Services.


Congratulations, Gabriela Lara

We are delighted to celebrate the remarkable achievements of three talented Latino and Hispanic musicians in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra!

Gabriela Lara, a Venezuelan violinist and former CSO Fellow, has been appointed to the First Violin Section under the leadership of the CSO’s new Zell Music Director Designate, Klaus Mäkelä. She joins Oto Carrillo, a distinguished horn player from Guatemala, who has been a valued member of the CSO since his appointment by Daniel Barenboim in 2000, and Esteban Batallán, a Galician-born trumpeter, who has served as the principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since his appointment by Riccardo Muti in 2019.

Their exceptional artistry and presence highlight the growing diversity and excellence within the orchestra. We are incredibly proud to have them contributing their talents to the CSO.


Subscribe to the Latino Alliance’s 2024/25 Season

The Latino Alliance season is just getting started with nine more concerts to come! Among the conductors, composers, musicians and artists still to be featured this season are Jimmy López, Eliane Elias, the Sphinx Virtuosi, Esteban Batallán and more.

Each program celebrates Latino composers, conductors and performers across genres, including classical, jazz and new music. Choose three or more concerts to subscribe to the Latino Alliance season and enjoy additional benefits, including flexible ticket exchanges, exclusive rates at nearby parking garages and more.

A selection of concerts have associated Nuestras noches networking receptions, which offer the opportunity to mingle and connect with fellow music enthusiasts and support Latino artists. Secure your concert and reception tickets in one easy order when you subscribe.

Join us for this extraordinary season of music and community!


Special Latino Alliance pricing

Use your Latino Alliance member ticket benefit to enjoy an upcoming concert!

As a member of the CSO Latino Alliance, you have access to specially priced tickets for $40 or less to many concerts throughout the season, using promo code LA. Learn more at cso.org/latinoalliance.

Jimmy López

Shani, Shostakovich & Brahms
Thursday, December 19, 7:30 PM
Friday, December 20, 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 21, 7:30 PM

CSO at Wheaton: Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev
Friday, February 28, 7:30 PM

Civitas Ensemble Plays Bonis & Dvořák
Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 PM

Jimmy López: Inner Dialogues
Sunday, March 23, 3:00 PM

CSO at Wheaton: Bruch & Schumann Rhenish
Friday, March 28, 7:30 PM


Stay connected

Did you know that the CSO Latino Alliance is now on Instagram and LinkedIn in addition to our Facebook page? Follow us today to stay up to date at @CSOLatinoAlliance.

For more information and to find out how to get involved, email Alyssa Greenberg, audience engagement manager, at greenberga@cso.org.

Forward this newsletter to someone who might be interested in joining the Latino Alliance! Membership is free, and members enjoy access to exclusive special events and ticket offers.


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