• Read a message from Juan Solana, co-chair of the CSO Latino Alliance Advisory Board
• Get your tickets to Noche mexicana on Friday, September 26
• View recent photo highlights
• Get an inside look on Experience CSO
• Check out the Latino Alliance Member Spotlight: María Carbonell
• Stay connected!

Cordiales saludos!

We hope you are enjoying the summer and taking full advantage of the many great concerts Chicago offers during these months.

The CSO Latino Alliance Advisory Board and Committee Chairs have been busy planning another exciting season filled with our celebrated pre- and postconcert events. Our Nuestras noches season was announced on August 20, and tickets are now available to CSO Latino Alliance members and friends! Explore the upcoming season at cso.org/LatinoAlliance.

Your membership to the CSO Latino Alliance not only gives you access to specially priced tickets for Nuestras noches concerts, but also to many other concerts at Symphony Center throughout the year.

Mark your calendars and get your tickets for Friday, September 26, when we host our first Nuestras noches event of the season after the concert Aida Cuevas: 50 Years Singing to México.

Following, we look forward to welcoming back Pablo Sáinz-Villegas for a truly special performance on November 6: Muti & Sáinz-Villegas, with Sáinz-Villegas performing Concierto de Aranjuez on guitar. If you joined us for his previous appearances, you know this is a treat not to be missed.

The Latino Alliance invites you to be part of its 12th season of concerts, receptions and educational events — connecting the CSO with Chicago’s vibrant and diverse community.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our events.

Here’s to a great 12th Latino Alliance season and to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 135th season!

Juan B. Solana
Co-chair, CSO Latino Alliance Advisory Board

Journey through decades of iconic hits, including “El Pastor,” “Quizás Mañana” and many more — all performed with Cuevas’ signature elegance, artistry and heartfelt authenticity. Following the concert, network with other Latino Alliance members at the first Nuestras noches event of the season in Grainger Ballroom.

Specially priced concert tickets start at $40 using promo code LASEASON. A separate ticket to attend the reception is free.

Your concert ticket pricing will be adjusted after you have added your seats to the order. When ordering your concert ticket, follow the prompts to add your free reception ticket to the order. A separate ticket to attend the Latino Alliance reception is free and required. For questions or assistance, contact Patron Services.

Choose any three or more performances and secure your concert and reception tickets in one easy order. Subscribers also get more seating options and benefits, including flexible ticket exchanges and the opportunity to order additional concerts at special pricing.

Latino Alliance members and friends met at Fiesta Ravinia on August 31.

María and the Magic of Music: A CSO Latino Alliance Story

That discovery came when a friend invited her to see Andrés Orozco-Estrada conduct the Orchestra, accompanied by a Latino Alliance-hosted meet-and-greet with the maestro. “I was pleasantly surprised to find an organization that not only gave concertgoers the chance to meet artists in such an intimate setting,” María recalls, “but also connected me with others who share my passion for music and community — all at a very affordable price. To be honest, I was hooked!”

As a member of the CSO Latino Alliance advisory board and events committee, María has been part of many behind-the-scenes moments, but helping to plan the Alliance’s 10th anniversary celebration in 2024 stands out. “It was a board-wide effort where everyone’s love for classical music, dedication to our organization’s mission and camaraderie were palpable,” she says.

And her advice for first-timer audiences? “Go — at least twice! Try seating in both the Main Floor and the Lower Balcony and take advantage of the Latino Alliance ticket offers. You might just get hooked, too.”

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.