Name: Salonen Conducts La mer
Start: 2026-02-05T19:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-05T21:40:00-06:00
Location: Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Embark on a thrilling voyage over two striking visions of the ocean — Debussy’s ravishing La mer and Gabriella Smith’s showpiece for cello, Lost Coast. Inspired by a hiking trip along the rugged Northern California coastline, the concerto features Chicago native Gabriel Cabezas — for whom it was written. Another evocative marvel, Debussy’s Images conjures up French folk dances, English-Scottish jigs and a Spanish street festival.
Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Esa-Pekka Salonen conductor
Gabriel Cabezas cello
Program
Debussy Images
Smith Lost Coast
Debussy La mer
Sponsors
The appearance of Esa-Pekka Salonen is made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.
The appearance of Gabriel Cabezas is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
These concerts are generously sponsored by United Airlines.