Since its founding 125 years ago, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has given more than 650 U.S. and world premieres. Many of these works, such as Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben, Elgar’s Enigma Variations and Holst’s The Planets, have become cornerstones of the orchestral canon and the CSO’s repertoire.

To honor this legacy, the CSO will perform one or more of these premiere works on nearly every 2015-16 subscription program. In addition, the CSO will present the premieres of works commissioned especially for this anniversary season. Bruckner’s Te Deum, which received its U.S. premiere during the CSO’s first season, will close the 125th season in June 2016.