Fate. It’s what inspired Beethoven’s signature Symphony No. 5. Perhaps it’s what inspired Mei-Ann Chen to dream about becoming a conductor as a young girl in Taiwan. And maybe it was fate that brought Mei-Ann and the Sinfonietta together for the first time in the Fall of 2009. The first piece she performed with us was Saibei Dance and it was love at first sight (and sound!). The story begins with these first subscription concerts, and as fate would have it, you are invited.

An-Lun Huang: Saibei Dance, from Sabei Suite No. 2
William Grant Still: Ennanga for Harp, Piano and Orchestra
John Williams: On Willows and Birches, Concerto for Harp (CHICAGO PREMIERE)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, op.67 in C minor

Mei-Ann Chen, Conductor
Ann Hobson Pilot, harp

Symphony Center Seating Map

Wentz Concert Hall Seating Chart [PDF]
Program Notes [PDF]
Digital Guide

Mei-Ann Chen

Ann Hobson Pilot