Events
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven
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Piano Concerto No. 1
Recognized for the intensity and originality of his interpretations, Piotr Anderszewski returns to the CSO to perform Beethoven's lyrical Piano Concerto No. 1. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 transforms from darkness to light from its melancholy beginnings to its triumphant conclusion. | ||
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the CSO celebrate their fifth year of artistic collaboration with a special presentation of their most popular works, including counter/part, set to the music of Bach, and Bernstein’s jazzy Preludes, Fugue and Riffs. | ||
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8:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven
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Piano Concerto No. 1
Recognized for the intensity and originality of his interpretations, Piotr Anderszewski returns to the CSO to perform Beethoven's lyrical Piano Concerto No. 1. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 transforms from darkness to light from its melancholy beginnings to its triumphant conclusion. | ||
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3:00pm
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4
Chicago Symphony Orchestra The most shattering personal crisis of Tchaikovsky’s life—his ill-conceived marriage to a young student in 1877—coincided with one of the greatest periods of his composing career. Over a mere two years, he poured out a stream of masterpieces, culminating in his Fourth Symphony, a 19th-century Russian music drama to rival the great literary dramas of Pushkin and Tolstoy. In an eruption of purely orchestral sound, Tchaikovsky makes instruments speak with the theatrical vividness of characters in a play or a novel. The result is a flawless work, and at the same time a portrait of a society in ferment and the loneliness of individuals struggling to comprehend historical events that swirl around them. The young Russian knew he had achieved something extraordinary, calling his symphony “better than anything I’ve done so far.” Download complete Beyond the Score® concert video of Bartók’s Miraculous Mandarin » | ||
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9:30pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven
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Piano Concerto No. 1
Recognized for the intensity and originality of his interpretations, Piotr Anderszewski returns to the CSO to perform Beethoven's lyrical Piano Concerto No. 1. Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 transforms from darkness to light from its melancholy beginnings to its triumphant conclusion. | ||
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Music Institute of Chicago presents: January SeriesFrom the Ground Up: Milestones in the History of Flight
Four Wednesday 12-2pm in Nichols Concert Hall / Admission FREEJoin WGN host, author, and Chicago Tribune columnist Rick Kogan for a fascinating look at some of the most significant moments in the history of Aviation. Experience music inspired by these events, performed by MIC faculty and trace the path of their evolution through the eyes of prominent authors, aviators and historians. Each event includes a 20-minute break and reception. January 9: Runway Models: The Flying Machines of Leonardo da VinciSpeaker: Dr. James DeLaurier, director of Project Ornithopter Special guest performance: The Apollo Chorus of Chicago will perform Eric Whitacre’s Leonardo Dreams of his Flying Machine. Baroque Band plays music of the Renaissance including a work by Leonardo da Vinci January 16: Into Thin Air: The Rise of the Hot Air BalloonSpeaker: Donald Piccard, founder of the Balloon Federation of America Enjoy music from the Smithsonian Institution’s special collection and take part in a champagne reception- a ballooning tradition that dates back to the 1780’s January 23: Getting it Wright: The Road to Kitty Hawk and the Development of AeronauticsSpeaker: Dr. Peter L. Jakab, Chairman of Aeronautics, National Air & Space Museum Music from the collections of the Smithsonian Institution, including Song of the Wright Boys (1908). Guest Artists include pianist James Giles and the Don Stiernberg Trio. Reception includes samples from original “Wright” recipes. January 30: The Far Side Revealed: The Incredible Story of the First Manned Flight to the MoonSpeaker: Robert Zimmerman, author of Gensis: The Story of Apollo 8Special concert: Duo-pianists Claire Aebersold & Ralph Neiweem perform The Planets by Gustav Holst (with hidden chorus!) All concerts presented in: Nichols Concert Hall1490 Chicago Ave.Evanston847-905-1500 ext. 108
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8:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich
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Cello Concerto No. 2
Antonio Pappano, acclaimed music director of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, returns to lead an all-Russian program featuring Rachmaninov's lush, song-filled Second Symphony. Its lyrical slow movement is one of the jewels of the repertoire. Shostakovich's dark and poignant Second Cello Concerto, one of the composer's last works, is a splendid showcase for virtuoso Han-Na Chang. | ||
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3:30pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich
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Cello Concerto No. 2
Antonio Pappano, acclaimed music director of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, returns to lead an all-Russian program featuring Rachmaninov's lush, song-filled Second Symphony. Its lyrical slow movement is one of the jewels of the repertoire. Shostakovich's dark and poignant Second Cello Concerto, one of the composer's last works, is a splendid showcase for virtuoso Han-Na Chang.
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Music in the Loft presents the Jupiter Trio, gold medal winners of the 5th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition. Robert Walters, violin; Julian Hersh, cello and Aglika Angelova, piano will perform Beethoven, Trio in B flat, Op. 11, Zhou Tian, Trio and Ravel, Trio for piano, violin and cello. Friday, January 18, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 general admission and $10.00 for students. For more information: 312.243.9233 or musicintheloft.org. | ||
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Music in the Loft presents the Jupiter Trio, gold medal winners of the 5th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition. Robert Walters, violin; Julian Hersh, cello and Aglika Angelova, piano will perform Beethoven, Trio in B flat, Op. 11, Zhou Tian, Trio and Ravel, Trio for piano, violin and cello. Friday, January 18, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 general admission and $10.00 for students. For more information: 312.243.9233 or musicintheloft.org.
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Akiko Tarumoto
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Shostakovich
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String Quartet No. 3 This event takes place in Grainger Ballroom.
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The Music Institute of Chicago’s dynamic chamber series, Faculty and Friends, continues Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 7:30pm with guests Shmuel Ashkenazi, violin, Paul Coletti, viola & Antonio Lysy, cello Artists of international stature, Paul Coletti and Antonio Lysy have performed as soloists and chamber musicians in major concert halls throughout the world. Lysy is a prizewinner of the Italian Oblach International Cello Competition, and Coletti is an award-winning recording artist with a discography of over 30 CDs. Both artists are on the faculty of the University of California, in Los Angeles. This concert brings them together with special guest violinist, Shmuel Ashkenazy of the Vermeer Quartet. The trio will be joined by MIC faculty members David Cunliffe, Desirée Ruhstrat and president of the Music Institute of Chicago, Sel Kardan, for a performance of Brahms’ spectacular String Sextet in B- flat Major. All Faculty and Friends performances are presented in one of the most acoustically and intimate venues Chicago has to offer – Nichols Concert Hall. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 7 in C minor, Op 30, No. 2 (1802) Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)Sextet for Piano and Wind Instruments (1939) Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)String Sextet No. 1 in B flat Major, Op. 18 (1860)
Nichols Concert Hall 1490 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 Order tickets today! $15 adults / $10 senior / $7 student 847-905-1500 ext. 108 Faculty and Friends remaining performances: Saturday, February 23, 2007 7:30pm with guest violinist Rachel Barton PineSaturday, April 19, 2007 7:30pm with special guest Christopher Martin, trumpet
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Shostakovich
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Cello Concerto No. 2
Antonio Pappano, acclaimed music director of the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, returns to lead an all-Russian program featuring Rachmaninov's lush, song-filled Second Symphony. Its lyrical slow movement is one of the jewels of the repertoire. Shostakovich's dark and poignant Second Cello Concerto, one of the composer's last works, is a splendid showcase for virtuoso Han-Na Chang. | ||
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5:00pm
Music in the Loft presents the Jupiter Trio, gold medal winners of the 5th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition. Robert Walters, violin; Julian Hersh, cello and Aglika Angelova, piano will perform Beethoven, Trio in B flat, Op. 11, Zhou Tian, Trio and Ravel, Trio for piano, violin and cello. Friday, January 18, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 general admission and $10.00 for students. For more information: 312.243.9233 or musicintheloft.org.
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The Chicago Sinfonietta presents a tribute concert to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This annual celebration combines dance, gospel music, and orchestral pieces to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Guest artists include Sphinx compitition winners Christina Castelli and Melissa White on violin, the Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in a World Premiere work set to Samuel Barber, and the 200-voice Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir. Adolphus Hailstork, Celebration Morton Gould, Revival Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Symphonie Concertante Op.13 Samuel Barber, Adagio Various, Gospel Music Lund Auditorium of Dominican University, 7900 W. Division Street, River Forest. For tickets and information, click here or call 312.236.3681 ext. 2
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5:00pm
LaSalle Bank Piano Series Richard Goode, piano
Bach
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Prelude and Fugue in C Major Hailed for “staggering virtuosity and musical insight” by The Times of London, pianist Richard Goode is regarded as a leading interpreter of Beethoven. He will perform a recital featuring cornerstones of the piano repertoire, including Beethoven’s beloved Moonlight Sonata.
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Explore the genius of Mozart’s music with two celebrated Mozart interpreters. Music Director Jane Glover collaborates with acclaimed British pianist Imogen Cooper in an all-instrumental program that includes Symphonies 34 and 39 and the gorgeous E-flat major Piano Concerto No. 22. The last time Glover and Cooper appeared together with Music of the Baroque the Chicago Sun-Times called it “a heavenly match.” Join us to discover why critics and audiences cheer whenever Jane Glover conducts Mozart. Mozart Symphony No. 34 in C Major Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major Mozart Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat Major For tickets and more information, call 312.551.1414 or visit our website. | ||
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9:30am
Explore the genius of Mozart’s music with two celebrated Mozart interpreters. Music Director Jane Glover collaborates with acclaimed British pianist Imogen Cooper in an all-instrumental program that includes Symphonies 34 and 39 and the gorgeous E-flat major Piano Concerto No. 22. The last time Glover and Cooper appeared together with Music of the Baroque the Chicago Sun-Times called it “a heavenly match.” Join us to discover why critics and audiences cheer whenever Jane Glover conducts Mozart. Mozart Symphony No. 34 in C Major Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-Flat Major Mozart Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat Major For tickets and more information, call 312.551.1414 or visit our website. Note: Student Rush tickets may be available one hour before the performance (6:30) for $10, cash only, to Harris Theater performances. Call the box office (312.551.1414) the day of the performance for availability.
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9:30pm
The Chicago Sinfonietta presents a tribute concert to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This annual celebration combines dance, gospel music, and orchestral pieces to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Guest artists include Sphinx compitition winners Christina Castelli and Melissa White on violin, the Deeply Rooted Dance Theater in a World Premiere work set to Samuel Barber, and the 200-voice Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir. Adolphus Hailstork, Celebration Morton Gould, Revival Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Symphonie Concertante Op.13 Samuel Barber, Adagio Various, Gospel Music Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago. For tickets and information, click here or call 312.236.3681 ext. 2 | ||
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Stravinsky
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Symphony of Psalms
Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a performance of one of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces, the Mass in C Minor. Shrouded in mystery, the work was only half completed when Mozart premiered it in Salzburg with his wife, Constanze, as the soprano soloist. | ||
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The much-anticipated Chicago premiere of Paul Dresher's chamber opera The Tyrant at the Museum of Contemporary Art kicks off the Grammy-nominated Chicago Chamber Musicians' "Music of the Senses" themed contemporary music series Freshly Scored. San Francisco composer Paul Dresher adapted Italo Calvino's short story The King Listens in 2006 as a multi-media chamber opera about a despot who is so paranoid of being overthrown, he refuses to leave his throne room and only experiences his kingdom through sound. But is it the outside world he hears or the aural manifestation of his own fears? Tenor John Duykers - whose Chicago appearances include Galileo in Mary Zimmerman's Goodman Theater production of Philip Glass' opera Galileo Galilei as well as Vitek (The Markopolis Affair), Begearss (The Ghosts of Versailles), and Tannhauser (Tannhauser) at the Lyric Opera of Chicago - performs the title role.
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An Intimate Evening with Opera Star Levi Hernandez Special Guest Lauren Curnow “A Magical, Unforgettable Evening”
He’s one of the premier opera singers of our time and he’s coming to Metropolis for a one-night only performance. Experience the magic of Lyric Opera Star Levi Hernandez in this intimate setting as he fills the acoustically-perfect theater with opera, musical comedy numbers, your favorite Broadway songs and some of the biggest hits from the master himself, Gershwin. As a special treat, Levi will be joined by Lyric Opera co-star Lauren Curnow – considered one of the most talented and charismatic young singers in opera today. The duo will be accompanied by pianist Luciano Laurentiu. It’s an evening of music, laughter and unforgettable memories. Friday, January 25 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 Box Office: 847-577-2121 111 West Campbell Street Downtown Arlington Heights
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Stravinsky
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Symphony of Psalms
Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a performance of one of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces, the Mass in C Minor. Shrouded in mystery, the work was only half completed when Mozart premiered it in Salzburg with his wife, Constanze, as the soprano soloist. | ||
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Stravinsky
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Symphony of Psalms
Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a performance of one of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces, the Mass in C Minor. Shrouded in mystery, the work was only half completed when Mozart premiered it in Salzburg with his wife, Constanze, as the soprano soloist. | ||
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The Rembrandt Chamber Players sponsors its 13th Annual High School Chamber Music Competition at the Northeastern Illinois University Recital Hall, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL Hear tomorrow's professional classical musicians today when talented ensembles from the Chicagoland area compete for cash prizes, performance opportunities and the chance to become Rembrandt Young Artists. Admission is FREE. Parking is FREE in Lot F. Young people and their families are encouraged to attend.
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5:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Stravinsky
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Symphony of Psalms
Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a performance of one of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces, the Mass in C Minor. Shrouded in mystery, the work was only half completed when Mozart premiered it in Salzburg with his wife, Constanze, as the soprano soloist. | ||
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10:00pm
Symphony Center Presents MusicNOW at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor
Knussen
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Songs without Voices, Op. 26
Oliver Knussen’s music occupies a respected and regularly revisited place in concert programs worldwide. Songs without Voices, one of Knusens’ most frequently performed compositions, is a set of four pieces for small instrumental ensemble that is a poignant remembrance of Polish composer Andrzej Panufnik. Rolf Wallin’s LautLeben for voice and four-channel tape was written for and in collaboration with Norwegian soprano Sidsel Endresen. The piece places Endresen in a soundscape created through computer manipulations of her own vocal improvisations. Esa-Pekka Salonen will conduct his own Catch and Release, which was written as a companion piece to Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale. | ||
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Venue: Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 7:30 p.m The culmination of a five-year visceral exploration of music, visual art and literature inspired by the essential elements of water, earth, wind and fire, this is the second-to-last concert of the ESSENTIAL ARTS: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS series dramatizing the forces of nature as metaphors for physical, passionate and spiritual energy, generators of renewal and a fundamental force in both the creation and destruction of civilization. This program depicts the very beginning of time with premieres of “Nightmaze” by Sebastian Currier; “Lux Solis Aeterna” by Geoffrey Gordon. "River of Light" by Richard Danielpour and "The River" by Edward K. "Duke" Ellington. The audience is invited to stay for a post-concert reception and discussion with the Fulcrum Point Ensemble featuring complimentary wine from Vin DiVino and refreshments. "Nightmaze" - Sebastian Currier Midwest Premiere "Lux Solis Aeterna" - Geoffrey Gordon World Premiere "River of Light" -- Richard Danielpour "The River" -- Edward K. "Duke" Ellington | ||
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Berio
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Quatre dédicaces
Superstar mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, celebrated for her critically acclaimed recording of Les nuits d’été, joins Pierre Boulez in Berlioz’s exquisite songs of a summer night. Stravinsky’s brilliant and colorful ballet Petrushka, long a Boulez specialty, completes this program of French-Russian classics. | ||
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The Chicago Sinfonietta presents the second performance of the Chamber Series at the National Museum of Mexican Art. This unique collaboration pairs members of the Sinfonietta with special guest artists in an exploration of the influence of Latin American traditional and folk music on the classical compositions that emerged from the region. Guitar virtuoso Alfonso Ponticelli and his ensemble Swing Gitan will be joined by members of the Chicago Sinfonietta string section, featuring violinist James Sanders. The program will explore the impact of Spanish, flamenco, and gypy guitar traditions on Mexican music and its composers. The concert takes place at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street, in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. General admisson tickets are $15, $10 for Sinfonietta subscribers and Museum members. Call 312.236.3681 ext. 2 for tickets and more information. Click here for more information.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Berio
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Quatre dédicaces
Superstar mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, celebrated for her critically acclaimed recording of Les nuits d’été, joins Pierre Boulez in Berlioz’s exquisite songs of a summer night. Stravinsky’s brilliant and colorful ballet Petrushka, long a Boulez specialty, completes this program of French-Russian classics. | ||
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Come hear the NORTHBROOK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STRING TRIO at the Northbrook Public Library on Sunday February. 3, at 2 p.m. Free. 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, 847-272-6224, in the Multimedia Department on the third floor.
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Pacifica Quartet continues its Beethoven Cycle in Chicago with a concert on Sunday, February 3 in Ganz Hall, Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Avenue at 3:00pm. Op. 18, no. 6, Op. 95, and Op. 132. Pre-concert talk at 2:00pm by Henry Fogel. General admission tickets $20 adults and $5 students. 847.242.0775 or www.pacificabeethoven.com
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Golijov - Ainadamar
Ainadamar, an extraordinary theater piece by Osvaldo Golijov, the CSO’s Mead Composer-in-Residence, is a riveting tale of artistic conviction and political courage. A haunting reflection on the life, loves, and legacy of the great Spanish writer Federico García Lorca, Ainadamar has captivated audiences from Tanglewood to Santa Fe. Golijov’s infectious score is a brilliant mix of flamenco, tango, rhapsodic melody, and exotic orchestral colors—a feast of dance rhythms and memorable song. American soprano Dawn Upshaw, for whom the piece was written, returns to Symphony Center to re-create Lorca’s muse and love, a role she has made her own. A true masterwork of our time, Ainadamar is a thrilling experience that is not to be missed. | ||
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Berio
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Quatre dédicaces
Superstar mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, celebrated for her critically acclaimed recording of Les nuits d’été, joins Pierre Boulez in Berlioz’s exquisite songs of a summer night. Stravinsky’s brilliant and colorful ballet Petrushka, long a Boulez specialty, completes this program of French-Russian classics.
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10:00pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Golijov - Ainadamar
Ainadamar, an extraordinary theater piece by Osvaldo Golijov, the CSO’s Mead Composer-in-Residence, is a riveting tale of artistic conviction and political courage. A haunting reflection on the life, loves, and legacy of the great Spanish writer Federico García Lorca, Ainadamar has captivated audiences from Tanglewood to Santa Fe. Golijov’s infectious score is a brilliant mix of flamenco, tango, rhapsodic melody, and exotic orchestral colors—a feast of dance rhythms and memorable song. American soprano Dawn Upshaw, for whom the piece was written, returns to Symphony Center to re-create Lorca’s muse and love, a role she has made her own. A true masterwork of our time, Ainadamar is a thrilling experience that is not to be missed. | ||
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The nine voice ensemble pairs gems from the 19th-century Romantic tradition, including partsongs from Brahms, Schubert, Schumann, and the English Romantics, with energy-filled a cappella charts from the ‘50s and ‘60s, when street-corner singing and rock ‘n’ roll ruled the airwaves and the hearts of Americans everywhere.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Golijov - Ainadamar
Ainadamar, an extraordinary theater piece by Osvaldo Golijov, the CSO’s Mead Composer-in-Residence, is a riveting tale of artistic conviction and political courage. A haunting reflection on the life, loves, and legacy of the great Spanish writer Federico García Lorca, Ainadamar has captivated audiences from Tanglewood to Santa Fe. Golijov’s infectious score is a brilliant mix of flamenco, tango, rhapsodic melody, and exotic orchestral colors—a feast of dance rhythms and memorable song. American soprano Dawn Upshaw, for whom the piece was written, returns to Symphony Center to re-create Lorca’s muse and love, a role she has made her own. A true masterwork of our time, Ainadamar is a thrilling experience that is not to be missed. |
