november 1 SUN 3:00 piano
anna vinnitskaya
Schumann Arabesque in C Major, Op. 18 Schumann Sonata No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 11 Tchaikovsky Selection from The Seasons Ravel Valses nobles et sentimentales Ravel La valse
“A true lioness at the keyboard” (The Washington Post), Anna Vinnitskaya debuts at Symphony Center with a program of popular works including Schumann’s wistful Arabesque and Ravel’s whirling La valse.
5 THU 7:30 6 FRI 1:30 7 SAT 8:00 8 SUN 3:00 cso classical
an american salute
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bramwell Tovey conductor Stephen Williamson clarinet
Price Ethiopia’s Shadow in America Frank New Work [world premiere, cso commission] Copland Suite from Appalachian Spring Copland Clarinet Concerto Bernstein Prelude, Fugue and Riffs Bernstein Three Dance Episodes from On the Town
Conductor Bramwell Tovey leads a salute to American music that features Copland, Bernstein and a world premiere by Gabriela Lena Frank, named by the Washington Post as one of the 35 most significant female composers in history.
THE APPEARANCE OF MAESTRO BRAMWELL TOVEY IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE JULI PLANT GRAINGER FUND FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE.
7 SAT 10:00 & 11:45 family
once upon a symphony: goldilocks and the three bears Buntrock Hall, Symphony Center
Experience the wide and wonderful world of the forest through Goldilocks’ eyes and playfully explore some of the boundaries and responsibilities that come with growing older. Once Upon a Symphony combines vibrant music, storytelling and enchanting visuals for a lighthearted concert experience perfect for ages 3–5. This program will be performed at the same location and times on Dec. 12 and Jan. 16.
PRODUCED AND PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH CHICAGO CHILDREN’S THEATRE
13 FRI 8:00 14 SAT 8:00 cso classical
rachmaninov piano concerto no. 2
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Edward Gardner conductor Alexander Gavrylyuk piano
Wagner Prelude to Parsifal Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 Walton Symphony No. 1
A program of rich, Romantic intensity features Rachmaninov’s ravishing Second Piano Concerto. The Guardian calls William Walton’s shattering First Symphony “a volcanic eruption of dark, sensual passion” leading to a finale that shouts with joy.
THE APPEARANCE OF ALEXANDER GAVRYLYUK IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GRAINGER FUND FOR EXCELLENCE.
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