Symphony Center Presents Piano 2020/21

2020/21

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istinguished artists and series favorites Richard Goode, Maurizio Pollini D and Emanuel Ax return to the Symphony Center stage. ussian superstar Evgeny Kissin, renowned for the depth and poetry R of his interpretations, performs a captivating recital of Chopin works. nna Vinnitskaya, acclaimed for the “sheer beauty and richness of her A sound” (BBC Music Magazine) and Seong-Jin Cho, whose “mix of imagination and control produces moments of spellbinding sonic art” (TheArtsDesk.com) make their Symphony Center debuts.

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maurizio pollini

richard goode

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SYMPHONY CENTER PRESENTS E Full 10-concert series

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5-concert selection /

oct 4

richard goode

E / B

Mozart Sonata in F Major, K. 533/494 Mozart Rondo in A Minor, K. 511 Brahms Seven Fantasies, Op. 116 Chopin Mazurka in C Major, Op. 56, No. 2 Chopin Three Mazurkas, Op. 59 Debussy Images, Book II Debussy Selected Etudes Debussy L’isle joyeuse

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5-concert selection

Richard Goode is hailed for his “majestic, profound readings” (The New York Times). Hear one of today’s most revered pianists in a program of playful, touching and intricate works from Mozart to Debussy.

nov 1

anna vinnitskaya

E / A

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.

jan 24

leif ove andsnes

E / A

Schumann Three Romances, Op. 28 Janáček On an Overgrown Path, Book I Bartók Three Burlesques Schumann Carnaval

With his trademark “poetic elegance, unyielding clarity and nuanced touch” (Chicago Sun-Times), Leif Ove Andsnes performs the first book of Janáček’s intimate, evocative cycle On an Overgrown Path and Schumann’s festive and scenic Carnaval.

feb 21

paul lewis

E / B

Mendelssohn Selections from Songs Without Words Mozart Sonata in A Major, K. 331 Haydn Piano Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:24 Scriabin Five Preludes, Op. 74 Mussorgsky Pictures from an Exhibition

Paul Lewis brings “his customary intelligence and intensity” (The Guardian) to a wide-ranging program including Mozart’s energetic Sonata in A Major and Mussorgsky’s most famous piano work, Pictures from an Exhibition.

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mar 14

emanuel ax

E / A

Program to include: Brahms Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118 Norman Suspend Chopin Andante spianato and Grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22 Chopin Polonaise-Fantasy in A-flat Major, Op. 61

Admired worldwide for his “overwhelming authority as musician, technician and probing intellect” (Los Angeles Times), Emanuel Ax returns with a program that pairs Brahms’ beloved Six Piano Pieces with Andrew Norman’s Suspend, a rumination on the Brahmsian dualities of freedom and solitude.

mar 28

seong-jin cho

E / B

Schumann Humoreske Szymanowski Masques Chopin Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20 Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat Minor, Op. 31 Chopin Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 39 Chopin Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54

Seong-Jin Cho was brought to the world’s attention in 2015 when he won First Prize at the International Chopin Competition.

He brings his “poetic and fiery temperament” (Los Angeles Times) to Chopin’s brilliant, virtuosic scherzos in his Symphony Center debut.

apr 18

evgeny kissin

E / A

Chopin Nocturne in B Major, Op. 62, No. 1 Chopin Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat Major, Op. 29 Chopin Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp Major, Op. 36 Chopin Impromptu No. 3 in G-flat Major, Op. 51 Chopin Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20 Chopin Polonaise No. 6 in A-flat Major, Op. 53 Berg Sonata, Op. 1 Khrennikov Dance, Op. 5, No. 3 Khrennikov Five Pieces, Op. 2 Gershwin Three Preludes

Legendary Russian pianist Evgeny Kissin returns for a recital that features Chopin’s enchanting Impromptus and Nocturne in B Major.

“It was in the Chopin where Kissin’s special gifts shone the brightest” (Chicago Tribune).

emanuel ax

seong-jin cho

may 9

maurizio pollini

E / B

Schoenberg Three Piano Pieces, Op. 11 Schoenberg Six Little Piano Pieces, Op. 19 Beethoven Sonata No. 29 in B-flat Major, Op. 106 (Hammerklavier)

Celebrated for music-making of matchless sophistication, unshakable concentration and unyielding integrity, Maurizio Pollini occupies a special place among the ranks of today’s great pianists. Hear this “towering musical presence” (Gramophone) in his annual recital appearance at Symphony Center.

may 23

marc-andré hamelin

E / B C.P.E. Bach Rondo in C Minor

Schubert Sonata in A Major, D. 959 Fauré Three Nocturnes, Op. 33

Ravel Gaspard de la nuit Marc-André Hamelin brings his “commanding technique” (The New York Times) to a program that includes works by Schubert, Fauré and Ravel’s fantastical suite Gaspard de la nuit.

jun 6

david fray

E / A

All-Schubert Program

Praised by The New York Times for a Schubert performance that was “beautifully played and rapturously received,” David Fray returns to Symphony Center for an all-Schubert recital.

david fray

marc-andré hamelin

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2020 symphony ball concert Chicago Symphony Orchestra Riccardo Muti conductor Yefim Bronfman piano

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 Beethoven Symphony No. 5

mar 7 sun | 3:00

lang lang piano Bach Goldberg Variations

mar 21 sun | 3:00

mahler chamber orchestra mitsuko uchida piano and conductor

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 18 in B-flat Major, K. 456 Janáček Mládí Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467

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