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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Also sprach Zarathustra
Mar 14-16, 2024
Overview
Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra — with its iconic opening popularized in 2001: A Space Odyssey — sets the tone for a program of dazzling, otherworldly pieces. Bartók’s pantomime ballet, The Miraculous Mandarin, is a lurid, supernatural tale rendered in arresting colors. Czech violinist Josef Špaček takes on Martinů’s tuneful and vivacious Violin Concerto No. 1.
Program
R. Strauss
Also sprach Zarathustra
Martinů
Violin Concerto No. 1
Bartók
Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin
Igudesman
Funk the String [Mar. 14 & 16 Encore]
Josef Špaček violin
Ysaÿe
L’Aurore from Sonata No. 5, Op. 27 [Mar. 15 Encore]
Josef Špaček violin
Performers
Extras
Enhance your concert experience.
Preconcert Dining
Enhance your concert experience by dining at Forte featuring contemporary Mediterranean cuisine or the Thomas Club featuring traditional American fare. Learn more »
Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Carl Grapentine in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Sponsors & Partners
Official Airline of the CSO
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
The appearance of Josef Špaček is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
Discover more on Experience CSO
From March 14-16, you can "Czech" out violinist Josef Špaček in his CSO debut with a fellow Czech as guest conductor, Jakub Hrůša, performing the First Violin Concerto of Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů.
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