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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Gil Shaham Plays Mendelssohn
Mar 7-12, 2024
Overview
Experience the “brilliant and incisive” (Chicago Tribune) Gil Shaham in Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, ever popular for its mix of vigor and finesse. Richard Strauss’ tone poem explores the ultimate mystery of death and what might lie beyond. Lutosławski’s 1954 Concerto for Orchestra is a symphonic showpiece that draws on Polish folk songs and Baroque forms.
Program
R. Strauss
Death and Transfiguration
Mendelssohn
Violin Concerto
Wheeler
Isolation Rag [Mar. 7 Encore]
Gil Shaham violin
Bach
V. Sarabande - VI. Double from Partita No. 1 in B Minor,
BWV 1002 [Mar. 8 Encore]
Gil Shaham violin
Bach
III. Gavotte en Rondeau from Partita No. 3 in E Major,
BWV 1006 [Mar. 9 & 12 Encore]
Gil Shaham violin
Lutosławski
Concerto for Orchestra
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 Guillermo Muñoz Küster in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Sponsors & Partners
The appearance of Gil Shaham is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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