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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Muti Conducts The Firebird
Sep 21-26, 2023
Overview
Riccardo Muti and the CSO open the 2023/24 Season with two pieces capturing the fairy-tale splendor of Russian music. Stravinsky’s suite from The Firebird uses a dynamic orchestral palette to depict infernal dances and a haunting lullaby. Liadov’s The Enchanted Lake is a softly iridescent portrait of a moonlit night. Composed at an Austrian lakeside resort, Brahms’ Second Symphony captivates with its warm, sunny melodies.
Program
Liadov
The Enchanted Lake
Stravinsky
Suite from The Firebird
Brahms
Symphony No. 2
Performers
Extras
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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 Derek Matson in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Sponsors & Partners
These performances are generously sponsored by the Zell Family Foundation.
Maestro Residency Presenter
Official Airline of the CSO
This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency
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