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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ravel Boléro
June 6-11, 2024
Overview
Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet brings his customary joie de vivre to Saint-Saëns’ Egyptian Concerto, inspired by a trip down the Nile in 1896. Conductor Stéphane Denève unpacks the French fascination with Spanish culture in Debussy’s sultry Ibéria and Ravel’s ever-popular Boléro, with its sensuously hypnotic theme building to a volcanic climax.
Program
Boulanger
D’un matin de printemps
Saint-Saëns
Piano Concerto No. 5 (Egyptian)
Ravel
Pavane pour Une infante defunte [June 6 Encore]
Debussy
Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: No. 10 “La Cathedrale Engloute”
[June 7 Encore]
Debussy
Préludes, Book 1, L. 117: No. 4 “Les son et les parfums tournent dans l’air du soir” [June 8 Encore]
Elgar
Salut d’Amour (transcr. Ciccolini) [June 11 Encore]
Debussy
Ibéria
Ravel
Boléro
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 »
Classic Encounter
Thursday, June 6: Pre-concert multimedia discussion hosted by Chicago’s favorite radio DJ, WXRT’s Terri Hemmert, and CSO violist, Max Raimi.
You will have the opportunity to add Classic Encounter to your order after selecting your seats for the concert. Learn more about Classic Encounter »
Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring William White in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Noche alegre
The CSO Latino Alliance will host a preconcert networking event on Tuesday, June 11. Tickets required for entry. Learn more at the Latino Alliance »
Sponsors & Partners
The appearance of Jean-Yves Thibaudet is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
Official Airline of the CSO
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Media Partner
These concerts are presented in association with the Palazzetto Bru Zane — Centre de musique romantique française.
Food for CSO Latino Alliance event is generously provided by Carnivale.
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Conductor Stéphane Denève discusses his upcoming program with the CSO, featuring works all by French composers.
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In March 1898, Theodore Thomas led the Orchestra in the U.S. premiere of Saint-Saëns' Fifth Piano Concerto in Carnegie Hall, and eight years later, the composer appeared as soloist with the ensemble in Orchestra Hall.
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