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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Schubert & Beethoven
Mar 1-2, 2024
Overview
Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is treasured by generations of music fans for its whirling dance rhythms and majestic Allegretto movement. It finds an admirable interpreter in Czech conductor Petr Popelka, who “lets the music glow without overshadowing details” (Der Standard). Composed in his youth, Schubert’s exuberant Sixth Symphony draws inspiration from Beethoven.
Conductor Herbert Blomstedt has withdrawn from these concerts due to health reasons.
Please note: the originally scheduled performance for March 5 has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Ticket holders for March 5 may exchange into the March 1 or 2 concert dates, or another CSO concert this season.
Program
Mendelssohn
The Hebrides Overture
Schubert
Symphony No. 6
Beethoven
Symphony No. 7
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 Max Raimi 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 made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.
Official Airline of the CSO
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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Petr Popelka’s lightning-fast career rise got an important if unexpected boost in early January when it was announced that the 38-year-old Czech conductor would substitute March 1 and 2 for Herbert Blomstedt.
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