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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Tchaikovsky & Shostakovich
Feb 23-27, 2024
Overview
With his Ninth Symphony, Shostakovich delivered a tragicomic work with nods to Haydn and circus tunes. Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov makes his debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s thrilling First Piano Concerto. Mussorgsky’s radiant Khovanshchina prelude and Saariaho’s ethereal Winter Sky round out the program.
Program
Saariaho
Ciel d’hiver
Tchaikovsky
Piano Concerto No. 1
Tchaikovsky
Children's Album, Op. 39, No. 18 "Neapolitan Song"
[Feb. 23 & 27 Encore]
Behzod Abduraimov piano
Paganini/Liszt
Grandes études de Paganini, S. 141, No. 3 "La campanella"
[Feb. 24 Encore]
Behzod Abduraimov piano
Mussorgsky (Orch. Shostakovich)
Prelude to Khovanshchina
Shostakovich
Symphony No. 9
Performers
Extras
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Preconcert Dining
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Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Kyle Dzapo in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
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