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Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Civic at Senn High School: Masur Conducts Ortiz & Schumann
Oct 27, 2024 — 2:00 PM
Overview
Germany’s Rhine Valley, the fairytale-like world of forested hillsides, medieval castles and the expansive Rhine River, is the backdrop for Wagner’s legendary hero in Siegfried’s Rhine Journey. Exploring the region alongside his wife Clara inspired Robert Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony, which features country dances and evokes Cologne’s majestic cathedral. Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz pays tribute to Clara through a titular work celebrating the artist’s genius, tenacity and influence on Robert.
Tickets are free; reservations are required.
Note location: This event takes place at Nicholas Senn High School Auditorium, 5900 N. Glenwood Ave.
Limited free parking is available in the west lot adjacent to the school building. Entrance to the parking lot is available via W. Thorndale Ave. Additional limited free parking is available in the surrounding residential areas.
Program
Wagner (arr. Humperdinck)
Siegfried’s Rhine Journey from Götterdämmerung
Ortiz
Clara
Schumann
Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish)
Performers
Principal Conductor, Civic Orchestra of Chicago
The Robert Kohl and Clark Pellett Principal Conductor Chair
Extras
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Treat and Meet
Starting at 1:15 p.m. outside the Senn High School auditorium, you can "Treat and Meet" with members of the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce: The World Music Foundation, Brazilian Cultural Center of Chicago, Friends of the Edgewater Library and Edgewater Village Chicago. Enjoy some Halloween candy while learning more about these Edgewater-based organizations.
Sponsors & Partners
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
The 2024/25 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.
Major support for the Civic Orchestra of Chicago also provided by Robert and Joanne Crown Income Charitable Fund; Nancy Dehmlow; Leslie Fund, Inc.; Judy and Scott McCue; Leo and Catherine Miserendino; Barbara and Barre Seid Foundation; The George L. Shields Foundation, Inc.; the Maval Foundation, and Paul and Lisa Wiggin.
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