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Civic Orchestra of Chicago
Masur Conducts Ortiz & Schumann
Oct 28, 2024 — 7:30 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.
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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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Día de los Muertos Ofrenda
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, begins on November 1 as a day of remembrance for those who have died. Its roots trace back to precolonial Mexico and the belief that souls return annually to their families so that their lives can be celebrated. Today, families commemorate the day by creating ofrendas (altars), featuring photos, candles, incense and other decorations and offerings to remember the dead.
From October 24 to November 3, visitors to Symphony Center can pay their respects at an ofrenda created by local artist Elvia Rodriguez Ochoa. Honoring members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association family who have passed away over the past year, it also features opportunities for the public and Symphony Center patrons to honor their loved ones. The ofrenda is located on the first floor of the Rotunda.
Visitors are invited to leave a small offering — such as a photo or flower — or write a note on the provided notecards to honor their own loved ones on the ofrenda.
Sponsors & Partners
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.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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In "Clara," Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz brings Clara and Robert Schumann "into my own world, one of a rhythmic strength and color characteristic of my language, of its unique vitality born out of the land I come from."
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The Rhine River provides a scenic backdrop for works by Wagner, Ortiz, and Schumann, which are included in the Civic's first concert of the season.
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