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Winter Quartet Plays Mahler, Saariaho & Fauré
Dec 3, 2024 — 6:30 PM
Overview
Join the Winter Quartet, featuring musicians from the CSO, for an intimate evening of chamber masterworks. Experience three compelling pieces: Mahler’s rarely performed Piano Quartet, showcasing the composer’s early brilliance; Saariaho’s ethereal Cloud Trio, with its shimmering textures, and Fauré’s Piano Quartet No. 1, a perfect blend of passion and grace.
Choose between on-stage or Terrace seating to experience the performance up close. General admission seating for both sections is first come, first seated. Space is limited and early arrival is recommended — doors open approximately 45 minutes before the concert.
Pay what you wish, starting at $15, for this concert. By paying more than the minimum amount for your ticket, you demonstrate the value music plays in your life.
Program
Mahler
Piano Quartet in A Minor
Saariaho
Cloud Trio
Fauré
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15
Performers: Winter Quartet
Sponsors & Partners
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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