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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Bruch & Schumann Rhenish
Mar 27-29, 2025
Overview
Journey up the Rhine River, as lovingly portrayed in Robert Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony. Listen for the flowing water and contemplate the majesty of the Cologne Cathedral. To begin, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider leads and performs the rich and alluring melodies of Bruch’s First Violin Concerto. Pierre Boulez’s iridescent Livre pour cordes marks the centenary of the composer’s birth.
This program will also be performed at Wheaton College on Friday, March 28.
Program
Bruch
Violin Concerto No. 1
Ponce (arr. J.A.C. Redford)
Estrellita [Mar 27 & 29 Encore]
Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider violin
Boulez
Livre pour cordes
Schumann
Symphony No. 3 (Rhenish)
Performers
Extras
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Preconcert Dining
Enhance your concert experience by dining at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare for a seamless preconcert dining experience. Reservations | Learn more and view the menu
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.
Sponsors & Partners
The appearance of Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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