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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Eschenbach with Lucas & Arthur Jussen
Oct 4-6, 2024
Overview
Lose yourself in the idyllic landscapes of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. Inspired by the composer’s country hikes, the piece summons rippling streams, a raging thunderstorm and plenty of warmth. Mozart’s double piano concerto showcases the deft teamwork of Dutch brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen, who make two pianos “sound for all the world like a single instrument” (Gramophone).
Program
R. Strauss
Dreaming by the Fireside from Intermezzo
Mozart
Concerto for Two Pianos
Strauss (arr. Igor Roma)
Arrangement of melodies for two pianos from the operetta Die Fledermaus [Oct 4, 5 & 6 Encore]
Lucas & Arthur Jussen piano
Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral)
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 Robbie Ellis in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Postconcert CD Signing
Please join us for a postconcert CD signing with Arthur and Lucas Jussen on Sunday, October 6. This signing will take place in Grainger Ballroom and is open to all ticket holders. Merchandise will be available at the Symphony Store preconcert and Grainger Ballroom at intermission and postconcert.
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Sponsors & Partners
Official Airline of the CSO
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
The appearance of Lucas and Arthur Jussen is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
The appearance of Christoph Eschenbach is made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.
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Second music director Frederick Stock wrote that in Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, "we find his thoughts expressed in a new form [proving] to be a lasting achievement.”
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Brothers Arthur and Lucas Jussen never made a conscious decision to perform as duo pianists. It just occurred naturally. Their motto: “When you play as a duo, you want to sound as one.”
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Though Beethoven's Fifth and Seventh symphonies have been saluted in books, plays and movies over the decades, his Sixth (Pastoral), also maintains an equally vaunted place in popular culture.
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