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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Haydn Mass in Time of War
Mar 13-15, 2025
Overview
Composed as Napoleon’s forces were threatening Austria, Haydn’s Mass in Time of War features an extraordinarily ominous use of timpani and ends with a plea for peace. Beethoven’s spirited First Symphony bears the influence of Haydn but also foreshadows the development of his own compositional style. MacMillan’s eloquent Larghetto is based on his choral setting of Psalm 51.
Program
MacMillan
Larghetto
Beethoven
Symphony No. 1
Haydn
Mass in Time of War
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 Guillermo Muñoz Küster in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Classic Encounter
Thursday, March 13: Preconcert multimedia discussion hosted by Chicago’s favorite radio DJ, WXRT’s Terri Hemmert, with guest CSO musician.
You will have the opportunity to add Classic Encounter to your order after selecting your concert seats.
Sponsors & Partners
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
The appearance of Manfred Honeck is made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.
These concerts are supported in part by the League of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Endowed Concert Fund.
The appearance of the Chicago Symphony Chorus has been made possible by a generous gift from The Grainger Foundation.
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