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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Liszt & Bruckner 3
Nov 14-16, 2024
Overview
Experiencing a Bruckner symphony is often compared to walking around inside a massive gothic cathedral. Step inside this sacred space and experience its awed silences, reverent melodies and towering brass chorales. Francesco Piemontesi, “a performer in total, joyful command of his material” (The Guardian), brings power and panache to Liszt’s formidable Second Piano Concerto.
Program
Weber
The Ruler of the Spirits Overture
Liszt
Piano Concerto No. 2
Bach (arr. Wilhelm Kempff)
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 [Nov 14 Encore]
Francesco Piemontesi piano
Liszt
Années de Pèlerinage I, S. 160: II. Au lac de Wallenstadt [Nov 15 Encore]
Francesco Piemontesi piano
Schubert
Four Impromptus, D. 899 (Op. 90), No. 3 in G-flat Major [Nov 16 Encore]
Francesco Piemontesi piano
Bruckner
Symphony No. 3
Performers
Extras
Enhance your concert experience.
College Night
Before the Saturday evening performance, join the CSO Student Ambassadors for a casual dinner and Q&A »
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 Daniel Schlosberg in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
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Sponsors & Partners
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Media Partner
These concerts are generously sponsored by Zell Family Foundation.
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