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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Tempest & The Sea Hawk
Dec 12-14, 2024
Overview
Embark on a seafaring journey as Tchaikovsky summons Shakespeare’s magical island and storm-tossed seas in The Tempest. Korngold evokes the swashbuckling sailors of the 1940 Hollywood epic The Sea Hawk, and Britten portrays the coastal village of his opera Peter Grimes. The voyage concludes as Konstantin Krimmel presents Mahler’s song cycle about a traveling journeyman.
Program
Britten
Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
Mahler
Songs of a Wayfarer
Tchaikovsky
The Tempest
Korngold (arr. Russ)
Suite from The Sea Hawk
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 Carl Grapentine in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Classic Encounter
Thursday, December 12: 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.
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The Sea Hawk Screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center
On Saturday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m., visit the Gene Siskel Film Center for a special screening of Michael Curtiz’s 1940 swashbuckling adventure, The Sea Hawk. The glorious saga of “the boldest buccaneer the world has ever known” stars Errol Flynn as Geoffrey Thorpe, who embarks on a mission to loot the Spanish ships poised to invade England. Learn more and get tickets »
Sponsors & Partners
The appearance of Konstantin Krimmel is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
Official Airline of the CSO
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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