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Mutter, Bronfman & Ferrández
May 7, 2025 — 7:30 PM
Overview
Anne-Sophie Mutter, the “undisputed queen of violin-playing” (The Times of London), joins her protégé, cellist Pablo Ferrández, and Yefim Bronfman, “famous not only for his spectacular technique but also for the depth of his interpretations” (The Seattle Times). Beethoven and Tchaikovsky are perfect vehicles for this classical “power trio.”
Program
Beethoven
Piano Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 97 (Archduke)
Tchaikovsky
Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50
Williams
Theme from Schindler’s List [Encore]
Performers
Extras
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Sponsors & Partners
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
These performances are generously sponsored by the Randy L. and Melvin R. Berlin Family Fund for the Canon.
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Performing with classical-music veterans such as Anne-Sophie Mutter and Yefim Bronfman "motivates me,” says cellist Pablo Ferrández. “I enjoy it so much. I learn from rehearsing with them and playing with them."
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