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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Hadelich, Dvořák & Brahms 2
Oct 9-11, 2025
Overview
Dvořák expertly weaves the heartbeat of Czech folk dances into his soulful Violin Concerto. It’s a perfect vehicle for Augustin Hadelich, who “conveys the music’s rousing energy, while somehow maintaining a breezy lilt” (The New York Times). Framing the program are Kodály’s whirlwind portrait of Hungarian village life and the rustic warmth of Brahms’ Second Symphony.
This program will also be performed at Wheaton College on Friday, October 10.
Program
Kodály
Dances of Galánta
Dvořák
Violin Concerto
Gardel (arr. Hadelich)
“Por una cabeza” [Oct 9 & 11 Encore]
Augustin Hadelich violin
Rouse (arr. Hadelich)
Orange Blossom Special [Oct. 10 Encore]
Augustin Hadelich violin
Brahms
Symphony No. 2
Performers
Extras
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Preconcert Conversation
Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Stephen Alltop in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
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“It’s my first time playing a big, meaty Romantic concerto with the CSO,” says violinist Augustin Hadelich of Dvořák’s Violin Concerto. “I’m really looking forward to it.”
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Composed in 1877, the inspiration for Brahms' Symphony No. 2 emerged from the exquisite countryside, fresh local cuisine and daily swims at dawn during his summers in Pörtschach, Austria.
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Philippe Jordan credits his father for leading him to the podium: “He was a conductor, and I was fascinated by what he was doing. Just making wonderful music together with a lot of people, and of course, traveling all over the world.”
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