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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Season Opening with Szeps-Znaider
Sep 18-19, 2025
Overview
One of the most heartfelt musical dialogues ever written, the Sinfonia concertante shows Mozart at the pinnacle of his craft. As violinist, Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider shares the spotlight with CSO Principal Viola Teng Li. Szeps-Znaider conducts Elgar’s stately, visionary Second Symphony, a work dedicated to the memory of England’s Edward VII.
Program
Mozart
Sinfonia concertante, K. 364
Elgar
Symphony No. 2
Mozart
Duo for Violin and Viola in G, K.423 - 2. Adagio [Sep 18 & 19 Encore]
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 Daniel Schlosberg in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
Sponsors & Partners
These concerts are generously sponsored by Zell Family Foundation.
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"There is such pride in this orchestra,” says Teng Li of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, which she joined last season as its principal viola. She makes her CSO solo debut in concerts Sept. 18-19.
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Now that Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider has established dual careers as a conductor and violin soloist, the challenge is devoting time to both: “I asked Daniel Barenboim about that once, and he said, ‘When you figure it out, you tell me.’ "
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In April 1907, Sir Edward Elgar made his debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, leading his overture In the South (Alassio), Variations on an Original Theme (Enigma) and the first Pomp and Circumstance March.
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