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Hilary Hahn in Recital
May 24, 2026 — 3:00 PM
Overview
“Hahn’s superpowers were on display from the first ascending octaves through the final chords” (San Francisco Classical Voice).
Having embraced Chicago and its musical life during her three years as CSO Artist-in-Residence, Hilary Hahn returns to Symphony Center with pianist Tom Poster. Together, they explore three cornerstone sonatas by Debussy, Ravel and Fauré — each offering a distinct perspective on the lush textures and intimate lyricism of a century of French music.
Program
Ravel
Violin Sonata
Tixier
Ressemblance
Lam
Solitude d’automne
Debussy
Violin Sonata
Debussy (arr. Hahn & Poster)
La fille aux cheveux de lin
Boulanger
Nocturne from Deux morceaux
Fauré
Violin Sonata No. 1
Boulanger
Cortège from Deux morceaux [Encore]
Viardot
Tarentelle [Encore]
Chaminade
Sérénade espagnole, Op. 150 [Encore]
Performers
Extras
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