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Shostakovich 10

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Dec6

8:00 PM

Elgar, Barber, Shostakovich

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Our symphonic journey through reflection, joy and drama begins with a performance of Barber's Violin Concerto by CSO Concertmaster Robert Chen, praised by the Chicago Tribune for his "warmly lyrical feeling and virtuosic brilliance." Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony, composed after Stalin's death, bears the eloquent testimony of an artist who survived the Soviet dictator's increasingly unhinged reign. Two-time Classic BRIT Male Artist of the Year award-winner Vasily Petrenko, whose recent recording of the Tenth Symphony won Gramophone’s 2011 Orchestral Award, makes his CSO podium debut.

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Program

Elgar Cockaigne Overture (In London Town)
Barber Violin Concerto
Shostakovich Symphony No. 10

Additional Dates for this Performance

Dec7

Dec8

Dec9

This performance is part of the:

CSO Thursday A 2012-13 Series >
CSO Thursday G 2012-13 Series >

Preconcert Conversation Information

Preconcert conversations with Philip Gossett. 30 minute run-time.
Thu, December 6, 7 p.m. Armour Stage
Fri, December 7, 7 p.m. Grainger Ballroom
Sat, December 8, 7 p.m. Grainger Ballroom
Sun, December 9, 2 p.m. Grainger Ballroom

Performers

Chicago Symphony Orchestra >

Vasily Petrenko >

conductor

Robert Chen >

violin