Boulez & Chen

This week, a special broadcast featuring Pierre Boulez leading Ligeti’s Violin Concerto with CSO Concertmaster Robert Chen. The program also includes Ravel’s Valses nobles et sentimentales and a suite from Mother Goose along with Debussy’s Symphonic Fragments from the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian and La mer. 

Broadcast available through May 22, 2024

Debussy Symphonic Fragments from The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
Ravel Mother Goose Suite
Ligeti Violin Concerto
Robert Chen violin
Debussy La mer
Pierre Boulez conductor
November 2010

Ravel Valses nobles set sentimentales
Pierre Boulez conductor
December 2006

Production
Marty Ronish producer
Brian Wise series producer
Ed Schultz editor
Christopher Willis audio producer
Charlie Post audio engineer
Lisa Simeone host
Michael Schweppe host engineer
Neil Tevault host engineer

23-27

CSOradio
The CSOradio broadcast series brings unparalleled live performances to thousands of listeners weekly.

The nationally syndicated series features live concert performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, recorded in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, alongside selections from the orchestra’s expansive catalog of commercial recordings. Every program is designed to illustrate fascinating stories inside the music, as well as offering insights from the performers themselves.

Listen to complete shows and tune in weekly to WFMT-FM (98.7) at 8 p.m. (Central) each Sunday evening for the broadcast.