Guests in the House

This week, we celebrate some of the legendary guest conductors who have led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since the beginning of the ensemble’s history. The program begins with Leopold Stokowski leading Khachaturian’ Symphony No. 3, followed by John Williams conducting his Suite from Memoirs of a Geisha for Cello and Orchestra, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, and Neeme Järvi conducting Kodály’s Dances of Galánta. The broadcast concludes with Franck’s Symphony in D Minor, conducted by Pierre Monteux. 

Khachaturian Symphony No. 3 in C Major
Leopold Stokowski conductor
1968 (RCA) 

Williams Suite from Memoirs of a Geisha for Cello and Orchestra
Yo-Yo Ma cello
John Williams conductor
2008 (Sony)

Kodály Dances of Galánta
Neeme Järvi conductor
1990 (Chandos)

Franck Symphony in D Minor
Pierre Monteux conductor
1961 (RCA)

Production
Brian Wise producer
Charlie Post audio engineer
Lisa Simeone host

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