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All-Tchaikovsky with Alisa Weilerstein

Mar 24-26, 2022
All-Tchaikovsky with Alisa Weilerstein
Overview Program Performers

Overview

Anna Rakitina, in her CSO debut, leads a Tchaikovsky celebration. The dynamic Alisa Weilerstein is the soloist in the Rococo Variations, Tchaikovsky’s graceful homage to the 18th century, and the Pezzo capriccioso, a mercurial, one-movement gem. Capriccio italien is a bustling portrait of Italian life, while selections from The Nutcracker highlight the composer’s gift for creating wondrous dance themes.

Ticket holders are invited to a free preconcert conversation featuring Daniel Schlosberg in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets required.

Note: Due to unforeseen scheduling complications, Edo de Waart, originally set to conduct, has had to withdraw from this engagement in Chicago.

Program
Tchaikovsky
Capriccio italien
Tchaikovsky
Rococo Variations
Tchaikovsky
Pezzo capriccioso
Tchaikovsky

Selections from The Nutcracker

Bach

Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: Sarabande [Mar 24, Mar 26 Encore]

Sponsors

The appearance of Alisa Weilerstein is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.

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