My account Cart Symphony Store

Blomstedt Conducts Bruckner 4

Mar 10 - Mar 12, 2022
Overview Program Performers

Overview

Distinguished conductor Herbert Blomstedt conducts Bruckner’s most popular symphony, with its allusions to the peaceful countryside, hunting horns and a boisterous Austrian folk dance. Martin Helmchen, whose “pliant, quicksilver touch seemed to illuminate every solo passage” (Chicago Classical Review), is the soloist in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17. The graceful score stems from one of the happiest periods in the composer’s career.

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

Program
Mozart

Piano Concerto No. 17

Bruckner
Symphony No. 4 (Romantic)
J.S. Bach arr. M. Reger

“Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ,” BWV 639 [Mar 12. Encore]

Sponsors

The appearance of Herbert Blomstedt is made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.

The appearance of Martin Helmchen is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.

Discover more on Experience CSO
At 94, Herbert Blomstedt believes in taking chances
Herbert Blomstedt has no plans to retire. “I just love the music so much that I just can’t give up,” said the conductor, now 94. “There are always things that I want to learn. I’m never satisfied."
Explore more
A violist offers an appreciation of Bruckner’s extraordinary music
A member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s viola section since 1984, Max Raimi also is a widely recognized composer and arranger, as well as an educator and essayist. In this appreciation, he comments on the contradictions of Anton Bruckner.
Explore more


The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is committed to creating a comfortable, enjoyable and safe environment.

For everyone’s comfort and safety, all patrons must wear a face mask throughout their visit.

Individuals are expected to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms before attending a CSOA event. Patrons who are not feeling well, are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms or have had or been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 10 days should contact Patron Services for flexible exchange and refund options.

Visit cso.org/SafeAndSound for the most recent information. Ticket holders receive specific instructions for entry ahead of each performance. Please note, other venues in Chicago may have policies that differ from Symphony Center.