Muti, Herbert & Pines of Rome
May 25 - May 27, 2023
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Overview

Riccardo Muti conducts two of Respighi’s vibrant orchestral tapestries: his sumptuous homage to Rome’s iconic neighborhoods and pine groves and his masterful evocation of Renaissance lute music. The program includes the vivid First Concerto for Timpani by American composer William Kraft, featuring CSO Principal Timpani David Herbert.

 


  • Venue
    Symphony Center
  • Price Range
    $65-$399
  • Length
    2 hours
  • Preconcert Conversation
    with Carl Grapentine
Schedule
Thursday, May 25, 2023
7:30 PM
Friday, May 26, 2023
1:30 PM
Saturday, May 27, 2023
8:00 PM
Program
Mozart

Divertimento in F Major, K. 138

Kraft

Timpani Concerto No. 1

Respighi

Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite I

Respighi

Pines of Rome

Performers
Music Director
The CSO’s music director position is endowed in perpetuity by a generous gift from the Zell Family Foundation.
Principal Timpani
The Clinton Family Fund Chair

Extras

Enhance your concert experience with these additional events.

Preconcert Conversations

Explore the music in the free preconcert conversation featuring Carl Grapentine in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The conversation will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.


Classic Encounter

Terri Hemmert

Thursday, May 25: Preconcert lecture hosted by Chicago’s favorite radio DJ, WXRT’s Terri Hemmert with CSO musician co-host Alex Hanna principal bass (The David and Mary Winton Green Principal Bass Chair).

You will have the opportunity to add Classic Encounter to your order after selecting your seats for the concert.

Sponsors

These performances are made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.


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