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Vivaldi Gloria

May 4-9, 2023
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Overview

Experience the uplifting power of Antonio Vivaldi’s joyous Gloria, with its gleaming vocal fireworks and richly embroidered orchestral passages. Early-music specialist Giovanni Antonini conducts this and other Vivaldi treasures, including the Magnificat, in all its variety and invention; the luminous nobility of La Senna festeggiante, and the poignant Kyrie.

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Program
Vivaldi

Sinfonia from La Senna festeggiante

Vivaldi

Magnificat

Vivaldi

Kyrie

Vivaldi

Gloria

Extras

Enhance your concert experience with these additional events.
Preconcert Conversations

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

Sponsors

The appearance of the Chicago Symphony Chorus has been made possible by a generous gift from The Grainger Foundation.

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