Also sprach Zarathustra

Mar 14-16, 2024

Overview

Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra — with its iconic opening popularized in 2001: A Space Odyssey — sets the tone for a program of dazzling, otherworldly pieces. Bartók’s pantomime ballet, The Miraculous Mandarin, is a lurid, supernatural tale rendered in arresting colors. Czech violinist Josef Špaček takes on Martinů’s tuneful and vivacious Violin Concerto No. 1.

Program
R. Strauss

Also sprach Zarathustra

Martinů

Violin Concerto No. 1

Bartók

Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin

Igudesman

Funk the String [Mar. 14 & 16 Encore]
Josef Špaček violin

Ysaÿe

L’Aurore from Sonata No. 5, Op. 27 [Mar. 15 Encore]
Josef Špaček violin

Extras

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Preconcert Dining

Enhance your concert experience by dining at Forte featuring contemporary Mediterranean cuisine or the Thomas Club featuring traditional American fare. Learn more »


Preconcert Conversation

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

Sponsors

The appearance of Josef Špaček is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.


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