Tugan Sokhiev conducts Tchaikovsky’s youthful First Symphony, nicknamed Winter Dreams for its cozy evocation of Russian winters. Chopin’s exuberant Piano Concerto No. 1 features Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva, described by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as “a one-woman powerhouse” who “stole the show.” Andrzej Panufnik’s Heroic Overture, composed in 1952, is a tribute to the courageous spirit of the Polish people.
Heroic Overture
Piano Concerto No. 1
Waltz in A-flat Major, Op. 42
[Apr. 18 Encore]
Yulianna Avdeeva piano
Toccatina from Suite "The Life of The Machines"
[Apr. 20 Encore]
Yulianna Avdeeva piano
Nocturne in C-sharp Minor, Op. posth.
[Apr. 21 Encore]
Yulianna Avdeeva piano
Symphony No. 1 (Winter Dreams)
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Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Laura Sauer-Shah in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
This performance is sponsored by the Bonnie Ann Barber Endowment Fund, which recognizes the importance of the CSO to Chicago and aims to preserve and support the CSO’s legacy for future generations.
The appearance of Yulianna Avdeeva is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.