An exuberant melding of jazz, blues and classical styles, Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F is an ideal vehicle for Illinois native Conrad Tao, “a personality-plus pianist with a fearless technique” (Chicago Classical Review). Bernstein’s beloved West Side Story dances include themes from the songs “Somewhere” and “Maria.” Barber’s soulful overture and Revueltas’ joyfully raucous Sensemayá frame the program.
The School for Scandal Overture
Piano Concerto in F
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Sensemayá
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Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Robbie Ellis in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
On Tuesday, October 24 the CSO Latino Alliance will host a preconcert event with refreshments and presentation exploring the evening's program and the larger context of performing arts in Mexico. Tickets required for entry. Learn more about the event at CSO Latino Alliance »
The appearance of James Gaffigan is made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.
Former Mead Composer-in-Residence Missy Mazzoli is in the spotlight for James Gaffigan’s recent release for BIS Records, Dark with Excessive Bright. Featured on this album are works spanning the last decade, including two versions of the title work — one for full orchestra and one for chamber orchestra — and the CSO-commissioned Orpheus Undone.