Sheku Kanneh-Mason, hailed by The New Yorker as “a cellist of blazing sensitivity,” makes his CSO debut in Elgar’s rhapsodic Cello Concerto. Paavo Järvi conducts Nielsen’s Fifth Symphony, a visceral, dramatic work exploring humanity’s potential for conflict, born in the aftermath of World War I. Beethoven’s jubilant hymn to liberty opens the program.
Leonore Overture No. 3
Cello Concerto
Melody [Feb. 15 Encore]
Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello
She Used to Call Me Dada
[Feb. 17 Encore]
Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello
Prelude III [Feb. 18 Encore]
Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello
Symphony No. 5
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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.
On Thursday, February 15 the CSO African American Network will host a postconcert reception following the concert. Tickets required for entry. Learn more about the event here »
Please join us for a postconcert CD signing with Sheku Kanneh-Mason on Saturday, February 17. This signing will take place in Grainger Ballroom and is open to all ticket holders. Merchandise will be available at the Symphony Store preconcert and Grainger Ballroom at intermission and postconcert.
The appearance of Sheku Kanneh-Mason is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.