With his Ninth Symphony, Shostakovich delivered a tragicomic work with nods to Haydn and circus tunes. Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov makes his debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s thrilling First Piano Concerto. Mussorgsky’s radiant Khovanshchina prelude and Saariaho’s ethereal Winter Sky round out the program.
Ciel d’hiver
Piano Concerto No. 1
Children's Album, Op. 39, No. 18 "Neapolitan Song"
[Feb. 23 & 27 Encore]
Behzod Abduraimov piano
Grandes études de Paganini, S. 141, No. 3 "La campanella"
[Feb. 24 Encore]
Behzod Abduraimov piano
Prelude to Khovanshchina
Symphony No. 9
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Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Kyle Dzapo in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
