Daniel Harding leads Holst’s The Planets, the interstellar orchestral suite that has inspired generations of sci-fi film composers. Experience the ferocity of “Mars,” the golden song of “Jupiter,” the eerie calm of “Saturn” and the haunting off-stage vocals of the ethereal “Neptune.” The full Chicago Symphony Chorus delights in Brahms’ radiant Schicksalslied (“Song of Destiny”).
Overture to Manfred
Schicksalslied
The Planets
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Thursday, November 2: Pre-concert multimedia discussion hosted by Chicago’s favorite radio DJ, WXRT’s Terri Hemmert, with co-host John Hagstrom, CSO trumpet (The Bleck Family Chair).
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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.
On Tuesday, November 7, join astronomers from the Adler Planetarium for an exhibition in Grainger Ballroom, starting at 6:30 and running through intermission. Patrons may participate in a hands-on activity to create their own planisphere and enjoy a video presentation exploring the planets. No additional tickets are required.
The appearance of the Chicago Symphony Chorus has been made possible by a generous gift from The Grainger Foundation.