Global Perspectives
Nov 4, 2023
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Overview

Together with guest conductor François López-Ferrer, members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra embark on a musical journey around the world. Experience how orchestral music celebrates the extraordinary diversity of people, cultures and places across the globe, from Europe to the Americas, Asia, Africa, Australia and beyond! 

Enrich your child's life and instill a lasting love of music with these one-of-a-kind concerts perfect for ages 5-12, featuring fun and engaging kid-friendly programs performed by members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Schedule
Saturday, November 4, 2023
11:00 AM
Saturday, November 4, 2023
12:45 PM
Program
Beethoven

Symphony No. 1

Grieg

Suite No. 1 from Peer Gynt

Boulanger

D'un matin de printemps

Takemitsu

Three Film Scores

Grainger

Shepherd's Hey (from British Folk Music Settings)

Okpebholo

Kutimbua Kivumbi (Stomp the Dust!)

Copland

Hoe-Down from Rodeo

Ginastera

Variaciones Concertantes

Strauss-Desenne

Tritsch-Tratsch / Triqui-Traqui

Performers

Extras

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Sponsors

Support for Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association programming for children and families is provided by Abbott Fund, John D. and Leslie Henner Burns, John Hart and Carol Prins, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kinder Morgan, PNC, Courtney Shea, Megan and Steve Shebik, Michael and Linda Simon, the Walter and Caroline Sueske Charitable Trust and an anonymous family foundation.


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