Overview
CSO Artist-in-Residence Daniil Trifonov, “without question the most astounding pianist of our age” (The Times of London), takes on Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, as remarkable for its rich orchestral writing as for its simultaneously glittering and muscular piano part. Dvořák’s turbulent Seventh Symphony is both an expression of the composer’s personal crises and a lyrical tribute to the Czech spirit.
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Three reasons why you should get your tickets today
- Witness the Future of the CSO: This concert showcases the continued collaboration between the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Klaus Mäkelä, who began his tenure as Music Director Designate last season. As Hannah Edgar of the Chicago Tribune aptly said: “I, for one, am grateful to have heard the Mäkelä of today. I’ll be sticking around to see what tomorrow brings.”
- The Final Performance of Daniil Trifonov as Artist-in-Residence: Don’t miss the last opportunity to witness the extraordinary talent of Daniil Trifonov in his role as the 2024/25 CSO Artist-in-Residence.
- A Tapestry of Musical Brilliance: This captivating program weaves together the virtuosity of Brahms’ Piano Concerto, Dvořák’s stirring Symphony No. 7 and the bold innovation of Boulez’s Initiale. Boulez, a towering figure in 20th-century music, had a profound relationship with the CSO as its conductor emeritus, leaving a legacy of boundary-pushing artistry that continues to inspire.
