Overview
The world’s most celebrated orchestral brass section takes center stage in this annual December extravaganza. Experience traditional brass works and arrangements packed with virtuosity, warmth and splendor.
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VenueSymphony Center
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Price Range$45-$199
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Length2 hours
Schedule
Program
Gabrieli
Canzon septimi toni à 8, No. 2
Gabrieli (Arr. Higgins)
Canzon per sonar primi toni à 8, No. 1
Bissill
Corpendium 1
Juliani
Final Words
Brahms (Arr. Crees)
Variations on a Theme by Haydn
Britten
Fanfare for St. Edmundsbury
Holst (Arr. Boyd)
A Moorside Suite
Puccini (Arr. Boyd)
Music from Turandot
Performers
Michael Mulcahy
Conductor
Extras
Enhance your concert experience.
Preconcert Dining
Enhance your concert experience by dining at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare for a seamless preconcert dining experience. Reservations | Learn more and view the menu
Sponsors
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
Presented in collaboration with the Midwest Clinic, an International Band and Orchestra Conference.
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