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Jakub Hrůša & Leif Ove Andsnes

Mar 12-14, 2026
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Overview

Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša leads selections from Smetana’s The Bartered Bride, a satirical slice-of-life opera set in a Bohemian village and filled with soaring tunes and folkloric color. Leif Ove Andsnes, whose Beethoven “is big, forthright, passionate” (The Guardian), scales the composer’s stormy Third Piano Concerto. Robert Schumann’s Spring Symphony captures the season’s restless vitality.

  • Venue
    Symphony Center
  • Price
    $49.00+ (incl. fees)
  • Length
    2 hours
  • Preconcert Conversation
    Kyle Dzapo
Schedule
Program
Beethoven

Piano Concerto No. 3

Schumann

Symphony No. 1 (Spring)

Smetana

Selections from The Bartered Bride

Extras

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Preconcert Dining

Explore Symphony Center’s on-site dining options for a seamless preconcert experience. Preorder a Sound Bites meal to enjoy in the Rotunda before the concert — or make a reservation to dine at the Thomas Club, offering a prix fixe menu featuring traditional American fare and a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. View menus and learn more »

Preconcert Conversation

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.

Sponsors & Partners

These concerts are generously sponsored by Zell Family Foundation.

These concerts are generously sponsored by United Airlines.

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