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Concert: Evgeny Kissin, Chicago Symphony Center, February 27

Published on February 23, 2011 by No comments

Stage seats just added!

The popular and enigmatic Evgeny Kissin returns to Symphony Center for a special residency. His extraordinary virtuosity and powerful interpretations make him one of the most sought-after pianists in the world. Don’t miss your chance to witness incredible artistry and immeasurable musical depth when he performs this February. Call 312-294-3000 or visit cso.org to purchase your tickets today!

Symphony Center Presents Piano Series
EVGENY KISSIN

Sunday, February 27, 3:00
Performer

Evgeny Kissin, piano

 Program

Liszt Etude No. 9 in A-Flat Major Ricordanza
Liszt Sonata in B Minor
Liszt “Funérailles” from Harmonies poétiques et
 religieuses
Liszt “Vallée d’Obermann? from Années de pèlerinage,
Book 1 (Suisse)
Liszt “Gondoliera,” “Canzone” and “Tarantella” from 
 Venezia e Napoli
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Discussion: Beyond the Score: Pure Propaganda? Prokofiev 5, Chicago Symphony Center, January 7, 9

Published on January 3, 2011 by No comments

BTS: Prokofiev 5

1:30 PM
Prokofiev
Friday January 7, 2011
3:00 PM
Prokofiev
Sunday January 9, 2011

Pure Propaganda?

In 1936, after nearly 20 years in the West, Prokofiev returned to his native Russia, now the Soviet Union, where he found it more difficult than he had thought to write music to please the Communist authorities. But when war came in 1941, the atmosphere changed. The regime needed artists to inspire and lead. Prokofiev played his part, and, as the tide of war turned in 1944, he created one of his most paradoxical and yet melodious masterpieces.

BEYOND THE SCORE®
The CSO’s highly successful multimedia series Beyond the Score® reveals the story behind great works of music with live dramatized commentary and audiovisual illustrations. Visit beyondthescore.org for more information and for FREE downloads of previous Beyond the Score® productions.

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