Noseda Conducts Debussy & Prokofiev 4

A work of dark, searching grandeur, Prokofiev’s Fourth Symphony gathers sumptuous themes from his ballet music, revised in the postwar shadow of Stalin’s Russia. Britten’s Violin Concerto, a searing response to the Spanish Civil War, features James Ehnes, “a flawless technician and a serious, ever-perceptive musician” (The Guardian). Providing contrast is Debussy’s dreamy and sensuous prelude.


Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Gianandrea Noseda conductor
James Ehnes violin

Program
Debussy Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun
Britten Violin Concerto
Prokofiev Symphony No. 4

Sponsors
The appearance of Gianandrea Noseda is made possible by the Juli Plant Grainger Fund for Artistic Excellence.
The appearance of James Ehnes is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
These concerts are generously sponsored by United Airlines.

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