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How do we sum up our lives? Shostakovich confronted this question as he began his Fifteenth Symphony while confined to a hospital bed. The piece bursts with memories of his earlier symphonies and quotes of Wagner and Rossini before it fades into ethereal silence. In contrast, Mozart was just 19 and poised for greatness when he composed his effervescent Third Violin Concerto, to which Randall Goosby brings his “perfect balance of intelligent artistry and showmanship” (The New York Times). Beethoven captures another epic life’s tale — that of a 16th century Flemish resistance fighter — in his searing Egmont Overture.Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Karina Canellakis conductor
Randall Goosby violin
Program
Beethoven Overture to Egmont, Op. 84
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216 (Strassburg)
Shostakovich Symphony No. 15 in A Major, Op. 141
Sponsors
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association thanks Dorne and Steve Eastwood for generously sponsoring the February 20 performance.
The appearance of Randall Goosby is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
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Event venue
220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604
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