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Embark on a seafaring journey as Tchaikovsky summons Shakespeare’s magical island and storm-tossed seas in The Tempest. Korngold evokes the swashbuckling sailors of the 1940 Hollywood epic The Sea Hawk, and Britten portrays the coastal village of his opera Peter Grimes. The voyage concludes as Konstantin Krimmel presents Mahler’s song cycle about a traveling journeyman.Thursday, December 12: Classic Encounter
Enhance your concert experience with a preconcert multimedia discussion hosted by Chicago’s favorite radio DJ, WXRT’s Terri Hemmert, with a guest CSO musician. You will have the opportunity to add Classic Encounter to your order after selecting your concert seats.
Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Fabien Gabel conductor
Konstantin Krimmel baritone
Program
Britten Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes
Mahler Songs of a Wayfarer
Tchaikovsky The Tempest
Korngold (arr. Russ) Suite from The Sea Hawk
Sponsors
The appearance of Konstantin Krimmel is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
Newsradio 105.9 WBBM is a Media Partner for this event.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604
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