Canellakis Conducts Rachmaninov

Apr 3-5, 2025

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Overview

Earth, in all its marvelous vitality and fragility, has inspired generations of composers. In The Oceanides, Sibelius conjures the water nymphs of Greek mythology and the broad majesty of the sea. Dvořák’s The Wild Dove is based on a dark folktale about a dove’s prophetic song. Childhood memories shape Rachmaninov’s Symphonic Dances, his sumptuous masterpiece.

• Venue
  Symphony Center
• Length
  1 hour 40 minutes
• Preconcert Conversation
  Stephen Alltop
• Program Book
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Program

Sibelius

The Oceanides

Dvořák

The Wild Dove

Rachmaninov

Symphonic Dances

Performers

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Karina Canellakis

Conductor

Extras

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College Night

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Preconcert Dining

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Preconcert Conversation

Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Stephen Alltop in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.

Sponsors & Partners

Media Partner

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.

The appearance of Karina Canellakis is sponsored by donors who have made generous commitments to the Women’s Board Guest Artist Endowment Fund.

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