From its expansive opening to its transcendent climax, Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony is one of the most vivid orchestral works of the 20th century. Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu, in his CSO debut, pairs this with the composer’s best-known work, Finlandia. Pekka Kuusisto performs Nielsen’s spirited Violin Concerto. “Nielsen was a folk fiddler and Kuusisto made it show in the gorgeous looseness of his rhythms and stripped-back grit of his sound” (The Guardian).
Saturday, February 29, 2020 8:00 PM
Orchestra Hall
PROGRAM Sibelius Finlandia Nielsen Violin Concerto Nielsen Helios Overture Sibelius Symphony No. 5
PERFORMERS Chicago Symphony Orchestra Hannu Lintu conductor Pekka Kuusisto violin
CONCERT EXTRAS Preconcert conversation with Johann Buis: Saturday, February 29, 6:45–7:15, Grainger Ballroom
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The appearance of Pekka Kuusisto is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.
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