EVENT CANCELED
Visit cso.org/alert for more information.
An evening of baroque masterpieces, led by conductor Nicholas Kraemer from the harpsichord, features excerpts from operas and oratorios by Handel and Purcell, including the ever-popular Water Music. Opening the program is Bach’s best-known orchestral suite, which includes the much-loved “Air on the G String.”
Saturday, March 28, 2020 8:00 PM
Orchestra Hall
Bach Orchestral Suite No. 3 Handel Who calls my parting soul from death? from Esther Handel Voi che udite il mio lamento from Agrippina Handel Da tempeste il legno infranto from Giulio Cesare Handel These labors past, how happy we! from Jephtha Purcell Chacony in G Minor Purcell Thy hand, Belinda . . . When I am laid in earth from Dido and Aeneas Handel Rompo i lacci from Flavio Handel To thee thou glorious son from Theodora Handel Suite No. 2 from Water Music
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Nicholas Kraemer conductor and harpsichord
Amanda Forsythe soprano
Iestyn Davies countertenor
Preconcert conversation with Kyle Dzapo: Saturday, March 28, 6:45–7:15, Grainger Ballroom
Read: Nicholas Kraemer prefers an approach he describes as ‘Bach with a smile’
Official Airline of the CSO
These CSO performances are dedicated to the memory of J. Timothy Ritchie, in grateful recognition of his many years of support and his legacy bequest.
Tickets are currently unavailable online for this event.
For additional assistance, please call Patron Services at 312-294-3000.
Artists, prices, and programs are subject to change. There are no refunds on single ticket sales. Symphony Center welcomes children eight years of age and older. Some programs are open to children of all ages. All children, regardless of age, must have their own tickets. Box seating is on a rotational basis. Read our Privacy Policy for additional legal information.
