The University of Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Decade of The Great Patriotic War
- Saturday, March 05, 2011 at 08:00 PM
- Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th Street
- http://music.uchicago.edu
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calendar: The Decade of The Great Patriotic War
Barbara Schubert, Music Director and Conductor
Elena Urioste, violin
Myaskovsky: Symphony No. 22 in B Minor, "Symphonic Ballad"
Shostakovich: Violin Concerto in A Minor, Op. 77 / 99
Saturday, March 5, 2011, 8 pm
Nicolai Myaskovsky, often considered the "Father of the Soviet Symphony," composed the 22nd of his 27 symphonies in 1941. This powerful work was among the first symphonic responses to The Great Patriotic War (World War II), predating Shostakovich's "Leningrad Symphony" by several months.
Elena Urioste, one of the most sought-after young violinists in the country, will perform Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor. She replaces Hahn-Bin, who canceled his performance due to tendonitis. Elena, who was featured on the cover of Symphony magazine as an emerging artist to watch, is hailed by critics and audiences alike for her lush tone, the nuanced lyricism of her playing, and her commanding stage presence. Read more
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A reception will follow the concert in Hutchinson Commons, Reynolds Club.