Oct 20-22 - Shostakovich 10 and Ax Plays Beethoven




CSO Audio Program Notes show

Summary: Emanuel Ax, a Chicago favorite, performs Beethovens First Piano Concerto with David Afkham. Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony is a riveting portrait of Stalin's regime, a journey through grave brass chorales and satirical waltzes that leads to a triumphant finale.