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Penderecki Conducts Penderecki

Krzysztof Penderecki

Krzysztof Penderecki

The great contemporary Polish composer, whose work has been a touchstone in his home country and beyond since the 1950s, comes to Millennium Park to conduct his own composition featuring three solo cellists as well as Beethoven’s heroic early symphony.

When

Friday, July 15, 2011, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Saturday, July 16, 2011, 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Open Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Open Rehearsal: Thursday, July 14, 2011, 10:30am – 1:00pm

Open Rehearsal: Friday, July 15, 2011, 11:00am – 1:30pm

Where

Jay Pritzker Pavilion

Who

Grant Park Orchestra

Krzysztof Penderecki, Guest Conductor

Julie Albers, Cello

Kira Kraftzoff, Cello

Amit Peled, Cello

What

Penderecki: Concerto Grosso No. 1 for Three Cellos and Orchestra

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)

Program Notes PDF

This event is sponsored by:

Polish EU LogoConsulate General of the Republic of Poland
ComcastLOT Airlines

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