2013 Season

Shostakovich 5th Symphony

When & Where

Concerts
Wed Jul 24 2013 Jay Pritzker PavilionInfo

Program

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1
Dimitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

Description

Festival favorite Hannu Lintu leads Shostakovich's politically charged Symphony No. 5. The evening opens with the versatile pianist Kirill Gerstein performing Beethoven's brilliant first piano concerto.

Featured performers:

Grant Park Orchestra
Hannu Lintu
, Guest Conductor
Kirill Gerstein, Piano