Muti, Glass & Mendelssohn Italian
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Join Riccardo Muti and the CSO for a sensuous journey to Italy. Richard Strauss’ Aus Italien whisks the listener through the sun-soaked countryside, past Roman ruins and on to sites in Sorrento and Naples. Mendelssohn’s sparkling Italian Symphony gathers impressions of Mediterranean warmth and traditional dances. A world premiere by the venerable American composer Philip Glass opens the program.
Concerts take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, September 28, 1:30 pm on Friday, September 29, and 7:30 pm on Saturday, September 30.
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Program
Philip Glass: The Triumph of the Octagon [World Premiere, CSO Commission]
Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 (Italian)
Richard Strauss: Aus Italien