24 May 2024
Neeme Järvi Conducts Mahler 2 - Chorus Assistant Conductor
Time
7:30 PM
Venue
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave
Chicago IL
Program
In his Second Symphony, Mahler constructs a universe all his own, exploring themes of death and afterlife using a massive orchestra, offstage brass and percussion, chorus and vocal soloists. Estonian conductor Neeme Järvi — whose music-making is “as dynamic and exhilarating as ever” (Chicago Classical Review) — guides the CSO from the great, tragic opening march, through pastoral dances and gentle songs to a final tableau of trumpet calls, percussive thunderbolts and the hymn of resurrection.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Neeme Järvi conductor
Mari Eriksmoen soprano
Karen Cargill mezzo-soprano
Chicago Symphony Chorus
James Bass guest chorus director