Strauss’ Also sprach Zarathustra — with its iconic opening popularized in 2001: A Space Odyssey — sets the tone for a program of dazzling, otherworldly pieces. Bartók’s pantomime ballet, The Miraculous Mandarin, is a lurid, supernatural tale rendered in arresting colors. Czech violinist Josef Špaček takes on Martinů’s tuneful and vivacious Violin Concerto No. 1.
Also sprach Zarathustra
Violin Concerto No. 1
Suite from The Miraculous Mandarin
Funk the String [Mar. 14 & 16 Encore]
Josef Špaček violin
L’Aurore from Sonata No. 5, Op. 27 [Mar. 15 Encore]
Josef Špaček violin
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Explore the music in a free preconcert conversation featuring Carl Grapentine in Orchestra Hall 75 minutes before the performance. The talk will last approximately 30 minutes. No additional tickets are needed.
The appearance of Josef Špaček is made possible by the Grainger Fund for Excellence.