Event listing: James Levine returns with Symphonie fantastique | Chicago Symphony Center | Event is in the past

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Programme

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)	Symphony no. 31 in D major, "Paris”, K297 (K300a)
Schoenberg, Arnold (1874-1951)	Five Orchestra Pieces, Op.16
Berlioz, Hector (1803-1869)	Symphonie fantastique, Op.14

Performers

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
James Levine	Conductor

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Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique: The demon symphony

Bachtrack, 16th April

Gareth Davies, Principal Flute of the London Symphony Orchestra, talks about the furious scramble to keep up with Colin Davis performing Berlioz’s great hallucinatory symphony.

Berlioz 150: The Amazing Fantastique

Sir Roger Norrington, 4th February

Sir Roger Norrington explores the history of “the first truly Romantic score in history” and recounts his experiences performing it.

The story of Symphonie Fantastique

Danny Riley, 4th September

Berlioz had a rather trying time while he was composing Symphonie fantastique. Here, we take a look at his amorous obsessions.

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Levine & CSO's iridescent Symphonie fantastique

Sam Jacobson, 3rd November

James Levine’s excellent CSO appearance included a first half juxtaposing Mozart and Schoenberg anchored by a memorable Symphonie fantastique, and even a tribute to the victorious Chicago Cubs.

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