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Without a baton, the contemporary-music specialist showcases the Chicago Symphony strings in an intimate program ranging from music of the last decade all the way back to Pergolesi. 

With conductor Peter Oundijan, the Indianapolis Symphony showcases two principals in Brahms’ Double Concerto, the program rounded out with Pictures at an Exhibition.

Skride’s approach is not based on power, glamour or virtuosity but is anchored by poetic expressivity and tonal beauty

Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers is sandwiched by two Beethoven symphonies in this final programme in Andris Nelsons' “Spirit of Beethoven” theme.

A world premiere from an exciting young composer and a finely detailed performance of Schubert outshone this program's main event, a visual installation inspired by Beethoven's Seventh Symphony.