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Contrasts elevate Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Mahler 9

By John Dorhauer, 25 November 2013
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Reviewed at Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago on 23 November 2013
Programme
Stravinsky, Elegy for JFK, for baritone and 3 clarinets
Mahler, Symphony no. 9 in D major
Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Michael Tilson Thomas, Conductor
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John Dorhauer
John Dorhauer
Aside from writing reviews for Bachtrack, John Dorhauer is a composer, arranger, educator, and performer. He has a Master’s degree in Music Composition from Roosevelt University and is adjunct faculty at Elmhurst College and Roosevelt University. John also writes for his own blog, and you can read this and find out more about his music at his website.