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Zukerman and the Chicago Symphony perform Baroque Concerti and Mozart Masterworks

By Graham Emberton, 22 November 2015
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Reviewed at Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago on 19 November 2015
Programme
Mozart, Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K620: Overture
Telemann, Viola Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G9
Tartini, Pastorale in A major, B.A16
Bach, Double Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV1043
Mozart, Symphony no. 39 in E flat major, K543
Performers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Pinchas Zukerman, Conductor, Violin, Viola
Stephanie Jeong, Violin
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Chicago Symphony OrchestraDie Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), K620: OvertureDouble Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV1043Georg Philipp TelemannGiuseppe TartiniJohann Sebastian BachPinchas ZukermanStephanie JeongSymphony no. 39 in E flat major, K543Viola Concerto in G major, TWV 51:G9Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Graham Emberton
Graham Emberton
Graham Emberton is a violinist and teacher based in Chicago, where he is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Performance at DePaul University. A recent Chicagoan, Graham is excited to be exploring the various musical events on offer in the Windy City.