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Brahms / Schoenberg

  • Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture 2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL, 60657 United States (map)

Lakeview Orchestra closes the 23/24 season with Brahms/Schoenberg, a dynamic fusion of classical brilliance.

This unique combination of Brahms and Schoenberg offers a rare treat for music lovers, blending the rich Romanticism of Brahms with Schoenberg’s modern orchestral palette. It's an event not to be missed!

Johannes Brahms

Double Concerto for Violin and Cello

Enjoy the enchanting sounds of Brahms' masterpiece, performed by the esteemed Stephen Rose of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra and Brant Taylor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. This piece is a unique showcase of the deep interplay between the violin and cello, creating a rich and harmonious dialogue.

Johannes Brahms (arr. Arnold Schoenberg)

Piano Quartet No. 1

Experience Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 1 in a new light through Schoenberg's imaginative orchestration. Schoenberg expands the quartet into a full orchestral experience, adding new layers and textures while preserving the integrity of Brahms' original composition.

Total ticket price + fees ranges from $15.48 to $31.55.

ARTISTS

Lakeview Orchestra

Gregory Hughes Conductor

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Johannes Brahms

Arnold Schoenberg

Did You Know?

Arnold Schoenberg, a pioneer of modern music, had a profound respect for Johannes Brahms. His orchestration of Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 1 was not just an exercise in arrangement, but a homage to Brahms' genius. Schoenberg once remarked that his goal was to ensure that every strand of Brahms' complex counterpoint could be heard clearly, bringing out the full brilliance of the work.

Earlier Event: April 14
Serious Fun at the Symphony
Later Event: August 18
Summer Chamber Music Concert