Muti, Glass & Mendelssohn Italian by Mendelssohn, Strauss, Glass, 从 (2023/2023), 导体 Riccardo Muti, Symphony Center Chicago, Chicago, United States

Join Riccardo Muti and the CSO for a sensuous journey to Italy. Richard Strauss’ Aus Italien whisks the listener through the sun-soaked countryside, past Roman ruins and on to sites in Sorrento and Naples. Mendelssohn’s sparkling Italian Symphony gathers impressions of Mediterranean warmth and traditional dances. A world premiere by the venerable American composer Philip Glass opens the program.