Friday, November 14, 8:00
Bank of America Great Performers Series: Chamber Music
Lang Lang and Friends
Lang Lang piano
Robert Chen violin
John Sharp cello
Schubert Piano Trio No. 1, D. 898
Tchaikovsky Piano Trio
Superstar pianist Lang Lang begins his Chicago residency in an exciting collaboration with our own CSO concertmaster and principal cello. Together they perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio—arguably the most difficult piece the composer wrote for piano—and Schubert’s delightful Piano Trio No. 1.

Saturday, November 15, 1:00
Lang Lang and Friends: Family Concert
Lang Lang piano
Guo Gan erhu
Yang Wei pipa
DaXun Zhang bass
Lang Lang introduces music lovers of all ages to the sounds and colors of his rich Chinese musical heritage with this family program featuring works from his album Dragon Songs. Lang Lang says, “I love the idea of making connections between Chinese culture and the rest of the
world.” Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Saturday, November 15, 8:00
Lang Lang and Friends: Dragon Songs
Lang Lang piano
Guo Gan erhu
Yang Wei pipa
DaXun Zhang bass
Lang Lang bridges the sounds of East and West with this unique recital program, featuring solo piano works from the Western tradition and selections from his recording of classical Chinese music, Dragon Songs.

For tickets, call 312-294-3000 or visit www.cso.org