CSO - Barber & Shostakovich

Shostakovich’s political and personal turmoil unfolds through boldness and intensity, and Stella Chen tugs on heartstrings with Barber.

Venue
Music Hall

What's Interesting
Written during a time of political and personal turmoil, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 4 unfolds with boldness and intensity. Never performed by the CSO, the massive symphony reflects Shostakovich’s defiance and anguish, marked by shifts from lush orchestration to aggressive dissonance. In contrast, Stella Chen, Gramophone 2023 Young Artist of the Year, joins the CSO for one of the most beautiful violin concertos of all time, wherein Barber’s signature lyricism tugs on heartstrings through his haunting, melancholic melodies.

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Date and Time

Friday Oct 24, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

Location

Music Hall

Fees/Admission

Up to 35% discount on tickets to select CSO and Pops performances throughout the season (some exclusions apply)
Use promo code HCCUSA at www.cincinnatisymphony.org or by calling the CSO Box Office at 513.381.3300 to unlock the sponsor discount

Disclaimer: Prices and availability may vary by concert date. Partial view seats are already discounted and no further discount may be applied in these zones.

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