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Van Zweden, Chicago Symphony bring heat with torrid Bartók concerto, Mozart and Bates

Jun 1, 2013 – 12:01 pm | 8,097 views
Jaap van Zweden, guest conductor, Chicago Symphony Orchestra 05-2013 credit Todd Rosenberg

Review: On the last day of May, full summer beckoning, Dutch conductor Jaap van Zweden led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a performance of fresh abundance, showcasing the virtuosity of the CSO musicians themselves in Béla Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, and also turning the spotlight on two youthful artists of distinction — composer Mason Bates and pianist David Fray. ★★★★