Hear a FREE classical concert as Hannu Lintu conducts The Fairy’s Kiss by Stravinsky, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 and Capriccio Italien by Tchaikovsky in two concerts this week at the Grant Park Music Festival in Chicago at the outdoor Jay Pritzker pavilion on July 28 and 30. Also included in the performance is pianist Markus Groh as a soloist. In this concert, Franz Liszt’s 
Piano Concerto No. 2, embodies both his creative genius and flamboyant showmanship, while Stravinsky’s luminous ballet The Fairy’s Kiss ( based on a tale by Hans Christian Andersen) strikes a chord with family listeners. The set is completed by chaikovsky’s joyful Capriccio Italien.
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 6:30pm AND Friday, July 30, 2010, 6:30pm
Open Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 11:00am – 1:30pm
Open Rehearsal: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 3:00pm – 5:30pm
Open Rehearsal: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 11:00am – 1:30pm
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Grant Park Orchestra
Hannu Lintu, Conductor
Markus Groh, Piano
PROGRAM
Stravinsky: The Fairy’s Kiss
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2, A major
Tchaikovsky: Cappriccio Italien
