Lakeview Orchestra: Lewanski Conducts Shostakovich
Schedule
Sun Apr 12 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture | Chicago, IL
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Lakeview Orchestra presents:Lewanski Conducts Shostakovich
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Athenaeum Center
2936 North Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657
Known for his bold programming and artistic vision, Artistic Director finalist Michael Lewanski leads a powerful and eclectic program that bridges cultures, eras, and emotions. The concert begins with Carlos Chávez’s energetic Sinfonia India, followed by Jessie Montgomery’s luminous Hymn for Everyone. Acclaimed violinist MingHuan Xu takes center stage in John Corigliano’s haunting Red Violin Chaconne, a work of cinematic beauty and emotional depth. The concert concludes with the striking wit and youthful brilliance of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1—a landmark debut from one of the 20th century’s most iconic voices.
WHO’S PERFORMING
Michael Lewanski, Artistic Director Finalist Candidate
MingHuan Xu, Violin
WHAT’S PLAYING
CHAVEZ: Sinfonia India
CORIGLIANO: The Red Violin Chaconne MingHuan Xu, violin
MONTGOMERY: Hymn for Everyone
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 1
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Where is it happening?
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N Southport Ave,Chicago, Illinois, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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