Gil Shaham, one of today's pre-eminent violinists and "a virtuoso of deeply intense sincerity" (The New York Times), performs Mendelssohn's enchanting and well-loved concerto. An acclaimed interpreter of Sibelius, Finnish conductor John Storgårds makes his CSO debut leading the composer's first symphonic masterpiece.
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CSO Program Notes: Shaham Performs Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

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CSO Program Notes: Shaham Performs Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

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