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To these Chicago Symphony players, here’s the sound of music in an era of crisis

To these Chicago Symphony players, here’s the sound of music in an era of crisis

WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago

January 30, 20254m 14s

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Show Notes

How does music speak to times of crisis? University of Chicago professor Steve Rings posed the question to clarinetist Stephen Williamson, violinist Danny Jin, and cellist John Sharp of the Chicago Symphony. In response, they perform Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time with pianist Umi Garrett at 3 p.m. this Sunday at the University of Chicago’s Mandel Hall. WBEZ contributor Hannah Edgar reports. HOST: LANE