November 2
Monday, 7:30pm

Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
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Lewis Kirk, bassoon

Michael Morgan, Guest conductor

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Laughter!

Michael Morgan, guest conductor

Lewis Kirk, bassoon

Think you can’t laugh at the symphony? Think again! The Chicago Humanities Festival theme of Laughter is explored in our annual collaboration when guest conductor Michael Morgan delves into the humorous impulses of composers past and present. Guest bassoonist Lewis Kirk adds to the merriment on Dead Elvis. It’s guaranteed to bring a smile to your face

JACQUES IBERT
Divertissement

MICHAEL DAUGHERTY
Dead Elvis
Lewis Kirk, bassoon

DARIUS MILHAUD
Le Boeuf sur la Toit

FELIX MENDELSSOHN
Symphony No. 4