Guest
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Vladimir Jurowski, conductor Rachmaninov. The Isle of the Dead, Op. 29 Arnold Böcklin’s 1880s painting The Isle of the Dead captivated Sergei Rachmaninov and inspired his most famous tone poem of the same title. This 2010 performance from the Beyond the Score series, featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vladimir Jurowski, takes listeners on a symbolist journey with Rachmaninov’s music and projected visuals inspired by Böcklin’s art. Rhythmic rowing paired with the Dies irae Gregorian chant from the Mass for the dead are prominent musical themes in this ominous and spellbinding journey to the mysterious isle.
