N INET Y-F I FTH SEASON Friday, March 27, 2026, at 1:30
Yo-Yo Ma Cello ZHAO
Summer in the High Grassland Zhao and Bach performed without pause
J.S. BACH
Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007
SAYGUN
Allegretto from Partita for Solo Cello
Prélude Allemande Courante Sarabande Minuets 1 and 2 Gigue
Saygun and Bach performed without pause
J.S. BACH
Suite for Solo Cello No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 Prélude Allemande Courante Sarabande Gavottes I and II Gigue
INTERMISSION
CRUMB
Sonata for Solo Cello
J.S. BACH
Suite for Solo Cello No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009
Fantasia: Andante espressivo e con molto rubato Tema pastorale con variazioni Toccata: Largo e drammatico—Allegro vivace
Prélude Allemande Courante Sarabande Bourrées I and II Gigue
This concert is generously sponsored by The Negaunee Foundation. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.