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Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Thomas Ades and Kirill Gerstein

Apr 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM · Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago, IL

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

90 concerts

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, established in 1891 by Theodore Thomas, stands as a top American orchestra, renowned for precision and rich sound. It gained prominence under conductors like Fritz Reiner, who started its recording legacy, and Sir Georg Solti, substantially boosting its global acclaim and record sales. Their works with Mahler and Bruckner became iconic. Solti won the most Grammy Awards of any musician. The orchestra continuously reissues past revered recordings, maintaining its legacy. Recently, artists like Jessie Montgomery and Hilary Hahn collaborated with the ensemble.

Kirill Gerstein

2 concerts

Born in Russia, pianist Kirill Gerstein seamlessly blends classical and jazz styles. He's performed with top orchestras like the Vienna Philharmonic and is a Gilmore Artist Award winner. Gerstein's notable recordings include Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1, earning him an ECHO Klassik award. He has collaborated with Tabea Zimmermann and studied under Gary Burton.

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