Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Joshua Bell

GRAMMY-winning violinist Joshua Bell is acclaimed globally, having played with major orchestras and directed the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Honors include 2010 "Instrumentalist of the Year," Avery Fisher Prize, and "Indiana Living Legend."

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.