Ben Folds with Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Steven Reineke

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

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Ben Folds

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Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds blends pop and classical, known for Ben Folds Five, solo work, orchestral tours, bestselling books, and music education advocacy.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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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.