Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Peter Oundjian, Nobuyuki Tsujii, and more

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.

Blind Tokyo-born pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, known for his exceptional talent, won the 2009 Van Cliburn gold medal and performs globally. Signed under Deutsche Grammophon, he records solo and orchestral works, collaborating with top orchestras like the BBC Philharmonic. Tsujii also composes concert and film music, learns by ear, and has over 20 albums with Avex Classics.