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Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Marin Alsop, Michelle Cann, and more

Jul 12, 2024 · Ravinia, Highland Park, IL Ravinia, Highland Park, IL

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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.

Marin Alsop

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Marin Alsop, a New York-born conductor, was the first woman to lead major orchestras like the Baltimore Symphony. Known for her versatile style bridging jazz and classical, she founded jazz groups like String Fever and recorded extensively, focusing on American composers. Alsop has led the Bournemouth Symphony, São Paulo Symphony, and Vienna Radio Symphony, receiving accolades like a MacArthur "genius grant." Notable for her work with Bernstein's music, she's released over 100 recordings.

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