Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Mei-Ann Chen, Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto, 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.

New York City pianist Jeremy Denk, born in Durham, NC, is celebrated for solo recitals and chamber music. He's collaborated with Joshua Bell and performed with top string quartets. Denk's repertoire spans Bach to modern composers like Corigliano. Notable works include Picker's Piano Concerto No. 2 and frequent performances with Bell. He won the Young Concert Artists Auditions in 1998 and teaches at Bard College.