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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

106 concerts

Founded in Chicago by conductor Theodore Thomas, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra became an international classical powerhouse under Fritz Reiner and Sir Georg Solti, famed for RCA “Living Stereo” best-sellers and acclaimed London Records recordings.

Conrad Tao

10 concerts

Urbana, Illinois-born classical pianist, violinist and composer Conrad Tao founded New York’s UNPLAY Festival and was the only classical musician on Forbes’ 2011 30 Under 30. Released Voyages (2013), Pictures (2015) and American Rage (2019).

Gershwin

6 concerts

George Gershwin, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1898, was an American composer who blended jazz, popular, and classical music. He created iconic works like "Rhapsody in Blue," "An American in Paris," and the opera "Porgy and Bess" (featuring "Summertime"). Collaborating often with his brother Ira, he composed numerous Broadway hits. Gershwin received a Pulitzer Prize for "Of Thee I Sing" and his music remains celebrated worldwide.

Bernstein

8 concerts

Leonard Bernstein, born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, was an iconic American conductor, composer, and educator. He seamlessly blended classical, jazz, and Broadway styles. Celebrated for "West Side Story," "Candide," and his symphonies, he garnered 16 Grammys, 7 Emmys, and 2 Tonys. As New York Philharmonic's first American-born music director, he championed music education and collaborated notably with Jerome Robbins.

James Gaffigan

James Gaffigan is an American conductor born in New York City, known for his work with symphony orchestras and opera. He won the 2004 Sir Georg Solti International Conducting Competition. Gaffigan has held positions with the San Francisco Symphony and Cleveland Orchestra, and serves as General Music Director of Komische Oper Berlin and Music Director of the Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra. He is also Music Director Designate for Houston Grand Opera.