Chicago Symphony Orchestra

"For me, one thing that defines Chicago is the tradition and culture of the CSO Brass, whose simplicity and beauty is conveyed through sound," says trombonist and Patron Services associate Tim George. The ensemble's annual December spectacular tops his list of must-see programs for the 2026/27 Season, among others.

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Tim George, a trombonist and Patron Services rep, primed for brass power | Chicago Symphony Orchestra Tim George, a Patron Services associate and a trombonist, singles out concerts by the CSO Brass and the CSO in Shostakovich's brassy Seventh Symphony as among his top picks for next season.

This week on , Osmo Vänskä leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Orff’s Carmina burana, featuring vocal soloists Joélle Harvey, Reginald Mobley and Hugh Russell. Opening the program is Montgomery’s Banner and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus. Before that, Seiji Ozawa conducts Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Tune in tonight on !

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Carmina Burana | WFMT This week, Osmo Vänskä leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Orff’s Carmina Burana, featuring vocal soloists Joélle Harvey, Reginald Mobley and Hugh Russell. Opening the program is Montgomery’s Banner and Rautavaara’s Cantus Arcticus. Before that, Seiji Ozawa conducts Britten.....