Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Cynthia Erivo

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.

Cynthia Erivo, a Grammy®, Emmy®, and Tony® winner, gained fame in THE COLOR PURPLE on West End and Broadway. She stars as Elphaba in WICKED with Ariana Grande. Erivo starred in DRIFT, debuting at Sundance 2023, and recorded "It Would Be" for the film.