Gautier Capucon with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Jean Yves Thibaudet, 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.

Georgian-born German violinist Lisa Batiashvili is acclaimed for her virtuosity. She collaborates with top orchestras like the Berliner Philharmoniker and records for Deutsche Grammophon. Batiashvili's album "Visions of Prokofiev" earned an Opus Klassik Award. She's also the Artistic Director of Audi Sommerkonzerte in Ingolstadt.