Víkingur Ólafsson and Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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.

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is acclaimed for his original, visionary interpretations of classical works. He’s streamed over 1B times, won a 2025 GRAMMY, BBC Music Magazine Album of the Year, and multiple Opus Klassik awards.