Mina Zikri is Music Director of the Northbrook Symphony Orchestra and Founder and Music Director of the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago. His artistic development was shaped through collaborations with renowned conductors Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, and Pierre Boulez.
As both violinist and conductor, Zikri has appeared throughout North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East, including engagements with the Egypt National Symphony Orchestra and multiple appearances in China. Drawing on a career that spans international stages and Chicago’s vibrant musical community, he brings a distinctive blend of artistic rigor, global perspective, and expressive leadership to every performance.
