Join us all season long for Salon Series experiences!
Guided by our own CSO musicians, guest artists and musical experts, we examine our programming, our history and our musicians, past and present. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear rare perspectives and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the people who know them best.
All events take place in Grainger Ballroom.
Schedule
- 5:30 Doors open, complimentary refreshments to be served
- 6:00 Program starts
An Evening with Hilary Hahn
Wednesday, December 6, 6:00 p.m.
In her final season as CSO Artist-in-Residence, Hilary Hahn discusses her experiences in this role, what it means to be an artist-in-residence and how her involvement has impacted the mission of the CSOA. Join CSOA Vice President for Artistic Planning Cristina Rocca, who holds The Richard and Mary L. Gray Chair, as she moderates this discussion with Hilary.
On the Panel
Cristina Rocca CSOA vice president for artistic planning, The Richard and Mary L. Gray Chair
Hilary Hahn CSO Artist-in-Residence
The Artist in Residence at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is made possible through a generous gift from James and Brenda Grusecki.
100 Songs: A Commemoration of Notes for Peace
Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.
Launched in March 2018, the Notes for Peace project empowers parents who have lost children to gun violence to create original songs of tribute. With guidance from the Civic Fellows, guest teaching artists from the U.K.-based Irene Taylor Trust and professional vocalists, parents compose, perform live and professionally record their music, which is then featured alongside family photos and lyrics on notesforpeace.org.
On the advent of the 100th song, join Sara Lee and Rex Horan from the Irene Taylor Trust and Pamela Bosley, co-founder of the parent support and advocacy group Purpose Over Pain, as they discuss the impact that Notes for Peace has made within the community and for the families involved. Jonathan McCormick, CSOA director of education and the Negaunee Music Institute, moderates this discussion.
On the Panel
Sara Lee artistic director, Irene Taylor Trust
Rex Horan project leader, Irene Taylor Trust
Pamela Bosley co-founder, Purpose Over Pain
Jonathan McCormick CSOA director of education and the Negaunee Music Institute
Collaborative Compositions: A conversation with Jessie Montgomery and Cynthia Yeh
Monday, May 20, 6:00 p.m.
What’s it like to collaborate on creating a world-premiere composition for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra? Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery and CSO Principal Percussion Cynthia Yeh joined forces to develop a CSO-commissioned piece, which will be performed with the CSO at the end of May. Join Jessie and Cynthia as they discuss their process, challenges and inspirations in a conversation moderated by WFMT host and producer LaRob K. Rafael.
On the Panel
Jessie Montgomery Mead Composer-in-Residence
Cynthia Yeh CSO principal percussion
LaRob K. Rafael WFMT host and producer
Salon Series is a benefit for donors who make gifts of $500 or more each season to support the work of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association.