CSOradio
CSOradio
This week, Osmo Vänskä returns to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Orff's Carmina burana, featuring vocal soloists Joélle Harvey, Reginald Mobley and Hugh Rusell. Opening the program is Montgomerry's Banner and Rautavaara's Cantus Arcticus. Before that, Seiji Ozawa conducts Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34.
Broadcast available through August 19, 2026
Britten The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34
Seiji Ozawa conductor
1967 (RCA)
Montgomery Banner
Rautavaara Cantus Arcticus
Orff Carmina burana
Joélle Harvey soprano
Reginald Mobley countertenor
Hugh Russell baritone
Chicago Symphony Chorus
Jenny Wong guest director
Uniting Voices Chicago
Josephine Lee director
Production
Brian Wise producer
Charlie Post audio engineer
Lisa Simeone host
23-34
CSOradio
The CSOradio broadcast series brings unparalleled live performances to thousands of listeners weekly.
The nationally syndicated series features live concert performances by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, recorded in Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, alongside selections from the orchestra’s expansive catalog of commercial recordings. Every program is designed to illustrate fascinating stories inside the music, as well as offering insights from the performers themselves.
Listen to complete shows and tune in weekly to WFMT-FM (98.7) at 8 p.m. (Central) each Sunday evening for the broadcast.
