Overview
CYSO’s flagship 125-member Symphony Orchestra—made up of some of the most talented and dedicated young musicians from across the region—takes the stage at Orchestra Hall for their final concert of the season.
The orchestra will present the world premiere of AURA by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Bernard Rands, a piece commissioned through CYSO’s new Composer-in-Residence project. Led by Music Director Allen Tinkham, the program also includes thrilling Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Titan, George Walker’s Lyric for Strings, and Wieniawski’s show-stopping Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor performed by16-year-old Kaylee Kim, who won the ensemble’s 2021 Concerto Competition.
The concert opens with a special performance from CYSO’s Philharmonic Orchestra, who will perform Lalo’s Overture to Le roi d’Ys under the baton of Associate Conductor Terrance Malone Gray. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening from some of music’s brightest young stars!
Tickets are $20-$60. Children under 7 free. Tickets and info at cyso.org/tickets
Performers
CYSO’s Symphony Orchestra featuring CYSO’s Philharmonic Orchestra
Allen Tinkham music director
Steven Gooden assistant conductor
Terrance Malone Gray Philharmonic Orchestra conductor
Kaylee Kim violin
Presentation of CYSO’s 2022 awards; Illinois Council of Orchestras will present CYSO with 2022 Youth Orchestra of the Year award