The Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition is a prestigious concerto competition for Illinois’ top young soloists. This year’s competition is open to strings. Finalists perform live in Orchestra Hall, accompanied by the Civic Orchestra of Chicago and led by Naomi Woo.
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Tickets are free; reservations are required.
Cello Concerto in B minor, I. Allegro
Ella Wimbiscus cello
Cello Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Cadenza I., II. Presto marcato
Gabriel Raviv cello
Violin Concerto in D major, I. Moderato nobile
Cecilia O'Malley violin
Violin Concerto in D major, I. Allegro moderato
Sebastian Manning violin
The 2025/26 Civic Orchestra season is generously sponsored by Lori Julian for the Julian Family Foundation, which also provides major funding for the Civic Fellowship program.
The Civic Orchestra of Chicago acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.