Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition Finals

Jan 17, 2026
Tickets become available on Jan 5
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Overview

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.

Schedule
Sponsors & Partners

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.