On Saturday August 2, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras had a primetime spot at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, the opportunity to play for its biggest audience in history. Robbie Ellis was there and talked to the players and those who made it happen.
More from WFMT: Adela Skowronski’s story CYSO Makes History at Lollapalooza.
More from CYSO: Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra Selected for 2025 Lollapalooza Lineup.
This episode contains interviews with Introductions alumni Angelika Wang, Kevin Harte, Clara Frantzen, Chloe Nam, Zachary Guo, and Chloe Cohen. Also interviewed is trumpeter Bennett King, who is booked to appear on Introductions on December 6, 2025.
Other voices in the episode belong to composer Jonathan Bailey Holland and CYSO staff: Program Manager Reanna Panlilio, Director of String Ensembles Daniella Valdez, Executive Director Jennie Oh Brown, and Music Director Allen Tinkham.
