Violinist Cecilia O’Malley took first place at the 2026 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition. Enjoy a selection from her winning performance with the first movement of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s violin concerto, performed alongside the Civic Orchestra of Chicago conducted by Naomi Woo. Recorded live in concert, January 17, 2026 at Symphony Center.
Music in Chicago: The 2026 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition
Cecilia O’Malley with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago (Photo: Elliot Mandel Photography)
