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Esme Arias-Kim and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago

Esme Arias-Kim, 17, Wins 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artist Competition

The 17-year-old violinist claimed first prize with her performance of Ernest Chausson’s Poème for violin and orchestra.

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 14, 2018

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Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 12, 2018

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Patrick HockbergerFebruary 9, 2018

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Violinist Isabella Brown Wins 2020 Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition

Michael San GabinoMarch 9, 2020

On Saturday, March 7, four young artists competed for a dream opportunity: to perform with the CSO. With her performance of the first movement of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, violinist Isabella Brown won the competition.

Larry Johnson, Host of WFMT’s ‘Arias and Songs’ Has Died at Age 72

Robbie EllisMarch 9, 2020

Larry Johnson, the host of WFMT’s Arias and Songs, died over the weekend in his home on Chicago’s North Side. He was 72 years old. He leaves behind a brother, Alan Johnson, and a cousin, Lynn Newhart. Larry had a business career in the textile industry but was always an avid music lover and record collector. He joined WFMT as ...

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