A tall African-American man hugs a shorter African-American woman from behind. The woman is crying. The man is looking off into the distance. They are standing by a white, closed casket with flowers on top.

With Mazzola Extended, Lyric Opera Explores Contrast in 2024–2025 Season

Adela Skowronski | March 12, 2024

The season includes 9 programs, including concerts from opera and musical theater royalty.

15-year-old pianist Yerin Yang wins 2018 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition

Michael San Gabino | March 9, 2018

In addition to performing with the CSO, Yerin Yang will also perform on Introductions, WFMT’s weekly Saturday morning showcase of the finest pre-college musicians in the Chicago area.

Meet CSO Solti Conducting Apprentice Erina Yashima

Angelica Lasala | April 5, 2017

For ten weeks each year, Erina Yashima works directly with Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti and leads the Civic Orchestra.