Plus works by Copland and Stravinsky, all led by ascendant conductor Gemma New.

Previous recipients have included Karina Canellakis, Roderick Cox, and Gemma New.

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra performs works by Stravinsky, Shostakovich, and Moussa.

The $30k grant is reserved for rising conductors and is given to further the recipient’s career and artistic development.

The season will be the first following the departure of Riccardo Muti as music director. But the maestro will be close at hand as he continues his association with the CSO.

What music will fill your summer? Grant Park shares its 2023 offerings.

Originally from New Zealand, Gemma New is the music director of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra in Ontario and the principal guest conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

The summer festival’s 2018 season of concerts runs for 10 weeks from June 13 to August 18.