Effortlessly sailing through its melodic yet meticulous runs, Inon Barnatan demonstrates why No. 25 ranks among Mozart’s top piano concertos.

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

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association has announced its 2024–2025 season, a full year of concerts in its mainstage subscription series, as well as chamber, solo, family, and other programming.

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The recipient joins a respected roster of fellowship winners, including Karina Canellakis, Mei-Ann Chen, Jeri Lynne Johnson, and Valentina Peleggi.

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

Music director Riccardo Muti will conduct music by Beethoven, Price, Glass, and Montgomery while welcoming guest artists like Anne-Sophie Mutter, Leif Ove Andsnes, and Mitsuko Uchida.

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.