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Herbie Hancock, Samara Joy & Christian McBride, Among the Jazz Stars Coming to Symphony Center

Apr 20

Apr 20 Herbie Hancock, Samara Joy & Christian McBride, Among the Jazz Stars Coming to Symphony Center

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association’s senior director of programming for Symphony Center Presents, Jim Fahey to talk about the 23/24 jazz series.

Looking Ahead: Maestro Riccardo Muti

Feb 21

Feb 21 Looking Ahead: Maestro Riccardo Muti

A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

Jan 18

Jan 18 A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with conductor Dalia Stasevska during her recent visit to Chicago.

Starburst: Composer Jessie Montgomery

May 13

May 13 Starburst: Composer Jessie Montgomery

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer In-Residence Jessie Montgomery.

Casting Dizzy Spellz

Apr 24

Apr 24 Casting Dizzy Spellz

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned trumpeter and jazz educator Sean Jones to talk about his DIZZY SPELLZ program.

Concert-Theatre Work Sheds Light On Joseph Bologne, A Man of Many Talents

Feb 16

Feb 16 Concert-Theatre Work Sheds Light On Joseph Bologne, A Man of Many Talents

Are You Here All By Yourself? Looking Back At HOME ALONE

Nov 27

Nov 27 Are You Here All By Yourself? Looking Back At HOME ALONE

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Tracy J. Connor to talk about her memories of working on HOME ALONE.

Keeping Score With Conductor Richard Kaufman

Nov 24

Nov 24 Keeping Score With Conductor Richard Kaufman

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned conductor Richard Kaufman to talk about his career, film scores and conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

Renowned Composer Missy Mazzoli Looks Back at Her Time As CSO's Mead Composer In-Residence

Jun 2

Jun 2 Renowned Composer Missy Mazzoli Looks Back at Her Time As CSO's Mead Composer In-Residence

WDCB’s Gary Zidek checks in with award-winning composer Missy Mazzoli as her tenure as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer In-Residence Comes to an end.

Tumultuous 2020 Inspires Wynton Marsalis to Create THE DEMOCRACY SUITE

Mar 15

Mar 15 Tumultuous 2020 Inspires Wynton Marsalis to Create THE DEMOCRACY SUITE

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with trumpeter, composer and jazz ambassador Wynton Marsalis.

A Conversation With Pianist Jorge Federico Osorio

Dec 1

Dec 1 A Conversation With Pianist Jorge Federico Osorio

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Jorge Federico Osorio about staying creative in 2020, his latest album and his new virtual recital.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Introduces New Digital Platform

Nov 4

Nov 4 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Introduces New Digital Platform

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association vice president of sales & marketing Ryan Lewis about the recently launched CSOtv.

Orchestra Hall Is Empty, But CSO Musicians Are Still Finding Ways to Connect With Audiences

Jun 16

Jun 16 Orchestra Hall Is Empty, But CSO Musicians Are Still Finding Ways to Connect With Audiences

WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s approach to creating digital content during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Symphony Center Presents Jazz Series 2020/21 Season Unveiled

May 12

May 12 Symphony Center Presents Jazz Series 2020/21 Season Unveiled

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti Looks Ahead to 2020-21 Season

Feb 2

Feb 2 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti Looks Ahead to 2020-21 Season

Music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with CSO music director Riccardo Muti for a conversation about the orchestra’s 2020-21 season.