413 reactions · 38 shares | Strum, a piece for string orchestra by CSO Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery, salutes American folk idioms and the spirit of dance and movement in an exciting performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Erina Yashima. The complete concert, recorded in Orchestra Hall in June 2021, streams for free at cso.org/tv. | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

From the Stage | The New York String Orchestra has delighted New York City audiences every December for more than 50 years, and it’s a beloved tradition that continues at Carnegie Hall. The ensemble has launched the careers of numerous artists, and each performance lets concertgoers hear some of the country’s most talented young musicians alongside celebrated guests. Don’t miss them at the Hall this month on December 24 and 28: bit.ly/3Rymyrx 🎥: Pianist Jonathan Biss performs Beethoven’s “Emper