Violinist Benjamin Beilman performs Barber’s Violin Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra led by guest conductor Andrés Orozco-Beilman for the opening of the CSO season on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.
M.L. Rantala is a journalist based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in covering local arts and culture. With a focus on classical music and the performing arts, M.L. brings insightful and engaging coverage of events and performances in the Hyde Park area.