
09/29/2024
Looking forward to this!
Introducing one of our guest violists for our October concert, Danny Lai!
Violist Danny Lai was appointed to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2014 by Music Director Riccardo Muti. He began his musical studies on the piano at age 6 and started the viola in the Iowa City public school system when he was 10. At age 16, after performing the first movement of Mahler’s Second Symphony, he decided to pursue his dream of becoming a professional violist. He studied at Northwestern University with Dr. Roland Vamos while taking orchestral repertoire classes with former CSO Principal Viola Charles Pikler. After graduating with degrees in both economics and music, Lai joined the viola section of the Colorado Symphony.
In Chicago, Lai is a frequent chamber music collaborator, playing with groups such as Civitas Ensemble, the Chicago Chamber Musicians, Chicago Pro Musica and with his colleagues in the CSO. He also enjoys passing on knowledge to the next generation, giving masterclasses, teaching private lessons, and working with the Civic Orchestra.
Join us at 3pm on October 13th for our Season Premiere at Nichols Concert Hall!
Reserve tickets here: http://bit.ly/3Xe0yVF