2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition

Today on Introductions, we hear from the Winner and First Alternate of this year’s Crain-Maling CSO Young Artists Competition, a prestigious concerto contest held at Symphony Center. Hear violinist Esme Arias-Kim and cellist Jan Vargas Nedvetsky with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, plus a look back at their past radio recitals. See more: Esme Arias-Kim, 17, Wins 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artist Competition (news story from January 25, 2023).