Oistrakh symphony of Chicago at Carnegie hall june 2, 2019

Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago combines the timeless allure of classical music, with dynamic, youthful musicians who offer the highest possible performance standards and innovation in the classical listening experience.  

Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago 2021-2022 Season

Beethoven Celebration

Sunday, October 17, 2021 7pm

Beethoven Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

Ilya Kaler, Violin
Mina Zikri, Conductor

Tickets on sale now! *To obtain complimentary tickets for kids 7-17 years old, please email info@oistrakhsymphony.org before placing your entire order.*


DePaul Concerto Festival for Young Performers- Winners Concert

Sunday, February 13, 2022 7pm

Mina Zikri, Conductor

No ticket purchase needed, but reservation required


DePaul Community Chorus with the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago

Sunday, March 20, 2022 3pm

Stephen Blackwelder, Conductor

No ticket purchase needed, but reservation required


Family Concert

Saturday, April 30, 2022 4pm

In a joint production, the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago and Classical Kids LIVE! present Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage

Mina Zikri, Conductor

Tickets available in early 2022


Oistrakh Avant Garden

Friday, June 10, 2022 8pm

Avant Garden is a new initiative of the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago providing a variety of unique musical experiences.

Kaori Williams, Soprano
Thomas Nickell, Composer & Curator
Mina Zikri, Conductor

Tickets available in early 2022


All programs and artists are subject to change

All performances are held at the Gannon Concert Hall, Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University School of Music,

2330 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60614

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The Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago receives support from foundation and family grants, private individuals, and corporate donors. Your generosity helps us to realize our mission and deliver high-quality musical performances.  We hope that you will partner with us to continue making significant contributions to Chicago’s musical offerings. The OSC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations are tax-deductible.

ORCHESTRA IN RESIDENCE

The Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago is the orchestra in residence at the Holtschneider Performance Center, DePaul University School of Music


About the Orchestra

The Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago was founded in 2005. The vision of OSC is to offer audiences and musicians exposure to a broad classical repertoire, performed at the highest level.

Learn more about OSC

Our Music Director

As founder, music director, and conductor of the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago, Mina Zikri is using his considerable talents to forge relationships with artists and musical organizations throughout the world, all in the name of developing new audiences for classical music.

Find out more about Mina here