Anthony McGill: An Evening of Performance and Conversation

Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Anthony McGill has carved out a stellar career in classical music. He is equally recognized as an orchestra musician, a chamber musician, soloist, and teacher. Recently appointed principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic after a decade with the Metropolitan Opera, he’s also one of just a few African American musicians to hold such a position (his brother, Demarre, happens to be another). McGill returns home to perform and discuss his career – from his solo performance at Carnegie Hall to his gig of a lifetime playing President Obama’s 2009 inauguration – his family, and the state of diversity in classical music. CHF Associate Artistic Director Alison Cuddy will join him for a conversation and Winston Choi will perform piano accompaniment.

This program is generously underwritten by Allstate Insurance Company.