The Chicago Symphony Orchestra took their place on stage for three performances led by visiting conductor Jaap van Zweden.

Walking into the Kimmel Center on a rainy Friday, one had apprehension mixed with anticipation: This is one of Mahler’s loudest symphonies — with the final movement’s floor-shaking sledgehammer blows ...

In the orchestra these rhythms are played in the percussion section and are mirrored in other sections of the orchestra. Florence Price’s mother was a music teacher and encouraged young Florence ...

I also went on a music trip to Canada where I met Geraint Daniel - who was to become my section colleague." “My love of all things percussion continued all the way through school in Cheltenham.