Chicago Philharmonic

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Today we celebrate the release of Invictus, the world‑premiere recording of Chicago‑based composer ’s piano concerto, on . Inspired by William Ernest Henley’s 1875 poem Invictus, the concerto was written specifically for pianist and performed with Chicago Philharmonic under the direction of Artistic Director Scott Speck.

The concerto premiered on October 18, 2025 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance as part of Ear Taxi Festival, a citywide celebration of contemporary music. The concert was a true celebration of our city's extraordinary depth and diversity of talent, featuring Chicago-based soloists, composers, and the Chicago Philharmonic. Now we're proud to bring this to a global audience.

Invictus is available now on all major streaming platforms and for purchase at cedillerecords.org.