145K views · 4.5K reactions | Principal Trumpet Christopher Martin introduces and performs the post horn solo from the third movement of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3. Mahler calls for the solo to be played “wie aus weiter Ferne” (from far away), which means the trumpet player is usually hidden offstage. Watch this video of Chris (not hidden!) playing the full solo, as part of our digital festival celebrating Gustav Mahler. #mahlerny | New York Philharmonic | Facebook

Chad Sexton, drummer for the band 311, and Christopher Martin, former principal trumpet for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, talk about the influence of drum corps on their careers in this video from the DCI broadcast archives. #TBT | #311day | Drum Corps International

180 reactions · 35 shares | CSO Mead Composer-in-Residence Missy Mazzoli's Volume pays homage to the steel pan tradition, and features a unique instrumentation that includes vibraphones and wine bottles tuned to various pitches. Hear this innovative percussion work, which brims with the spirit of innovative music making, on CSO Sessions Episode 20. Order now → cso.org/tv | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Facebook

7.7K views · 278 reactions | When the Chicago Symphony Orchestra reunites with Music Director Riccardo Muti, “these world-class musicians sound every bit at the top of their game” (Chicago Sun-Times). Explore the calendar and get tickets today at cso.org. | Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Facebook