A Conversation With Pianist Jorge Federico Osorio

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Jorge Federico Osorio about staying creative in 2020, his latest album and his new virtual recital.

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WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to pianist Jorge Federico Osorio about his new album and streaming recital available on CSOtv.

“I think the important thing is to remain creative. I have plans (to work ) with different conductors and organizations. It (time off during the pandemic) has given me some time to work on new repertoire.” - pianist Jorge Federico Osorio talking about his staying creative and planning for next year.

pianist Jorge Federico Osorio. Photo credit Todd Rosenberg

It’s been an interesting 2020 for concert pianist Jorge Federico Osorio. The Mexican-born, Paris-trained and currently Chicago-based musician is the featured performer in a new recital that’s available through the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s new digital platform CSOtv. The performance was recorded in an empty Orchestra Hall earlier this fall. It marked a return to the stage for Osorio, who was planning for a full year of live performances when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March.

Jorge Federico Osorio performing at Orchestra Hall. Photo credit Todd Rosenberg Photography

You can check out Osorio’s new Symphony Center Presents recital by visiting cso.org/tv

And you can keep track of Osorio’s latest project at his website jorgefedericoosorio.com