CSO announces two new musicians

Wed Jun 24, 2026 at 10:26 am

By Lawrence A. Johnson

Youngji Kim

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has two new members.  

Youngji Kim joined the CSO’s first violin section on June 15. The Korea native comes from the Cleveland Orchestra. Previously, she was a member of the Minnesota Orchestra.

Pavel Vinnitsky. Photo: Todd Rosenberg

Pavel Vinnitsky is announced as the CSO’s new clarinet and bass clarinet. Vinnitsky has played with the CSO as a frequent guest musician and officially joins the orchestra on September 14.

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