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The Civitas Ensemble was founded in 2011 by a core group of Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians—Yuan-Qing Yu, Kenneth Olsen, J. Lawrie Bloom, and Winston Choi—with a mission to bring high-caliber chamber music to audiences in Chicago and beyond. Known for its imaginative programming, the ensemble balances traditional repertoire with contemporary works and cross-cultural programming that broadens the classical landscape for enthusiasts and new listeners alike.