Senate Resolution 826 honors the life and legacy of Samuel Magad, former concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Senate Resolution 826 memorializes Samuel Magad, the former concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, who passed away on May 25, 2026. Born in Chicago in 1932, Magad made his solo debut with the CSO at age 11 and later served in the United States Army Orchestra. He joined the CSO in 1958, rising to concertmaster in 1972, a role he held until his retirement in 2007. Magad also founded the Northbrook Symphony in 1980, serving as its artistic director and conductor for 20 years.
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