Experience the resonant tones of Esteban Batallán, the esteemed Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, as he beautifully renders “The StarSpangled Banner” – the national anthem of the United States. This captivating performance took place at the iconic Wrigley Field in Chicago during the TEDxWrigleyville 2023 event. Batallán's mastery over the trumpet and his deep musicality breathe new life into this timeless anthem, making it a rendition to remember. Join us in allowing the stirring notes of Batallán's trumpet evoke a sense of national spirit and reverence. Esteban Batallán was appointed principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2019 by Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti. He was previously the principal trumpet of the Hong Kong Philharmonic during the 201819 season and for the Orchestra of the City of Granada from 200218. He also served as guest principal trumpet with the Royal Orchestra of Seville from 201014 and with the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala and the Filarmonica della Scala from 201518.

Batallán has also appeared with distinguished orchestras around the world including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, English Chamber Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and has worked under esteemed conductors including Jaap van Zweden, Zubin Mehta, Bernard Haitink, Vladimir Ashkenazy and Riccardo Chailly, among others. He has also appeared as soloist with the Orchestral Ensemble of Paris, Spanish RadioTelevision Orchestra, Gstaad Festival Orchestra, Geneva Camerata and Symphony Orchestra of India, among others. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx