Chicago native Wendy Warner, cello, described as "expressive and glowing" by The New York Times will perform Saint Saens' Septet for trumpet, strings and piano and Schubert's Octet in F Major, D. 803 with The Chicago Chamber Musicians on March 11 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall and March 12 at Gottlieb Concert Hall.

What do you listen to on you iPod?

I actually don't have an iPod.

What does "Chicago music" mean to you?

I grew up in the Chicago area so maybe I am a bit bias, but I think we are incredibly lucky to have a city that offers music, art, food, etc. on the highest level. I lived in New York for five years and I can say that I prefer Chicago in every way, plus, the people are a lot friendlier!

What is your concert day routine?

I sleep a lot the day of any concert.

If you weren't a musician, what profession would you like to try?

If I weren't a musician, I would be a psychologist.

What's your favorite moment of any day?

My favorite moment is time alone, after the sun goes down.