Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Members:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Bernard Haitink, Principal Conductor
Pierre Boulez, Conductor Emeritus

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On June 1 and 2, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra welcomed its newly appointed music director, Riccardo Muti, to Chicago. Maestro Muti was appointed the Orchestra's tenth music director on May 5, in an announcement that was celebrated worldwide.

To browse the photo journal of highlights from Riccardo Muti's Chicago visit or to watch Monday's press conference, please visit cso.org/muti.

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Classical Music
Hometown:
Chicago, IL
Record Label:
CSO Resound

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Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world. In collaboration with the best conductors and guest artists on the international music scene, the CSO performs well over one hundred concerts each year at its downtown home, Symphony Center, and at the Ravinia Festival on Chicago’s North Shore, where it is in residency each summer. Music lovers outside Chicago enjoy the sounds of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra through best-sel... (read more)

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra updated their profile. They changed Members.

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5 posts by 3 people. Updated on Apr 11, 2008 at 9:22 PM.
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Richard wrote at 3:30pm on June 30th, 2008
I recall playing a jazz concert in a many-centuries old church (I think in Siracusa, Sicily) and seeing a poster of Riccardo Muti having played a solo piano recital there. It's been too long since I heard the CSO - maybe this summer. I still vividly remember twice hearing Rostropovitch play Prokofiev Sinf. Conc. with them.
Alton wrote at 9:29pm on June 25th, 2008
Muti, Haitink, Boulez... what an all-star lineup! Congratulations to every music lover in Chicago.
Steph wrote at 7:17pm on May 21st, 2008
I am completely elated about Muti being appointed to director, but even more so about the upcoming Dvorak Festival! Cheers!
David wrote at 7:49pm on May 16th, 2008
Just home from Carnegie Hall. The Shostakovich 4th was absolutely transcendant. Haitink is a master.
Jeff wrote at 8:14pm on May 12th, 2008
I agree with Mr. Brown - I can't wait for 2010! Fantastic catch for the CSO! Very exciting!