Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Teen’s Wish Comes True With Chicago Symphony Orchestra
A Texas teenager who’s battling cancer lived her dream this week when she was able to perform with some of the musicians in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
CSO Musicians Get Raises, But Costlier Health Care
Musicians with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will receive a 4.5 percent salary increase over three years under a new contract but will also have to pay increased health care costs.
CSO, Musicians Reach Tentative Deal, Ending Strike
The CSO’s management released a joint statement Monday with the Chicago Federation of Musicians announcing the deal for a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, which would take effect retroactively to Sept. 17.
Symphony Strike Could Hurt Businesses Near Orchestra Hall
The musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra were on their second day on strike on Sunday. The walkout wasn’t only hitting a sour note with classical music fans, it has also dealt a blow to businesses near Orchetra Hall.
CSO Musicians Strike, Throwing Season Into Chaos
Musicians at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra went on strike Saturday, disappointing patrons who showed up for an evening performance, and potentially throwing the organization’s upcoming season into chaos.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Weighs Expanding Into Western Suburbs
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is taking a hard look at expanding its presence in the western suburbs. But it is not yet time to get in line for tickets.
Fistfight Stuns Patrons At Chicago Symphony Orchestra
It gets so quiet during the second movement of the Brahms Symphony No. 2, you could almost hear a pin drop.
Glen Campbell’s Goodbye Tour Among Season’s Headliners At Ravinia
Ravinia has something for everyone as usual this summer, from multiple headliners who performed at the original Woodstock to an artist who played at Lollapalooza not long ago – not to mention a stop by Glen Campbell on his goodbye tour.
Family Fun Guide To Halloween Events
What kid doesn’t love Halloween? In Chicago, Halloween is not one day, but more like a whole month. There is no shortage of events and activities to do with your family…
CSO, Muti Show Their Gratitude To Northwestern Hospital
Musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra struck a note of gratitude at Northwestern Memorial Hospital this week.
Muti To Return To CSO Next Season
Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti is out of the hospital and in fact, preparing to take the orchestra on the road next season.
Doctors Give CSO’s Riccardo Muti A Pacemaker
Doctors say they have learned why Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti fainted during a rehearsal last week, and they have implanted a standard pacemaker to help insure it does not happen again.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra To Honor Ebert
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is planning to pay tribute to America’s most respected living movie critic later this month.
CSO Maestro Muti’s Surgery Successful
The Chicago Symphony’s renowned music director Riccardo Muti is said to be resting comfortably at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after surgery Monday.
Muti To Undergo Surgery After Fainting
Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Riccardo Muti is set to undergo surgery Monday, after fainting during a rehearsal last week and suffering multiple facial and jaw fractures.
CSO Maestro Muti Has Fractured Jaw
Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Riccardo Muti suffered a fractured jaw and multiple facial fractures when he fainted during rehearsal on Thursday.
CSO Conductor Muti Faints During Rehearsal
Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor Ricardo Muti fainted during rehearsal on Thursday and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra To Play ‘Psycho’ Score
One of the scariest and most powerful movie soundtracks of all time will be performed in Chicago tonight.
Riccardo Muti Released From Milan Hospital
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra says music director Riccardo Muti has been released from a Milan hospital and is expected to resume his duties in February.
CSO Copes With Conductor’s Illness, Withdrawal
The new conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is already putting down his baton, for now.
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