CHICAGO (WGN) — In his first and only television interview this season, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s new music director Klaus Mäkelä shares his vision for the future of the beloved civic ...

On Tuesday, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced its next music director, the Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä. Mäkelä will be the orchestra’s 11th music director, effective in the 2027-28 concert ...

The final months of 2015 were something of a mixed bag for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO). The orchestra’s 125th anniversary season has certainly come with perks. Its survey of pieces premiered ...

This week, Symphony Center saw a one-two punch of good news and bad news. On Tuesday, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced that Donald Palumbo, the former chorus master of the Metropolitan Opera, ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

Klaus Mäkelä will be the next music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, beginning officially in the role in 2027, the CSO announced Tuesday. “I am honored to have been chosen as Music Director ...

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra of Brahms, Mozart and Wagner offered the audience a moment of reflection, an escape from an otherwise tumultuous week. The Mozart provided a gentle entry point for this ...

CHICAGO (AP) _ Riccardo Muti, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's new music director, jokes that because he's a musician — not a politician — he doesn't want to make too many promises. But in his first ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Tuesday night's performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was canceled after music director Riccardo Muti tested positive for COVID-19. He's been testing daily in accordance with ...