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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Appoints 28-year-old Conductor Klaus Mäkelä as Next Music Director

Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) revealed monumental news surrounding the appointment of 28-year-old Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä as its next music director, the youngest of the orchestra.
  • Riccardo Muti, Chicago Symphony Mark 400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's Death

    Italian conductor Riccardo Muti will lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this April in commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.
  • Mitsuko Uchida to Perform with CSO Chamber Ensemble

    This Sunday, February 28, at 3:00 p.m. Chicago's Symphony Center Presents PowerShares QQQ Chamber Music series continues with renowned pianist Mitsuko Uchida making her only Symphony Center appearance this season in a chamber music program of works by Schumann and Mozart. Joining Uchida for this performance are Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) principals Stephen Williamson (clarinet), Keith Buncke (bassoon), and John Sharp (cello), associate principal Daniel Gingrich (horn) and guest musician Nathan Hughes -- Principal Oboe of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
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