Chicago Symphony Orchestra Press Releases http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/ http://www.cso.org/img/lgbac_symphony_center.jpg http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:20:39 EDT 30 en-us Copyright 2013, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Dressed in a personalized #19 Blackhawks sweater, Riccardo Muti, the eminent music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), today led the musicians of the world-renowned orchestra as they showed their support of the Chicago Blackhawks’ pursuit of another Stanley Cup by performing a classically inspired rendition of “Chelsea Dagger,” the song traditionally played at the United Center after every Blackhawks’ goal. http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24288 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT This afternoon, Riccardo Muti, the eminent music director of the CSO, delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2013 of the DePaul University School of Music and Theatre in Chicago. http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24248 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT The CSOA announced today that longtime supporters Richard and Mary L. Gray and the Richard and Mary L. Gray Foundation have made a $1.25 million gift commitment. http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24196 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT The jury of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s (CSO) International Sir Georg Solti Conducting Apprenticeship—Riccardo Muti (CSO music director and chair); mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne; writer and music historian Harvey Sachs; CSO members Robert Chen (concertmaster), Yukiko Ogura (viola) and William Buchman (assistant principal bassoon); and CSO Program Annotator Phillip Huscher—and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association are pleased to announce that Matthew Aucoin has won the Second Internationa http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24182 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT Music Director Riccardo Muti returns to Chicago for three weeks of subscription programs with the CSO to conclude the Orchestra’s 2012/13 season, Muti’s third season as the CSO’s 10th music director. http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24176 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT The incomparable Audra McDonald, winner of five Tony Awards and two Grammys, makes her first appearance at Symphony Center since 2001 with a concert featuring selections from her new album, Go Back Home, on Saturday, October 12 at 8 p.m. http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24159 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announce the appointment of Gina DiBello as its new section first violin. DiBello joins the CSO having served as principal second violin of the Minnesota Orchestra for four seasons. Prior to that, she was a member of the first violin section of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24162 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT Music Director Riccardo Muti, CSO Brass and Chicago Children’s Choir  highlight an afternoon of  free musical performances and family activities http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24130 Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT Austrian pianist Rudolf Buchbinder will replace Leif Ove Andsnes as soloist with Music Director Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Thursday and Saturday, June 13 and 15 at 8 p.m.; Friday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m.  Andsnes’ newborn twins have arrived several weeks earlier than planned and, as he realizes the need to focus on his family at this time, he withdraws from his CSO performances with great regret. http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=24067 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT Due to her doctor’s recommendation for treatment during the time frame of May 20 & 26, Ms. Aretha Franklin has regretfully withdrawn from her scheduled performance with Members of the CSO on Monday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. celebrating the 24th annual Corporate Night. Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Janelle Monáe has graciously agreed to perform for this special performance. http://cso.org/About/PressRoom/PressReleases.aspx?id=23942 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT