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Press Credentials & Ticket Requests
The CSOA offers complimentary press tickets to credentialed journalists covering CSOA programs and artists. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the performance requested. While we strive to fulfill all requests, press tickets are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
Media Inquiries
Hannah Sundwall
Director of Media Relations
Clay Baker
Media Relations Manager
2025/26 Season Announcement
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Klaus Mäkelä named next CSO music director
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Press Releases
- July 30, 2025 - Joyce Noh Retires After 46 Seasons as a Violinist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Read »
- July 22, 2025 - Two Concerts with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Added to 2025/26 Season Read »
- July 21, 2025 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series Programming Announced for 2025/26 Season Read »
- June 17, 2025 - Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31-Season Career in the CSO Read »
- June 10, 2025 - Angélique Kidjo and Yo-Yo Ma Perform in Free, Public Concert at Millennium Park on August 26, 2025 Read »
Press Release Archive
2024/25 Season
- June 5, 2025 - Riccardo Muti Returns to Chicago to Lead Two CSO Programs in June Read »
- June 3, 2025 - Donald Palumbo Named Next Director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus Read »
- May 21, 2025 - June Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- May 13, 2025 - Yo-Yo Ma Returns to Symphony Center for Solo Recital on March 28, 2026 Read »
- May 7, 2025 - Harpist Lynne Turner to Retire After Remarkable 63-Season Career with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Read »
- April 30, 2025 - 2025/26 Season of Symphony Center Presents Jazz Series Announced Read »
- April 23, 2025 - May Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- April 3, 2025 - Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä Returns to Chicago to Lead Two CSO Programs This Spring Read »
- April 2, 2025 - 2025 Chicago Youth in Music Festival Highlights Music Education and Collaborative Performances Read »
- March 20, 2025 - CSO and the Joffrey Ballet Collaborate to Premiere Ballets in April Program Read »
- March 19, 2025 - April Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- March 18, 2025 - Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition Finals Feature Four Young Pianists from Chicago Area Read »
- March 12, 2025 - Mead Composer-Curator Jimmy López Hosts CSO MusicNOW Spring Program: “Inner Dialogues” Read »
- February 28, 2025 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet Esteban Batallán Returns in the 2025/26 Season Read »
- February 20, 2025 - March Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- February 18, 2025 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Makes European Tour with Jaap van Zweden in May 2025 with Mahler Symphonies 6 & 7 Read »
- January 22, 2025 - February Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- January 8, 2025 - Impact: Showcasing Education & Community Engagement at the CSO Read »
- December 18, 2024 - January Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- December 10, 2024 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Receives $50 Million Gift from the Zell Family Foundation Read »
- December 4, 2024 - Gabriela Lara Becomes Newest Member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in January Read »
- November 20, 2024 - December Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- November 19, 2024 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Perform Free Community Concert at Morton East High School in January Read »
- November 15, 2024 - Celebrate the Holidays at Symphony Center with Festive Concerts and Special Offerings Throughout the Season Read »
- November 12, 2024 - Singer-Songwriter Ben Folds to Perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on June 16 Read »
- November 7, 2024 - Riccardo Muti to Lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra on U.S. Tour to 6 Cities, Including a Return to New York’s Carnegie Hall on January 21 Read »
- October 30, 2024 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Shares Artistic Highlights and Operating Results of its 133rd Season Read »
- October 24, 2024 - Mead Composer-Curator Daniel Bernard Roumain Hosts Opening Program of CSO MusicNOW: “Voices of Migration & Innovation” Read »
- October 23, 2024 - CSO Artist-in-Residence Daniil Trifonov Opens 2024/25 Season Programs in November Read »
- October 22, 2024 - November Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- October 17, 2024 - The Return of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert at Symphony Center Read »
- October 10, 2024 - Riccardo Muti Returns to Chicago to Lead two CSO Programs This Fall Read »
- October 9, 2024 - American Guild of Musical Artists and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Reach Agreement on new Four-Year Contract for Chicago Symphony Chorus Read »
- October 8, 2024 - Grammy and Tony Award Winner Heather Headley to Perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on June 3 Read »
- September 26, 2024 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Programming for College Students Read »
- September 25, 2024 - October Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read »
- September 12, 2024 - Civic Orchestra of Chicago Announces Program Details for 2024/25 Season Performances Read »
- September 10, 2024 - The CSO African American Network Announces its Subscription Series of Networking Events and Expanded Season of Programming Read »
- August 21, 2024 -September Programming at Symphony Center Read »
- August 20, 2024 - The CSO Latino Alliance Announces its Annual Nuestras Noches Networking Events and an Expanded Season in its Subscription Series Read »
- August 15, 2024 -Two longtime Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians to retire in September Read »
- August 13, 2024 - CSO for Kids Offers Programs for Children and their Families at Symphony Center in the 2024/25 Season Read »
- July 22, 2024 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series Programming Announced for 2024/25 Season Read »
2023/24 Season
- June 20, 2024 -Teng Li joins Chicago Symphony Orchestra as principal viola Read more
- May 30, 2024 - 2024/25 CSO MusicNOW Series Programming Curated by Mead Composer-Curators Daniel Bernard Roumain and Jimmy López Bellido Read more
- May 22, 2024 - June Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read more
- May 17, 2024 - Jessie Montgomery Completes Three-Year Tenure as Chicago Symphony’s Mead Composer-In-Residence with World Premiere of New Percussion Concerto and more in CSO’s Spring Programs Read more
- May 8, 2024 - Hilary Hahn celebrates collaboration in culminating program as CSO Artist-in-Residence on June 9 Read more
- April 24, 2024 - 2024/25 Season of Symphony Center Presents Jazz Announced Read more
- April 22, 2024 - May Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read more
- April 17, 2024 - NEA Jazz Master Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Return to Chicago for Performances and Education Activities April 24-27 Read more
- March 21, 2024 - April Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read more
- March 7, 2024 - The Negaunee Foundation makes $21 million gift to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Read more
- February 28, 2024 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Announces 2024/25 Season Programming Read more
- February 19, 2024 - March Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read more
- January 31, 2024 - Cellist David Sanders to retire after nearly 50 years of service in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Read more
- January 18, 2024 - February Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read more
- January 17, 2024 - Symphony Center Hosts A Notes For Peace Celebration Concert and Salutes the Work of Purpose Over Pain on March 19 Read more
- December 19, 2023 - January Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read more
- November 14, 2023 - Curated by Mead Composer-In-Residence Jessie Montgomery, CSO MusicNOW’s 2023/24 Series Begins on Dec 3 with “Montgomery and the Blacknificent 7” Read more
- November 13, 2023 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association shares artistic highlights and operating results of its 132nd season Read more
- November 1, 2023 - Violinist Blair Milton to retire after 48 years of service in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Read more
- October 26, 2023 - November Programming at Symphony Center and in the Community Read more
- October 4, 2023 - The CSO African American Network Announces Special Programs Planned for the 2023/24 Season at Symphony Center Read more
- September 28, 2023 - Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to embark on eighth European tour together January 11-29, 2024 Read more
- September 27, 2023 - October Programming at Symphony Center Read more
- September 20, 2023 - CSO for Kids Offers Three Family Matinee Programs at Symphony Center for the 2023/24 Season Beginning in November Read more
- September 19, 2023 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association ratify new three-year agreement Read more
- September 15, 2023 - The CSO Latino Alliance Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Special Programs Planned for the 2023/24 Season Read more
- September 14, 2023 - Civic Orchestra of Chicago Announces Programming Details for 2023/24 Season Performances Read more
- September 12, 2023 - Six musicians join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as 2023/24 season is set to begin Read more
- September 8, 2023 - Riccardo Muti leads three CSO programs to open 2023/24 season in September and two programs with the CSO at New York’s Carnegie Hall in October Read more
- September 6, 2023 - Gateways Festival Orchestra program for April 19 performance at Symphony Center announced Read more
- August 25, 2023 - Once Upon a Symphony, Performances for Young Children and Their Families, Offers Two Programs at Symphony Center in the 2023/24 Season Read more
- August 23, 2023 - September Programming at Symphony Center Read more
- August 16, 2023 - Symphony Ball, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association’s largest annual fundraiser, offers festive celebration at the start of the 2023/24 season Read more
- July 18, 2023 - Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Planned for Symphony Center and Three Community Locations Read more
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