Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is consistently hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world.
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Concert Series
CSO Classical
The world-renowned CSO, Zell Music Director Klaus Mäkelä, Music Director Emeritus for Life Riccardo Muti and distinguished guest artists perform an enthralling variety of music, from immortal masterworks to surprising discoveries.
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CSO at the Movies
Feature films ranging from Hollywood’s Golden Age to modern blockbusters with the incomparable CSO playing the scores.
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CSO for Kids
Share your love of music with the next generation through this series of engaging, kid-friendly programs performed by musicians from the CSO.
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CSO at Wheaton
Acclaimed conductors and guest artists join the incomparable CSO to perform symphonic masterworks in Chicago’s western suburbs.
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CSO MusicNOW
Experience a mesmerizing blend of contemporary compositions in distinct programs featuring cutting-edge works by Mead Composer-Curators.
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CSO Chamber Music
CSO musicians give intimate, small-ensemble performances at Symphony Center and neighborhood venues.
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Featured Concerts & Events
Experience the magic of music like never before. Electrifying performances by world-renowned artists and captivating showcases of orchestral brilliance by the CSO promise unforgettable moments for all tastes.
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Watch CSOtv
Experience the music of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on your own device, on your own schedule with CSOtv. Programs include CSO Sessions, featuring newly recorded performances of inspiring chamber music by composers of the past and present.
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