Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is an American symphony orchestra based in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded by Theodore Thomas in 1891, the ensemble has been based in the Symphony Center since 1904 and plays a summer season at the Ravinia Festival. It is one of the American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". The orchestra's most recent music director is Riccardo Muti, whose tenure spanned the seasons from 2010 to 2023, and he continues to perform on occasion as director-emeritus. In 2024, Klaus Mäkelä was named music director-designate, with his first contractual season to begin in 2027.

Cabinet of Wonder - 2026-08-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Stravinsky: Le sacre du printemps - Debussy: La Mer - Boulez: Notations VII - 2026-08-07T00:00:00.000000Z

Chicago Symphony Orchestra plays Wagner - 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Stravinsky: Suites from Petrushka & The Firebird (Remastered) - 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Brahms: Symphony No. 4, Op. 98 - Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Op. 92 (Remastered 2025) - 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000000Z

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