The Chicago Symphony Orchestra visits the Mondavi Center on Sun. Jan 18 at 2 p.m., with Ricardo Muti, music director emeritus ...

For those used to hearing the CSO at full scale, with its famous brass section booming at full volume, this evening’s concert ...

Conductor Klaus Mäkelä, right, and pianist Yunchan Lim during a concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 18, 2025. (Todd Rosenberg) The second half of the concert opened with “Con brio, ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A conductor has started a youth orchestra on Chicago's South Side to serve many young musicians of color who had to commute long distances to take part in music programs downtown or ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Several Chicago theatres are offering plays, musicals, and other various types of shows this holiday season. Goodman Theater will present "A Christmas Carol" from Nov. 20 to Dec. 31, ...

CHICAGO (CBS/AP) --The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced its new music director, Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä, who will become the youngest person to ever hold the position in the ensemble's ...

When the Chicago Jazz Orchestra decided to record a tribute to Wes Montgomery, the choice of who would sit in for the legendary guitarist was obvious: Bobby Broom, a stellar guitarist in his own right ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A huge holiday gift for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was announced Tuesday. The Zell Family Foundation announced it is giving the orchestra association $50 million. The gift is one ...

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