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Some interesting statistics, yes, from the U.K.-based music website Bachtrack. Every year, they compile the stats from the events they have listed, and the list for 2013 has Valery Gergiev as the world's busiest conductor. Andris Nelsons comes second. -
Pierre Boulez Withdraws from Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concerts in February for Health Reasons
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced that Pierre Boulez will not be able to travel to Chicago to conduct in February 2014, due to health issues. -
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Launches Online Magazine, ‘CSO Sounds & Stories’
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has launched 'CSO Sounds & Stories,' an online multimedia magazine designed to enhance the concert-going experience and bring the CSO’s concerts and programs to music lovers around the world. -
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Trombonist Michael Mulcahy Talks Brass Tributes to Bud Herseth, Edward Kleinhammer
The legendary Chicago brass sound can be heard in its full power and brilliance next Thursday at Orchestra Hall, when the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass take the stage for a program of traditional favorites and symphonic masterworks arranged for brass ensemble. -
Riccardo Muti to Conduct the 2013 Nobel Prize Concert in Stockholm
Riccardo Muti will conduct the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in a program of Verdi, Martucci and Respighi at the Nobel Prize Concert on December 8. -
Fueled by Opium and Desire, Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie Fantastique’ is the Subject of Chicago Symphony Orchestra Program
French conductor Stéphane Denève will lead the CSO in an exploration of Hector Berlioz’s 'Symphonie Fantastique' on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Symphony Center. -
UPDATE: Stream Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Riccardo Muti's Verdi Bicentennial Concert
UPDATE: The concert is streaming live at www.cso.org/verdi and on the CSO's Facebook page. -
Comedy Duo Igudesman & Joo to Perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Igudesman & Joo will return with "BIG Nightmare Music" at Symphony Center on October 18. -
Veni, Vidi, Verdi: Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Riccardo Muti Celebrate the Composer's Bicentennial
This season of notable composer anniversaries continues with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's tribute to Verdi's 200th anniversary over the next four weeks, starting with their season-opening concert at Symphony Center on Thursday. -
Chicago's Ravinia Festival Embraces Musical Change While Staying True to its Classical Roots
The Ravinia Festival may earn more money from its pop acts, but the fest hasn't turned its back on its classical roots. -
Movie Scores with Live Orchestras Flood the Festivals and Halls of New York, Chicago, Indiana and Virginia
More and more U.S. orchestras are playing famous movie scores while the movie is shown above. But is this a positive or negative development in symphonic music? -
WATCH: Riccardo Muti Leads Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Blackhawks' "Chelsea Dagger"
The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Boston Bruins, in Chicago for Game 5, this Saturday at 8 p.m.
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