Read this comic to learn why the festival is a big deal — like the Coachella of the classical world. The CSO is the only American orchestra at the event.

When Deborah Rutter became president of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2003, she inherited an institution with debt from a ...

See photos and hear the final installment in our WBEZ audio series on Chicago’s trip to an international classical music ...

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is set to present the world premiere of Rhapsody, a new commission for Jandali, on July 20 at the Ravinia Festival under the baton of Marin Alsop. 'Jandali belongs among ...

At a Chicago Symphony rehearsal this week open to the press and orchestra donors, music director designate Klaus Mäkelä halted the orchestra while working on Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7.

Donation Options Search Search Search Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 on Thursday night at ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — In his first and only television interview this season, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s new music director Klaus Mäkelä shares his vision for the future of the beloved civic ...

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra hosted College Night, an event offering more affordable tickets and a chance to meet other young classical music lovers, for more than 120 college and high school st ...

Chicago's Youth Symphony Orchestra, is on that list. Jennie Oh Brown, Executive Director for the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra, joins WGN'S Jenna Barnes live to discuss. New Poll Reveals Gavin ...

Carolyn Kuan, the highly acclaimed music director of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, will leave her leadership role in the spring of 2027 at the completion of her 16th season. The symphony said a ...

CORINNA da FONSECA-WOLLHEIM When Klaus Mäkelä was announced as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s next music director last season, it was with a well-calculated rollout that included a concert ...