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These CSO musicians agree: teaching helps them build a legacy
Although the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is temporarily on hiatus, its members are usually busy almost every day with performances, rehearsals…
Civic Orchestra celebrates 100th anniversary with a virtual concert
Though Symphony Center is closed, one event will go on: The Civic Orchestra of Chicago will celebrate its 100th anniversary…
The CSO’s Cynthia Yeh gets an assist in Ravel’s ‘Bolero’
Practice makes purrfect. Felix earns a gold star for his drum lesson with his mistress, Cynthia Yeh, principal percussion of…
The CSO’s Yu and Olsen in Passacaglia for Violin and Viola
Though concerts are canceled at Symphony Center due to the current public health crisis, Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians are determined…
A bit of ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ from the CSO’s Stephen Williamson
Stephen Williamson, principal clarinet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and his family offer a selection from George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in…
Beethoven 250: A visit with Carl Maria von Weber
Beethoven: Impressions by His Contemporaries compiles remembrances of the great composer by his friends, teachers and fellow artists. The collection,…
Beethoven 250: His advice to Rossini
Beethoven: Impressions by His Contemporaries compiles remembrances of the great composer by his friends, teachers and fellow artists. The collection,…
All CSO/SCP concerts and events now canceled through May 10
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association has extended its cancellation of all CSOA-presented concerts at Symphony Center through May 10. The…