Chicago Symphony Orchestra returns to Millennium Park
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed at the Pritzker Pavilion for the Concert for Chicago – playing patriotic music and Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony.
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Young and diverse musicians take center stage at Chicago Symphony Orchestra event
A total of 50 gifted young musicians from 10 different states spent the weekend at the Symphony Center for a summit of diverse performers – and also to learn from the best.
Young and diverse musicians take spotlight at Symphony Center
A total of 50 gifted young musicians from 10 different states spent the weekend at the Symphony Center for a summit of diverse performers – and also to learn from the best. CBS 2's Charlie De Mar reports.
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McDonald’s has reached a settlement with former workers alleging harassment, a CTA train operator is recovering after being shoved onto the tracks, a second suspect has been charged in the murder of a woman in Hegewisch, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra musical director Riccardo Muti has tested positive for COVID-19.
CSO's Ricard Muti tests positive for COVID
According to a statement from the CSO he's been testing daily following protocols.
Music Director Riccardo Muti Reunites With Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra held a captivating performance at Symphony Center Thursday night.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Returns To The Stage Thursday Night
Everyone in the audience must be fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performs Live At Symphony Center For First Time Since Start Of Pandemic
The sweet sounds of pandemic progress were heard Thursday night, as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra held its first live performance in more than a year.
Former Ravinia Music Director, Metropolitan Opera Conductor James Levine, Accused Of Sexual Misconduct, Dies At Age 77
Levine died March 9 in Palm Springs, California, of natural causes, his physician of 17 years, Dr. Len Horovitz, said Wednesday.
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Striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians Approve 5-Year Contract
Musicians and management at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra approved a new five-year contract and will return to work, after a nearly seven-week strike.
Striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians And Management Accept Mayor's Offer To Assist In Contract Talks
Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians have been on strike since March 10, in a dispute over salaries and retirement benefits.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Strike Will Go On After Management Rejects Musicians' Latest Counter-Offer
A week after Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians rejected the "last, best and final offer" from management, their own counter-offer has been rejected, meaning their strike will continue.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians Reject Management's Final Contract Offer; Strike Continues
Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians have rejected the "last, best and final offer" from CSO management, nearly a month after going out on strike.
Chicago Symphony, Striking Musicians To Restart Negotiations
About 100 of the orchestra's musicians have been on strike since March 11 . They last met March 16. Both sides then agreed to take a pause in discussions.
Chicago Symphony Musicians Continue Strike Over Wages, Pension
They march from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.Symphony officials have canceled 17 concerts through Monday.
Chicago Actors To Join Ongoing Chicago Symphony Orchestra Strike
Actors from Chicago's theater and television community will join musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on the picket line this morning.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Cancels Concert Due To Strike
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association announced that a free concert scheduled for Tuesday is canceled due to the current strike by the orchestra's musicians.
Ravinia 2019 Summer Concert Lineup: Sting, Kesha, Nickelback, Lionel Richie, Queen Latifah Headline
As Chicago starts to defrost from a particularly brutal winter and we look forward to spring, the warmer months bring many good things to the midwest, including the opening of Ravinia Festival's annual summer concert season.
Conductor Muti Joins Striking Chicago Symphony Musicians
Muti says he wants management to "listen more carefully" to the musicians. He says the collapse of the symphony would be a tragedy.
Striking Chicago Symphony Musicians Picket Outside Orchestra Hall
The musicians plan to picket outside Orchestra Hall every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until they have a new contract.
On Strike: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Beginning at 8:00 Monday morning, picket lines will form across "all the doors of Orchestra Hall" through 8:00 p.m. every day until a contract is reached.
Illinois Prosecutors: No Charges Against Conductor Levine
James Levine was music director for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's summer residency at the Ravinia Festival from 1973 to 1993, and was to begin a term next summer as conductor laureate.
CPS Students Share Stage With Professional Musicians
Students from five Chicago Public Schools performed with members of the Chicago Civic Orchestra Tuesday on the city's north side.
Watch: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Plays 'Chelsea Dagger' To Celebrate Blackhawks
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Police warn of series of catalytic converter thefts on Northwest Side
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Some showers Friday
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Chicago minimum wage rising to $15.40 an hour on Friday
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Supreme Court says Biden can end "Remain in Mexico" rule for asylum-seekers
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Woman loses $17,000 in gift card scam perpetrated by Microsoft security impostor
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Getting Hosed: Chicago landlord receives water bill for $10,000, with no warning
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Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
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Rhapsody Theater celebrates grand opening in historic Rogers Park space
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Volunteer men's chorus The Jolly Boys celebrate 75 years performing
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Chicago's Jennifer Hudson is now part of exclusive EGOT club with Tony win for 'A Strange Loop'
Hudson produced the new musical "A Strange Loop" which won for Best Musical Sunday night.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
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Leave the fireworks to the professionals this Fourth of July holiday
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