Review: Despite swap, Marsalis symphony a standout with CSO and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

We may not have gotten the planned new symphony for America 250, but the amazing collaboration on “The Jungle” made for no ...
SFGate

BCNARTS: Best Bets: Riccardo Muti Leads Chicago Symphony In Special Cal Performances Concert

Cal Performances at UC Berkeley plays host Saturday night in Zellerbach Hall to a visit from one of the nation's most prestigious symphony orchestras. With the recently appointed Music Director ...
Chicago Tribune

Review: CSO welcomes artist-in-residence and new principal trombone in enticing opening weekend

Another year, another Chicago Symphony season opening without a music director on the continent. The years-ahead planning tempo of the world’s biggest classical music organizations means Klaus Mäkelä, ...
WBEZ

Pairing of two young classical supernovas – Klaus Mäkelä and pianist Yunchan Lim — thrills beyond the Beethoven

A beloved Beethoven symphony and two recent works inspired by the famed composer. A 21-year-old pianist enjoying a skyrocketing career. And Klaus Mäkelä, the ensemble’s still-new music director ...
Chicago Sun-Times

‘Hamilton,’ ‘Stereophonic’ and 11 more must-see shows in Chicago this season

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The Chicago Maroon

Himari Shows Potential with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

In one of the most highly anticipated concerts of the season, guest conductor Jaap van Zweden led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) in a multifaceted program featuring music from the Classical, ...