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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

111 concerts

Founded in Chicago by conductor Theodore Thomas, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra became an international classical powerhouse under Fritz Reiner and Sir Georg Solti, famed for RCA “Living Stereo” best-sellers and acclaimed London Records recordings.

Schubert

11 concerts

Franz Schubert (1797-1828), born in Vienna, Austria, was a pivotal Austrian composer bridging Classical and Romantic eras. Renowned for lyrical melodies and emotional depth, he mastered Lieder, chamber music, and symphonies. His vast output includes "Ave Maria," "Erlkönig," and the "Unfinished Symphony." Schubert's timeless compositions are continually performed and recorded, profoundly influencing classical music.

Riccardo Muti

4 concerts

Riccardo Muti is a renowned conductor and Music Director Emeritus for Life of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (2010–2023). Longtime collaborator with the Wiener Philharmoniker since 1971, he has led Vienna’s New Year Concert 7 times.

Schubert Symphony No. 9

3 concerts

Symphony No. 9 in C major, D. 944, known as the Great, is the final completed symphony by Austrian composer Franz Schubert. It was premiered posthumously in 1839 by Felix Mendelssohn in Leipzig and is widely celebrated as a monumental masterpiece of the classical and romantic orchestral repertoire.

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