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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

106 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.

Portland Symphony Orchestra

12 concerts

An acclaimed American symphony orchestra established in 1924 in Portland, Maine, widely regarded as one of the top orchestras of its size in the country, performing classical, pop, and holiday concerts at Merrill Auditorium.

Mozart

81 concerts

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), born in Salzburg, Austria, was a classical child prodigy. He composed over 600 masterpieces across genres like opera, symphony, and chamber music. Known for his elegant, balanced style, his famous works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "Don Giovanni," "The Magic Flute," and Symphony No. 40. He is considered one of Western music's greatest composers.

Brahms

82 concerts

Johannes Brahms, born in Hamburg, Germany, was a pivotal Romantic era composer. He masterfully blended classical forms with rich harmonies and lyrical melodies in his symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. Celebrated for works like "Hungarian Dances" and his "Lullaby," he is considered one of classical music's "Three Bs" alongside Bach and Beethoven, leaving an enduring legacy.

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.

Eckart Preu

2 concerts

Alon Goldstein