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Chicago Symphony Orchestra

42 concerts

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, established in 1891 by Theodore Thomas, stands as a top American orchestra, renowned for precision and rich sound. It gained prominence under conductors like Fritz Reiner, who started its recording legacy, and Sir Georg Solti, substantially boosting its global acclaim and record sales. Their works with Mahler and Bruckner became iconic. Solti won the most Grammy Awards of any musician. The orchestra continuously reissues past revered recordings, maintaining its legacy. Recently, artists like Jessie Montgomery and Hilary Hahn collaborated with the ensemble.

Manfred Honeck

2 concerts

Austrian-born Manfred Honeck, conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony since 2008, is renowned for recordings of Mahler, Bruckner & Shostakovich. Grammy-nominated, he previously led Vienna Philharmonic & Berlin State Opera.