The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is considered among the best in the world; a legacy of the late maestro Sir Georg Solti, who captured a record-breaking 31 Grammy awards for his CSO recordings and showcased the orchestra at other major musical capitals during frequent overseas tours. Current musical director Riccardo Muti has further entrenched its international reputation. The symphony's...
A gorgeous shrine to classical music sits right on Michigan Avenue's main drag.:
Overview
The refurbished and expanded Symphony Center opened in fall 1997. Originally built in 1904, Daniel Burnham's 2,500-seat beaux-arts hall was the hub of classical music in...