Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Thursdays, 8 to 10 pm on WXXO-FM 91.5, WXXY 90.3, WXXO-FM/HD1 and online at wxxiclassical.org
Produced by Marty Ronish and hosted by Lisa Simeone, this weekly, two-hour series offers a unique format of engaging and lively content, including produced segments created to provide deeper insight into the music and programmatic themes found within the CSO’s concert season; interviews with CSO musicians, guest artists, and composers; and an exploration of the stories found within the CSO’s rich heritage of recordings and the Orchestra’s illustrious history in Chicago.
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Although Ravel composed the Minuet Antique as a young man in 1895, this work for the piano was orchestrated belatedly in 1929. It is typically composed of three parts like most minuets. Using modal effects, in this work, Ravel conveys the spirit of ancient religious songs. -
Ravinia is an idyllic setting for experiencing some of the most moving music from history and today. -
Many conductors pursue hobbies of one kind or another, but Daniel Harding might be the only one who can boast being a pilot for Air France. Harding, who earned his commercial pilot license at age 40, says that he's "learned things about myself and conducting in a year that I didn’t learn in 29 years before as a conductor.” -
Complete August listings for the CSO -
Finnish guest conductor/composer Esa-Pekka Salonen led The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Latvian guest pianist/organist Iveta Apkalna in a stunning concert. Read the full review. -
June listings for the Chicago Symphony include this concert of beautiful classical favorites to sooth the anxious heart. -
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has recorded Mahler’s Ninth Symphony on three occasions — under Carlo Maria Giulini in April 1976, Sir Georg Solti in May 1982 and Pierre Boulez in December 1995 — and each release was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance. -
The Chicago Symphony in April features such favorites as Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Rossini's Overture to The Barber of Seville and Brahms' German Requiem. -
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(April 2020) "I wrote this tune a while back, inspired by folk music I love listening to. I never intended to release it but felt now would be a good time to share it. I hope it might encourage people to try something new and express their creativity during this difficult time." - Sheku
