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Chicago Symphony Orchestra & CSO Association Ratify New Three-Year Contract
by Matt Smith - Sep 30, 2015

(CHICAGO)—The musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO)—members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians (CFM), Local 10-208 of the American Federation of Musicians—and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) announce the ratification of a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, effective September 14, 2015, through September 16, 2018.  

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Celebrates PIERRE BOULEZ's 90th Birthday
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 26, 2015

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) celebrates the 90th birthday of its Helen Regenstein Conductor Emeritus Pierre Boulez this month with several concerts that pay tribute to his life and work as a composer, conductor and mentor. The revolutionary and visionary musician turns 90 on March 26, 2015.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Congratulates Conductor Emeritus Pierre Boulez on Lifetime Grammy Award
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2014

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra congratulates Helen Regenstein Conductor Emeritus Pierre Boulez as a recipient of a 2015 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. The recognition is given to “performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording.”

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Names Jeff Alexander President
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2014

Jay Henderson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA), announced today the appointment of Jeff Alexander to the position of President of the CSOA, effectiveJanuary 12, 2015.

Riccardo Muti and the CSO Announce Appointment of Wei-Ting Kuo and Danny Lai in Viola Section
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2014

Music Director Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announce the appointments of Wei-Ting Kuo and Danny Lai as the newest members of the viola section, effective May 19, 2014.

Complete Casting Announced for London Porgy and Bess
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2006

Complete casting has been announced for Trevor Nunn's abridged London staging of the Gershwin classic Porgy and Bess, which begins performances in October