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Founded in 1891, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is one of the “Big Five” – the top five orchestras in the United States. In fact, it is quite frequently hailed as one of the greatest orchestras in the world. Playing from its home at Symphony Center in downtown Chicago, the orchestra performs over 100 concerts a year and features a variety of local and international conductors and musicians. The group also plays at the annual Ravinia Festival every year on Chicago’s North Shore, which serves as their venue for the season. Currently playing under the leadership of musical director Riccardo Muti, the orchestra has seen many famous conductors make their debuts at Ravinia, including Seiji Ozawa, James Levine, and Christoph Eschenbach.
220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, Phone: 312-294-3000
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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