Riccardo Muti Appointed Music Director of the CSO

Submitted by Marc van Bree on Mon, 05/05/2008 - 1:05pm.

Some very exciting news from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! In a note to the CSO family, also posted on our Web site, CSO Association President Deborah Rutter Card shared the news:


Dear Friends,

It is my extreme pleasure to share with you some very exciting news!

We have just announced the appointment of Riccardo Muti—one of the most extraordinary and respected conductors of all time—to the position of music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. His unparalleled musicianship, steadfast commitment to the highest level of music making, and dedication to preserving the rich history of the CSO while continuing to propel the organization into the future perfectly complement the world-class stature of our Orchestra and its musicians. He will begin his tenure in September 2010.

Our goal was to bring the best musical leader to Chicago, an extraordinary musician that would match the international profile of our Orchestra, and we have found this in Maestro Muti. I would like to thank all of you for your support, advice, guidance and input throughout the search. Your enthusiasm and passion for our great Orchestra inspired us all. I know that Maestro Muti looks forward to getting to know our wonderful city and community. If you would like to read more about Maestro. Muti’s appointment, please click here.

Most sincerely,
Deborah Rutter Card
President, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association

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Plush | Tue, 05/06/2008 - 10:38am

Bravo CSO and congratulations to the organization for reeling in a big fish. Let's also take notice of Michael Henoch's comments this AM in the NYT. He said there was no "plan B" and that all efforts were concentrated on hiring Mr. Muti. Can this really be true? After years and years of committee meetings, a public forum, and behind the scenes work, management had no other candidates as a back up plan? No wonder a short list of candidates was never released. We should celebrate the daring strategy and be well pleased that it worked out.
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