Rich in tradition. Innovative in vision.

"The board, management and volunteers of the Chicago Symphony are proud to be working with the League of American Orchestras in presenting what may be one of the most important conferences ever for our field."

Deborah Rutter,
President
Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a musical force in Chicago and around the globe, with an international reputation as one of the world’s best orchestras. The Orchestra enjoys an enviable position in the music world because of its artistic relationships with three of the world’s most prestigious conductors—Bernard Haitink, Pierre Boulez and Riccardo Muti.

CSO Mission Statement:

The central mission of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is to present classical music through the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Chicago, national and international audiences.

The mission is supported by four mutually reinforcing elements:

• Artistic excellence: continued international preeminence in the field of orchestral excellence
• Audience development: leading audience development initiatives
• Education: superior education and community programs
• Financial stability: fiscal responsibility for long-term stability