Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has canceled all of its’ performances and programs through late December amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement by the organization. On Thursday, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association announced all programs scheduled from Sept. 17 through Dec. 23 have been canceled. The events include all CSO concerts, Symphony Center Presents, MusicNOW and public programs…

After a seven-week-long strike, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Musicians union have reached an agreement on a new five-year contract.

Striking musicians and the management of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra reached an agreement in principal Friday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.

Striking musicians and the management of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra reached an agreement in principal Friday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said.

Both striking musicians and management of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra were still at odds despite hours of negotiations at City Hall Friday.

Both striking musicians and management of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra have welcomed an offer by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to help end a nearly two-month work stoppage over pensions and wages.

It might be Rahm to the rescue, as the mayor says he hopes he can broker an agreement between the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and its musicians. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports. 

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra may cancel more concerts after striking musicians rejected what it calls its last, best and final offer on a new contract.

The union that represents striking Chicago Symphony musicians is returning to the bargaining table with orchestra officials.

Striking Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians will be hosting a series of free concerts around Chicago as their quest for higher pay and benefits continues.

Cast and crew members from popular musicals and television shows, like “Hamilton,” “Chicago Fire,” and “The Chi,” joined musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the picket line Tuesday as the group continues its push for better compensation.

The most recent contract between the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the musicians’ union expired March 10. Picketing continues on South Michigan Avenue and additional concerts have been scrapped as union members won’t enter Orchestra Hall.  

Beginning Monday morning, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will put down their instruments in favor of picket signs, as the musicians will officially go on strike.

The Ravinia Festival has cut all ties with famed conductor James Levine amid the allegations of sexual abuse that prompted the Metropolitan Opera to suspend him.