“During these times of uncertainty, and with the absence of live music in our concert halls, I hope that people everywhere will remain connected to the wonderful artistry of the Chicago Symphony through these special programs."—Riccardo Muti 

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association is pleased to announce the launch of a six-program CSO radio broadcast series on WFMT, set to begin on Tuesday, April 7 at 8 p.m. CDT. From the CSO’s Archives: Maestro’s Choice—For All Music Lovers in These Difficult Times will be available to listeners on WFMT (98.7 FM), and streaming on wfmt.com and the WFMT app (wfmt.com/app). The broadcasts will also be accessible for on-demand streaming on csosoundsandstories.org. 

Riccardo Muti, music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 2010, curated the programs featured in the six-program series. Selections include CSO concert programs from Muti’s tenure as music director, CSO Resound recordings led by Muti and other conductors, as well as archival CSO concert performances and commercial recordings.

The Tuesday evening broadcasts of From the CSO’s Archives: Maestro’s Choice—For All Music Lovers in These Difficult Times will take place weekly from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. beginning April 7 and continuing through May 12, 2020. 

As someone who values music, you understand its power to provide comfort, hope and a sense of community—even when shared remotely. Until we can welcome you back to concerts at Symphony Center, we want to help you stay connected to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Civic Orchestra of Chicago, Negaunee Music Institute and our city’s vibrant musical community. Watch your inbox and follow @chicagosymphony on social media for new videos, radio broadcasts, articles and other content to enjoy from home in the weeks ahead.