Tag: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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Riccardo Muti: A Life in Music
Chicago Riccardo Muti, the renowned conductor, is often the first person that comes to mind when people think of a conductor. He embodies the popular image of a conductor with his demeanor, knowledge, charisma, and longevity. Born in 1941, Muti has conducted orchestras all over the world and has remained consistent in his approach on…
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Riccardo Muti: A Lifetime of Conducting and Musical Legacy
Editor’s Note: The following is an expanded version of an article published in the current issue of National Review. Chicago When most people think of a conductor, they think of Riccardo Muti. He embodies the popular image of a conductor in his demeanor, knowledge, charisma, and longevity. Born in 1941, he has conducted orchestras all…
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Riccardo Muti Reflects on his Life, Music, and Beliefs
Riccardo Muti, the Italian conductor, has been a fixture in the world of classical music for decades. Born in Naples in 1941, he has conducted orchestras all over the world. He has been the music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 2010, but his tenure is coming to an end. After a recent concert,…