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A Time for Reflection—A Message of Peace: Americanizing the Orchestra
Bassoon Walter Guetter (1895–1937) was hired by Frederick Stock in 1915, after auditioning at Willow Grove Park, where the Chicago…
A Time for Reflection—A Message of Peace: Patriotism Questioned
Up until the outbreak of World War I, the roster of Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians had primarily been European since…
A Time for Reflection—A Message of Peace: Before U.S. Involvement
In the years leading up to the United States entering World War I, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra gave a number…
Happy birthday, Gary Graffman!
Wishing a very happy (albeit slightly belated) ninetieth birthday to the great American pianist and teacher Gary Graffman! Graffman appeared…
Happy birthday, Theodore Thomas!
Wishing a very happy birthday to our founder and first music director Theodore Thomas on the occasion of his 183rd…
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