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The Chicago Philharmonic is an American orchestra based in Chicago, Illinois, governed by the Chicago Philharmonic Society. [1] Founded in 1988 by principals of the Lyric Opera Orchestra of Chicago, it is a musician-governed, non-profit organization consisting of nearly 200 classical music performers from the Chicago area.
[1] [2] As of 2007, there were 117 U.S. orchestras with annual budgets of $2.5 million or more. [ 3 ] Critics in the 1950s identified five American orchestras as the Big Five , those considered leaders in "musical excellence, calibre of musicianship, total contract weeks, weekly basic wages, recording guarantees, and paid vacations."
The first orchestra to perform at Ravinia Festival was the New York Philharmonic under Walter Damrosch on June 17, 1905, with the Chicago Tribune praising its "musical entertainment so satisfying in quality and so delightful in environment." [3] It has been the summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) since 1936. [4]
The Erie Philharmonic announced its 2024-25 Pops and Symphonic concerts, featuring the music of Phil Collins, John Williams, Tchaikovsky and Verdi.
In order of foundation, they are: the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Cleveland Orchestra. [2] The term gained currency in the late 1950s and for some years afterwards. [3]
5 January – The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra announces the appointment of Robert Spano as its principal conductor, with immediate effect. [1]6 January – The National Forum of Music (NFM) in Wrocław announces the appointment of Christoph Eschenbach as its next artistic director, effective with the 2024–2025 season, with an initial contract of 5 seasons.
The 2024-25 Louisville Orchestra season includes "Carmina Burana," 'Rick Steves' Europe," multiple film concerts, including "Harry Potter" and more.
The Park Forest Orchestra was founded by volunteer musicians in 1954. [2] In 1978, the orchestra re-formed into a professional chamber orchestra. In 1982, it was renamed to reflect its regional mission. [2] Carmon DeLeone served as Music Director for 25 years beginning in 1986. DeLeone became Conductor Laureate in 2011.