Performances
Compelling story and music undone by panegyrics in Lyric Opera’s “Omar”
Following its world premiere at Spoleto Festival USA in 2022, the […]
Bohemian rhapsody: Wang’s expressive Dvořák lights up CSO’s Romantic program
A cornerstone 19th-century concerto was framed by a pair of rarely […]
Kraemer, MOB bring out the verve, originality of 18th century masters
A Vivaldi-driven orchestral program that somehow manages to shun the ubiquitous […]
Articles
Mäkelä talks Mahler; Also Sibelius, Shostakovich, Walton, and his growing bond with the CSO
Klaus Mäkelä is the un-maestro. No imperious attitude or ego-driven power […]
News
Chicago Symphony stays at par financially in 2026
The Chicago Symphony appears to be holding its own financially, largely staying at par in a tough economic era for cultural institutions.
The orchestra announced its financials for the 2026 fiscal year (ending June 30) late Monday. Total revenue (comprising earned revenue and operating support) was $78.5 million, down slightly from $79 million in FY 2025.
Still, with operating expenses trimmed from $80.4 million last year to $79 million, that managed to cut the orchestra’s deficit from $1.4 million to $460,000.
The CSO’s endowment jumped from $510.6 million to $563 million and total assets grew from $647 million to $677.9 million, indicating a secure long-term future for the orchestra.
Ticket sales ticked up to $23.9 million from $22 million in 2025, likely reflecting the increased appearances and burgeoning excitement over Klaus Mäkelä, who takes the reins as CSO music director in the fall of 2027.
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October 28
Lyric Opera
Giddens & Abels: Omar
Issachah Savage, Kearstin […]
News
CSO musicians get 12.5% salary increase in new three-year contract
Negotiations on a contract for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians went […]
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